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Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/02/2026 12:00 EDT

Always wanted multi-day battery life? These are the phones you should buy. Read more ›

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Wish you could upgrade your phone battery? This brand is making it a reality

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 11:28 EDT

A proper battery boost without the painful price tag. Read more ›

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Fitbit’s Public Preview app is missing data for some users

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 11:27 EDT

The Today tab is showing up blank for some. Read more ›

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A celebrity just revealed Sony’s super premium 1000X headphones as a fashion flex

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 11:10 EDT

Sony's upcoming 1000X could cost $200 more than the WH-1000XM6. Read more ›

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Google hasn’t forgotten about Keep’s lock screen notes (yet)

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 10:33 EDT

Maybe Google should make a note of it. Read more ›

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Samsung may soon let you pick your preferred home screen search service

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 10:21 EDT

One UI 9 could let users choose between Finder and Google (or both or none) to place on their home screen. Read more ›

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Is Verizon down for you? You’re not alone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 10:09 EDT

It's not just you. Read more ›

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Apple could turn to Samsung as a Plan B for its iPhone and Mac chips

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 08:31 EDT

Intel could play a part as well. Read more ›

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These upcoming flagships are iterative, but still look stunning in new leaked renders

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 08:13 EDT

The upcoming Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro could come in three different colors and a design reminiscent of the 15T series. Read more ›

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Google Messages may soon solve your dark viewfinder struggles

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 06:37 EDT

We've spotted Google working on a new Low Light Boost feature that will brighten up the camera preview for better framing. Read more ›

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Tired of robocalls? The FCC is too, and it’s taking more steps to end them

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 06:33 EDT

The FCC wants to end illegal calls using more stringent KYC rules for service providers. Read more ›

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I don’t even trust Samsung or Google for good, timely Android updates anymore

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 06:30 EDT

Issues of timeliness and crucial bugs mean even the best companies at updates are no longer reliable. Read more ›

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The INIU Pocket Rocket P50 is the smallest 10,000mAh fast-charging power bank you can buy

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 06:23 EDT

And you can get it for less than $30. Read more ›

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Google is facing its biggest problem yet with the Pixel 11

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Stephen Radochia @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 06:00 EDT

Google has tough decisions to make. Read more ›

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This app from Harvard could reshape how identity works beyond Google Wallet

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 06:00 EDT

Your data no longer wanders off, it stays on your phone where it should. Read more ›

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One of the best handheld Zelda games now has an unofficial PC port

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 05:47 EDT

Yet another great console game has been unofficially ported to PC. Read more ›

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The real reason why Gemini Veo won, and ChatGPT Sora failed

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 05:30 EDT

Why accessibility and ecosystem matter more than the best demos. Read more ›

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That viral Ghibli trend helped ChatGPT make millions of dollars

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 05:14 EDT

$70 million, to be precise! Meanwhile, Google completely wasted its Nano Banana's success. Read more ›

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Samsung should be worried about the Motorola Razr Fold

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 05:00 EDT

On paper, the Motorola Razr outclasses the Z Fold 7 in every way. Read more ›

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This new under-display face unlock tech for Android does what Apple couldn’t

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 04:28 EDT

Metalenz’s Polar ID promises to deliver secure face unlock through OLED screens. Read more ›

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iPhone-Android RCS messaging finally gets the security upgrade we’ve been waiting for

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 03:55 EDT

iOS 26.5 (RC) introduces default end-to-end encryption for RCS, securing your conversations with Android users at last. Read more ›

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