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10 Samsung Good Lock settings I always change, and you should too

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/26/2025 06:00 EDT

Enthusiast or newbie, these Good Lock settings will make your Samsung phone even better. Read more ›

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Worth every penny: The best tech purchases I made in 2025

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 12/26/2025 05:00 EDT

And the compromises I had to make along the way. Read more ›

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7 smartphone trends I wish would die in 2026

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/25/2025 08:00 EDT

Whether it's proprietary charging or AI as a crutch for no hardware upgrades, I don't want to see these trends in 2026. Read more ›

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I don’t like wireless charging, but there’s one reason all my phones must have it

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/25/2025 07:00 EDT

USB-C ports fail too often — wireless charging is your backup. Read more ›

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I bought this cute USB-C router on a whim, and it’s now my favorite tech purchase of 2025

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/25/2025 06:00 EDT

I've never been more excited about a Wi-Fi router. Read more ›

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The 10 Android privacy and security features I check regularly (and you should too)

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/25/2025 05:00 EDT

Prevention is better than cure. Read more ›

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You may finally be able to change your old, embarrassing Gmail address

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 16:17 EDT

Changing your Gmail username could actually become possible in 2026. Read more ›

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Here’s the latest on Google’s work to enhance Android backups

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 13:39 EDT

Google preps tweaks to Android backups of your downloads folder & per-app settings. Read more ›

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New photos show upcoming OnePlus Turbo in the flesh

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 12:45 EDT

That's a smartphone, alright. Read more ›

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Tired of BlueStacks ads? There’s now a subscription to remove them

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 11:30 EDT

BlueStacks Prime arrives for $5 per month if you prefer to pay with your money rather than your attention. Read more ›

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Those smartphone price hikes we’ve feared look like they’re about to start

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 11:04 EDT

Xiaomi looks to be the first to succumb to market pressures. Other manufacturers will follow. Read more ›

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YouTube TV is getting $20 cheaper for select users thanks to a new partnership

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 08:07 EDT

Verizon Home Internet and Mobile customers are eligible for a significant monthly saving on Google’s streaming service. Read more ›

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Google Photos 2025 recap missing? Here are 2 ways to force it

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 07:00 EDT

What's wrong with this year's Google Photos recap? Read more ›

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Samsung Wide Fold vs iPhone Fold: New renders show the battle for the perfect aspect ratio

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 07:00 EDT

Renders reveal a head-to-head match up between wider folding phones from Apple and Samsung set for 2026. Read more ›

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You should not always trust the Pixel Watch 4’s safety features

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 06:00 EDT

The moment you cross a border, all three safety protections become unavailable on the Pixel Watch. Read more ›

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S Pen support could return to Galaxy Fold, but not on the phone you want it to

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 05:40 EDT

Another Fold, instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, may get it. Read more ›

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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was a flop, and 2026 is Google’s last chance to fix it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 05:30 EDT

Hey Google, how serious are you about folding phones? Read more ›

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Gemini will let you keep working in other apps as it processes your request

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 05:30 EDT

Gemini is working on a huge upgrade for multitaskers. Read more ›

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NotebookLM is flirting with long lectures and British accents

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 05:08 EDT

Google's excellent app could soon turn your notes into long-form lectures, while also teasing British English narration. Read more ›

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Top settings to tweak on your portable projector for streaming sports

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 12/24/2025 05:00 EDT

The team may disappoint me, but my projector doesn’t have to. Read more ›

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