These 3 features just made Android 16 a lot more exciting
Joe Maring / Android Authority As hard as it is to believe, we’re just a few short months away from Android 16’s public release. We’ve had Developer Previews since last November and beta releases since January, and we’re expecting the final release to be ready in May or June. So
YouTube gray bars interfere with full-screen viewing on Android
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube used to fill any blank space around videos in full-screen playback with black. The app recently changed that behavior to now render in a shade of gray, instead. That results in some oddly striped patterns for videos that already have embedded black bars.
Apple CarPlay should copy Android Auto’s push for more car control, right now
Summary Android Auto is poised to get in-depth controls for things like radio and air conditioning, leaving CarPlay in the dust unless Apple acts faster. Those features are due to come to the next-generation version of CarPlay, but that could still be a long time out. Putting more car controls
Android users say a bug is telling them to install a phantom update
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Some Android users are getting a persistent error notification urging them to update Google Play Services to restore app functionality. The notification redirects users to the app’s Play Store page where there is no update available. Users are experiencing this issue on both the
4 tips and tricks for troubleshooting Android digital car key setup
Summary Before anything else, ensure you’ve got a compatible vehicle, and that your phone is running Android 12 or later with screen lock enabled. You’ll also need a reliable internet connection, with your phone signed in to your personal Google account, not a work one. Try alternate supported pairing methods
How I customize my Android home screen to make it truly mine
Summary Your phone is the most personal computer you own and deserving of customization. You can use launchers, icon packs, and widgets to change how your home screen looks and works. A lot of options are available for free, but you might have to pay to get truly new features.
More Android phones should copy how the Xiaomi 15 offers its AI writing tools
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Xiaomi 15 makes its AI writing toolkit accessible from the text selection menu. This sets it apart from OnePlus and Pixel, which make their AI writing features available through select apps. Samsung also recently started to offer its AI writing tools through the
Remember when Google’s Nexus 5 turned the Android world on its head?
Summary Google teamed up with LG to release the Nexus 5 in 2013. The Nexus 5 was relatively affordable, while offering high-end specs and a clean ‘stock’ Android interface. While primarily designed as a device for developers, the Nexus 5 is looked back on with fondness by the Android community.
Our favorite iPhone and Android apps for streaming and collecting music
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 72, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you like gadgets, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Hasan Piker and calculator
Nothing’s next Android phone has leaked (and its camera hump is next level)
Summary Ahead of the official March 4 launch of Nothing’s 3a Series, a major set of leaks have hit the internet. These leaked videos showcase high-quality renders and key features of both the 3a and the 3a Pro. Concept renders of the new phones have emerged from the tech community,
