An honest review after one week
Andy Walker / Android Authority There’s a reason why Google is a proprietary eponym and the de facto way to search the internet. It’s been the best way to find…
5 abandoned Android launchers I wish were still alive today
I’d argue that the Android launcher space is the healthiest it has been in decades. Even though contenders like Nova Launcher are no longer considered the pinnacle for many, a…
How to add and update sideloaded Android apps with Obtainium
Andy Walker / Android Authority You can find many of these apps on alternative app stores or code repositories like GitHub. Some of the apps are also available on the…
5 apps you should use instead of Google Password Manager
Megan Ellis / Android Authority Google Password Manager — and many other first-party password managers — are sold as the epitome of convenience. They reduce the friction of getting started,…
5 popular Android apps you absolutely shouldn’t download in 2026
Megan Ellis / Android Authority Those download numbers you see on the Play Store app listings are a terrible way to judge if an app is worth installing. I’ve seen…
Samsung Health 2026 update hands-on: The 5 biggest changes
Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve used Garmin Connect, Fitbit, Google Health, and Xiaomi’s various health tracking apps in the past, but I’ve always felt most at home with Samsung…
Survey reveals the one Android widget our readers cannot live without
Andy Walker / Android Authority In my past life, I ran Android home screens with an abundance of widgets with quirky use cases. Think history lessons, sun and moon times,…
These new AI tools promise better videos, seamless meetings, and richer research
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Generative AI is everywhere, whether it’s used as a cornerstone of a service, used to build apps, or employed to boost functionality within them. But…
This app can translate your favorite games into any language, but there’s a big catch
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A recently released open-source app called PlayTranslate lets you play untranslated games in your language. The app uses online or offline capabilities to translate…
Google details when Android’s new sideloading changes will start affecting users
TL;DR Google has shared new timelines for Android developer verification, with user-facing protections starting in select countries onSeptember 30, 2026. Most users won’t notice any immediate changes, but installing apps…