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One UI 8.5 lets Samsung Health track meds right from your wrist

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 10:52 EDT

The update is also bringing enhanced weekly reports and more ways to share. Read more ›

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I’ve tested all the best camera phones of 2025: These are my top picks

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 10:00 EDT

Looking for the absolute best phone camera for your budget? These are the ones I highly recommend. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 gets iOS-like Quick Settings customizations with latest beta update

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 09:16 EDT

You can now separate the brightness and volume sliders, and reorient them vertically. Read more ›

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Take a guess: This was the best-selling Android phone globally last quarter

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 09:02 EDT

Two manufacturers accounted for the top ten most-popular smartphones in Q3. Read more ›

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Light up your house the right way this holiday season with Philips Hue

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 08:47 EDT

If you're looking to step up your smart lighting game, these holiday season Philips Hue deals are tailor made for you. Read more ›

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Samsung’s new adaptive clock is the intelligent design fix we’ve been waiting for

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 08:29 EDT

Samsung’s new lock screen clock has a smarter way to adapt to your wallpaper. Read more ›

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Samsung is bringing seamless cross-device storage sharing with latest beta update

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 07:31 EDT

Samsung's first One UI 8.5 beta brings a rather cool cross-device sharing feature. Read more ›

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Perplexing: Samsung’s latest beta update seems to be ghosting Bixby upgrades

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 07:27 EDT

The leaked changelog suggested major upgrades for the assistant, but the official list is silent. Read more ›

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Infinix × PUBG MOBILE: A New Era of Esports Resonance from Africa

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 06:34 EDT

How the Infinix GT Series Redefines the Fusion Between Smartphone Innovation and the Global Gaming Ecosystem Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the OnePlus 15

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Before you buy the OnePlus 15, consider these other Android phones first. Read more ›

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Does the term ‘sideloading’ upset you?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:59 EDT

The sentiment towards a word can change over time. Where do you stand on “sideloading”? Read more ›

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Samsung’s next update could make managing morning alarms much easier

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:52 EDT

Now Bar is set to get Clock support, and even the Voice Recorder is getting a redesign. Read more ›

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Breaking: Samsung kicks off One UI 8.5 beta program for Galaxy S25 series

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:33 EDT

It's time to test Samsung's next big One UI update! Read more ›

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Adding Google Gemini to my Kindle was the biggest upgrade to my reading experience

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:00 EDT

Gemini integration gives the Kindle quick summaries and clear explanations that make complex books easier to understand. Read more ›

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OnePlus temporarily pulls AI tool after censorship claims

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 03:28 EDT

OnePlus has now spoken out after an apparent censorship issue on its phones. Read more ›

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Google might soon limit this popular Pixel Watch feature when you choose extra security

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 03:14 EDT

Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode looks set to disable Pixel Watch's Watch Unlock feature automatically. Read more ›

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The upcoming Motion Cues feature for Pixels just got a new name (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 01:20 EDT

Did Google rename its motion sickness feature to distance itself from Apple's similarly named tool? Read more ›

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Here’s your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 00:44 EDT

Google is making steady progress on its NameDrop-style contact exchange feature for Android, and we have the proof. Read more ›

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Nothing reportedly halts Nothing OS 4.0 rollout for ‘urgent fix’

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 23:05 EDT

Users who have already received the Nothing OS 4.0 update might also receive a patched version once the fix is implemented. Read more ›

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Why I’m choosing non-Elite performance for my next smartphone

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/07/2025 08:00 EDT

Cooler, cheaper, faster enough; that'sgla Snapdragon 8 Gen 5’s real appeal Read more ›

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