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Pixel Desktop vs Samsung DeX: Which phone-powered PC experience is better?

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 03/14/2026 08:00 EDT

Pixel Desktop Mode is the future of Android, but Samsung Dex has a huge head start. Read more ›

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Gemini could soon stop wasting your time on basic questions, and that’s great news

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 04:59 EDT

By letting you skip deep thinking and switching to a faster Flash model. Read more ›

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Spotify may finally let you tone down those distracting animations (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 03:48 EDT

A new in-app toggle could help you reduce animations independent of your system settings. Read more ›

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Unexplained iOS 26 photo bug is leaving some Android users red-faced

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 03:33 EDT

And Apple has no fix for it yet. Read more ›

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Google starts rolling out a new way to use NotebookLM

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 00:30 EDT

Directly within Gemini. Read more ›

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Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/14/2025 22:29 EDT

Traffic Lights support is finally showing signs of life as testing reportedly beings in one country. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5’s photo editor could soon let you blend objects from one pic to another

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority 1 place · 12/11/2025 11:48 EDT

One UI 8.5 could level up your photo editing with a new feature. Read more ›

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Disney gives the green light for AI to ruin all your favorite characters

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority 2 place · 12/11/2025 11:40 EDT

AI slop is coming to Disney+. Read more ›

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HUAWEI takes on Samsung with global launch of Mate X7 foldable

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/11/2025 11:00 EDT

MatePad 11.5 S, FreeClip 2, and Watch Ultimate Design also tag along. Read more ›

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T-Mobile is giving away free lines again, but not everyone is invited

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/11/2025 09:45 EDT

The carrier is targeting specific accounts for the new promotion, but the selection criteria is unknown. Read more ›

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The Galaxy Z TriFold has a clever workaround to enable seamless App Continuity

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 09:30 EDT

Like other foldables, the Galaxy Z TriFold lets you transition apps from the cover to the main screen, but there’s a catch. Read more ›

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It took Google four years to fix the Pixel Watch’s terrible screenshots

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority 2 place · 12/11/2025 08:29 EDT

You can now take multiple Pixel Watch screenshots without losing them, Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 4a and 4a Pro details leak along with new headphones

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/11/2025 08:28 EDT

The Pro model might get a significant processor bump compared to the standard version. Read more ›

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The liquid-cooled Super X is the wildest gaming tablet-laptop hybrid yet

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 08:05 EDT

It packs desktop-level power in a 2-in-1 form factor, but it will cost you. Read more ›

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Samsung’s major Galaxy S26 Ultra charging upgrade is hiding in plain sight

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 07:36 EDT

A new 60W charger listing all but confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra is finally breaking the 45W speed limit. Read more ›

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Survey reveals the most demanded form of Android XR glasses

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority 2 place · 12/11/2025 07:22 EDT

Looks like other options don't even stand a chance! Read more ›

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Amazon is loosening its grip on Kindle book downloads, if only slightly

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 06:42 EDT

Starting in 2026, users can again download DRM-free Kindle books. Read more ›

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Gemini could change how you read books on your phone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 06:30 EDT

The Google Play Books & Audiobooks app could soon get an "Ask Gemini" button. Read more ›

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The real reason why Android updates are so forgettable now

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 06:00 EDT

Android used to be so sweet. Read more ›

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Samsung just grabbed this great Pixel feature for Now Bar

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 05:50 EDT

One UI 8.5 beta makes your flashlight impossible to forget and your YouTube feed easier to browse in Now Brief. Read more ›

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This Exynos 2600 feature might keep future Snapdragon chips from running hot

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority 1 place · 12/11/2025 05:42 EDT

And could help dismantle TSMC's dominance. Read more ›

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