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Chrome is testing a bookmarks bar feature nobody asked for
52+ min ago (250+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 12:09 PM ET Google is working on a Chrome feature that could auto-fix your bad passwords. It appears that’s not the only automatic tool the Chrome team is working on. For those who use the bookmarks bar infrequently but still…...
Grab 2 Philips Hue Secure wired cameras for $99.99 while this deal lasts
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (399+ words) Matt Horne has been a key member of the Android Authority team since 2017, helping readers find the best tech deals and covering pivotal sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. Alongside his knack for finding bargains, Matt stays on…...
Pixel phones could soon monitor outgoing calls for scams, too
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (235+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 11:48 AM ET Google’s modern Pixel phones offer a Scam Detection feature that optionally monitors incoming calls for telltale signs of scams. Scam Detection is currently exclusive to incoming calls, but we’ve seen evidence that you might soon be able…...
This flagship with a massive battery and a 200MP camera is just around the corner
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (208+ words) Chethan is a freelance news writer at Android Authority with a deep admiration for Android and everything the ecosystem has to offer. He also writes for Android Police and has previously contributed to numerous publications, including Android Headlines, Guiding Tech,…...
I can’t thank this AI tool enough for turning me into a salient LinkedIn sage
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (627+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 10:15 AM ET Generative AI is everywhere, whether it’s used as a cornerstone of a service, used to build apps, or employed to boost functionality within them. But with so many new products appearing all the time, which ones are…...
Leak uncovers design changes coming with One UI 9.5 to Galaxy phones
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (191+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 9:14 AM ET Samsung is steadily preparing its next major software refresh, and after recent leaks gave us our first glimpse of One UI 9.5 on a Galaxy phone alongside an early look at the dedicated native App Lock functionality, a…...
Big app download hogging your data? Google Play Store may finally let you pause it
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (366+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 9:10 AM ET Last month, Google released a Play Services update and noted that users would have the option to add home screen widgets for apps while they were being installed from the Play Store. Although we couldn’t get a…...
Pixel 11 Pro trades one niche feature for another — but which is your favorite?
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (344+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 9:00 AM ET 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. The Pixel 11 series made its…...
This Good Lock module is wreaking havoc on your Galaxy phone's home screen, but a fix is on the way
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (305+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 7:38 AM ET Samsung’s Good Lock suite unlocks a wide range of customization options for your Galaxy device. Among the more popular Good Lock modules is Home Up, which offers extensive control over the stock One UI launcher’s appearance and…...
Galaxy phones are finally letting users remove this longtime Microsoft app
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (222+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 7:59 AM ET Microsoft’s SwiftKey has long earned its spot as one of the best Gboard alternatives for Android, with our own community polls recently revealing a dedicated crowd of diehard SwiftKey loyalists. But earlier this year, Microsoft started rolling…...