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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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Motorola Razr 2025 series finally gets stable Android 16 in US

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 08:45 EDT

Owners of unlocked variants will have to wait a little longer, though. Read more ›

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Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro prices leak, and it’s good news to our ears

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 08:22 EDT

Samsung wants to win back US customers at all costs. Read more ›

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Move over Galaxy S26 Ultra: This camera-focused Ultra flagship is also set to launch this month

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 07:12 EDT

Xiaomi has confirmed the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will launch globally right before MWC 2026. Read more ›

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Call Recording is rolling out to more Pixel phones worldwide

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 06:40 EDT

Several months after it first arrived to folks in the US. Read more ›

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Android’s Calling Cards could be coming soon to Wear OS

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 06:11 EDT

New code suggests Google is working to sync full-screen call backgrounds from Android phones to Wear OS smartwatches. Read more ›

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As a phone-dropping veteran, here’s the Google Pixel 10a case I’d buy right away

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 06:00 EDT

Keep Google's latest mid-ranger in pristine condition. Read more ›

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I use Google Messages every day, and these are my 10 favorite tips and tricks

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 05:30 EDT

Want to greatly improve your Google Messages experience? You're in the right place. Read more ›

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I tried Google’s new iPhone-only camera app, and now I need an Android version ASAP

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 05:00 EDT

Seriously, how did this not come to Pixel first? Read more ›

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Leakers can’t seem to agree on Nothing Phone 4a specs

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 04:36 EDT

It's more confusing than Nothing's own teasers. Read more ›

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Survey reveals how YouTube’s latest anti-adblock move is impacting users

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 04:34 EDT

While some face blocked comments and broken features, over half of our readers say their workarounds are still going strong. Read more ›

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Google Pixel 11 could get a significant hardware security boost

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/20/2026 03:22 EDT

The Tensor G6, set to appear in Pixel 11 phones, could get a major security upgrade. Read more ›

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Samsung is turning Bixby into a conversational device agent in One UI 8.5

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 19:41 EDT

Samsung is pulling the curtain back on its highly anticipated Bixby upgrade — here's everything coming in One UI 8.5. Read more ›

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Amazfit just launched its biggest watch yet, and it’s packed for navigating

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 19:25 EDT

The oversized T-Rex Ultra 2 is packed with features for outdoor adventuring. Read more ›

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It’s official: Samsung is launching new Galaxy Buds alongside the Galaxy S26 next week

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 18:34 EDT

In case there was any doubt new Galaxy Buds are coming next week, Samsung subtly confirmed it in an Unpacked landing page. Read more ›

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Amazon’s latest Kindle Scribe update marks a growing gap with the Colorsoft

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 17:52 EDT

Version 5.19.2 is available now. Read more ›

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After so many Galaxy Buds 4 renders, these IRL pics finally make the new design feel real

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 17:27 EDT

Hardware photos are a welcome break from the endless renders. Read more ›

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Gemini 3.1 Pro is here with better reasoning and problem-solving

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 16:57 EDT

Google is rolling out Gemini 3.1 Pro as a preview starting today. Read more ›

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Ring pushes back after ‘zero out crime’ email sparks privacy fears

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 16:55 EDT

After the comment in a email leaked, Ring insists its Search Party feature isn't going to expand into human surveillance. Read more ›

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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leak may have solved one lingering hardware mystery

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 15:54 EDT

New Motorola Edge 70 Fusion evidence suggests it will have this chip. Read more ›

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Chrome is getting a little more aggressive about being your default browser

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 15:44 EDT

Chrome would really, really like to be your forever-browser. Read more ›

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