Gboard for Android update will let you add Bitmoji and stickers to chats

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Gboard for Android update will let you add Bitmoji and stickers to chats July 11, 2025 Gboard, Google’s official mobile keyboard, is rolling out a new version that adds a feature that was previously includedin the beta version of the app. The new version will allow users to add stickers and Bitmoji to their chats when they tap on the emoji button....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Jeremiah Cummings

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites getting Material Design on the web

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites getting Material Design on the web August 01, 2025 In 2018, Google committed to delivering itsMaterial Designelements to literally everything it does. We saw overhauls of Android apps likeGoogle Photos(and, shortly after, its web counterpart),Gmail,Google Drive, and more. Usually, when G Suite users get an upgrade, it’s only a matter of time before general users see the upgrades for themselves....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Vanessa Nelson

Google explains how the Pixel 4, Pixel 4a's Live HDR works

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google explains how the Pixel 4, Pixel 4a’s Live HDR works July 08, 2025 Google debuted its Live HDR and Dual Exposure Controls features on thePixel 4last year, and it’s since brought them to thePixel 4a. Now, the company has given us a breakdown of how the former feature work on itsAI blog. The vast majority of smartphones show you a scene in the camera viewfinder that isn’t quite representative of an HDR or HDR+ photo....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Justin Baker

Google Pixel 2 devices will reportedly arrive with Snapdragon 835 chip

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel 2 devices will reportedly arrive with Snapdragon 835 chip June 20, 2025 Google is set to spawn sequels to its popularPixel and Pixel XLsmartphones later this year. We’ve already seen what is believed to be their codenames, “Walleye” and “Muskie”, pop up, and now they’ve been spotted alongside a reference to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 chip. German tech siteWinFuture....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Bethany Russo

Google publishes unedited Pixel 2 photos and videos — check them out here

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google publishes unedited Pixel 2 photos and videos — check them out here June 16, 2025 Google’snew Pixel deviceswere unveiled last week and, like the originals, their photography capabilities are expected to be exemplary. Ahead of the devices official release date on October 19, a Google employee has published a gallery of photos and videos taken with the Pixel 2, giving us a better idea of what the new phones will be capable of....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Cameron Hughes

Googler says OnePlus' USB Type-C adapter is not safe for latest Nexus devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Googler says OnePlus' USB Type-C adapter is not safe for latest Nexus devices August 13, 2025 Update, November 16:in a reply to an inquiry byGadgets 360, OnePlus stated the following: Editor’s note:we’ve updated this post to clarify the issue. The accessories in question are allegedly not safe for devices other than the OnePlus 2. Original post, November 15:OnePlushas been a supporter of the newUSB Type-Cstandard....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Jennifer Elliott

How long can the Galaxy S5 Ultra Power Saving Mode extend battery life?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How long can the Galaxy S5 Ultra Power Saving Mode extend battery life? August 07, 2025 Samsung’s enthusiasm over their Galaxy S5’sUltra Power Saving Modehas been apparent since thedevice’s announcement. This mode is said to do wonders with battery life, often extending it by multiple days, something that is simply unheard of in today’s smartphones. Samsung has decided to offer us their own test, proving Ultra Power Saving Mode can really keep a Galaxy S5 alive....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Jessica King

How OnePlus continues to offer one of the best Google experiences

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How OnePlus continues to offer one of the best Google experiences August 25, 2025 Android offers so much flexibility as an operating system. Each and every OEM takes the platform in its own direction, adding key features to make Android unique. OnePlus is one of the best examples of this, and it’s found a way to offer one of the best Google experiences you can buy....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Billy Sanchez

How to become a software engineer

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to become a software engineer August 07, 2025 The wide world of software engineering is full of potential right now. There are opportunities almost anywhere you look and sky-high demand for qualified candidates. The explosion of new tech has led to investment in technology and high-paying roles. However, if you see yourself pursuing a career in software engineering, there are a few things that you should know first....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Ryan Erickson DDS

How to disable icon notification badges on the Samsung Galaxy S8

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to disable icon notification badges on the Samsung Galaxy S8 July 09, 2025 Love it or hate it, the launcher on theSamsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plusfeatures unread notification badges on app icons. In case you’re unfamiliar, we’re referring to the little numbered bubbles next to app icons that designate how many unread notifications that app currently has. If you’re not a fan of these badges (which many people aren’t), luckily there are a couple different ways to remove them from your app icons....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Natalie Moore

How to make money online from a digital product

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to make money online from a digital product August 23, 2025 The world of digital marketing is a strange and exciting one. If you’ve seen pictures of people standing in front of private jets with text promising you can “live the dream and make money online,” then they’re probably talking about some form of digital marketing. Digital marketing simply means marketing on the web....

July 3, 2025 · 12 min · 2363 words · Elizabeth Weber

How to Play HD Videos on Your Android Phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to Play HD Videos on Your Android Phone August 14, 2025 Sometimes the convenience of having to watch your favorite movie or TV show on a regular television might not come that often. That’s why we have our beloved gadgets tag along with us whereever we go. It’s always a source of entertainment on the go. You are probably doing this already with your Android devices, which is good....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Jeremy Rios

How to use Cortana for Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to use Cortana for Android August 11, 2025 Cortanais not only a good-looking artificial intelligence character from the Halo game series, it has also become the official voice-operated digital assistant fromMicrosoft. And because it is also available on Android, it competes directly withGoogle Now. Which one is superior? That is a topic for another day. What we do know is the Search Giant’s solution is not for everyone, so we thought we would show you a bit about how Cortana actually works....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · April Gross