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2026 is already shaping up to be a bad year to buy a new smartphone

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/16/2025 03:15 EDT

Upcoming phones will very likely cost more and offer less value. Read more ›

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This laptop is powered by your Samsung phone, and it just got a big upgrade

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/16/2025 02:07 EDT

You get a screen, keyboard, trackpad, battery, speakers, and ports, while your phone or device handles everything else. Read more ›

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Pixel Watch 4 finally gets a Google-approved charging alternative

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 22:23 EDT

Meet the first Google-certified third-party charger for the Pixel Watch 4. Read more ›

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Most of you are fine with the Pixel 10’s battery life, survey shows

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 17:04 EDT

Nearly two-thirds of poll respondents say the Pixel 10's battery is either average or great. Read more ›

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The Apple TV app pulls a reverse Netflix and starts supporting Google Cast on Android

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 16:44 EDT

Netflix just removed Google Cast support, and Apple is now adding the feature to its own streaming service. Read more ›

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Google Maps listens: Beloved ski trails and lifts feature returns for winter season

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 16:11 EDT

In a big win for winter warriors, Google Maps has resurrected its lost ski trails and lifts feature. Read more ›

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Google may soon make your AI Mode history even easier to access

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 16:05 EDT

Getting ready to shine the spotlight on AI Mode history. Read more ›

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Google will let you tell Discover what you want to see

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 15:41 EDT

Are we tired of talking to apps yet? Read more ›

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OnePlus is cooking up a brand new phone series for 2026 — but will you ever see it?

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 14:18 EDT

OnePlus is going to expand its lineup with this new phone series. Read more ›

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Google Search has a subtle new way to push you toward AI Mode

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 13:57 EDT

Pretty sneaky, Google. Read more ›

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Verizon retroactively changed its unlock policy, so one user successfully sues the carrier

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 12:55 EDT

It's a small victory, but shows that even the big guys can be held accountable sometimes. Read more ›

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Here’s why you may want to think twice before using airport Wi-Fi

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 11:05 EDT

New data shows mobile networks often far outperform airport Wi-Fi, with one carrier leading the way. Read more ›

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Google’s killing off its dark web report because users didn’t know what to do with it

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 10:55 EDT

Dark web reports will be gone for good in just two months. Read more ›

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A simple trick to avoid T-Mobile’s T-Life app just stopped working

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 09:20 EDT

Even cash transactions now appear to go through the app. Read more ›

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Spotify is down — it’s not just you having streaming problems

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/15/2025 08:28 EDT

Social media lit up with complaints as widespread Spotify outage rolls on. Read more ›

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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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