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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 Pixel Buds A-Series might finally be getting a follow-up

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 17:08 EDT

Could some affordable new earbuds debut alongside the Pixel 10 family? Read more ›

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Google is testing a smaller, more reachable Gemini overlay on tablets

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 15:26 EDT

The Gemini overlay is now less wide and anchored to the right side of the screen on tablets and foldables Read more ›

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Walmart’s Android 14 update for Onn devices returns after widespread bricking issues

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 15:08 EDT

The fresh update is available for the Onn 4K, Onn 4K Pro, and Onn Stick. Read more ›

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One UI 8 gives you more control over where your Secure Folder apps pop up

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 14:32 EDT

You can now decide whether secure apps appear in your Galaxy's share sheet. Read more ›

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Leaked renders offer an early look at Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Flip 7 cases

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 12:23 EDT

There aren't many design changes, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Read more ›

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As Samsung tests the tri-fold waters, a major rival is readying a second-gen model

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 11:45 EDT

Leaks about the upcoming Samsung triple foldable also hint at strong competition in this ultra-premium market. Read more ›

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Cops in this country think everyone using a Google Pixel must be a drug dealer (Updated)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 11:45 EDT

It's not really a Pixel problem, it's the very nature of Android. Read more ›

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One UI 8 will let any app show a Live Notification in Samsung’s Now Bar

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 11:31 EDT

Third-party apps can now show their own live notifications in One UI 8 Beta 3, but you’ll need to enable a developer option Read more ›

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Google Now returns? Gemini Space could bring a Daily Hub feature to Pixels (Updated: Screenshot)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 11:20 EDT

Daily Hub is described as "a space for content and suggestions to simplify your day." Sounds familiar? Read more ›

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Samsung tri-fold’s eye-watering price tag may not be the only thing stopping you from buying it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 11:00 EDT

There appears to be no global launch in sight for the rumored Galaxy G Fold. Read more ›

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Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases leak, and there’s a carbon fiber surprise

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 10:39 EDT

An official carbon fiber case is great, but don't expect it to come cheap. Read more ›

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Samsung phones can survive twice as many charges as Pixel and iPhone, according to EU data

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 09:39 EDT

Energy labels reveal just how many charges you can expect your phone's battery to last. Read more ›

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Fight me! $799 is a great price for the Nothing Phone 3

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 09:00 EDT

Nothing’s new $799 flagship is tempting, but an old rival makes a great case too. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 shows up in real-life images for the first time

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 08:21 EDT

Without stick-on camera lenses, thankfully! Read more ›

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Android 16’s Live Updates won’t work with your favorite music player, and that’s a bummer

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 08:00 EDT

Only some notifications can be shown as Live Updates in Android 16, and that doesn't include media player notifications Read more ›

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Amazon’s Freevee app gets an expiry date, but here’s how to keep watching for free

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 07:06 EDT

Prime Video is the new home for all of Freevee's ad-supported content. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 get another appearance before launch, this time with cases

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 07:04 EDT

The leak shows up just days after Spigen accidentally listed, and removed, similar products. Read more ›

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5 reasons why Google’s Pixel software is better than Samsung’s One UI

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 07:00 EDT

From widgets to menus to updates, it's Google all the way. Read more ›

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Here’s why everyone is using YouTube Music — even if they don’t love it!

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 06:00 EDT

An open discussion on Android Authority has revealed why people truly value YouTube Music, and it all makes sense now. Read more ›

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Wear OS 6 fixes the most annoying thing about always-on displays, and I couldn’t be more excited

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 06:00 EDT

My low-power screen is tired of being useless. Read more ›

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