Chrome brings an iOS-only feature to Android with new update
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A new update is adding a dedicated back button to Chrome on Android devices. It also introduces a new “Site controls” feature in the…
This open-source app fixed my notification chaos when Android couldn’t
Megan Ellis / Android Authority When it comes to using my phone daily, a few things are certain. I will spend far too much time playing Pokémon Go. I will…
This Android brand just raised the bar for free battery replacements
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi has announced a free, five-year battery replacement program for the upcoming Redmi Note 17 Pro. If the phone’s battery health drops below 80%…
Google Photos is finally getting its bottom bar redesign on Android
Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Photos app on Android is being updated with a new navigation button layout. The new bottom bar is visually smaller and persistent…
Wallpaper Wednesday: Android wallpapers 2026-07-08
Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The…
This Android brand could be working on a pocket gimbal camera
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR According to a leak, Xiaomi is working on a pocket gimbal camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. It could use a 3nm…
I found the cleanest Android TV launcher, and Google didn’t make it
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority By the time I wrap up work, there’s only one thing I really want to do: crawl into bed, grab the remote, and put…
This fan-favorite Android Auto video app is calling it quits, but with a sweet goodbye update
Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority TL;DR Fermata Xtream is a modified version of a popular app for playing videos and live TV on Android Auto. The developer recently announced plans…
Stuck on Android 17 beta? This new Pixel update is for you
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The July 2026 security patch (build CP2A.260705.006) allows Pixel users to safely exit the Android 17 beta program and move to the stable channel…
This Android 17 feature could end blindingly bright HDR videos
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 introduces a new Eclipsa Video standard to ensure HDR videos render more consistently on all displays. It uses a baseline brightness point…