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Stadia controllers need to be updated for Bluetooth by today — except, not really

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 12:52 EDT

Google's official Stadia Bluetooth deadline is ticking down (but there's a backup option). Read more ›

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Survey confirms: You don’t need any ‘elite’ chip for your next phone

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 10:23 EDT

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 may just be Qualcomm's sweet spot. Read more ›

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Why you should (and shouldn’t) start getting excited about 6G

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 08:00 EDT

After the disappointment of 5G, can we ever possible buy into the 6G hype? Read more ›

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3 ways Google makes switching between all my devices effortless

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Roland Udvarlaki @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 07:00 EDT

I’m not loyal to Google. I’m loyal to convenience, and Google just happens to deliver on its promises. Read more ›

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I can’t stand this Google Photos feature anymore

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 05:13 EDT

It's too basic for my needs. Read more ›

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Pixel perfect: The best photos I shot with my Pixel 9 and 10 in 2025

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 05:00 EDT

Behind every nice Pixel photo, there's a story, and I have 25 great stories for you. Read more ›

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Chrome for Android is fixing its most annoying Reading mode problem

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/31/2025 04:57 EDT

A small UI change could finally make Chrome’s Reading mode feel dependable. Read more ›

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Seriously, Google? Uncensored porn still appears on YouTube.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/31/2025 04:45 EDT

This isn't the only way to see adult content on the platform. Read more ›

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Wild leak points to 20,000mAh battery for Samsung, but there’s bad news

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/31/2025 02:28 EDT

Take this leak with big dose of salt. Read more ›

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OpenAI’s mysterious hardware project could be a… pen?

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 17:06 EDT

Or maybe a pin, if that's a typo. Read more ›

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 deal: Save $270 and upgrade your video clips

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 16:21 EDT

This little camera is awesome! Read more ›

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You have three hours to save $200 on the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser projector

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 15:48 EDT

The XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser portable projector has never been cheaper than this! Read more ›

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Here’s a stunning deal on the GRECELL 240W Portable Power Station

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 14:40 EDT

This power stations is too good for just $59.98! Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 dummy units show Samsung borrowing design cues from these 2025 models

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 14:39 EDT

Those cameras look familiar. Read more ›

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The sequel to one of Samsung’s most popular phones is coming next week

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 13:01 EDT

Say hello to one of the best-selling phones of 2026. Read more ›

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Early buyers of this high-end Android handheld now face a multi-month wait

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 09:38 EDT

AYANEO has delayed shipping of the KONKR Pocket FIT Elite until after the Chinese New Year holdiay. Read more ›

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This fridge-friendly E Ink photo frame might be the answer to your bloated camera roll

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 09:20 EDT

Displaying photos might be the best use of color E Ink outside of e-readers. Read more ›

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The Note A1 NXTPAPER arrives with specs that contrast the Kindle Scribe’s E-Ink approach

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 09:00 EDT

TCL launches a different approach for digital note-taking. Read more ›

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You’re factory resetting your Android phone wrong

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 07:00 EDT

Doing a simple wipe doesn't erase the traces of your device from your Google account. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a pro-level camera upgrade with these new Camera Assistant features

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/30/2025 06:38 EDT

Users can look forward to more control on video softening and autofocus on the new flagships. Read more ›

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