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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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Exclusive: One UI 8 gives us our first look at Samsung’s upcoming tri-fold phone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 05:42 EDT

Samsung may unveil its tri-fold foldable phone with dual hinges soon — here’s your first animated look! Read more ›

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This crazy thin foldable embarrasses the Galaxy Z Fold 7 even before its launch

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 04:21 EDT

However, it's limited availability is a matter of disappointment. Read more ›

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Stale or strategic? Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera and battery specs could disappoint fans

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 03:28 EDT

Samsung could be reusing the same battery spec from 2020, and the same primary camera spec from 2023. Read more ›

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One UI 8 will let you add a Dynamic Effect to photos, but what’s the point?

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 03:15 EDT

A feature or a gimmick? You tell us. Read more ›

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US Mobile’s firecracker $249 Pixel 9 deal is coming back for the Fourth of July

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 00:56 EDT

You may not get another chance to grab the flagship Pixel at this low price. Read more ›

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

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/03/2025 00:28 EDT

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

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Save $350 on a spec’d out Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 21:50 EDT

One of our favorite Windows laptops goes on a massive sale! Read more ›

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Deal: Narwal Fro Pro robot cleaner plummets to $400, a new record-low price

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 20:20 EDT

$400 for a robot this good feels like stealing! Read more ›

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Carrera Smart Glasses drop to a new record-low price, nearly half off

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 18:10 EDT

Carrera Smart Glasses have never been cheaper. Hurry up and get them! Read more ›

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Last Chance: Get a new phone for $1,000 off on any Verizon myPlan account, no trade-in

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 15:10 EDT

You can get $1,000 off on any device, regardless of what Verizon myPlan plan you have, all with no trade-in required. Read more ›

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Google Drive’s Material 3 Expressive refresh starts extending beyond the home screen (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 14:18 EDT

Google has introduced more design changes in the latest release. Read more ›

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Mandatory battery throttling is coming for more Pixels with poor battery health (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 13:58 EDT

Google could stop you from changing Battery Health Assistance settings once your battery health falls below a certain level. Read more ›

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Google’s mandatory Pixel 6a battery management starts arriving next week

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 13:52 EDT

Google finally explains everything happening with the Pixel 6a to avoid battery failures. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR1 adds full support for Live Updates, but apps will need changes

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 13:10 EDT

The full Live Updates experience isn’t available in the stable release of Android 16, but it’s available in Android 16 QPR1 Read more ›

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Gemini’s new look is hitting Android, along with widget updates

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 12:36 EDT

Google's new rainbow Gemini icon has made it to Android. Read more ›

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Nothing’s Android 16 update will arrive before the end of the quarter as Nothing OS 4.0

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 11:46 EDT

The newly launched Phone 3 will likely be the first Nothing phone to receive the update. Read more ›

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Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 11:38 EDT

Your relatively cleaner Android TV experience is now getting more content recommendations on the home screen. Read more ›

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Nuki, my favorite smart lock, is now available in the US; I can’t recommend it enough

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 11:03 EDT

If you're going to trust your home's door to a smart product, you might as well go with the best. Read more ›

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Google Chat is trying out an Expressive new look

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 10:24 EDT

After spotting Material 3 Expressive changes in Chat for Gmail, we're seeing a similar approach in the Chat app itself. Read more ›

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Is mandatory battery throttling coming for more Pixels with poor battery health? (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 10:09 EDT

Google could stop you from changing Battery Health Assistance settings once your battery health falls below a certain level. Read more ›

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