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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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Android users can finally edit messages sent to iPhones, but there’s a catch

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 16:13 EDT

Google Messages is starting to roll out the ability to edit messages you send to your friends with iPhones Read more ›

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Gemini’s colorful new look is now as good as official

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 15:18 EDT

Gemini goes public with its new rainbow icon. Read more ›

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The best Android tablet just got $300 cheaper in this deal

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 14:18 EDT

All variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are subject to the huge discount right now. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s Ultra Mobile brand revamps its plans, but who are they for?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 14:06 EDT

T-Mobile's lesser known sub-brand has switched up its plans. Read more ›

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From selfie mirror to Magic 8 Ball, here’s what you can do with the Nothing Phone 3’s Glyph Matrix

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 13:30 EDT

Nothing Phone 3 swaps its flashy LEDs for a pixelated playground packed with tools and mini-games. Read more ›

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Nothing launches Phone 3: The new face of ‘affordable’ flagships

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 13:30 EDT

Nothing's back with a bold new design, but will a mid-tier SoC and higher sticker price be a win for consumers? Read more ›

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Nothing Headphone 1 mix retro cool with new tech, but you need to know this one thing before you buy

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Tom Triggs @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 13:30 EDT

Sony Walkman retro style meets future-proofed tech — but the fit won't work for everyone. Read more ›

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I’ve used the Nothing Phone 3, and I probably said ‘That’s fun!’ a dozen times

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 13:30 EDT

This isn't a reinvention of Nothing's smartphone ambitions, but it definitely brings the joy. Read more ›

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Nothing Headphone 1 launched: Brings the heat, but not without trade-offs

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 13:30 EDT

At $299, the Nothing Headphone 1 pack some impressive features and specs, but comfort could be a sticking point. Read more ›

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Your Samsung phone will get Android 16’s powerful Advanced Protection mode in One UI 8

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 13:19 EDT

One UI 8 brings support for Android 16’s Advanced Protection mode. Here’s how to turn it on. Read more ›

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Poll: Do you like AI music?

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 12:22 EDT

One apparently AI-generated band just hit half a million listens on Spotify. Read more ›

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Tiny but mighty: This cheap projector promises big movie nights without the big price

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 11:58 EDT

The new Yaber T1 Pro delivers up to a 120-inch screen for just $159.99. Read more ›

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Want a high-end laser projector without the $2,000 price tag? Check out this new Google TV projector

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 10:14 EDT

The Dangbei DBOX02 Pro finds the right balance between high-end performance and overkill. Read more ›

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Why a OnePlus ban could ruin Android phones in the US as we know them

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 10:00 EDT

US lawmakers have called for an investigation into OnePlus. Is this a prelude to a ban? Read more ›

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Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch update is so good, I might give up on the Pixel Watch

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 08:40 EDT

Samsung is adding features in One UI 8 that fix every sore point I have on my Pixel Watch. Read more ›

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Gemini could soon rival ChatGPT with its new privacy feature (Update: A closer look)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 08:35 EDT

Update: We've now got more screenshots showing off Gemini's temporary chats feature. Read more ›

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Gemini now lets you schedule tasks ahead of time (Updated: Rolling out widely)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 08:22 EDT

But only if you're a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriber. Read more ›

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One UI’s Now Bar now plays nicer with Samsung Wallet for real-time journey alerts

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 08:18 EDT

Along with One UI's Now Bar, these updates are also visible in the Now Brief app. Read more ›

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Leaked render reveals Meta’s Hypernova smart glasses and wristband controller

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 08:06 EDT

These premium glasses are expected to join the Ray-Bans in Meta's smart glasses lineup. Read more ›

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The 5 best new Android apps and games you need to try this July

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/01/2025 08:00 EDT

Get ready for the month ahead with these red-hot Android apps and games. Read more ›

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