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,…
Construction Simulator 3 ($4.99) is currently free on Android
TL;DR Construction Simulator 3 is currently free on Android via the Epic Games Store, saving players from shelling out the usual $4.99 price tag for the title. Once claimed through…
4 hidden security upgrades in Android 17 you need to know about
Google’s Android 17 update is rolling out to Pixel phones as we speak, bringing a few handy new features, including multi-tasking bubbles, expanded dark theme controls, and a redesigned screen…
Morphe’s latest patch takes aim at Prime Video ads on Android TV
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A new Morphe patch claims to remove ads from Prime Video on Android TV devices. The creator says the patch was built with extensive…
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…
Google’s working on a fix for testers trying to leave Android 17 Beta
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 Beta testers are supposed to have the opportunity to opt out and leave the Beta for the new stable release without performing…
YouTube is testing another Android redesign, and your muscle memory might hate it
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is testing a new button layout on the Android app. The latest design removes text from the buttons under the video player. YouTube…
How to hide app names on your Pixel home screen with Android 17
Joe Maring / Android Authority As much as I love Google’s Pixel phones, I’ll be the first to admit that home screen customization has never been a strong suit. Pixels…
Android 17 is missing the one feature I was looking forward to
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority Android 17 is rolling out to Tensor-powered Pixels, but Google isn’t shipping every new feature it’s announced right away. The company’s latest software update includes…
Google’s latest Android XR demo makes sightseeing feel futuristic
TL;DR Google has demonstrated how Android XR devices can guide users through a city using floating 3D navigation markers and Gemini-powered voice narration. The demo combines tech from Google’s Visual…