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The INIU Pocket Rocket P50 is the ultra-portable 10,000mAh power bank you’ve been waiting for

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/28/2026 12:08 EDT

As part of its Spring Sale, the company is offering discounts of up to 30%. Read more ›

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Google is finally changing its tune about call recording on Pixel phones

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 12:43 EDT

Pixel phones are starting to get native call recording — with one big asterisk. Read more ›

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Samsung details One UI 8 release schedule for dozens of devices

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 11:56 EDT

One UI 8 could arrive a little earlier than expected. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 get some major DeX upgrades in latest One UI 8 update

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 11:34 EDT

Samsung makes DeX more customizable in One UI 8 and adds new media controls to Now Brief Read more ›

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BlackBerry Passport getting set to follow Classic with a new life on Android

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 10:28 EDT

But don't expect it to be quick or easy! Read more ›

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Does charging your phone to just 80% really make it last longer?

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 09:00 EDT

Is this an arbitrary number or is there science behind the rule of 80? Read more ›

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First smart projector with Roku TV built-in is here, and you can buy it now

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 09:00 EDT

It goes up against the wide range of smart projectors with Android and Google TV. Read more ›

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Survey shows Android 16’s Expressive redesign is a big hit

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 08:23 EDT

Most polled readers love Google's Android redesign. Read more ›

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After using the Galaxy S25 Edge, I’m really worried about the iPhone Air

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 08:00 EDT

Anything you can do, I can do... worse? Read more ›

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The iPhone 17 just made USB-C charging even more of a nightmare

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 07:00 EDT

Why can't Apple just get on the same page as Android for fast-charging? Read more ›

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Google Pixel battery woes continue, but when will enough be enough?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 06:25 EDT

We want to hear from you. Do you have a Pixel battery horror story of your own? Read more ›

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Google Wallet may soon let you favorite passes for faster access (APK teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 06:12 EDT

You may also be able to add your favorite passes to your home screen. Read more ›

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Dolphin update makes GameCube and Wii games far less likely to crash

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 05:51 EDT

Plus improved Bluetooth compatibility for Wii Remotes and more. Read more ›

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I ditched my flagship for a mid-range phone and don’t regret it

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 05:00 EDT

The Pixel 9a offers everything I want and need. Read more ›

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Nothing wants to build ambitious new products, including smart glasses

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 04:45 EDT

As the company's chief envisions a shift to AI-first product experiences. Read more ›

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This upcoming Android flagship will offer a video feature not even the iPhone has

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 04:28 EDT

iPhones are generally considered the best for video, but this addition is a feather in vivo's cap. Read more ›

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Gboard’s advanced proofreading tool sneaks onto one more Pixel phone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 03:01 EDT

Gboard's Writing Tools feature has been spotted on the Pixel 8 Pro, but it's not yet mentioned on the support page. Read more ›

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Here’s your first look at Samsung Health’s new AI-powered fitness assistant (APK teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 02:52 EDT

Called "Samsung Health assistant," the feature is essentially an AI chatbot baked into the Samsung Health app. Read more ›

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s biggest rival is arriving next week

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/16/2025 01:58 EDT

The Dimensity 9500 is launching in the same week as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Read more ›

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Here’s your first official look at the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phones

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 22:47 EDT

Two screens on a candybar flagship after a really long time. Read more ›

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Google Home app finally supports hot water controls for Nest thermostats

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 22:03 EDT

You can also now manage your non-thermostat climate devices in the Google Home app, pin outdoor weather, and more. Read more ›

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