Google will finally let you double tap your Pixel’s screen to turn it off
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google may finally add a double-tap gesture to turn off the screen…
How Android 16’s new security mode will stop USB-based attacks
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data…
First look: Android 16 is testing a fresh design for the Pixel lock screen
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a cleaner lock screen layout for Pixels that repositions…
Google Messages update hints at real-time location sharing (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on adding live location sharing to the Messages app.…
Android 16 lets the Linux Terminal use your phone’s entire storage
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel phones now feature a Linux Terminal app, enabling users to run…
Still have an old device running Android 12? It’s finally time to upgrade
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is no longer backporting security patches to Android 12 or 12L,…
Google is working on an AI meme generator for Gboard, and it’s horrible
TL;DR Google is working on “meme studio” for Gboard. The feature lets users generate memes manually or using…
Android 16 has a new trick to speed up app installation
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 now supports cloud compilation, a new feature that could speed…
Survey shows a lot of people don’t know how to properly update their Android phones
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority When you update your Android phone, what’s the first thing you do?…
Google wants to make Android 16 even better at streaming music and video
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 adds support for running media codecs outside of their usual…