Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-source-code-3621513/
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-source-code-3621513/
Android Authority
Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code
The source code for Android 16 QPR2 is now available following the update's rollout for Pixel devices. Here's why that matters.
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Nothing is letting fans sign up for a chance to attend the Phone 3a Community Edition launch
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/phone-3a-community-edition-launch-date-3621491/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/phone-3a-community-edition-launch-date-3621491/
Android Authority
Nothing is letting fans sign up for a chance to attend the Phone 3a Community Edition launch
Nothing has officially announced the launch date for the Community Edition of the Phone 3a. Fans can sign up for a chance to attend the event.
What is Google Messages and how to use it
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-google-messages-3242467/
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-google-messages-3242467/
Android Authority
What is Google Messages and how to use it
What is Google Messages, and why is it your default messaging app when you don't even remember downloading it? Let's take a look.
Google TV is hopping on the year-end recap bandwagon
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-best-of-2025-3621528/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-best-of-2025-3621528/
Android Authority
Google TV is hopping on the year-end recap bandwagon
Google's smart TV platform now features lists of shows and movies people watched a lot of in 2025 in addition to the annual advent calendar.
Google TV Streamer still at a record-low price, saving you 25%
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-deal-10-3621057/
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-deal-10-3621057/
Android Authority
Google TV Streamer still at a record-low price, saving you 25%
The Google TV Streamer is still our favorite smart TV box, and you can still get it at a record-low price. Act quickly!
December’s Pixel update is here and it smashes dozens of bugs
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/december-2025-pixel-update-3621533/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/december-2025-pixel-update-3621533/
Android Authority
December's Pixel update is here and it smashes dozens of bugs
Google has started the rollout of the December 2025 Pixel update. The update contains fixes for a plethora of bugs.
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Which Kindle do I have? A quick guide to identifying all of Amazon’s e-readers
by Joe Hindy
https://www.androidauthority.com/which-kindle-model-do-i-have-1073996/
by Joe Hindy
https://www.androidauthority.com/which-kindle-model-do-i-have-1073996/
Android Authority
Which Kindle do I have? A quick guide to identifying all of Amazon's e-readers
Are you having trouble figuring out which Kindle model you own? We can help! Here's a quick guide on figuring out which Kindle you have.
Save $50 on the amazing Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen headphones
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2nd-gen-headphones-deal-3621056/
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2nd-gen-headphones-deal-3621056/
Android Authority
Save $50 on the amazing Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen headphones
It's your chance to get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen headphones on sale! This doesn't happen often, so act quickly.
This e-reader accessory finally dropped and its already sold out
by Kaitlyn Cimino
https://www.androidauthority.com/kobo-remote-available-but-sold-out-3621567/
by Kaitlyn Cimino
https://www.androidauthority.com/kobo-remote-available-but-sold-out-3621567/
Android Authority
This e-reader accessory finally dropped and its already sold out
Kobo’s Bluetooth Remote is officially shipping after a short delay, offering hands-free page turns, but the first batch has already sold out
The Nightmare Before Chirstmas Echo Dot bundles are cheaper than ever!
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/nightmare-before-chirstmas-echo-dot-bundle-deal-3621570/
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/nightmare-before-chirstmas-echo-dot-bundle-deal-3621570/
Android Authority
The Nightmare Before Chirstmas Echo Dot bundles are cheaper than ever!
The Nightmare Before Christmas fans will totally love these Amazon Echo Dot bundles with Jack And Sally shells!
Google quietly restores a lost Pixel unlocking convenience with latest Android 16 update
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-restored-3621578/
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-restored-3621578/
Android Authority
Google quietly restores a lost Pixel unlocking convenience with latest Android 16 update
The latest Android 16 update brings back the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature to Pixel phones, but not all of them are getting it.
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Google Photos 2025 Recap is here with the ability to hide unwanted faces
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-2025-recap-3621583/
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-2025-recap-3621583/
Android Authority
Google Photos 2025 Recap is here with the ability to hide unwanted faces
Google has started rolling out the 2025 Recap in Google Photos. This year's recap lets you hide people you don't want to see.
Samsung all but confirms Exynos 2600 for the Galaxy S26 with full Stranger Things vibe
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-confirms-exynos-2600-3621597/
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-confirms-exynos-2600-3621597/
Android Authority
Samsung all but confirms Exynos 2600 for the Galaxy S26 with full Stranger Things vibe
Samsung has just confirmed in a teaser that the Exynos 2600 is on the way. This all but guarantees that the Galaxy S26 series will use it.
Spotify says it’s time to update your app, Wrapped 2025 could drop any moment
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-wrapped-2025-official-teaser-3621606/
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-wrapped-2025-official-teaser-3621606/
Android Authority
Spotify says it's time to update your app, Wrapped 2025 could drop any moment
Spotify is recommending that users update their apps now as Wrapped 2025 is just around the corner and likely releasing any moment.
Google is replacing Discover news headlines with laughably awful AI-generated noscripts
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-discover-ai-headlines-3621603/
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-discover-ai-headlines-3621603/
Android Authority
Google is replacing Discover news headlines with laughably awful AI-generated noscripts
Google is replacing news headlines in Discover with AI-generated noscripts that are either boring, too clickbaity, or simply incorrect.
This Wear OS app makes it easy to transfer files and sideload watch faces
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-apk-install-app-3621609/
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-apk-install-app-3621609/
Android Authority
This Wear OS app makes it easy to transfer files and sideload watch faces
The Wear APK Install app uses a Wi-Fi file server to transfer apps to your smartwatch and lets you one-click install APKs. Check it out!
Google seems to have nuked another useful Google Home feature
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-call-home-quietly-gone-3621613/
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-call-home-quietly-gone-3621613/
Android Authority
Google seems to have nuked another useful Google Home feature
Google has discreetly removed the "Call Home" option from Google Home, making it difficult for users to call their smart displays from phone.
7 things we still don’t know about the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
by Joe Maring
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-things-we-dont-know-3621348/
by Joe Maring
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-things-we-dont-know-3621348/
Android Authority
7 things we still don’t know about the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Galaxy Z TriFold is official, but there's still a lot we don't know about it. Here are our biggest questions about the foldable.
Is your Pixel getting Google’s big Android 16 QPR2 update? Here’s every supported phone
by Joe Maring
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-16-qpr2-update-supported-pixel-phones-3621495/
by Joe Maring
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-16-qpr2-update-supported-pixel-phones-3621495/
Android Authority
Is your Pixel getting Google’s big Android 16 QPR2 update? Here's every supported phone
Google's Android 16 QPR2 update is rolling out now with a ton of features. Here's every Pixel getting the new software.
Survey reveals why wallpapers apps could have a hard time succeeding
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/wallpaper-apps-survey-3621652/
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/wallpaper-apps-survey-3621652/
Android Authority
Survey reveals why wallpapers apps could have a hard time succeeding
A recent survey among Android Authority users indicates dedicated apps are far from the most popular ways to download wallpapers.
Here’s everything that could be coming with Samsung’s next big update for Galaxy phones
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-8-5-leaked-changelog-3621667/
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-8-5-leaked-changelog-3621667/
Android Authority
Here's everything that could be coming with Samsung's next big update for Galaxy phones
A major leak reveals One UI 8.5's changelog, featuring Bixby upgrades, new AI tools, and battery improvements for Galaxy phones.