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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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Google Drive could get seamlessly smarter about your PDF documents (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 07:00 EDT

PDFs in Google Drive may soon auto-summarize on Android — no tapping needed. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra: Release date, pricing, colors, and everything else!

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 07:00 EDT

The Samsung Galaxy S25 flagships are ready to show us all what One UI 7 and Galaxy AI are capable of. Read more ›

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After 6 months, I’m still not over Samsung’s lazy Galaxy S25 launch

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 07:00 EDT

I was hoping the Galaxy S25 Edge would inject some excitement into the series, but nope. Read more ›

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How I use Synology and Google Photos to build the perfect photo backup system

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 06:00 EDT

Google Photos and Synology work together to get me the best of both worlds. Read more ›

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Google brings yet another change to Gboard’s emoji picker

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 05:51 EDT

This time, it's rolling out for all users! Read more ›

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei reacts to Phone 3 reviews, admits it’s not for everyone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 05:39 EDT

From the Glyph Matrix to the overall design, here's what Nothing's CEO thinks of Phone 3 reviews. Read more ›

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If you’re upset with the Pixel Watch 4 spec leak, you’re missing what really matters

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 05:30 EDT

The Pixel Watch 4 has some boring specs, and that's OK. Read more ›

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Analogue’s N64 clone is finally shipping, and there’s good news for pre-orders

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 05:25 EDT

After nearly a year of delays, the N64 FPGA console is ready to ship. Read more ›

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Your favorite wallpaper app is prettier than ever thanks to its Material 3 Expressive update

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 05:00 EDT

Backdrops' latest update brings refreshed animations, enhanced color palettes and more. Read more ›

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Team AA: Here are our favorite phone wallpapers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 05:00 EDT

From real-world snaps to AI-generated images and more, here are the backgrounds we're actually using. Read more ›

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Is Chrome OS and Android’s merger just hot air or a new era of personal computing?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 04:16 EDT

We want to hear from you. Are you ready to bin your Windows or Mac setup to embrace Google’s unified future? Read more ›

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Google is blessing older Wear OS watches with Gemini, check if your smartwatch is eligible

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 03:57 EDT

It comes with a dash of Google's Material 3 Expressive design elements and animations. Read more ›

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Gmail now makes setting up an appointment much easier for everyone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/16/2025 02:32 EDT

This should reduce the need for dozens of emails to settle on an appointment slot. Read more ›

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Take the Google 45W Power Charger home for just $24.99

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 21:55 EDT

Keep it simple, fast, and affordable with this Google charger. Read more ›

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Hot deal: Apple MacBook Air M2 drops to a mere $699!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 21:09 EDT

This is the laptop I would buy if I were on the market for one! Read more ›

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Deal: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Power Station price lower than ever!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 19:59 EDT

This thing can power almost anything, including your EV, RV, or your whole home! Read more ›

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Here’s why you can’t rate that system app in the Google Play Store

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 17:34 EDT

The Play Store's unratable, minimalist app listings are rolling out for system services. Read more ›

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Google Messages is splitting Gallery and Camera into separate options

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 17:30 EDT

Gallery and Camera are going their separate ways. Read more ›

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RCS chats not connecting? Google Messages may soon make it easier to diagnose (APK teardown)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 17:14 EDT

We spotted a new button in the beta that would give you and Google more info when you're having issues. Read more ›

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Chrome for Android users can now choose which end of the screen the address bar is on

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/15/2025 16:20 EDT

Google widely rolls out Chrome's bottom address bar for Android. Read more ›

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