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These are the 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store

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Pankil Shah @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 09:00 EDT

I just wish more people knew about these. Read more ›

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I’m trying to cut down my subscriptions, but I still gladly pay for these apps

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 08:30 EDT

They cost me $38 per month. Read more ›

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Are the big 3 carriers teaming up to stop Starlink? It sure looks like it

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 08:00 EDT

As T-Mobile and other carriers move away from Starlink, the company finds itself in an interesting position. Read more ›

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I hate mobile games, but I’ve been playing this one for years

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 07:30 EDT

One-tap mechanics, zen visuals, and no learning curve. Read more ›

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I found an app that’s basically Good Lock for my Pixel — and I can’t live without it

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 07:00 EDT

Until Google gives us a Good Lock equivalent for for Pixels, Essentials is the next best thing. Read more ›

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Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 06:30 EDT

The real reason Android feels less polished than iPhone isn't hardware anymore. Read more ›

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As Kindle gets more restrictive, this Android E-Ink tablet feels refreshingly open

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 06:15 EDT

Android flexibility without too much distraction. Read more ›

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I used Gemini and Claude as recipe apps, and only one was actually helpful

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 06:00 EDT

Claude's interactive visuals boost its functionality as a recipe app. Read more ›

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This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 05:30 EDT

Google has lost a lot of goodwill and support in the smart home space and has to make up for it. Read more ›

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I don’t trust the Galaxy S27 Pro rumors, and neither should you

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/31/2026 05:00 EDT

I'll believe in the Galaxy S27 Pro once I can actually order one. Read more ›

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Ranked: The 4 things I look for in a smartphone

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 16:53 EDT

It all starts with the way a phone looks and feels. Read more ›

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PSA: Microsoft is killing SwiftKey’s Google account backups tomorrow. Do this to save your data

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 09:01 EDT

Microsoft's deadline for deleting your SwiftKey backup is May 31, but you can still save it. Read more ›

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I replaced my computer with the Galaxy S26 and DeX for a week. It wasn’t a disaster

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Pankil Shah @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 09:00 EDT

DeX almost convinced me to ditch my laptop. Read more ›

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4 reasons why the gap between Gemini and ChatGPT is drastically closing

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 08:00 EDT

Slowly but surely, Gemini is catching up to ChatGPT. Read more ›

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Your favorite Android apps might hide dozens of trackers — here’s how to find them

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 07:00 EDT

Sniff out the apps that sniff you out. Read more ›

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Still thinking about buying the Trump Mobile phone? Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 06:30 EDT

Trump's T1 Phone is finally shipping, but you still shouldn't buy it. Read more ›

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I know YouTube Music is flawed, yet I prefer it over Spotify

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 06:00 EDT

I’ve tried Spotify, Apple Music, and more, but I still can’t leave YouTube Music behind. Read more ›

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Survey reveals 50% of users don’t like the new Google Health app

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 05:45 EDT

Google really botched the transition to Google Health and forced a bad user experience on everyone. Read more ›

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It’s time for Samsung’s S Pen to evolve or die

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 05:30 EDT

I love the S Pen, but it's holding Samsung's phones back. Read more ›

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The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) is a sequel we didn’t need

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 05:15 EDT

It's good, but this doesn't quite feel like a $500 phone. Read more ›

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