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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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Adding Google Gemini to my Kindle was the biggest upgrade to my reading experience

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:00 EDT

Gemini integration gives the Kindle quick summaries and clear explanations that make complex books easier to understand. Read more ›

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OnePlus temporarily pulls AI tool after censorship claims

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 03:28 EDT

OnePlus has now spoken out after an apparent censorship issue on its phones. Read more ›

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Google might soon limit this popular Pixel Watch feature when you choose extra security

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 03:14 EDT

Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode looks set to disable Pixel Watch's Watch Unlock feature automatically. Read more ›

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The upcoming Motion Cues feature for Pixels just got a new name (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 01:20 EDT

Did Google rename its motion sickness feature to distance itself from Apple's similarly named tool? Read more ›

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Here’s your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 00:44 EDT

Google is making steady progress on its NameDrop-style contact exchange feature for Android, and we have the proof. Read more ›

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Nothing reportedly halts Nothing OS 4.0 rollout for ‘urgent fix’

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 23:05 EDT

Users who have already received the Nothing OS 4.0 update might also receive a patched version once the fix is implemented. Read more ›

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Why I’m choosing non-Elite performance for my next smartphone

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 08:00 EDT

Cooler, cheaper, faster enough; that'sgla Snapdragon 8 Gen 5’s real appeal Read more ›

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4 reasons Plex is turning into the thing it replaced

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 07:00 EDT

It's getting so hard to live with. Read more ›

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Your Pixel can now get rid of pesky HDR pictures and videos, here’s how

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 06:00 EDT

Your eyes will thank you for this one. Read more ›

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The Pixel 11 is already the best phone of 2026

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 05:30 EDT

Sorry Samsung, sorry OnePlus, you've already missed the landing. Read more ›

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One in three: Here’s why Samsung is the king of Android

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 05:00 EDT

And why that likely won't change for quite some time. Read more ›

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Tested: My Pixel 10 runs faster with the Android 16 QPR2 update

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 09:00 EDT

New features aren't the only treat in store for Pixel 10 owners. Read more ›

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Creating your own Android wallpaper isn’t hard, and it’s totally worth it

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 08:00 EDT

Grabbing wallpapers from the internet is convenient, but why not make something that’s truly yours? Read more ›

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Survey confirms: Most of us are at risk of ‘smartphone pinky’

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 08:00 EDT

It's a surprisingly widespread and worrying problem. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 is getting a major charging speed upgrade!

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 08:00 EDT

The Galaxy S26 may get a charging speed boost, plus Android is getting more frequent updates and might power your next PC. Read more ›

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Android may soon auto-adjust device settings to make bus or train rides go smoother

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 08:00 EDT

Android could soon detect while you’re on public transit and make automatic settings adjustments. Read more ›

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The Pocket AIR Mini has forever raised my expectations for budget gaming handhelds

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 07:00 EDT

AYANEO's first sub-$100 gaming handheld sets a new bar for affordable devices. Read more ›

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Survey reveals many Pixel owners are using the wrong Qi or Qi2 charger for their phone

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

Users are getting 5W of wireless charging instead of 10-15W by opting for the wrong charger for their Pixel. Read more ›

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Prepaid cellular is rising while postpaid value declines, so should the big 3 worry?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/06/2025 06:00 EDT

Prepaid might be on the rise, but postpaid remains the profit engine for the big 3 and that won't change anytime soon. Read more ›

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Still don’t have Gemini on your Google Home speaker? Here’s how to get it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority 2 place · 12/06/2025 05:30 EDT

If your speaker is stuck on Google Assistant, you've come to the right place. Read more ›

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