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There’s one group of Android users Google’s new sideloading rules won’t affect

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/06/2026 00:17 EDT

LineageOS has some good news for users fearing Android's new sideloading rules. Read more ›

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After months with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, there are only 3 things I want from the S27 Ultra

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 07/05/2026 08:00 EDT

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is great, but I need the next phone to change the cameras. Read more ›

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I tried a hidden Android Auto feature Google doesn’t want you to know about

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 07/05/2026 07:00 EDT

Welcome to the world of sideloading Android Auto apps. Read more ›

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I switched to an open-source notes app for 2 weeks, and I wish I had done it sooner

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Yash Wate @ Android Authority · 07/05/2026 06:30 EDT

Notesnook is the best free note-taking app I’ve used in a long time. Read more ›

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Bookmark this now: These 2 Android sites could help you unbrick your Pixel

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 07/05/2026 06:00 EDT

What do you do if your Pixel dies and you can't call Ghostbusters? Read more ›

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Forget the Pixel 10a — this is the affordable Android phone most people need

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 07/05/2026 05:30 EDT

The Pixel 10a is good, but for everyday use, the Nord CE 6 is just better. Read more ›

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5 upgrades the next NVIDIA Shield TV absolutely needs

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 07/05/2026 05:00 EDT

The Shield TV only needs some minor tweaks to remain the best of the best. Read more ›

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Planning to keep your next phone for 3 years or more? Know these 7 tips before buying

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 08:00 EDT

From charging cycles to durability, here's what you should know before buying your next phone for the long haul. Read more ›

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With T-Mobile killing legacy plans, Verizon is the only big US carrier I recommend in 2026

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 07:00 EDT

Verizon is getting easier to recommend than it once was. Read more ›

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I turned my old Android phone into an iPod Classic for $5, and I couldn’t be happier

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 06:30 EDT

NostalgicPod captures nearly everything that made the iPod special. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Moto G Power (2026)

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Stephen Radochia @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 06:00 EDT

It's not the only option for $400. Read more ›

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This gorgeous Android launcher is basically dead — and it’s all Google’s fault

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 05:30 EDT

Google's rigid app policies are already driving developers to despair. Read more ›

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I self-hosted PewDiePie’s Odysseus AI workspace, and it’s surprisingly brilliant

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 05:00 EDT

A genuinely powerful privacy-focused AI workspace made by a YouTuber? Get out of here. Read more ›

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SHOKZ OpenDots ONE hit Prime Day price again with 30% off, but not for long

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 17:29 EDT

This SHOKZ OpenDots ONE Lightning Deal cuts the price to $139.95, matching the best we’ve seen for the open-ear earbuds. Read more ›

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Google Play Store widgets will soon be available for individual Collections

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 17:24 EDT

Google's getting ready to let you see only the Collections you care about most. Read more ›

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Survey reveals which older phone you’d choose over a 2026 model

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 16:16 EDT

We polled our readers on which older phone you’d buy if you didn't want the latest model, and the results were tight. Read more ›

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Google Contacts is getting ready for Tap to Share with some ‘Your info’ tweaks

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 14:48 EDT

Google doesn't seem to want there to be any friction when you want to share your contact details in a hurry. Read more ›

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Amazon just gave the Fire HD 10 a surprise RAM bump and a sneaky price hike

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 14:43 EDT

The Fire HD 10 just got a RAM boost, but only if you want ads and less storage. Read more ›

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Google Wallet finally lets you see smartwatch purchases on your phone

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 12:40 EDT

The update fixes one of Wallet's most annoying Wear OS quirks. Read more ›

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Google Maps may soon expand beyond restaurant suggestions to actually placing your order

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/03/2026 12:39 EDT

Maps could place your food order while you're already driving to pick it up. Read more ›

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