I bought this cute USB-C router on a whim, and it’s now my favorite tech purchase of 2025
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Even though Wi-Fi has become an indispensable part of our lives,…
If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026
The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam’s standalone debut to…
7 smartphone trends I wish would die in 2026
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority On the whole, 2025 was a pretty good year for…
Android 2025 scorecard: Major changes and challenges leading to an exciting future for the OS
With plenty of new features and a brand-new rollout strategy, Google changed quite a lot of things…
I don’t like wireless charging, but there’s one reason all my phones must have it
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority My position on USB-C is well-documented at this point; it’s a…
The foldable phone ‘failure’ is over: Why 2026 is set to change everything
As the foldable phone market grapples with a turbulent past, innovation surges forward with slimmer designs, as…
Those smartphone price hikes we’ve feared look like they’re about to start
TL;DR Surging memory prices are expected to increase smartphone prices in 2026. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra looks…
Android Central's Best of 2025: Phones
Here are the winners for the Best Android phone (in various categories) for 2025! https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/android-central-best-of-2025-phones?rand=7
Tired of BlueStacks ads? There’s now a subscription to remove them
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR BlueStacks has launched Prime as a $4.99-per-month subscription that removes…
The TikTok deal could be the big break the North American smartphone market needs to thrive in 2026
The North American smartphone market has been decidedly stagnant for a while, but 2026 could become a…