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Samsung Messages is almost dead, and Google Messages is still missing 5 big features

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/10/2026 08:00 EDT

Our readers ❤️ Samsung Messages. Read more ›

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Plex’s price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 05/10/2026 07:00 EDT

Charging people to access their own media is a bad joke. Read more ›

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How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/10/2026 06:30 EDT

User privacy or that decade-old setup? You can have both. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr Fold

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/10/2026 06:00 EDT

Motorola's track record in book-style foldables has yet to be proven, so consider other options first. Read more ›

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This Pixel safety feature is making my driving less safe

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/10/2026 05:30 EDT

Losing my navigation in the middle of a route is the opposite of safe, Google. Read more ›

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There’s never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/10/2026 05:00 EDT

Forget ads and random Shorts. Here's how to take back your Google TV home screen. Read more ›

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My new favorite AI-powered app switches between 70+ AI chatbots with a tap

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 08:00 EDT

Meet AI Hub, and the other new AI apps and services you should know about this week. Read more ›

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I miss small phones, and the Galaxy S26 doesn’t count

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 07:00 EDT

Never mind the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10. I want a phone with a 6-inch screen or smaller in 2026. Read more ›

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Switching to this carrier could cut my already affordable cellular plan in half

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 06:35 EDT

Quit paying top dollar for quality cellphone service. Read more ›

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I switched to YouTube Music after 5 years with Apple Music, and I’m not going back

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 06:30 EDT

The next song always made sense. Read more ›

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This is a beast of a rugged phone with extra features I actually use

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 06:15 EDT

Finally, a rugged phone I would actually use as a daily driver. Read more ›

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As a Pixel Watch 4 owner, I really love (and hate) the new Fitbit Air

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 06:00 EDT

The Fitbit Air is an excellent companion to a Pixel Watch 4, but Google missed the ball on a few things. Read more ›

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How to join (or leave) the Android Auto beta while it’s still open

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 05:30 EDT

Bugs and exciting new features, or stability and slow updates? You decide. Read more ›

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6 hidden settings every Google Pixel owner needs to use

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Yash Wate @ Android Authority · 05/09/2026 05:00 EDT

Did you know your Pixel could do all this? Read more ›

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WHOOP’s answer to the Fitbit Air is doctor access in its app

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 17:27 EDT

The announcement timing is unlikely to be a coincidence, but there's no mention of price yet. Read more ›

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Codex users have been begging OpenAI for this upgrade — and it’s finally in the works

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 17:08 EDT

The ChatGPT Android app should soon allow users to remotely control Codex coding sessions on their PCs. Read more ›

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Having trouble accessing Discord? Outage is impacting logins, messaging, and more

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 16:14 EDT

Discord has been experiencing trouble since earlier Friday afternoon. Read more ›

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Health sensors on Google wearables are breaking down at an awkward moment

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 15:55 EDT

Pixel Watch skin temperature and SpO2 tracking are disappearing for some users, and Google is working on a fix. Read more ›

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Snapseed’s eagerly awaited 4.0 update is now hitting Android devices

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 14:39 EDT

The app's biggest update in years is finally ready for your Android phone. Read more ›

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Scam Android apps on Google Play got millions of downloads from a creepy pitch

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 13:40 EDT

The CallPhantom apps offered access to private call records — and millions of people downloaded them. Read more ›

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