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Google Photos has turned back the clock on two of this year’s most unwanted changes

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 14:13 EDT

Photos brings back the perspective tool it killed earlier this year. Read more ›

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Chrome is supercharging autofill to speed you through this holiday season

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 14:00 EDT

No more squinting to read those autofill suggestions on your phone. Read more ›

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This popular carrier will soon offer an all-inclusive membership with flagship hardware and more

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 13:51 EDT

One of the best prepaid networks is promising an even better all-inclusive package, but is it too good to be true? Read more ›

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Anker Laptop Charger 140W deal: My favorite charger is 30% off!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 13:31 EDT

Nobody wants to be tethered to a wall. Get this fast charger instead! Read more ›

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This tiny e-reader wants to hitch a ride on the back of your Pixel 10

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 13:09 EDT

Xteink bets on portability instead of premium perks. Read more ›

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OnePlus 15R will pack a battery that easily puts the Galaxy S26 Ultra to shame

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 12:35 EDT

OnePlus will squeeze in its largest battery yet into its upcoming sub-flagship. Read more ›

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The best Android Game Boy-style handheld gets a new limited edition — and it’s over $100 cheaper

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 12:24 EDT

A new Bright Silver AYANEO Pocket DMG has arrived, and it's a whole lot more tempting at just $339. Read more ›

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The Pixel 7a’s December update is missing, and it may be for your own good

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 12:03 EDT

A Wi-Fi bug might have forced Google to halt the December 2025 update for the Pixel 7a. Read more ›

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Latest trademark suggests Starlink Mobile cellular service may be inevitable, but when?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 11:06 EDT

Combined with Musk's previous statements around the possibiliy, Starlink Mobile is likely coming someday. But when? Read more ›

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The clock may have finally run out on this long-running Wear OS brand

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 11:03 EDT

TicWatch listings are disappearing, and Mobvoi is ominously quiet on a Wear OS future. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR2 just made Desktop Mode more useful with Circle to Search

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 10:00 EDT

You can now easily look something up on your screen while using Desktop Mode on the latest Android 16 update. Read more ›

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Google may have quietly fixed this frustrating Pixel gesture

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 09:53 EDT

Double tapping the back of your Pixel works more reliably after the December 2025 update. Read more ›

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Lower streaming prices in this economy? A Netflix and HBO Max bundle could make it so (Update)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 09:42 EDT

Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery have reached a deal. Read more ›

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OnePlus 15 overheating fix tested — here are the results

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 09:00 EDT

A OnePlus 15 software update cools it down, but is it enough? Read more ›

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Survey suggests YouTube has a new banger on its hands with Recap

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 08:27 EDT

The service's new annual roundup of users' video viewing habits is proving popular. Read more ›

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NotebookLM just supercharged custom chats with a new upgrade

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 08:23 EDT

You now get 10,000 characters to build NotebookLM personas, a massive step up from the old 500-character cap. Read more ›

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Samsung’s My Files might soon know when you’re on vacation — and act on it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 08:06 EDT

One UI's My Files app could soon know when you're traveling, and suggest you to clear up storage for vacation photos. Read more ›

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Your Pixel phone can now be used as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 08:00 EDT

Want to use GameChat on the go without lugging around a USB camera? Use your Pixel phone as your Switch 2’s webcam! Read more ›

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Quick settings overhaul, floating pill buttons, and more leaked for Samsung’s next phone update

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 06:43 EDT

One UI 8.5 looks like a bigger update than One UI 8 was. Read more ›

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Your Samsung phone may soon read your PDFs before you do

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/05/2025 06:31 EDT

One UI's My Files app will soon offer a "Short summary" feature to summarize PDF and TXT files without you opening them. Read more ›

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