Andy Walker

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Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The launch of the Google Pixel 6a feels incredibly distant, even though it arrived only three years ago. Regardless, the march of technology only accelerates, and we’re now staring down the Google Pixel 9a. The

Andy Walker / Android Authority As with most Google products, I’m constantly switching between Gboard and its many alternatives. I spent a good period with the open-source keyboard HeliBoard, which reveled in its simplicity and privacy-forward concept. However, as I’ve

Andy Walker / Android Authority As a relatively new Google Pixel regular, the Discover feed has become a core part of my smartphone habit. Swiping right on my home screen has replaced a dedicated news widget, helping me keep my

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR The Android Linux Terminal app is now widely available for Pixel users running the March 2025 update. The Debian-based environment allows users to carry a fully fledged Linux instance with them, although it still

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chrome is automatically disabling several extensions, including uBlock Origin. Despite warning messages within the browser, uBlock Origin continues to function. However, users must manually reactivate it. It’s unclear how long uBlock Origin and

Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR The BleeqUp Ranger is a pair of smart glasses created for cyclists. It includes a camera, open-ear headphones, and walkie-talkie functionality, all powered by the Qualcomm W5 chipset. There are no pricing details yet,

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’m faced with an annoying dilemma whenever I get into my car: Which of Google’s two navigation apps do I use? While Google Maps is my standard option, Waze often offers far better insights into

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Firefox users are furious after Mozilla changed the wording related to data sharing within its documentation. Previously, the company definitively stated that it does not sell user data, but the revised privacy policy leaves

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’m always in two minds about tapping a link on my Android phone. It could lead me to an innocuous duck meme that makes my day. Alternatively, it could also usher me somewhere I don’t