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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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I use a duress PIN to protect my data — here’s how it works and why everyone needs one

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 08/10/2025 07:00 EDT

You can have my hardware, but you'll never have my data. Read more ›

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Facer is back on Wear OS 6, and worth the reinstall

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 08/10/2025 06:00 EDT

A fresh face is easy once again. Read more ›

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5 file management apps you should use instead of Files by Google

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 08/10/2025 06:00 EDT

Ditch Google’s default file explorer for a more powerful option instead. Read more ›

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I tried T Sat side by side with Verizon’s Skylo and neither worked as well as I’d hoped

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 08/10/2025 05:30 EDT

In ideal situations, both can handle the job quite well. In reality? Things get more complicated. Read more ›

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As an Android expert, here are 7 phones I don’t recommend buying right now

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 08/10/2025 05:00 EDT

What not to buy. Read more ›

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The pixel that refused to die: LG Display’s 15-year OLED journey and the screen that changed everything

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Darcy LaCouvee @ Android Authority · 08/09/2025 10:57 EDT

Inside the engineering obsession that transformed television forever— and why that first glowing screen matters. Read more ›

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7 features I want Chrome to steal from its rivals, and why

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 08/09/2025 10:00 EDT

I've tried every browser, and these seven features keep pulling me away from Chrome. Read more ›

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I can never go back to a phone without this display feature

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 08/09/2025 09:00 EDT

As a night owl, I recommend this brand to anyone who uses their phones extensively at night. Read more ›

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This is the first thing I set up after pairing my Samsung phone with a Galaxy Watch

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 08/09/2025 08:00 EDT

Bought a Galaxy Watch 8? Don’t miss this hidden Samsung integration gem. Read more ›

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This is the Android 17 codename, and it’s not what you guessed

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

Google has chosen another sweet pastry as the dessert codename for its next Android version Read more ›

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I just want a new Pixel Stand with my Pixel 10, Google

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 08/09/2025 07:00 EDT

Magnets, faster charging, and Gemini Live would make a new Pixel Stand perfect. Read more ›

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Google Maps sucks on unpaved roads, so I use this open source app instead

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 3 place · 08/09/2025 06:30 EDT

This free app is made for roads that Google doesn’t even label. Read more ›

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Android 16’s support for external keyboards blew my mind

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority 1 place · 08/09/2025 06:00 EDT

Did you know Android offered this many options and features when you connect an external keyboard? Read more ›

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I switched to this YouTube client and I’m never going back

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Nathan Drescher @ Android Authority 1 place · 08/09/2025 05:30 EDT

NewPipe brings back the simplicity of old-school YouTube, without ads, tracking, or noise. Read more ›

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I compared Gemini to Google Assistant on two Wear OS watches. The results weren’t even close

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 08/09/2025 05:00 EDT

Step aside, Google Assistant. Read more ›

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We can’t believe you can still get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $109.99

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 08/08/2025 21:53 EDT

We would be surprised if this deal lasts much longer. Read more ›

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Deal: The Yaber L2s Projector is just $134.98, and it’s actually quite enjoyable!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 08/08/2025 19:56 EDT

This is the cheapest projector we would still recommend! Read more ›

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Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro plummets to its record-low price, saving you $120

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 08/08/2025 18:38 EDT

Are you looking to get an Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro? Now's your chance to get it at a nice discount! Read more ›

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One of Microsoft’s best-rated mobile apps is bowing out soon

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 08/08/2025 17:59 EDT

The Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS is on borrowed time. Read more ›

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OnePlus 13 gets its own version of Google’s Best Take

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 08/08/2025 17:23 EDT

Say goodbye to poorly-timed blinks and turned heads. Read more ›

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