Joseph Maring

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Joseph Maring

It's no secret that Google Search is in a weird place right now. The regular search experience has seen better days, with ads and unhelpful results making the search engine feel far less helpful than it was a few years ago. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence features like AI Overviews and AI Mode aren't where they need to be. Despite its imperfections, Google Search has remained my go-to search engine. But why should it when there are so many other options out there?

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Joseph Maring

Joe Maring / Android Authority A little over a month ago, I made a big change in my cell phone world; after 10 years of being a T-Mobile customer, I jumped ship and joined Visible. Not entirely sure what to expect with such a dramatic transition, I've been very pleased with Visible so far. The sign-up process was easy, my service has been great, and I'm really happy with the price I'm paying. As well as things have gone, there has been one hiccup that I wasn't expecting.

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Joseph Maring

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro may not be your first choice for a budget Android tablet, but it's one of the best you can get in 2025. With an outstanding display and speaker setup, reliable performance and battery life, and a good out-of-the-box software experience, it's an excellent package for less than $400. Shopping for an affordable Android tablet in 2025 is... less than ideal.

2 weeks ago | androidauthority.com | Joseph Maring

Android 16 has been running wonderfully on my Pixel 9a so far. It's not a drastic update, but it's smooth, responsive, and the little tweaks here and there are much appreciated. It's a good update out of the box, but I've been enjoying it even more after changing one specific setting. A small (but significant) change to the power button Joe Maring / Android Authority For years now, double-tapping the power button on Pixel phones has launched the camera.

2 weeks ago | androidauthority.com | Joseph Maring

Overall reactions to iOS 26 have been a mixed bag so far, and with an update this drastic, that's to be expected. But even though not everything about Apple's big software update is a winner, there's one aspect about it that's still very obviously better than what we have on Android today. It's a tale as old as time, but it remains pertinent even in 2025. I'm talking about software updates. iOS 26 is a reminder of Apple's update supremacy Ever since people have engaged in Android vs.