How to join (or leave) the Android Auto beta while it’s still open
Andy Walker / Android Authority Google can be slow to roll out new features and functionality to its stable app versions, and few apps are more affected by this cautious…
Snapseed’s big 4.0 update is now hitting Android phones
TL;DR Snapseed hasn’t seen an Android update in almost two years. Last year iOS got a major 3.0 release, but it passed Android by. After teasing a new 4.0 update…
Scam Android apps got millions of downloads from a creepy pitch
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Researchers found dozens of fraudulent Google Play apps that promised call, SMS, and WhatsApp history for any number. The apps had more than 7.3…
More Gmail users can now access Google’s upgraded writing tools- Android Authority
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is expanding Gmail’s upgraded AI writing tools to more Workspace and Google One AI Premium users. The updated “Help me write” tool now…
What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more
Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner, with the big keynote scheduled for May 19. Last year’s event saw a heavy focus on AI, and we are expecting a…
GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS has patched an Android 16 VPN flaw that Google reportedly decided not to fix. The bug could let a malicious app leak small…
The new Gemini animation spotted on iOS is spreading to Android
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Earlier this week, users on iOS started reporting a new look to the animations surrounding the Gemini bar. While we didn’t see it on…
This Android tablet is so thin it may make your phone look chunky
TL;DR HUAWEI has launched the MatePad Pro Max. The company claims it’s the world’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch plus tablet at 4.7mm thick and 499g. The tablet is said to…
Android Auto beta is open again, but you’ll need to be quick
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR Google has reopened the Android Auto beta program and is currently accepting new testers. The beta program is usually full because Google keeps a…
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 is ready to test
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel testers. The release implements several bugfixes and arrives two weeks after QPR1 Beta 1.…