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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/11/2026 08:00 EDT

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Google may declutter Gemini’s compose box with a new Tools button (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 07:07 EDT

Google is already prepping a change for Gemini's recently updated compose box UI. Read more ›

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This small quick settings tweak is low-key my most anticipated Android 16 improvement

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Scott Scrivens @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 07:00 EDT

Quick settings are about to get a whole lot more convenient. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 just made an iOS-style change to your status bar

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 06:49 EDT

Wi-Fi icon on the left, mobile network icon on the right? Not anymore on the Pixel with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. Read more ›

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Apple’s Circle to Search competitor for iOS 26 looks awful

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 06:30 EDT

It looks like Apple's Visual Intelligence trick for screenshots is going to be a useless Circle to Search. Read more ›

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iOS 26 proves that Android still has a software update problem

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 06:00 EDT

Apple has been — and still is — the software update king. Read more ›

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This great Good Lock module just got a major customizability update for One UI 8

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 05:27 EDT

The new update brings the ability to add even more handles to your phone screen. Read more ›

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This new flagship phone has two zoom lenses, but only one zoom camera (wait, what?)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 03:10 EDT

The Pura 80 Ultra's zoom camera sensor can physically move between two sets of telephoto lenses. Read more ›

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I replaced every emulator on my phone with this $50 gaming handheld and I don’t regret it one bit

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 00:14 EDT

Killer retro game emulation for less than the cost of a controller. Read more ›

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Apple iPad deals: Save $100-$150 on these great tablets

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 19:29 EDT

Bang per buck, it's very hard to beat these Apple iPads, especially when on sale. Read more ›

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The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta finally organizes Android’s messy sound settings

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 18:38 EDT

Instead of having everything in one giant list, Android 16 QPR1 organizes sound settings by category Read more ›

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Foldables are going to miss out on this major Android 16 multitasking feature

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 18:27 EDT

Google has confirmed that only tablets will be able to use on-device windowing in Android 16. Read more ›

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Save $100 on the GoPro HERO13 Black action camera!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 17:56 EDT

Capture the best moments without worrying about the camera breaking! Read more ›

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Android 16 offers an early taste of Live Updates, but its best features will have to wait

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 17:16 EDT

What is going on with the availability of Live Updates for notifications in Android 16? Read more ›

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Google TV Streamer on sale: Take it home for $84

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 17:03 EDT

This is a rare deal, so take advantage of it while you can! Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 is here, with Pixel’s DeX competitor and more

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 16:04 EDT

The new beta software should also play nicely with tablets owing to desktop windowing support. Read more ›

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Android 16 wants to make your next phone trade-in process a lot faster

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 15:54 EDT

The Android 16 release adds a trade-in mode that makes it easier for phone technicians to run device diagnostics Read more ›

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Snap has sunk $3 billion into AR Specs it hopes it can actually convince you to wear

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 15:52 EDT

Snap is launching consumer AR glasses in 2026, aiming to bring AI, 3D content, and real-world interaction to your face. Read more ›

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Deal: Get up to $500 off SYLVOX 55-inch Outdoor Gaming TV combos!

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 15:31 EDT

Get great deals on this gaming-centric outdoor TV! Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors: Pricing, specs, release date, and everything else we know

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 15:31 EDT

We're inching closer and closer to the launch. Read more ›

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Is Visible Plus Pro worth the extra $10 a month?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 06/10/2025 15:21 EDT

Visible Plus and Visible Plus Pro are very similar, so is the latter worth the extra $10? Read more ›

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