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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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Motorola’s latest Color-of-the-Year phone actually isn’t very colorful

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 12:11 EDT

Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is... white? Read more ›

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The Xbox app on Android now has a real store and wishlist support

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 12:06 EDT

This Xbox app update finally delivers a full store experience on Android. Read more ›

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Did the December Pixel update break some gesture input? You’re not alone

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 11:19 EDT

Some users say a familiar swipe isn’t behaving as expected in One-Handed Mode. Read more ›

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Sideloading apps on Android 16 QPR2 has a much nicer-looking UI

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 11:06 EDT

The Package Installer has been redesigned in Android 16 QPR2 to use more modern design elements. Read more ›

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New Android malware sneak-wipes your bank account: Here’s how to avoid getting robbed

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 08:59 EDT

See an offer too good to be true? It's straight road to a malware in disguise. Read more ›

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Sony just gave its best noise-canceling headphones a sports makeover

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 08:23 EDT

Sony turns the WH-1000XM5 into NFL fan gear, starting with the Detroit Lions. Read more ›

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You can finally force most apps to dark mode on your Pixel; here’s how

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 07:30 EDT

Hello darkness, my old friend. Read more ›

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Samsung could finally upgrade its rugged smartwatch with Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 07:26 EDT

It could launch alongside the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup in summer next year. Read more ›

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The vivo X300 Pro is a camera phone champ with a key weakness

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 06:30 EDT

A full-featured, top-tier camera experience? Yep. Good global Android skin? Indeed. Long battery life? Well... Read more ›

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Emulating PC games on Android is easier than ever, and you can thank Valve

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 06:02 EDT

A top engineer from Steam's maker reveals the company's contribution to mobile gaming. Read more ›

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You’re probably not using these 7 Google Pixel camera settings, and that’s a mistake

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 06:00 EDT

Your Pixel camera is a lot more capable than you think. Read more ›

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Google Fi’s big RCS upgrade lands at last, with a small catch

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 05:52 EDT

Google Fi splits web calls and texts to give you proper RCS. Read more ›

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Google finally listened! New gestures are coming to Pixel Watch (APK Teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 05:44 EDT

Double-pinch and wrist turn gestures appear to be in the works for Google's smartwatches. Read more ›

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Survey reveals Android 16 QPR2 is a huge hit with fans

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 05:44 EDT

The new release cycle is a winner for most, but broken UWB and other issues are still annoying some owners. Read more ›

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This new phone has the biggest battery we’ve ever seen in a foldable

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 05:41 EDT

We've seen foldable phones with big batteries before, but this brand's first foldable takes the cake. Read more ›

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You can finally use lock screen widgets on your Pixel phone, here’s how

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 05:30 EDT

Widgets have officially come for your lock screen. Read more ›

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Take my money: These are the 7 apps I gladly pay for every month

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 05:00 EDT

They aren't cheap, though. Read more ›

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One of Circle to Search’s key features is getting continuous scrolling on Pixels

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 03:11 EDT

And, we cant wait for it to expand to other devices. Read more ›

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From Labubu to the iPhone 17, here is what the world searched for in 2025

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 03:04 EDT

We would have preferred to see an Android phone on the list, but we make our peace with the iPhone 17. Read more ›

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The OnePlus 15R’s doppelganger just launched with sub-flagship specs

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/04/2025 02:00 EDT

Thought the OnePlus 15's 7,300mAh battery was impressive? How does an 8,300mAh battery sound? Read more ›

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