by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Android Auto, Features
Up until about two months ago, I had been driving a 2003 PT Cruiser for nearly a decade. That car and I went through so many stages of life together, but unfortunately, a busted transmission and a $4,000+ repair bill ended our time together earlier this year. That...
by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | AI, Anthropic, Claude, Features
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority For those who have followed my past work, I’ve recently considered leaving Claude for Gemini, as the latter chatbot is a much better value. Still, I’ve remained on the fence largely because I find that Claude is the best AI...
by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Browsers, Features, YouTube
Imagine you’re watching a YouTube video, completely invested in what’s happening, and then an ad suddenly interrupts. It’s annoying every single time, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that way. I’d much rather install an ad blocker in a few minutes than pay...
by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Duolingo, Features
Duolingo users have taken to the app’s subreddit to complain about a change that has disrupted the progress of many. This time, it’s not the energy system, AI updates, or the owl mascot’s incessant scowling to continue your streak. Rather, course updates have left...
by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Photos
This week, Google’s been widely rolling out a bit of an interesting design tweak in Google Photos on Android. The app’s navigation bar — the strip near the bottom of the screen that gives users quick access to important destinations throughout the app — has been...
by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Features, Google Pixel, Home Assistant, Smart Home
Building a proper smart home can often feel like a never-ending battle against fragmented apps and unreliable cloud connections. For a long time, I relied on Google Home and Amazon Echo speakers to manage my smart bulbs and plugs, but the experience was always delayed...
