I finally tried the XREAL Aura, and these Android XR glasses feel ready for prime time

Add Android Authority on Google: I have been hearing about XREAL’s Project Aura glasses for so long, and all this while, I’ve found myself wondering whether they would truly live up to all the hype. After all, this is a completely new modality for Android, and as is often the case with early-stage tech, I’ve … Read more

I want better Samsung phones, but these sales numbers show why we won’t get them

Megan Ellis / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: Years ago, I considered Samsung’s flagships as the best Android smartphones to beat. But that idea has seemed increasingly nostalgic as competitors in other markets overtake the company’s smartphones when it comes to hardware specs. Sometimes, even budget and mid-range devices have features that make … Read more

Waterdrop M6CG review: This water filter lives next to my desk!

Waterdrop M6CG Countertop RO System The Waterdrop M6CG RO Water Filter System doesn’t just clean and supercharge water with minerals. It takes things a step further by offering a countertop solution that requires no installation and comes with really convenient features like hot/cold water dispensing. Its size comes with some downsides, but they are easy … Read more

Motorola and Google foldables are quietly beating Samsung where it counts

Joe Maring / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: If you need a foldable with the best specs and budget isn’t a factor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the crown. It isn’t even really that close. With its thin-and-light form factor, 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, and … Read more

This $500 Android phone shows what Google got wrong with the Pixel 11 camera

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: Google launched the Pixel 11 series a little under a month ago, and there’s a lot to like here. All four phones offer more capable silicon, nifty AI tricks, some cool camera features, and a lengthy software update policy. Unfortunately, the standard Pixel 11 lacks … Read more

Google Photos can now build outfits using items you already own

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Google Photos is getting two new features today: virtual wardrobe and Manual Photo Stacks. Virtual wardrobe creates a wardrobe of a user’s clothes and builds new outfits for them to try. With Manual Photo Stacks, users can select multiple photos and add them … Read more

Oura Ring 4 battery problems confirmed as warranty costs soar

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Oura has confirmed battery performance problems affected some Ring 4 units, contributing to an $84.4 million increase in warranty expenses. Oura replaced affected Ring 4s for free and, in some cases, even replaced devices after the one-year warranty had expired. Oura hasn’t revealed which … Read more