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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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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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Take the tediousness out of pool care with the Beatbot AquaSense 2 series

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 09:41 EDT

You can get the fantastic Beatbot AquaSense 2 series for a big discount during Prime Day. Read more ›

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Here’s why you should probably steer clear of Samsung’s online-exclusive colors

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 09:17 EDT

Samsung's exclusive colorways turn heads, but they might leave you waiting longer when it's time for a repair. Read more ›

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Google quietly revamps Android’s permission dialogs for a sleeker design for some

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 09:04 EDT

You'll need the latest Android 16 beta and Google Play system update to enable it. Read more ›

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Google Messages is hiding a useful text formatting feature from users

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 09:00 EDT

The Gemini chatbot can format texts using Markdown in Google Messages, but no one else can Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 2)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 08:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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There’s a better Nothing Phone 3 variant, and you can’t buy it in the US

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 08:08 EDT

This is likely due to EU regulations regarding the transport of batteries. Read more ›

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DJI’s new portable power station has double the power and even more outlets

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 08:00 EDT

It can be paired with up to 10 expansion packs for longer backup and can even be charged with portable solar panels. Read more ›

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I tried Google Chrome’s new bottom URL bar on Android, and it’s a mess

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 07:00 EDT

Google had one last chance to win me over with Chrome, but it failed miserably. Read more ›

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Google Now returns? Gemini Space could bring a Daily Hub feature to Pixels (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 06:19 EDT

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

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 3

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 06:00 EDT

The Nothing Phone 3 looks great, but so do these alternatives. Read more ›

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This Samsung phone still hasn’t launched in the US, but it’s making waves worldwide

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 05:41 EDT

The Galaxy A56 5G seems to be doing much better than its predecessor in Western Europe. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 could be getting not one, but two battery upgrades

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 04:48 EDT

Samsung is still not convinced about silicon-carbon batteries and likely hoping that its bare minimum approach will suffice. Read more ›

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Emulating split-screen PS2 games (and more) just got a lot easier

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 03:59 EDT

The update also fixes games like Hitman Contracts, Battlefield 2, Ridge Racer V, and more. Read more ›

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Google hit with $314m fine for collecting data from idle Android phones without permission

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 02:39 EDT

This verdict covers Android users in California, but a suit covering the 49 other states kicks off next year. Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 3: Bold new flagship or $799 mistake? Tell us what you think

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/02/2025 02:06 EDT

We want to hear from you — does the Nothing Phone 3 justify its price? Read more ›

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Tired of surprise plan changes? AT&T’s new Wireless Account Lock feature has you covered

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 23:35 EDT

No one — not even over-eager reps — can make unauthorized changes to your AT&T account anymore. Read more ›

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Google Photos is getting a brand-new Photo view, but Android users will have to wait

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 22:42 EDT

The revamped Photo view is now available on iOS, with an Android rollout coming "soon." Read more ›

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Google Home’s new sharing tools are now available to everyone

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 22:07 EDT

Google Home now makes it easier than ever to share smart home control with family, roommates, guests, and even children. Read more ›

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Amazon Echo Frames drop to a new record-low price, saving you $200!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 17:13 EDT

Take Amazon Alexa with you wherever you go! Read more ›

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