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Google puts Chrome updates on the fast track with its newest release
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (332+ words) Sep 8, 2026 — 12:00 PM ET Keeping Chrome updated is about to become a more regular part of your routine. Earlier this year, Google announced that it would double the frequency of stable Chrome releases, promising faster access to new features, performance improvements,…...
Google's Scam Detection feature is expanding to even more Android brands
1+ week, 2+ day ago (290+ words) Sep 4, 2026 — 1:45 AM ET Google’s Scam Detection feature may have arrived first on Pixel phones, but it has been slowly expanding to other Android manufacturers. It’s already available on the Galaxy S26 series, and we even spotted signs that it could be…...
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, and one of its founders thinks AGI is here
1+ week, 2+ day ago (565+ 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…...
Android phones could soon gain the power to shut down, restart, or put your PC to sleep remotely
2+ week, 3+ day ago (219+ words) Aug 26, 2026 — 3:29 PM ET The code hiding in Link to Windows was found during an APK teardown conducted by Windows Latest. According to the strings of code, the app could soon let you remotely shut down, restart, or put your PC…...
Google is giving you more control over your shared photo location data
3+ week, 1+ day ago (243+ words) Ryan started his career in the field of science, bouncing from lab to lab measuring chemicals, writing reports, and so on. After deciding to pursue his interest in covering video games and technology, he traded in his lab coat for…...
Google is getting tougher on Android apps that use too much memory
3+ week, 3+ day ago (293+ words) Aug 20, 2026 — 2:31 AM ET Google is making Android less tolerant of apps that hog too much memory. In a new blog post, the company says Android 17’s per-app memory limits will expand to more devices over the coming year. The feature started…...
Your Samsung phone can now unlock your Volkswagen EV
3+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) Aug 19, 2026 — 4:55 AM ET Samsung Wallet has been steadily expanding support for digital car keys on Samsung phones. Last year, it added support for several car manufacturers like Mercedes, Volvo, and Porsche. Earlier this year, it also started supporting some Toyota…...
Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow
3+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) Aug 18, 2026 — 4:26 PM ET Google’s controversial new rules for installing apps from unverified developers are getting very real fast. We first learned in March that Android would introduce a new process for users who still want to sideload those apps, complete…...
The US government wants private companies to start hacking the hackers
4+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) Aug 14, 2026 — 5:42 PM ET If you thought cybersecurity companies were supposed to keep hackers out rather than go looking for a fight, the US government begs to differ. A new presidential memorandum will allow vetted American companies to conduct offensive cyber…...