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PSA: Microsoft is killing SwiftKey’s Google account backups tomorrow. Do this to save your data

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 09:01 EDT

Microsoft's deadline for deleting your SwiftKey backup is May 31, but you can still save it. Read more ›

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Here’s a first look at custom wallpapers in Google Messages

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 11:14 EDT

Google Messages is ready to test chat themes with custom backgrounds. Read more ›

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Rivian is pretty sure customers want AI, not Android Auto

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 10:57 EDT

'We see cars becoming more and more AI-defined.' Read more ›

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Leaked iPhone 18 Pro dummy units may have just shown the next Android phone color trend

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 10:11 EDT

Android phones may soon match Apple suspiciously well. Read more ›

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A company spent $500 million in one month after forgetting to set AI usage limits

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 09:46 EDT

AI's cost-saving promise is starting to crumble. Read more ›

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Now even MediaTek’s cheap chips are embarrassing the Tensor G5 in one major area

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 09:34 EDT

This MediaTek chip is expected to appear in cheap phones, but it shows up the Tensor G5 in a key area. Read more ›

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Pixel 10 Pro XL user says Google returned their phone worse than dead

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 08:34 EDT

This Pixel repair nightmare keeps getting worse. Read more ›

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The best robot pool cleaners of 2026: Top picks for all budgets and pool sizes

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 08:10 EDT

These are the best robot pool cleaners money can buy in 2026! Read more ›

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Claude Opus 4.8 is more honest, less deceptive, and considerably cheaper

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 08:04 EDT

The company is also adding a couple of new features to Claude. Read more ›

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Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is ready to mop up the competition — and your filthy floors

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 07:00 EDT

Don't make the same mistake I did and go any longer without a robot vacuum this good in your life! Read more ›

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Google is making it easier to share Gemini chats, media, and more with your team

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:48 EDT

It's also more secure than sharing chats via links. Read more ›

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One UI 9 borrows one of iPhone’s most useful call features

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:39 EDT

One UI 9 just made Samsung's Phone app a little more iPhone-like, in a good way. Read more ›

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This is the biggest mistake Oura is making with the Oura Ring 5

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:30 EDT

Charging $99 for a charging case is the most anti-consumer move Oura has made. Read more ›

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This Verizon user owed $400, but the carrier made an unexpected move

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:20 EDT

Verizon probably didn't do this out of the goodness of its heart, but it's still cool to see this outcome. Read more ›

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Google’s Fitbit Air makes a strong case for minimalism and ditching your smartwatch

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:15 EDT

Comfort is the key to this passive tracking experience. Read more ›

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Survey says a Windows-powered streaming device could be a surprise hit with many

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:00 EDT

Who knew? A Microsoft-made streamer has the potential to be pretty popular. Read more ›

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I fixed my boring Spotify playlist covers with Gemini

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 06:00 EDT

I love generating cover art that perfectly fits my different Spotify playlists. Read more ›

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I’m a long-time iPhone user, but these Android 17 features are tempting me to switch

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 05:30 EDT

Android 17 is making me reconsider everything. Read more ›

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This company wants to clean your house for free, to train AI and robots

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 05:19 EDT

If it's free, you're the product — but at least Shift tells you that. Read more ›

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As an Oura Ring 4 user, here are 3 reasons why I can’t wait to buy the Oura Ring 5

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 05:00 EDT

There's a lot to love about Oura's latest launch. Read more ›

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Google Photos could soon give you more tools to make your Memories shine

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/29/2026 04:47 EDT

Google could make your Memories in Photos more shareworthy. Read more ›

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