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Android 17 Beta 1 finally starts rolling out following a two-day delay
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (216+ words) Android 17 Beta 1 was all set to launch earlier this week until, shortly after the beta's scheduled opening, Google abruptly pulled the plug without much explanation. At the time, the company said beta was "coming soon." It turns out "soon" really…...
Samsung is preparing a major upgrade for its browser in One UI 9 (Updated)
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (288+ words) Update, February 13, 2026 (12:27 PM ET): We sure weren't expecting to be able to give you a better look at Ask AI in Samsung Internet so soon, but we're already taking a peek at the feature in operation: The team over at…...
Android's Quick Share is losing a key feature, but it may be for the best
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (422+ words) Tushar is a freelance writer at Android Authority where he writes news and features. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar…...
Google prepares a polished look for Android's Live Updates
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (481+ words) Tushar is a freelance writer at Android Authority where he writes news and features. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar…...
Android's Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (340+ words) Apps designed to assist users with disabilities must declare the isAccessibilityTool attribute in the service's metadata file. These apps, which are classified as an Accessibility Tool, can include: Apps that are not classified as Accessibility Tools can include automation tools…...
Google Translate is working on new widgets — but not the ones we wanted
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (207+ words) Right now, Google Translate offers a choice of two widgets: There's a general-purpose one, letting you jump into the app for text, speech, conversation, or image translation; and there's one that gives you access to your recent translation history. In…...
The Google Photos redesign we’ve been waiting for is finally here
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (248+ words) Jay covers news for Android Authority as a freelance writer, bringing years of experience digging into Android's fast-moving ecosystem and writing for several well-known tech outlets along the way. Beyond Android Authority, he shares consumer-tech insights and reviews gadgets for…...
Google just improved the best free feature on your Pixel — here’s how to use it
12+ hour, 11+ min ago (481+ words) It's no secret that one of the best reasons to use a Pixel is the suite of Pixel-exclusive software features Google's phones come with. Whether it's a longstanding feature like Now Playing or a newer addition such as Pixel Screenshots,…...
Chrome on Android just became more desktop-like with this long-awaited feature
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (269+ words) Google has finally rolled out support for pinned tabs in Chrome for Android, bringing one of desktop's most useful features to the mobile app. The functionality is available in Chrome for Android version 144 and lets users keep important websites pinned…...
Gemini now helps you breeze through long Google Docs without reading them
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (280+ words) Google Docs is getting new Gemini smarts that'll make wading through lengthy documents much less painful. First spotted by Android Authority in September last year, Google is finally starting to roll out Audio Summaries to Docs, letting you hear a…...