Google Introduces Room 3.0: A Kotlin-First, Async, Multiplatform Persistence Library
Room 3.0 is a major update to Android’s persistence library that introduces breaking changes in key areas. The…
I used Nova Launcher for 10 years, but I’m officially done with it
Andy Walker / Android Authority For over a decade, Nova Launcher was the first app I installed on…
Signing up for new Android apps just got easier
TL;DR Google now lets you sign up for an Android app via email without using magic links and…
The latest Android Canary build is hitting older Pixel devices
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Android Canary 2604 launched for the Google Pixel 8 series and…
The best cheap phones for 2026
Some of us take a kind of “eat to live” rather than a “live to eat” approach to…
Our new favorite budget phones
Over the last few months, every phone maker under the sun has refreshed its lineups, especially at the…
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review: A Close Second
Battery life has been more than adequate. The 5,080-mAh cell easily lasts me a full day, and that’s…
iPhone Loyalty Hits 96.4% as Android Users Four Times More Likely to Switch
Customers are more loyal to Apple than ever, according to a smartphone loyalty survey conducted by phone trade-in…
This popular Android launcher got a major customization overhaul
TL;DR The latest Niagara Launcher update introduces Niagara Studio. Users can now enjoy deeper customization with expanded Anycons…
It’s getting easier for Android devs to code with AI agents.
Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC It’s getting easier for Android devs to code with AI…
iPhone 18 Pro Deep Red Color Likely as Android Rivals Prep Same Shade
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is very likely to come in a new deep red color, claims a…
I hate having to manually enable one of my favorite Android features
Ryan Haines / Android Authority One of the best things about Android compared to iOS is the notification…