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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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Readers still love this legendary Files by Google alternative, but why?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 05:00 EDT

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, but this app offers more than just its reputation. Read more ›

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Your Pixel Watch could soon offer unprecedented control over your Pixel phone

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 04:02 EDT

From using an app on the Pixel Watch to opening it on a Pixel phone, the transition could be frictionless. Read more ›

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Breaking: One UI 8 stable starts rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 03:35 EDT

True to its word, Samsung is finally expanding the stable One UI 8 update to more devices. Read more ›

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The most popular Android phones in Q2 2025 also beat the cheapest new iPhone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 02:25 EDT

Samsung's two cheapest phones beat the iPhone 16e, while the iPhone 16 Plus didn't crack the top ten. Read more ›

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PSA: This overlooked Pixel feature can save you from missed calls and blaring ringtones

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 01:51 EDT

Forgot about Pixel Rules? It's a handy automation many users forget to use. Read more ›

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This Android brand is skipping an entire generation to rival the iPhone 17

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/15/2025 00:15 EDT

The Xiaomi 16 series is dead, Xiaomi 17 lineup launches later this month. Read more ›

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It’s official: The ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’ will power the next wave of Android flagships

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 23:41 EDT

The Xiaomi 17 series will be one of the first to adopt the new chipset. Read more ›

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Google’s 27th birthday bash comes with Pixel freebies and big discounts

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 22:50 EDT

A $100 prepaid Mastercard with Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL, $50 off the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and more. Read more ›

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YouTube Premium’s main shortcoming is stopping me from subscribing

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 09:00 EDT

Premium is a tough sell, especially without a plan that suits my needs. Read more ›

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This app takes my Nothing Phone’s Glyph lights to the next level

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 08:00 EDT

It's so simple I can't believe these features weren't available right out of the the gate. Read more ›

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Did Google fix the Pixel 9’s lifeless photo colors on the Pixel 10? I’m shocked.

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 07:00 EDT

What Google did to the previous Pixels' camera is criminal. Read more ›

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We now know how Quick Share for iPhone will work, and there’s bad news (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 06:52 EDT

It looks like you'll need an internet connection to share files with iPhone owners via Quick Share. Read more ›

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YouTube TV increased its price 9 months ago, but I still haven’t had to pay it. Here’s how

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 06:30 EDT

Don't want to pay full-price for YouTube TV? You might not have to. Read more ›

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Can Wear OS watches please adopt blood pressure monitoring now?

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 06:00 EDT

Hypertension alerts belong on more than Apple wrists. Read more ›

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7 launchers you should use instead of Nova Launcher

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 05:30 EDT

From Niagara to Lawnchair, here are 7 launchers that can fill the Nova-sized gap on your phone. Read more ›

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Hey Google, let’s get rid of ads in Gmail

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Stephen Headrick @ Android Authority · 09/14/2025 05:00 EDT

It's time to bring the YouTube Premium experience to all of Google. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch emulator Eden is now available on the Google Play Store (Update: Confirmed)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/13/2025 12:10 EDT

Eden Emulator breaks ground on the Google Play Store. Read more ›

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I can’t wait for Samsung and Google to copy this revolutionary iPhone 17 feature

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 09/13/2025 09:00 EDT

256GB of storage is new norm. Thanks, Apple! Read more ›

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Exclusive: Google wants to make Android phones safer by switching to ‘risk-based’ security updates

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/13/2025 08:00 EDT

Google has changed its release strategy for Android security updates. Here’s what this means for you Read more ›

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Android’s version of Apple Health is in bad shape, but Google’s got a plan for change

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/13/2025 08:00 EDT

AOSP as we know it may be dead, plus Health Connect might get a glow up and the Gemini app might some nifty upgrades Read more ›

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