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Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/02/2026 12:00 EDT

Always wanted multi-day battery life? These are the phones you should buy. Read more ›

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Your next Galaxy Watch update could save you from a nasty fall

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/07/2026 04:07 EDT

Samsung says the Galaxy Watch can predict fainting episodes minutes early. Read more ›

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Your Pixel 8 phone is almost ready for AirDrop support

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/07/2026 02:20 EDT

It looks like the Pixel 8 phones could soon get Quick Share/AirDrop support. Read more ›

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We haven’t seen new Wi-Fi audio products in over a year, but Qualcomm has some good news

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/07/2026 02:00 EDT

Qualcomm will also launch improved versions of XPAN, much like new Bluetooth versions. Read more ›

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Qualcomm’s new midrange Snapdragon chips offer flagship gaming and audio features

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 05/07/2026 02:00 EDT

Qualcomm's budget Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chip gets 90 FPS gameplay, and the 6 Gen 5 platform gets XPAN for the first time. Read more ›

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Android Auto beta is suddenly open again, but you’ll need to be quick

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 23:52 EDT

Hurry, Android Auto beta testing slots generally don't last long. Read more ›

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Google appears to have an ‘AI Ultra Lite’ subscription tier in the works

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Cristina Alexander @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 18:34 EDT

The upcoming tier would presumably bridge the gap between AI Pro and the original AI Ultra. Read more ›

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 17:58 EDT

Get an early look at September's Feature Drop. Read more ›

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Claude’s latest AI trick sounds weirdly human

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 17:48 EDT

The new 'dreaming' feature doesn't mean Claude is sleeping on the job. Quite the opposite. Read more ›

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Rare LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD monitor deal slashes price to just $189

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 16:23 EDT

Grab the high-end gaming monitor at an amazing price and enjoy QHD resolution with a rapid refresh rate. Read more ›

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Google Home’s RGB lighting controls should be back to normal now

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 16:11 EDT

The smart home app was struggling with RGB lighting in April. Read more ›

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The highly rated Soundcore Boom 2 Plus speaker drops to its best price of the year

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 16:09 EDT

The powerful Bluetooth speaker just fell to a 2026 low of $169.99 on Amazon. Read more ›

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Samsung’s next foldables may introduce a major shift in chipset strategy

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 15:22 EDT

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup could stick to Qualcomm while the Flip 8 appears to be undecided. Read more ›

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Google weighs in on Chrome’s weights.bin controversy

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 15:05 EDT

It's Gemini, whether you asked for it or not. Read more ›

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The Fitbit Air may finally be ready for its big reveal

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 14:53 EDT

A new teaser suggests you really don't have long to wait for the rumored screenless Fitbit. Read more ›

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Google quietly kills Project Mariner as the AI agent race shifts gears

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 14:13 EDT

Google's autonomous web assistant is over, but Gemini is picking up the pieces. Read more ›

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Samsung didn’t forget the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in its One UI 8.5 rollout

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 14:08 EDT

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is also starting to get stable One UI 8.5 today. Read more ›

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Don’t look now, but Samsung’s already showing early signs of work on One UI 9.5

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 13:48 EDT

Early One UI 9.5 mentions steal the spotlight from Samsung's stable 8.5 release. Read more ›

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Score pro-level sound with the Sony INZONE H9 II gaming headset, now at $298

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 13:25 EDT

The gaming headset is at its lowest price ever of $298, offering pro-level sound clarity and multiple connectivity options. Read more ›

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Galaxy XR users with memory leak problems need to download this update ASAP

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 12:59 EDT

Google's latest update will save your Galaxy XR from the crippling memory bug. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) falls to just $443

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 12:58 EDT

It might not be the latest model anymore, but at a near-record 32% off, it's a tempting prospect. Read more ›

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