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Lenovo’s Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet with that giant speaker is now up for grabs in the US

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Chethan Rao @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:58 EDT

Lenovo’s power-packed Tab Plus Gen 2 has officially reached US shores following its launch in Europe last month. Read more ›

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Hisense’s latest 50-inch E7 Cinema Series Fire TV returns to its Prime Day price

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:03 EDT

Amazon just cut the Hisense 50-inch E7 to $397.99. You get 4K, Mini-LED, Hi-QLED, and 144Hz for under $400. Read more ›

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Google’s handy NotebookLM tool is dropping the worst part of its name

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:00 EDT

NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook. Read more ›

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Google Search’s AI Mode can now handle tasks beyond the search bar

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:00 EDT

Why app-hop when Google Search can do the busywork for you? Read more ›

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Samsung’s got a software fix for that Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 11:55 EDT

Samsung says alarming Galaxy S26 Ultra screen tint isn’t a hardware failure, after all. Read more ›

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Amazon cuts the Tapo SolarCam to record-low $119.99 with a coupon

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 11:37 EDT

This 33% discount gets you a 1080p outdoor security camera with solar power, color night vision, and local storage. Read more ›

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This new smart ring wants to change how you track blood pressure

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 10:55 EDT

The $399 Signal Ring promises calibration-free, direct systolic and diastolic data straight from your finger. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s forced migration is wiping out free lines and jacking up bills

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 09:33 EDT

T-Mobile promised free lines would transfer, but some customers say they didn't. Read more ›

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Rival AI assistants could soon gain full access to Android features

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 09:04 EDT

The EU has mandated Google to open up Android to competing AI assistants. Read more ›

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Your favorite Tile trackers are picking up a Disney-themed glow-up

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Chethan Rao @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 07:28 EDT

Life360 is giving its Tile trackers a visual refresh courtesy of its Disney collaboration. Read more ›

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Your LCD Steam Deck may not be as repairable anymore as spare parts dry out

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 07:10 EDT

Valve may have quietly stopped producing spare parts for the Steam Deck. Read more ›

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Your next smartwatch won’t get a swappable battery after all

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 07:08 EDT

The EU just gave smartwatches a break from its replaceable battery rules. Read more ›

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As a foldable fan, I’m worried the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be a huge mistake

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:30 EDT

The more I look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 the less convinced I am. Read more ›

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YouTube Music is testing full-screen album art, but you can’t use it yet

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:26 EDT

YouTube Music might soon get a UI makeover. Read more ›

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The Oura Ring 5 is the first smart ring to truly fit my routine and feel like jewelry I’d buy

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:15 EDT

Comfort is key when it comes to passive tracking. Read more ›

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An unannounced Googlebook accessory just gave away Google’s ecosystem plans

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:14 EDT

A leaked Lenovo AI Mouse reveals that Google's upcoming laptop platform will launch with dedicated peripherals. Read more ›

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It’s time for Motorola to kill one of 2026’s worst smartphone trends

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:00 EDT

AI buttons suck, and I want them to go away. Read more ›

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Latest reader poll pounds another nail to the annual phone upgrade coffin

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:00 EDT

Economic pressures, marginal gains, and long-term support mean that our phones can and must last longer than ever before. Read more ›

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Pour one out: The 5 best OnePlus phones of all time

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 05:06 EDT

Does your favorite OnePlus phone make the list? Read more ›

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Android 17 is finally swapping taskbar app predictions for something you’ll actually use

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 05:06 EDT

Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta is ditching taskbar suggestions for your actual recent apps. Read more ›

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