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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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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme could be the fastest chips for Windows

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 16:30 EDT

Qualcomm’s new laptop chips could leave Intel and AMD behind in the AI arms race. Read more ›

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is here and wants to help Android take iPhone’s video crown

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 16:30 EDT

In addition to the expected CPU, GPU, and AI gains, the 8 Elite Gen 5 brings a key video feature. Read more ›

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YouTube is getting a new button to hide those pesky pop-ups at the end of videos

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 15:46 EDT

YouTube gives viewers more control over end screens. Read more ›

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The Pixel Watch app just got a makeover you might actually notice

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 15:30 EDT

The latest update swaps out the old icon and adds a fresh look inside the app. Read more ›

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Google Search Live is out of beta and ready to help you make matcha

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 14:13 EDT

Real-time multimodal AI is hitting the Google app. Read more ›

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Google TV’s long overdue refresh is landing on more devices

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 13:39 EDT

The new layout is now official. Read more ›

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YouTube’s crackdown on non-age-verified accounts seems to be picking up steam

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 13:24 EDT

Google's limiting more and more accounts that haven't proved they're adults. Read more ›

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Garmin’s latest update fixes smartwatch battery life headache

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 13:13 EDT

The update also brings new gesture control and report features. Read more ›

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Ready for 6G? Qualcomm has bad news for you

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 12:10 EDT

'Pre-commercial' 6G devices are still years away Read more ›

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Objects in your Android Auto display are not closer than they appear — it’s just glitched

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 11:55 EDT

Android Auto is suddenly zooming in on apps, and no one knows why. Read more ›

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Survey shows which of these top Android brands are a Galaxy fan’s second choice

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 11:55 EDT

Poll results are in, and you've got one clear preference if leaving Samsung for another Android. Read more ›

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The vibe is off: OnePlus 15 may feel less premium with haptic downgrade

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 11:31 EDT

More bad news for the OnePlus 15. Read more ›

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I never knew I wanted a small Android tablet until I tried this iPad Mini alternative

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 09:41 EDT

The Xiaomi Pad Mini made me understand why people want small tablets like the iPad Mini. Read more ›

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This new Android phone can act like a walkie-talkie in a pinch

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 09:40 EDT

Xiaomi says its 15T Pro can call other 15T Pros from nearly 2km away, even if you’re off the grid. Read more ›

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Apple becomes Android: iPhones could soon work better with third-party smartwatches

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 08:46 EDT

Allowing similar — but not the same — privileges as the Apple Watch. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (September 24)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 08:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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I turned Gemini into a smarter Daily Hub alternative, and you can too

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 07:00 EDT

After tedious tinkering and prompt refining, Gemini serves me what Daily Hub couldn’t. Read more ›

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5 reasons why a Pixel is my phone of choice

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 06:00 EDT

I really have no desire to switch to a different brand. Read more ›

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iPhone 17 Pro’s ‘scratchgate’ is a lesson in design for Android

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 05:22 EDT

The sharp edges of the camera plateau are spalling, and we hope Android brands don't copy the design. Read more ›

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5 things the new Google Home Speaker needs before I’ll buy it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 09/24/2025 05:00 EDT

Are you ready for a new Google smart speaker? Read more ›

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