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Could this massive handheld with a 7-inch 144Hz OLED be the next budget champion?

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 06:35 EDT

There aren't many Android gaming handhelds this big, and this one will surely undercut the competition. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5 is largely a hit, but a survey reveals many of you aren’t happy with this one key aspect

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 06:31 EDT

It turns out liking the update doesn’t mean liking everything about it. Read more ›

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iRobot just filed for bankruptcy: Here’s what happens to your Roomba now

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 06:18 EDT

iRobot promises to keep the app and devices working, at least until the new owners take over entirely. Read more ›

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Verizon’s free line offer returns, but it falls short of T-Mobile

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 06:09 EDT

Verizon's free line is only for 36 months, unlike its rival's more generous terms. Read more ›

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Vote for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2025! (Elimination)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 06:00 EDT

Get your votes in now for the elimination round as we figure out what YOU think the best phone of 2025 is. Read more ›

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Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 05:47 EDT

Google's Gemini now shows maps, photos, and reviews first to help you decide faster. Read more ›

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Surprise! Galaxy Watch 4 starts getting One UI 8 Watch, likely its last update

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 05:02 EDT

It's a pretty good send-off for a smartwatch that helped kick off Samsung's Wear OS comeback. Read more ›

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7 features from other phones I want to see on Google’s Pixels

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 05:00 EDT

I love my Pixel, but these features would make it even better. Read more ›

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Gemini could soon stop wasting your time on basic questions, and that’s great news

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 04:59 EDT

By letting you skip deep thinking and switching to a faster Flash model. Read more ›

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Spotify may finally let you tone down those distracting animations (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 03:48 EDT

A new in-app toggle could help you reduce animations independent of your system settings. Read more ›

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Unexplained iOS 26 photo bug is leaving some Android users red-faced

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 03:33 EDT

And Apple has no fix for it yet. Read more ›

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Google starts rolling out a new way to use NotebookLM

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 00:30 EDT

Directly within Gemini. Read more ›

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Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/14/2025 22:29 EDT

Traffic Lights support is finally showing signs of life as testing reportedly beings in one country. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5’s photo editor could soon let you blend objects from one pic to another

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority 1 place · 12/11/2025 11:48 EDT

One UI 8.5 could level up your photo editing with a new feature. Read more ›

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Disney gives the green light for AI to ruin all your favorite characters

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority 2 place · 12/11/2025 11:40 EDT

AI slop is coming to Disney+. Read more ›

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HUAWEI takes on Samsung with global launch of Mate X7 foldable

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/11/2025 11:00 EDT

MatePad 11.5 S, FreeClip 2, and Watch Ultimate Design also tag along. Read more ›

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T-Mobile is giving away free lines again, but not everyone is invited

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/11/2025 09:45 EDT

The carrier is targeting specific accounts for the new promotion, but the selection criteria is unknown. Read more ›

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The Galaxy Z TriFold has a clever workaround to enable seamless App Continuity

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/11/2025 09:30 EDT

Like other foldables, the Galaxy Z TriFold lets you transition apps from the cover to the main screen, but there’s a catch. Read more ›

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It took Google four years to fix the Pixel Watch’s terrible screenshots

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority 2 place · 12/11/2025 08:29 EDT

You can now take multiple Pixel Watch screenshots without losing them, Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 4a and 4a Pro details leak along with new headphones

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 12/11/2025 08:28 EDT

The Pro model might get a significant processor bump compared to the standard version. Read more ›

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