You told us: Most of you haven't upgraded to Windows 11 yet, but why?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: Most of you haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 yet, but why? August 15, 2025 Microsoft’sWindows 11has been around for a little over a month now, bringing with it a revised UI,Android app supportfor Insiders, and new multitasking features. But have you bothered to upgrade? Well, we posed this question in a recent poll asking readers if they’ve made the jump to Microsoft’s latest OS....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Amber Vargas

You'll be fine if you've already purchased a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You’ll be fine if you’ve already purchased a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL June 18, 2025 It’s understandable if you’ve been teetering on whether or not to pull the trigger on aPixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. The reports of quality control issues are hard to ignore. This is something you need to consider when buying the device. I’ve received plenty messages both on Twitter and in my inbox about whether it’s worth canceling an existing order and taking the money elsewhere....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Todd Mills

"Shared Endorsements" or how you can be a star in Google's ads thanks to your Google+ activity

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. “Shared Endorsements” or how you can be a star in Google’s ads thanks to your Google+ activity August 11, 2025 Google on Friday announced an important privacy policy change that will enter into effect on November 11, and whose scope is to allow the Search giant to use more of your data in targeted ads – meet the “Shared Endorsements....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Natalie Wu

11 cheap gift ideas that actually make life easier

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 11 cheap gift ideas that actually make life easier August 02, 2025 Life is hard. People need to get through the day to day grind and don’t have a lot of extra time to spend on hassles and inconveniences. Fortunately, we’re here to help out in that regard. There are a lot ofgreat gift ideasout there that won’t break the bank, but will actually make your life (or the life of your gift recipient, wink wink) a lot easier....

August 12, 2025 · 11 min · 2290 words · Diane Solis

Amazon Fire TV Stick heading to Europe on April 15th for £35/€35

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Amazon Fire TV Stick heading to Europe on April 15th for £35/€35 July 04, 2025 Amazon’sFire TV Stick, the company’s own take on the popular Chromecast formula, will be landing in the UK and Germany on April 15thwith a very reasonable £35/€35 price tag. The little dongle is already available to pre-order if you’re an Amazon Prime member. New members can grab the Fire TV Stick for just £7/€7, after a refund, if they purchase before March 26thand existing Prime members can pre-order one for £19/€19, which is still a good deal....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Melanie Long

Analysis: The Kindle Fire HD, what it's got and what it hasn't got

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Analysis: The Kindle Fire HD, what it’s got and what it hasn’t got June 22, 2025 Before looking at features it is important to look at the pricing. Not everyone is a millionaire and most of us have a budget. Pricing is a crucial factor when choosing a tablet and Amazon have aimed the 7 inch Kindle Fire HD directly at the Google Nexus 7....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Dr. Stephanie Hernandez

ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro review: Part smartphone, part vlogging camera

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro review: Part smartphone, part vlogging camera June 07, 2025 Asus Zenfone 7 Pro What we like What we don’t like Our scores Asus’ weird and wonderfulZenfone 6launched last year and debuted the company’s unique flip camera system. The company is back with the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro — both of which see the flip camera design evolve....

August 12, 2025 · 11 min · 2341 words · William Williams

Cymera: Suitable replacement camera and photo editor in one

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Cymera: Suitable replacement camera and photo editor in one July 05, 2025 Photo enhancement applications are gaining popularity these days as Android smartphones are getting huge hardware boosts in terms of their camera. With Instagram already wooing the hearts of many Android users with its easy-to-use interface, Cymera is also making its debut with its own set of unique features....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Jesse Perkins

Deal: Passing on the Galaxy S9? Grab a Galaxy S8 Plus for just $490

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Deal: Passing on the Galaxy S9? Grab a Galaxy S8 Plus for just $490 June 26, 2025 With its variable aperture camera, slim smaller bezels, and Snapdragon 845 processor, theSamsung Galaxy S9will likely be one of the best smartphones of 2018, but don’t count out theGalaxy S8 Plusjust yet. It still packs a punch and is on sale for $490 on eBay....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Sarah Rivas

Fitbit Charge HR helps save a patient's life

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Fitbit Charge HR helps save a patient’s life August 19, 2025 Fitness trackers are fairly popular these days, especially among those looking to get a better hold on their fitness and health. But are they’re implications beyond just staying healthy? Yes, at least one particular case, it turns out that a fitness tracker could be used as a diagnostic tool for doctors as well....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Jeffrey Clark

Google Assistant integration with Chrome might be coming to Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Assistant integration with Chrome might be coming to Android June 17, 2025 WithGoogle I/O 2019right around the corner,9to5Googlenoticed a newChromium code changethat indicatesGoogle Assistantis headed to Google Chrome on Android. According to the code change, Google will run a demo of what’s called “Autofill Assistant” during its upcoming developer conference. Some pieces of code are even labeledtriggerGoogleIOStuff, which lends additional credence to Google showing off the feature during an onstage demo....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Sarah Johnson

Google Glass team reportedly named Project Aura; new talent and devices incoming

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Glass team reportedly named Project Aura; new talent and devices incoming July 15, 2025 The Glass team is still working hard on the consumer version of Google’s augmented reality headset. They stopped selling the $1,500 developer iterationearlier this year, with the plan ofpolishing the productand making it something we could all afford and use. But it now seems the team behind Google Glass is looking far beyond those tiny screens in front of their eyes....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Erica Sanchez

Google launches Android Oreo (Go edition) for entry-level devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google launches Android Oreo (Go edition) for entry-level devices August 18, 2025 Meant to be the software equivalent of Android One’s original hardware promise,Google‘sAndroid Gois supposed to deliver a lean and optimized version of Android for devices with 512 MB to 1 GB of RAM. Now, Google can put its money where its mouth is by delivering on that promise with Android Oreo (Go edition) as part of the Android 8....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Michael Garrett