Google’s finally working on a Quick Settings tile lock
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google currently allows users to interact with some Quick Settings tiles from locked devices. In Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5, we see initial signs…
I tested dozens of AirTag alternatives for Android: The winner is clear
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Since June of last year, I’ve been on a mission to find the best Bluetooth tracker for Android — the Apple AirTag killer, if…
Google’s Airtag competitor trackers are as unreliable as ever
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve been testing Chipolo and Pebblebee’s Google-compatible trackers ever since Google first launched its Find My Device network in May 2024. For eight months…
Quick! These Samsung, Apple, and Tile smart trackers are on sale
Knowing where your keys are at all times, or where your luggage is when you’re traveling, is essential for peace of mind — and one way to do that is…
New Song Search Quick Settings tile makes your phone almost as good as a Pixel at recognizing music
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest beta of the Google app has added a Quick Settings tile for Song Search. Tapping on the quick setting tile opens the…
Life360’s Tile introduces its first new Bluetooth trackers since its acquisition
It’s been three years since Life360’s $205 million acquisition of AirTag competitor Tile. The company announced Monday its new lineup of lost-item Bluetooth trackers, featuring a sleeker redesign in new…
The new Tile Bluetooth trackers have a unique safety feature
TL;DR Life360 has launched its 2024 range of Tile Bluetooth trackers. The new devices include an integrated SOS feature for the first time. Improved performance and integration with the Life360…
The Google Weather app for Wear OS now has a more detailed forecast tile
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an update to its Weather app for Wear OS smartwatches that revamps the forecast tile. The revamped forecast tile now…
Google’s new Quick Settings tile for Wallet is rolling out now
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is pushing out a new Quick Settings tile for Google Wallet as part of the latest Play Services update. This tile should be…
Google Maps for Wear OS get a Tile redesign
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Google Maps update for Wear OS introduces a redesigned Tile, replacing the previous pill-shaped buttons for “Home” and “Work” with three…