The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon. Update 1/11: Version 17.0.4 of the Google app on Android has ...

Anyone with a smartphone may occasionally notice small icons in their notification tray that they don’t recognize. One that puzzles users is the key icon on Android phones. We looked into it for you ...

Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Welcome to Authority Insights, your go-to destination for exclusive, in-depth content at Android Authority. Here, we dive beyond the surface with APK teardowns, exciting leaks, first-party ...