Pixel Watch battery drain bug now has an official remedy from GoogleGoogle is rolling out an app update to fix severe Pixel Watch battery drain across multiple generations. Here is what you need to do! Nov 03 26November 03, 2026Article at Android Authority
Your PS5 can now run Android, Switch 2, and PC games, if you get your hands dirtyYour PS5 can now run Android games natively alongside PC and Switch 2 titles, but setting up the jailbreak takes some effort. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Android Authority
First look: Google Messages gets a new gradient iconLatest Google Messages beta introduces a fresh gradient icon redesign with expressive conversation bubbles on Android and Wear OS. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Android Authority
Tired of slow Android Auto feature rollouts? This new tool lets rooted users skip the waitTired of slow rollouts? Open-source tool AA Experiments lets rooted users unlock Android Auto hidden flags without modifying the APK. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Android Authority
Apple HomeView is getting ready to teach Google's Pixel Tablet a home security lessonApple HomeView code hints at HomeKit security camera powers, seizing a big smart home utility edge Google's Pixel Tablet missed. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Android Authority
Google could upgrade Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight with HighlightGoogle is testing an upgrade that connects Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight LED ring to Android 17's upcoming Notification Rules and on-device AI. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at Android Authority
Google is done asking nicely for foldable app optimizationGoogle Play will evaluate foldable apps next year, rewarding well-adapted designs with boosted visibility. Here is what is changing. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at Android Authority
Samsung is killing another key Galaxy serviceSamsung will discontinue Samsung News on December 21, 2026, ending widget updates and likely making Google Discover the default feed. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at Android Authority
Not just you: Several Google Pixel Watch owners are experiencing severe battery drainA severe battery drain bug is cutting runtime across multiple generations of the Google Pixel Watch. Here is what we know about the issue. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at Android Authority
Samsung may add a second wide foldable alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 9Samsung is reportedly testing a Plus and an FE variant for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 to accompany its wide model. Here is what we know so far. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at Android Authority
Android handhelds just got a massive multitasking upgrade with this launcherCocoon 3.1 beta upgrades Android handheld multitasking with fast game suspension, launcher snapshots, and fluid grid customization. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Android Authority
Google Find Hub is preparing to fix one of Android tracking's biggest headachesGoogle Find Hub is solving tracker headaches with new controls for left-behind alerts, trusted safe zones, and device transfers. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Android Authority
Apple just eliminated Android's biggest advantages in compact tablets with the new iPad miniApple's new iPad mini eliminates Android's key advantages in compact tablets with an OLED screen, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 rating. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Android Authority
Don’t buy the Pro just yet: This smaller, metal flagship could be worth the waitNew leaks reveal the compact Xiaomi 18 could feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, a ~7,000mAh battery, and a dual 200MP camera setup. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Android Authority
This open-source app lets you run practically any phone app on your Android Auto car screenAndroid Auto Maker lets you repackage phones apps to run on your car display, but it comes with several technical trade-offs. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Android Authority
OnePlus reveals clip-style earbuds that you can wear in either earOnePlus Buds Clip bring an open-ear earbud design with symmetrical auto-detection, Dynaudio sound, anti-leak tech, and 40-hour battery life. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Android Authority
Tired of rebuilding patched APKs? These Morphe community projects handle them for youAutoMorph and Mophe-AutoBuilds can automate and simplify how you regularly update Morphe-patched Android apps, from the cloud or your phone. Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at Android Authority
Goodbye Oxygen OS, hello Color OS: OnePlus 15 is now getting stable Android 17OnePlus has released the stable Android 17-based Color OS 17 update early for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4. Here's what's new! Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at Android Authority
Delta emulator now lets you turn your iPhone Duo into a Nintendo DSDelta emulator 2.0 lets you turn your iPhone Duo into a Nintendo DS using tabletop mode, adding Sega Genesis support and new UI updates. Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at Android Authority
Durability tests reveal how the iPhone Duo handles thousands of continuous foldsExtreme fold testing reveals that Apple's iPhone Duo display crease deepens over time despite a durable titanium hinge mechanism. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at Android Authority