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Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/02/2026 12:00 EDT

Always wanted multi-day battery life? These are the phones you should buy. Read more ›

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After using Android 17 Beta 1, I can’t go back to Android 16 because of these 2 features

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/21/2026 06:30 EDT

Google's next Android update is off to an incredible start. Read more ›

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Why Android killed wide foldables and how it’s resurrecting them

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/21/2026 06:00 EDT

Changes to Android 12L ruined apps on wide foldables, but newer Android versions have fixed them. Read more ›

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I’m using Gemini to generate personalized Plex Music playlists and it beats Spotify

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 02/21/2026 05:30 EDT

Algorithm fatigue is real. MediaSage makes your local music library feel smart again. Read more ›

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The Galaxy Fold 7 is proof that no one at Samsung actually opened the foldable

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority 2 place · 02/21/2026 05:00 EDT

The under-display camera stayed out of your way, while this new punch-hole trips you up. Read more ›

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Samsung’s finally killing off support for these Galaxy Fit trackers

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 18:32 EDT

The Galaxy Wearable app is getting a One UI 8.5 theming overhaul, but it's losing support for two 2019 fitness trackers. Read more ›

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Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 17:12 EDT

Android threats may have just entered a new AI phase. Read more ›

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Frustrated with multiple SIMs on Samsung Galaxy phones? One UI 8.5 is coming to the rescue

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 17:06 EDT

One UI 8.5 stops gatekeeping Samsung's most powerful multi-SIM options. Read more ›

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YouTube is ruining the Subscriptions section with a new test

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 17:00 EDT

YouTube's latest experiment makes the Subscription feed far less convenient. Read more ›

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OpenAI smart speaker could dial up the creepiness with a camera to watch you

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 17:00 EDT

The device might rival Google's upcoming Home Speaker or the Nest Hub Max. Read more ›

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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus deal: My favorite power station drops to record-low price

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 16:02 EDT

If I could only keep one power station, it would be this one. Read more ›

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Pixel’s At a Glance just added two new categories users have long been waiting for

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 15:30 EDT

Your Pixel can now keep you updated on stocks and sports scores. Read more ›

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Google confirms YouTube Music issue with Premium users hearing surprise ads

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 15:29 EDT

YouTube Premium users say their Google Home speakers started playing ads and random music, with Google investigating. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE hits a new record-low price, but only today!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 15:03 EDT

Getting a good phone doesn't have to mean spending over a grand! Read more ›

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Calling Cards made Google Contacts too busy, but a fix is in the works

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 14:46 EDT

Contacts is cooking up a fix for its recently created too-many-photos problem. Read more ›

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Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could be good news for device pricing

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 14:02 EDT

SCOTUS pulls the plug on most of Trump's tariffs. Read more ›

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The Kindle Oasis is back on Amazon, but it won’t last long

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 13:53 EDT

This could be our last chance at Amazon’s most ergonomic reader. Read more ›

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Android malware is now using Google’s own Gemini AI to adapt in real time

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 13:19 EDT

Android threats may have just entered a new AI phase. Read more ›

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Nothing teases the next evolution of the Glyph

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 11:45 EDT

Nothing shows off the new Glyph interface debuting on the Phone 4a series. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 could get smarter noise reduction for cleaner photos

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 11:12 EDT

The rumored 24MP mode might be where these gains show up most. Read more ›

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YouTube TV subscribers complain sports programming needs better labeling

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 10:51 EDT

Would you be upset if you expected a men's game and got women's sports, instead? Should you be? Read more ›

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