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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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Samsung Health will soon drop some of its services: Here’s what you’re losing

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 13:43 EDT

As new Samsung Health app features arrive, some are getting discontinued. Read more ›

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Amazon is actually making it easier to load e-books you buy onto non-Kindle e-readers

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 13:28 EDT

New DRM-free e-book policy is either great for e-readers or a boon for casual piracy. Read more ›

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Google’s got some new ways to highlight the news sources you care about most

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 12:00 EDT

Even with AI everywhere, Google's letting you prioritize sources you trust. Read more ›

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Your Android phone can now stream live video to 911 to save your life

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 12:00 EDT

The service is region locked for now and supported on Android phones running Android 8 and above. Read more ›

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Check your power bank: These Amazon-exclusive units are being pulled for fire risks

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 11:44 EDT

Over 200,000 of these Amazon-exclusive power banks have been recalled. Read more ›

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Homey’s flagship smart home hub just got a key spec bump

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 10:00 EDT

Homey Pro (2026) ensures your custom flows don't choke your smart home. Read more ›

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Can’t stick with Duolingo? Speak makes the case for voice-first language lessons

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 10:00 EDT

This conversation-based language learning app is making it easy to measure your progress. Read more ›

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Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 09:00 EDT

Android 17 could let your preferred home screen launcher lock apps behind a passcode or biometrics. Read more ›

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These popular XR glasses are getting a limited-edition Cyberpunk 2077 makeover

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 09:00 EDT

With graphics designed by the game's in-house designers. Read more ›

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Survey reveals what you think is the best OnePlus 15 alternative, and it’s a close call

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 07:13 EDT

It's a tussle between Samsung, Google, and OnePlus itself. Read more ›

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This unreleased Galaxy Z TriFold prototype was probably meant to be a secret (Update: It’s ‘Nothing special’)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 07:00 EDT

But a Samsung VP showcased it on LinkedIn, likely without realizing. Read more ›

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Google Discover could soon borrow this experimental feature from YouTube

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 06:49 EDT

Google could be testing an AI chatbot to help you customize your Discover feed. Read more ›

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What’s the Pixel thermometer for? Here’s how thousands of people are actually using it

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 06:30 EDT

You might ignore it, but many people have found some surprisingly handy uses. Read more ›

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The Pixel 10’s wireless charging is a disaster, and you can’t fix it

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 06:00 EDT

Qi2 compatibility comes at the expense of everything else. Read more ›

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The latest Pixel Camera update makes a welcome UI change

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 05:51 EDT

Long-time Pixel camera user? Then you might welcome this small UI change. Read more ›

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The One UI 8.5 beta turned my Samsung phone into an iPhone

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 05:30 EDT

One UI 8.5 sure does look a lot like iOS 26. Read more ›

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Pixel 10a leak reveals key specs via Verizon listing

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 04:19 EDT

Is the Pixel 10a just a Pixel 9a clone? So far, there aren't many upgrades. Read more ›

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2026 could finally be the year when foldables become mainstream

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 03:34 EDT

But could spell bad news for regular phone sales. Read more ›

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Notification overload? Your Pixel now has a smarter way to handle it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 03:20 EDT

Notification Organizer is now rolling out to supported Pixels, helping you minimize interruptions. Read more ›

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How to use the new hand gestures on the Pixel Watch 4 (and what actually works right now)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/10/2025 02:18 EDT

Pixel Watch 4's new gestures are fun and intuitive, but not everything works as expected right now. Read more ›

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