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Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/02/2026 12:00 EDT

Always wanted multi-day battery life? These are the phones you should buy. Read more ›

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6 reasons why I chose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the S26 Ultra

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 05:00 EDT

Bigger isn't always better. Read more ›

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RAM crisis may have just killed this high-end Android handheld even before it could take off

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 04:57 EDT

AYANEO KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite will have a much shorter run than we expected. Read more ›

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Android Auto might soon get smarter about disabling autoplaying music (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 04:39 EDT

Android Auto can soon detect when you've grown tired of autoplaying music and issue an appropriate prompt. Read more ›

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Older Galaxy phones are now getting AirDrop support, but don’t celebrate yet

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 02:41 EDT

Spoiler: Just because you can see the option on your older Galaxy phone, doesn't mean you can use it. Read more ›

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Exclusive: Android could soon get its own AirDrop-style ‘tap to share’ feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 01:28 EDT

We've tracked the feature across Samsung's One UI 9, Google Play Services, and Android 17 system-level code. Read more ›

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YouTube quietly adds Android Auto support, but it’s not what you think

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 00:21 EDT

Watching videos isn't possible yet, but this could be a sign Google is getting there. Read more ›

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Gboard might finally fix one of voice typing’s biggest frustrations

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 23:24 EDT

Google may soon let you use your Bluetooth earbuds' mic for voice typing, making dictation much more convenient. Read more ›

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This budget Google TV projector looks like a space-age gimmick, and I love it

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 11:30 EDT

Flippable speakers give the Nebula P1i a very unique build. Read more ›

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Gmail cleanup: How I went from 2,341 unread emails to Inbox Zero in three steps

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 08:00 EDT

I was well worth the effort. Read more ›

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Gemini made me quit Arc for Chrome — and I don’t regret it

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 07:00 EDT

Arc did a lot right, but Gemini changed the equation. Read more ›

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A look at all the known Pixel 10a problems and how to fix them

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 06:00 EDT

So far no major issues reported, but a few smaller problems are still known. Read more ›

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I used NotebookLM to read over 4 million words in 6 months

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 05:30 EDT

With ePub support, NotebookLM becomes a private encyclopedia for tracking plots, characters, and lore. Read more ›

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Android isn’t ready for desktop PCs if it doesn’t support this basic mouse feature

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 05:30 EDT

One of Android's most fundamental features isn't compatible with mouse actions in desktop mode. Read more ›

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I tried Android Auto’s new kids’ games, and yes, they’re a terrible idea

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 03/29/2026 05:00 EDT

I turned my car screen into a coloring in book, and I wish I hadn’t. Read more ›

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The INIU Pocket Rocket P50 is the ultra-portable 10,000mAh power bank you’ve been waiting for

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 12:08 EDT

As part of its Spring Sale, the company is offering discounts of up to 30%. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S26 problems and how to fix them

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 07:00 EDT

Running into problems? Here's some known issues, and potential fixes as well. Read more ›

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The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 take on Apple and Sony’s finest

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Tom Triggs @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 06:30 EDT

Superb battery life, ANC, and sound quality stand out, but there's room for improvement. Read more ›

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I ditched Google Drive and Photos for this privacy-focused app, and I couldn’t be happier

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 06:00 EDT

It's not without faults, though. Read more ›

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5 Gemini sidebar tricks that made Chrome feel like a new browser

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 06:00 EDT

I didn’t expect much from Gemini in Chrome until it became part of everything I do online. Read more ›

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I can’t wait for Google Messages to get these 3 big new RCS features

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 05:30 EDT

RCS 4.0 is here and it promises a lot of interesting upgrades to Google Messages. Read more ›

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