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The Android IRS: How Google once tried to tax battery-sucking background apps

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority 3 place · 11/01/2025 08:00 EDT

Android almost had its own IRS that would audit apps for their battery usage. Here’s how it would’ve worked. Read more ›

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Verizon is in crisis: Here’s what its new CEO must do to turn things around

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority 3 place · 11/01/2025 07:00 EDT

Verizon promises big changes, but does it actually have a plan? Read more ›

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The Pixel 10 Pro is the Pixel I’ve always wanted Google to make

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 11/01/2025 06:30 EDT

The Pixel 10 Pro atones for the sins of Pixels' past to become my ideal smartphone. Read more ›

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I’m my family’s tech expert, and this is the cheap Android phone I told my mom to buy

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 11/01/2025 06:00 EDT

...and what she actually bought instead. Read more ›

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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this November

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 11/01/2025 05:30 EDT

Here are the hot new Android wares to try in the month ahead. Read more ›

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Is your Pixel getting Google’s surprise update? Here’s every supported phone

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 11/01/2025 05:00 EDT

It's Pixel update time ... again! Read more ›

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Here’s how you can score a Mint Mobile plan for just $10 per month

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 19:35 EDT

We've got a limited-time promo code that can save you 30% on the already cheap 12-month plans. Read more ›

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YouTube execs flat-out deny claims Biden admin pushed for censorship

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 17:20 EDT

The testimony flies in the face of Alphabet's September letter to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Read more ›

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Google just opened its AI mood-boarding tool to most of the world

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 17:15 EDT

The creative AI-playground enters global rollout, hinting at how Google sees "idea making" evolving. Read more ›

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Samsung is working on a follow-up to its best mid-ranger of 2025

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 16:04 EDT

The Samsung Galaxy A57 is in development. Read more ›

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Poll: What channels would make you cancel YouTube TV if they disappeared?

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 15:05 EDT

Six media companies control over 50 of the channels you watch on YouTube TV. Read more ›

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Boom or bubble? Google wants to help you beat the market

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 14:09 EDT

A little Google assistance might be just what your portfolio needs. Read more ›

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PSA: Don’t toss away your old Nest Thermostat yet — it just got thrown a lifeline

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 14:04 EDT

Your first/second-gen Nest Learning Thermostat still has life. Read more ›

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Did you watch YouTube growing up? You may be entitled to compensation

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 13:12 EDT

If you were 13 or younger and watched YouTube between 2013 and 2020, you just might have a few bucks coming your way. Read more ›

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Govee’s colorful new smart plug could replace your power strip and lamp

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 12:41 EDT

A compact 8-in-1 power hub with built-in lighting for your smart home. Read more ›

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Google may have learned from its irksome Maps mistake on Android Auto

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 12:05 EDT

Second time's the charm: Google tests centered Android Auto maps without obstructing view. Read more ›

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These Yaber projector deals are pretty incredible!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 11:56 EDT

I never imagined good projectors would get this affordable! Read more ›

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2026 needs to be the year Samsung fixes the Galaxy Z Flip’s cover screen

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 11:30 EDT

I want an app drawer and much, much more. Read more ›

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones drop to record-low price, saving you a whole $100

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 10:38 EDT

Block out all the noise while saving a good chunk of change. Read more ›

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New Play Store summaries save you from skimming app reviews

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 10:13 EDT

Google's AI can tell you what the reviews say. Read more ›

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