How to make your commute easier with simple Android Auto hacks

The Android Auto logo is displayed in curved red bars.

Android Auto has been around for more than a decade, with more than 200 million cars sporting the infotainment system worldwide. To attract more users, it has added many possible features and settings. Next, getting the most out of Android Auto requires a bit of tweaking when it comes to settings and features. We’re happy … Read more

Your favorite iPhone-only apps may finally be coming to Android, and here’s why

Swift 6.3 is coming to Android

Apple just made a move that no one saw coming a few years ago. The company’s programming language is it’s now officially supported for building Android devices, and it could mean big things for the future of mobile software. Swift just arrived on Android, and it’s official this time If you’re not a developer, here’s … Read more

Unique: Android will soon get its own AirDrop-style tap to share feature

Samsung One UI 9 Tap to Share

TL; DR Android may soon support sharing not only contacts, but also files, by tapping two phones together. Evidence of this feature covers Samsung’s One UI 9, Google Play Services, and Android 17 system level code. All signs point to a wider rollout that could bring this feature to more Android devices, not just Samsung … Read more

This app has made me hate today’s big Android smartphones a little bit

Quick Cursor - the cursor and tracker are visible on the phone screen

Although today’s smartphones are powerful and have many features, one thing that I completely criticize about them is the way they move. It is true, design “improvements” such as long displays and thin bezels have allowed manufacturers to create devices with incredible screen and body dimensions, but the fact remains that most of the best … Read more

Android isn’t ready for desktop PCs if it doesn’t support this basic mouse feature

Google pixel tablet and mouse pad

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I wanted to put this new Android flagship to the test and see how it compares to my favorite Pixelbook Chromebook. More importantly, I wanted to see how close Google was to providing a functional desktop experience. But I hit a wall when I tried to connect a mouse … Read more

Today’s free Android apps: Kingdom Rush 5, Wreckfest, Loop, and more.

A screenshot of a video game

Reg. $1+/FREE+ Along with Amazon Big Spring Sale Day 2 deals, your afternoon list of the best Android games and gadget deals is also ready to go. Today’s highlights include titles like Loop, Kingdom Rush Origins TD, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Chicken Police – Paint … Read more

Today’s free Android apps: Little Nightmares, FrogBoy, Afterplace, HOOK 2, more.

A screenshot of a video game

Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your afternoon schedule of the best Android games and apps is ready to start, including titles like Little Nightmares, Food Fever Premium: Restaurant, Mini Restaurant Premium, Exolotl : Zian, Le Havre: The Inland Port, FrogBoy, Afterplace, HOOK 2, and more. Be sure to tuck into the FREE $100 gift cards included with Nothing … Read more