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Why Snapdragon phones keep outperforming Pixel — and what Google can do about it

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 07:00 EDT

Is Google’s losing the silicon war, or is it fighting a different one? Read more ›

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Hey Google, why do I need an iPhone to use my favorite Google Photos feature?

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 06:30 EDT

It really shouldn't be this difficult. Read more ›

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Pixels don’t have widget stacks, but this app makes me miss them less

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 06:00 EDT

Smartspacer makes the At a Glance widget an essential part of the Pixel experience. Read more ›

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The Apple Watch took eleven tries to last a full day, but the Series 11 manages it

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:30 EDT

Whether it's worth the buy depends on what's already on your wrist (and if you have an iPhone, obviously). Read more ›

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Data privacy: Here’s how to limit what your carrier collects

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:30 EDT

There are ways to opt-out of sharing information in some cases. Read more ›

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It’s exceptional at cleaning, but the ECOVACS Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has one big flaw

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Jonathan Feist @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:15 EDT

Look out below! Read more ›

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NotebookLM is great, but these YouTube features can make it better

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:00 EDT

These minor changes could go a long way in establishing NotebookLM as Google's most powerful AI app. Read more ›

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Save $300 on the fun LG Smart Monitor Swing

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 19:21 EDT

The LG Smart Monitor Swing isn't your typical computer screen. Read more ›

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A new Android gaming phone with liquid cooling launches next week

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 18:50 EDT

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch on October 17, with teaser images showing off the eye-catching cooling system. Read more ›

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Deal: The Google TV Streamer is still 20% off!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 17:46 EDT

Act quickly, before the offer disappears! Read more ›

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FCC looking to gut broadband labeling requirements, because poor ISPs need a break

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 15:08 EDT

The agency sets its sights on broadband labeling as next thing it wants to ruin. Read more ›

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PSA: Alexa Plus may be why your smart clock has become useless

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 14:31 EDT

The new premium subscription can load up your Echo Show's screen with questionably helpful content. Read more ›

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Pebble brings back its app store with thousands of apps and new tools for exploring them

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

It will now be easier to find hidden gems in the revived app store. Read more ›

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Successor to one of the best Android camera phones could get big upgrades and two versions

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 13:55 EDT

A new leak suggests the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may come in two models with the same quad-camera setup. Read more ›

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Chrome’s got a new trick to spare you from useless notifications

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 13:00 EDT

Combatting notification fatigue, one site at a time. Read more ›

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Pixel Watch 4 gets a near-perfect reparability score and sets a new smartwatch standard

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 12:23 EDT

The secret to Google's best wearable yet? Screws instead of glue. Read more ›

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 lock screen clock knows when it’s in the way

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 12:09 EDT

Among other fun design changes, One UI 8.5 gives Samsung’s lock screen a little self-awareness. Read more ›

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Google Maps gets a community-made solution for its location history mess

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 11:39 EDT

This Google Maps Timeline tool will fix your fragmented location history. Read more ›

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Samsung’s making One UI more eSIM-friendly with iPhone porting tool

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 11:37 EDT

Samsung is working to make eSIM a little less frustrating ahead of the Galaxy S26. Read more ›

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OnePlus Watch 2’s Wear OS 5 delay raises questions about Watch 3’s future (Updated: Statement)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 11:05 EDT

OnePlus promised Wear OS 5 would roll out in Q3 2025 for the Watch 2, but it's nowhere to be found. Read more ›

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