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Survey says this is the Android browser feature many readers can’t go without

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 06:52 EDT

The winning answer is important, but is it really the browser's responsibility? Read more ›

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Frustrated Perplexity Pro users claim advanced AI model usage limits have been drastically cut

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 06:33 EDT

Multiple Reddit threads complain about silently reduced usage limits for queries using advanced AI models. Read more ›

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Sony’s premium ‘The ColleXion’ headphones just leaked from top to bottom

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 06:17 EDT

Sony's 1000X "The ColleXion" headphones come with Grammy-winning studio credentials. Read more ›

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After fixing a family friend’s phone, I realized Google Play Protect is not doing enough

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 06:00 EDT

Play Protect scans can say everything's fine even when it's not. Read more ›

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I pay for Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude — and there’s a clear winner

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 05:30 EDT

I've been cheating on other AI tools and I'm not sorry. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S23 series and A56 are next in line for Samsung’s big One UI 8.5 update

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 05:24 EDT

Samsung is kicking off the week nicely for these Galaxy users. Read more ›

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This dual-screen Android handheld costs less than $100, but just got Linux

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 05:09 EDT

ANBERNIC's Linux platform brings extensive dual-screen support and a slick design to the RG DS. Read more ›

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I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra against the best Android camera phone — and it was surprisingly close

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 05:00 EDT

Camera giants clash. Read more ›

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Amazon’s Kindle shutdown is sending users down the jailbreak rabbit hole

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 04:47 EDT

Your Kindle may outlive Amazon's support after all. Read more ›

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Spotify’s disco ball icon wasn’t exactly a hit, so it’s heading out

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 04:09 EDT

The icon may be going away, but you can keep it if you want. Read more ›

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This leaked handheld could be the modern, affordable Game Boy you were waiting for

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 04:03 EDT

Regulatory filings also point to a 3,500mAh battery and 10W charging. Read more ›

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Google Messages’ easiest pairing method is about to disappear

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 03:50 EDT

A new Android app update completely removes the QR code pairing option, signaling a forced transition for desktop users. Read more ›

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You can now give Gemini ‘Extended’ thinking time to answer your query

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 03:24 EDT

To overthink or not to overthink, that is the question. Read more ›

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YouTube will now help you catch AI clones of yourself on the platform

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 02:44 EDT

If you're 18 or older, likeness detection on YouTube can now scan for deepfake videos that appear to use your face. Read more ›

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Someone pretending to be your contact during calls? Google Phone could soon fight back.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 02:28 EDT

The Google Phone app could soon tell you whether that call from a saved contact is actually a scam. Read more ›

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Walmart just launched two surprisingly loaded Android tablets under $300

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/18/2026 00:26 EDT

Leading Walmart's 2026 Onn tablet refresh is a 13-inch Pro model with a MediaTek processor and a bundled stylus. Read more ›

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Google’s underrated AI app unlocked 3 amazing on-device AI tools on my Android phone

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 05/17/2026 08:00 EDT

Google's AI Edge Gallery shows what on-device AI can do on Android. Read more ›

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I’m self-hosting a Google Photos alternative on my old Pixel

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 05/17/2026 07:00 EDT

I used an old Pixel and Lychee to create a Google Photos alternative with no subscriptions or surveillance. Read more ›

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I love WhatsApp, but it desperately needs this feature

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/17/2026 06:30 EDT

Signal has it, and it solves a big problem for me. Read more ›

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If Gemini can do everything for me, what’s the point of Android?

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 05/17/2026 06:00 EDT

“Sit back and relax,” they say — and do what? Read more ›

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