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Planning to keep your next phone for 3 years or more? Know these 7 tips before buying

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/04/2026 08:00 EDT

From charging cycles to durability, here's what you should know before buying your next phone for the long haul. Read more ›

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5 apps you should use instead of Obsidian

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 07:23 EDT

There are plenty of options, some of which are just as complicated. Read more ›

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Google Messages gets Material 3 Expressive on Wear OS before Android

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 07:21 EDT

Though with a slower rollout that we would appreciate! Read more ›

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Google admits Android’s earthquake alerts failed ahead of deadly quake

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 07:16 EDT

The system issued 500,000 lower-level "Be Aware" notifications when it could have issued 10 million "Take Action" alerts. Read more ›

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I returned to Pokémon Go after 4 years, and it’s just as painful to play as ever

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 07:00 EDT

I had hoped the game had become easier to play, but it's still a (literal) pain. Read more ›

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I was a Niagara Launcher doubter until I built my ultimate productivity home screen

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 06:30 EDT

…now I can’t imagine using anything else. Read more ›

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5 Samsung DeX features I’ll miss if they don’t return in One UI 8

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 06:00 EDT

Maybe we're breaking a few eggs to make an omelette? Read more ›

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The best Switch emulator just got even better, and there’s more to come

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 05:52 EDT

Huge gains to performance and usability, making Switch emulation more accessible than ever. Read more ›

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Here’s why people are putting grip tape on their $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 05:41 EDT

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is so thin, users are finding it difficult to grip the phone's side frame to open it reliably. Read more ›

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Survey shows 9 out of 10 people demand this camera feature on base Pixel 10

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 05:30 EDT

These poll results suggest Google better follow through and bring a tele camera to the base Pixel 10. Read more ›

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After Facer, Pujie and WatchMaker announce Wear OS 6 support

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 05:11 EDT

While transitioning to watch faces with limited support for 3D animations and effects like depth and shadow. Read more ›

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Emulating PC games on your non-Snapdragon device just got better

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 05:10 EDT

There's good news if you want to emulate PC games on your MediaTek phone or tablet. Read more ›

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I loved the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s new cover screen until the software ruined it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 05:00 EDT

Hardware? Check. Software? Well ... Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 stuns in JerryRigEverything’s brutal durability test

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/28/2025 00:51 EDT

We were not expecting this after the bend test! Read more ›

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Samsung may be killing bootloader unlocking on all phones with One UI 8

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 22:50 EDT

Custom ROM fans, beware. Samsung may be locking down your phone for good. Read more ›

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Google says it’s working to fix voice commands for your smart lights

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 21:58 EDT

"OK Google, turn on the lights" not working for your? Google knows and is working on an update. Read more ›

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6 features from other skins I want on One UI

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 10:00 EDT

Google, OnePlus, and others have a a lot of features that would be right at home on One UI. Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 3 doesn’t win on value, but it won me over anyway

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Prakhar Khanna @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 09:00 EDT

It's expensive but fun to use, and I'm not putting it down anytime soon. Read more ›

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9 signs its time to upgrade to a new phone

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 08:00 EDT

There's always a right time for everything! Read more ›

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Here’s the real problem with Nothing’s quirky Phone 3 design

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 07:00 EDT

Someone make a case for this phone, I'm begging you. Read more ›

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I tested out the Pixel VIPs feature and am not impressed

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Stephen Headrick @ Android Authority · 07/27/2025 06:00 EDT

But I'm holding out hope for this potentially very useful feature. Read more ›

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