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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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The iPhone 17 finally catches up to 2017’s Android phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 13:59 EDT

Yes, Apple has finally brought a high-refresh rate screen to its base iPhone. Read more ›

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Google could redesign Android’s volume slider to be more like iOS

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 12:11 EDT

Android could take another step towards iOS-fication with its new horizontal volume slider layout Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals just how chunky that camera bump may be

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 11:43 EDT

A leak suggests the phone will have a slimmer body, but its chunky bump may negate it. Read more ›

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Citron’s big update just landed, and it could be a game-changer for Switch emulation

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 10:11 EDT

The first update in six months is a "complete ground-up rewrite." Read more ›

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Google Home’s latest update makes your smart home more controllable than ever before

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 09:40 EDT

You can now control your lights, plugs, locks, thermostats, and cameras from the Google Home web app, with more coming soon. Read more ›

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Gemini’s improved home screen is coming soon, and it could get new tweaks (APK teardown)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 09:36 EDT

Along with suggestions based on your Google activity. Read more ›

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These are the very best Verizon deals you’ll find this September

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 08:06 EDT

There's some solid offers here, including at least one of these deal that doesn't require a new line or trade in! Read more ›

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Survey shows an overwhelming number of users want Gemini on Google Home

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 08:04 EDT

But concerns about it breaking existing functionality prevail. Read more ›

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Google is working on making it easier than ever to find your Call Notes (APK teardown)

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

Managing your Call Notes is about to get a little easier. Read more ›

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Poll: What do you think of Android 16’s new Material 3 Expressive look?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 07:27 EDT

Is this a hit or miss for Google? Read more ›

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Spotify’s music recommendations stink. Here’s how I made them better

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 07:00 EDT

Overriding the algorithms, because Spotify's music discovery is chaffy. Read more ›

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The 4.2-inch Pocket AIR Mini is set to shake up the sub-$150 gaming handheld scene

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 06:53 EDT

This might finally be the budget AYANEO device that fans have been hoping for. Read more ›

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Gmail may finally alert you when someone reacts to your Chat messages (Updated: Rolling out)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 06:45 EDT

These small changes could make a big difference in how you keep up with conversations. Read more ›

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Samsung wants to get ahead of the iPhone Fold with its own ‘Wide Fold’ (Update: Image)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 06:13 EDT

Update: An unofficial image gives us a better idea of what to expect. Read more ›

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Samsung killed my favorite Galaxy Tab S11 model

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 06:00 EDT

Samsung's new tablets look great, but dropping the Plus leaves a glaring hole in the Tab S11 lineup. Read more ›

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New Nest Doorbell 2K retail box spills the beans on its key specifications

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 05:16 EDT

The third generation Nest Doorbell will bring 2K HDR video recording with a 166° field-of-view. Read more ›

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Nova Launcher’s death is sad, but let’s face it — it’s been dead for a while

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

No updates for years made Nova Launcher's true fate painfully obvious. Read more ›

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NotebookLM moves one step closer to replacing your real-life tutor

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 04:54 EDT

With a Learning Guide mode that encourages vague questions and adapts to your learning style. Read more ›

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Samsung wants to get ahead of the iPhone Fold with its own ‘Wide Fold’

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 04:21 EDT

Samsung is reportedly working on two Folds, including a 'Wide Fold' as a response to Apple. Read more ›

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Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (Updated: Rolling out)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 09/09/2025 03:10 EDT

A redesign is in the works. Read more ›

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