Apple just turned the iPad into the best Chromebook
Apple’s new iPadOS brings a slew of nice changes making it a real lightweight computing platform.
The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta finally organizes Android’s messy sound settings
Google is cleaning up Android’s “Sound & vibration” settings page in the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 update. Instead of one long list, the new layout groups settings into distinct categories…
Apple iPad deals: Save $100-$150 on these great tablets
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority While here at Android Authority, we live and breathe Google’s mobile OS, we try to stay objective and recognize when competing platforms do…
Foldables are going to miss out on this major Android 16 multitasking feature
Foldables like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t support on-device windowing in Android 16. Only tablets will have the option of floating app windows, while phones with Desktop Mode will…
Save $100 on the GoPro HERO13 Black action camera!
Credit: GoPro If you’re trying to find the best action camera around, you’ve undoubtedly considered the GoPro HERO13 Black. It is the latest and greatest from a brand that is…
Google TV Streamer on sale: Take it home for $84
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer rarely goes on sale. In fact, the very first time we saw it discounted was just this April. If you…
Android 16 offers an early taste of Live Updates, but its best features will have to wait
Live Updates introduce a new way for Android to let apps communicate ongoing processes. With today’s release of Android 16, we start to see support for apps featuring progress-centric notifications.…
Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 is here, with Pixel’s DeX competitor and more
Google has announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 2. The new beta software brings a desktop mode when connected to an external display. The update also brings desktop…
Android 16 wants to make your next phone trade-in process a lot faster
Android 16 introduces a new “Trade-in Mode” to make trading in your old phone a faster process. This feature allows technicians to quickly access device details and run diagnostics by…
Snap has sunk $3 billion into AR Specs it hopes it can actually convince you to wear
Credit: Snap Snap will launch a new pair of AR smart glasses, called Specs, in 2026. The glasses will run on Snap OS and support AI-powered features like translation, gaming,…