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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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T-Mobile is giving away a cozy new freebie today, as previously rumored

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 13:30 EDT

Right now T-Mobile subscribers can get a cozy new freebie that's perfect for the winter. Read more ›

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Google’s working to build AI Mode right into Chrome

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 12:48 EDT

Say hello to chrome://contextual-tasks. Read more ›

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Those Pixel Watch 4 gestures we spotted? Google just made them official

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 12:00 EDT

Now control calls, notifications, camera, and more from your Pixel Watch 4 with a tap of your fingers or flick of a wrist. Read more ›

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Your Pixel Watch just got smarter, more efficient Smart Replies

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 12:00 EDT

The Pixel Watch 3 and 4 now offers smarter Smart Reply functionality, and major power savings to boot. Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition is here, but good luck getting one

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 11:50 EDT

Nothing's latest Community Edition phone takes inspiration from the 90s. Read more ›

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Pebble’s new wearable wants you to reconsider what a ‘smart ring’ should do

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 10:00 EDT

The Index 01 tracks ideas, not steps. Read more ›

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Your Pixel phone might finally borrow this handy feature from Samsung tablets

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 09:46 EDT

Chrome tabs may soon appear in Pixel searches, copying a feature that debuted with Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11. Read more ›

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I tried Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta, and these 3 features made my phone feel like new

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 09:30 EDT

Customization, battery management, and even smarter widgets. What more could a Galaxy fan want? Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra’s chipset is confirmed, and it won’t be skimp on performance

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 09:01 EDT

Solid evidence points to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powering the Ultra across all regions. Read more ›

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This $69 gaming handheld runs Linux and Android, but there’s a big catch

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 08:44 EDT

Will a unique software experience be enough to overcome the lack of a key hardware feature? Read more ›

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Galaxy Ring 2 may not happen soon, and here’s why

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 08:37 EDT

Samsung is unlikely to launch the successor to the original Galaxy Ring at the next Galaxy Unpacked. Read more ›

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Survey reveals YouTube TV would be silly to not introduce smaller, cheaper subscription bundles

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 08:21 EDT

Viewers expect change in 2026. Will the service deliver? Read more ›

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iFixit’s new app is ready to take the lead on repairs with its FixBot AI assistant

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 08:00 EDT

Ask FixBot before you get started with your next repair. Read more ›

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I upgraded to the Pixel 10 Pro XL for better battery life, and I’m… confused?!

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 06:30 EDT

My Pixel wakes up and rolls a dice. One day, I get fantastic battery life, another it barely lasts to mid-afternoon. Read more ›

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Moto G Stylus 2026 and Moto Tag 2 leak indicate Motorola is still in the stylus phone game

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 06:17 EDT

New leaks show off our first real look at the Moto G Stylus 2026 and the Moto Tag 2’s mysterious hardware revamp. Read more ›

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This unreleased Galaxy Z TriFold prototype was probably meant to be a secret

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 06:14 EDT

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

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Google quietly brings the full My Pixel experience to more regions

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 06:11 EDT

The full experience was initially limited to five regions and three languages. Read more ›

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This $50 Samsung Galaxy Watch accessory is a no-brainer

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 06:00 EDT

Offload the night shift from your go-to smartwatch. Read more ›

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Samsung Health will arm you with noise-warning tools to save your hearing

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 06:00 EDT

The app will let you quantify and track your exposure to dangerous noise levels. Read more ›

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Everyone’s favorite anime streaming service just ended its free plan

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/09/2025 05:36 EDT

You'll now have to cough up some money to watch anime via Crunchyroll. Read more ›

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