Google Photos may finally let you choose when your pictures are backed up
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-backup-schedule-3631410/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-backup-schedule-3631410/
Android Authority
Google Photos may finally let you choose when your pictures are backed up
The backup settings page for Google Photos is getting an Expressive UI revamp. This update may also bring a new feature.
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Honor’s slim Magic 8 Pro variant officially has a launch date, and it’s soon
by Brady Snyder
https://www.androidauthority.com/honor-magic-8-pro-air-launch-date-3631441/
by Brady Snyder
https://www.androidauthority.com/honor-magic-8-pro-air-launch-date-3631441/
Android Authority
Honor's slim Magic 8 Pro variant officially has a launch date, and it's soon
Honor is taking pre-reservations for the Magic 8 Pro Air now in China, and the phone is set to officially launch later this month.
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Nothing is finally ditching Lock Glimpse, but one model has to wait
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-lock-glimpse-removed-3631464/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-lock-glimpse-removed-3631464/
Android Authority
Nothing is finally ditching Lock Glimpse, but one model has to wait
December's Nothing OS update removes the controversial Lock Glimpse feature from Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro, but not 3a Lite.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus battery capacity gets outed, and its not great news
by Brady Snyder
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus-tuv-certification-3631474/
by Brady Snyder
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus-tuv-certification-3631474/
Android Authority
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus battery capacity gets outed, and it's not great news
A TUV certification uncovers the battery capacity and charging speed of the Galaxy S26 Plus — here's how it compares to the Galaxy S25 Plus.
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Samsung leak may have answered a lingering question about the new Privacy Display feature
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-plus-privacy-display-3631447/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-plus-privacy-display-3631447/
Android Authority
Samsung Galaxy S26 leak may have answered lingering question about the new Privacy Display feature
A new leak may have revealed whether Samsung's upcoming Privacy Display feature will be a Galaxy S26 Ultra exclusive.
T-Mobile takes the crown for best overall experience in latest Opensignal tests
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-opensignal-mobile-experience-awards-3631499/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-opensignal-mobile-experience-awards-3631499/
Android Authority
T-Mobile takes the crown for best overall experience in latest Opensignal tests
In Opensignal's latest wireless carrier rankings, T-Mobile wins again, securing the top spot in 12 of 16 areas rated.
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YouTube uploads stuck in processing? A fix is in the works
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-video-uploading-problems-3631496/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-video-uploading-problems-3631496/
Android Authority
YouTube uploads stuck in processing? A fix is in the works
YouTube creators are running into an issue that's causing video uploads to be delayed. The company says a fix is on the way.
An Android Auto bug is messing up messaging for some users
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-messaging-reply-bug-3631521/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-messaging-reply-bug-3631521/
Android Authority
An Android Auto bug is messing up messaging for some users
A bug first reported in December continues to restrict Android Auto users on Workspace accounts from replying to messages.
The tipping point: Here’s when buying a NAS make financial sense
by Dhruv Bhutani
https://www.androidauthority.com/cloud-storage-vs-nas-3630469/
by Dhruv Bhutani
https://www.androidauthority.com/cloud-storage-vs-nas-3630469/
Android Authority
The tipping point: Here's when buying a NAS make financial sense
Paying for Google One or iCloud? We break down the math to show when owning a NAS costs less than cloud storage.
New year, new me: 5 popular apps I’m replacing in 2026, and why
by Mitja Rutnik
https://www.androidauthority.com/apps-im-ditching-this-year-3630939/
by Mitja Rutnik
https://www.androidauthority.com/apps-im-ditching-this-year-3630939/
Android Authority
New year, new me: 5 popular apps I'm replacing in 2026, and why
I outgrew some apps and got tired of others. Changes are needed, and what better time to make them than the beginning of the new year.
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The Pixel 11 can’t afford to get these 7 things wrong
by Karandeep Singh
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-issues-google-must-solve-3631095/
by Karandeep Singh
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-issues-google-must-solve-3631095/
Android Authority
The Pixel 11 can’t afford to get these 7 things wrong
The Pixel 11 needs more than AI to stay competitive. Here are seven things Google must fix to keep up with Samsung and Apple.
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I found the cutest (and strangest) Android phone at CES 2026
by Ryan Haines
https://www.androidauthority.com/ikko-mindone-android-phone-hands-on-ces-3631159/
by Ryan Haines
https://www.androidauthority.com/ikko-mindone-android-phone-hands-on-ces-3631159/
Android Authority
I found the cutest (and strangest) Android phone at CES 2026
The Ikko MindOne is almost too small to be believable, but that's what makes it so interesting as an AI-powered companion device.
As an Android fan, there’s only one iOS feature I want Google to copy
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-migration-ios-copy-3616436/
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-migration-ios-copy-3616436/
Android Authority
As an Android fan, there’s only one iOS feature I want Google to copy
Android's phone migration process still remains a headache in 2026, while Apple has practically all of it figured out. Google, please fix!
I (finally) ditched Google Photos for self-hosted; here’s how it went
by Robert Triggs
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-vs-immich-3628122/
by Robert Triggs
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-vs-immich-3628122/
Android Authority
I (finally) ditched Google Photos for self-hosted; here's how it went
Can you really self-host a viable Google Photos alternative? I gave Immich a go on my NAS and I don't think I'll ever go back.
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I never expected an AI app to replace my keyboard, but I was wrong
by Karandeep Singh
https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-dictation-replaced-keyboard-3630287/
by Karandeep Singh
https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-dictation-replaced-keyboard-3630287/
Android Authority
I never expected an AI app to replace my keyboard, but I was wrong
Typing couldn’t keep up with my thoughts. An AI dictation app changed my writing workflow, and my keyboard took a back seat.
6 things you should always do before factory resetting a phone
by Megan Ellis
https://www.androidauthority.com/steps-before-factory-reset-phone-3631012/
by Megan Ellis
https://www.androidauthority.com/steps-before-factory-reset-phone-3631012/
Android Authority
6 things you should always do before factory resetting a phone
Before you select the factory reset option for an old phone, make sure you've gone through these steps before its too late.
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Google Maps’ audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust
by Megan Ellis
https://www.androidauthority.com/cant-trust-google-maps-audio-3629878/
by Megan Ellis
https://www.androidauthority.com/cant-trust-google-maps-audio-3629878/
Android Authority
Google Maps' audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust
From incomprehensible road names to sneaky rerouting, I feel like I'm taking a risk when I don't have my eye on Google Maps.
CES 2026: Aiper brings smarter, more reliable automation to the smart yard
by Ankit Banerjee
https://www.androidauthority.com/aiper-ces-2026-3629961/
by Ankit Banerjee
https://www.androidauthority.com/aiper-ces-2026-3629961/
Android Authority
CES 2026: Aiper brings smarter, more reliable automation to the smart yard
At CES 2026, Aiper showcased the first-ever Cognitive AI Powered pool cleaner series and smart irrigation system.
Here’s the one thing I want to see from Pixel 11 Pro cameras
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/one-thing-see-google-pixel-11-pro-cameras-3627240/
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/one-thing-see-google-pixel-11-pro-cameras-3627240/
Android Authority
Here's the one thing I want to see from Pixel 11 Pro cameras
The Google Pixel 11 Pro series is still over half a year away, but there's one major camera feature I'd like to see on these phones.
Owning your music is now the only defense against AI infested playlists
by Robert Triggs
https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-streaming-vs-real-music-3629958/
by Robert Triggs
https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-streaming-vs-real-music-3629958/
Android Authority
Owning your music is now the only defense against AI infested playlists
AI-generated playlists are undermining music discovery. Here's how owning your music helps escape filler, ads, and algorithm-driven streaming.