Googlebooks finally works with Samsung phones after its flawed debut

Googlebooks finally works with Samsung phones after its flawed debut

Google is finally bringing Samsung phone support to its Googlebook laptops, fixing one of the biggest frustrations users have faced since the devices launched. The company has started rolling out an update that will enable Better Together features on Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 9 based on Android 17. These cross-device tools were noticeably … Read more

Even as a Samsung fan, I wouldn’t buy these 5 models right now

Even as a Samsung fan, I wouldn’t buy these 5 models right now

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority While Google may be the official force behind Android, it’s no secret that Samsung is the most popular phone maker in the Android world. Samsung primarily produces many devices under the Galaxy brand at all price points. Most of these phones are worth the money, but 2026 has been … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 3 vs Apple AirTag: What’s the difference?

Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 3 vs Apple AirTag: What’s the difference?

Bluetooth trackers are a great way to store track often misplaced items such as keys, wallets and bicycles. Samsung recently launched its own Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 3, but how does it compare to Apple’s AirTag? Is the choice between the two simply a matter of whether you have an Android or iPhone device, or … Read more

The Samsung Galaxy S26 was hacked three more times on Pwn2Own Ireland

The Samsung Galaxy S26 was hacked three more times on Pwn2Own Ireland

​​On day two of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, security researchers collected $232,500 in cash prizes after exploiting 45 unique zero-day vulnerabilities. The highlight of the day was the flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 being hacked three times KAIST Hacking Labis Kyeongmin Kim, PetoWorksAnd Mobile hacking laboratoryare Dimitrios Valsamaras and Ken Gannon. Jack Dates from RET2 Systems demonstrated … Read more

Strangely, the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones – but not Android’s Find Hub

Strangely, the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones – but not Android’s Find Hub

Samsung’s latest tracker has taken an unusual side in the tracking wars. The new Galaxy SmartTag 3 can be found on iPhone, but it still doesn’t work with Google’s wider Android Find Hub network. SmartTag 3 continues to live primarily on Samsung’s Galaxy Find Network, which works through the SmartThings Find app on Galaxy smartphones. … Read more

Here are five of my favorite Android features that Samsung and Google are ignoring

Here are five of my favorite Android features that Samsung and Google are ignoring

Zac Kew-Dennis / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: It’s no secret that the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel brands attract a lot of attention from the media and Android fans. There are several reasons for this, including better software update support than the competition and a greater selection of exclusive hardware and software … Read more

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has dropped sharply compared to the rival AirPods 5

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has dropped sharply compared to the rival AirPods 5

You won’t see the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro drop 40% very often, and now you do. This 40% reduction drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro from $249.99 to $149.99, a savings of $100 on a pair of earbuds. It could be a smarter buy for Android users than Apple’s new AirPods 5. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 … Read more