Firefox now gives you summaries with a shake of your Android
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Mozilla has rolled out a new AI summarization feature for Firefox on Android. Users can now get a summary of the webpage they’re on…
A beloved way to watch live TV on Android Auto is riding off into the sunset
Akshay Gangwar / Android Authority TL;DR Fermata Xtream, an app for watching live TV on Android Auto, is shutting down. Fermata Xtream, a mod based on popular Fermata Auto, uses…
Android Advanced Protection may soon close one of its biggest loopholes
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google seems to be working on a new Advanced Protection feature to block access to Android’s Developer Options menu. We’ve discovered code strings in…
I wish more people knew about these 7 buried Android features
Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’ve been writing about Android smartphones for years, so I know a lot of the tricks and hidden features that can improve a user’s experience.…
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…
Budget Android tablet contender for under $300
The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus offers a big, high-res IPS display, solid battery life, and it offers stylus and keyboard case support. Those aren’t things you can take for granted…
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…
Android 17 appears to have broken 5G for some Pixel owners
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17’s stable rollout is causing headaches for some Pixel users, with reports of 5G connectivity disappearing after the update. The bug appears to…
Android 17 is causing scrolling issues on some Pixel phones
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel users on Android 17 are reporting touchscreen issues. Multiple Pixel generations are exhibiting similar problems, suggesting this isn’t device-specific. Google has acknowledged the…