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I take an Android tablet everywhere I go: These are the best ones you should buy in 2026

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 06/22/2026 09:45 EDT

The Android tablet race is tighter than ever, and that's good news for you (and me). Read more ›

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What is your idea of the perfect Google Pixel phone?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 10:52 EDT

We want to hear from you. Paint us a picture of your perfect Pixel phone. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 are next up for the stable One UI 8 rollout

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 10:40 EDT

Stable One UI 8 is here for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy A55 5G. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR2 may let you flip your Pixel’s navigation bar like on Samsung phones (Update: Demo)

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 10:33 EDT

You’ll finally be able to change the order of the buttons in the navigation bar on Pixel phones Read more ›

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Google’s fun new G logo goes company-wide with its bright rainbow energy

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 10:32 EDT

Google's rainbow gradient G is now officially the brand's look everywhere. Read more ›

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Today’s Pixel phones owe a lot to the amazing Nexus 6P

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 10:27 EDT

All roads lead back to the Nexus 6P. Read more ›

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This OnePlus 15 colorway is launching globally with an impressive ‘ceramic coating’ finish

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 09:00 EDT

The company will be using a new "aerospace-grade" micro-arc oxidation process for its flagship phone. Read more ›

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Here’s what to expect from this Android flagship’s Hasselblad camera add-on

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 08:44 EDT

Expect almost 10x native zoom thanks to this add-on lens. Read more ›

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After Galaxy phones, Samsung tablets are now getting One UI 8

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 08:21 EDT

And it likely brings improved DeX with multi-monitor support. Read more ›

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You can now jump off the Android 16 QPR1 beta train — and take your data with you

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 08:11 EDT

A month after Android 16 QPR1's stable release, Google has finally released the No-Data-Wipe OTA for beta users. Read more ›

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I know how Google could make the perfect Pixel phones, but it’ll never happen

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 07:00 EDT

Imagining the Pixel phones we deserve, but will never get. Read more ›

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Material You who? Chrome for Android could get its own color theming

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 06:55 EDT

These options bring Chrome on Android closer to the desktop version. Read more ›

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You can finally talk to Gemini on older Galaxy Z Flip cover screens

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 06:32 EDT

From Gemini Live to image generation, your cover screen just got a lot more useful. Read more ›

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You’ve heard of Now Brief, but Google Home could soon get Home Brief (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 06:31 EDT

Home Brief could give you a daily summary of security alerts and/or smart home activity. Read more ›

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Apple fans are right: The iPhone Air really is better than the Galaxy S25 Edge

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 06:00 EDT

The iPhone Air might not offer more, but it accomplishes its goal just a bit better. Read more ›

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Galaxy S23 users, rejoice: Stable One UI 8 is now officially rolling out

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 05:12 EDT

Samsung has begun rolling out stable One UI 8 to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, and even to the Galaxy A36. Read more ›

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I used to make fun of this Gemini feature. Now, I don’t know what I’d do without it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 05:00 EDT

There's a reason why Google keeps talking about Gemini and vacation planning. Read more ›

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OnePlus 15 scores big boost in one area, latest leak indicates

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 04:29 EDT

Although the upgrades may not be available globally. Read more ›

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Google Home’s major redesign is already rolling out, but not on Android

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 01:42 EDT

An iOS users received the update, complete with the new layout, Gemini, and "Ask Home" search bar. Read more ›

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OnePlus 15 design reveal may have just spilled its launch date

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/29/2025 00:26 EDT

It looks like we're a month away from the official OnePlus 15 launch. Read more ›

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Google’s new rules could wipe out sideloading and alternative app stores, F-Droid warns

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/28/2025 23:28 EDT

The platform says Google's developer verification rules would make it the gatekeeper of all Android apps. Read more ›

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