Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Opinion post by Robert Triggs “How much RAM does my phone need?” is a question I’ve asked myself numerous times over the past two decades. Our devices power through a memory barrier every few years, whether it’s the breakout of multi-tasking or the more recent advancement in high-end mobile gaming. While…

Credit: Beatbot Summer is here! And with rising temperatures comes the opportunity to open up your outdoor space, fire up the grill, and jump in the pool. What usually doesn’t show up in your summer photo album, though, is everything behind the scenes before the fun can actually begin. Pool cleaning and maintenance are particularly…

I probably sound like a broken record, but I like small phones. Give me one that fits comfortably in my pocket, and I’ll reach for it daily over a larger phone with more impressive cameras and a bigger battery. Unfortunately, many things we currently do on our phones are easier on larger displays — typing,…

It is widely accepted that competition breeds improvement, if not innovation. It’s difficult to excel without any examples, benchmarks, or comparisons. I know because I thought I was really good at drawing seahorses as a kid until I saw what a seahorse is supposed to look like. Luckily, wearable brands have plenty of existing products…

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp beta version 2.24.14.20 has a new feature that allows users to share photos with Meta AI. The AI chatbot will analyze uploaded images and provide information or context about the content. Users may be able to request specific edits to their photos directly through Meta AI, though the…

Google has committed to a four-year support lifetime for its Linux kernel forks, starting with kernel 6.6. Android devices utilize the Linux kernel and need to be periodically updated to receive fixes for security issues. The upstream Linux kernel project recently ended its six-year support lifetime commitment for LTS releases, which would’ve been bad for…

Both the standard Motorola Razr (2023) and Plus model have begun getting their Android 14 updates. So far, access appears limited to smaller carriers, but expect that to expand soon. Motorola just introduced its 2024 Razr and Razr Plus at the tail end of last month, and we’ve understandably been very excited to get our…

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google could make it easier to view Play Store app ratings by form factor, according to our teardown. The company might add ratings directly to device chips seen in app listings. This would save users time and a tap compared to the current method of viewing ratings by form…