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

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You have 4 hours to save $300 on the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 20:55 EDT

This will be a great addition to your picnics, camping trips, backyard parties, and more! Read more ›

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Android phones are surviving stuff they really shouldn’t right now

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 18:32 EDT

A Galaxy S23 Ultra just survived hours under Arctic ice, not long after a Pixel 8 endured four days in a hot tub. Read more ›

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WHOOP’s new high-end fitness tracker is just straight-up dying all over the place

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 17:57 EDT

As if the whole upgrade-promise scandal wasn't concerning enough, now WHOOP's got a fresh problem on its hands. Read more ›

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Forget streaming; this upcoming Android wants to full-on emulate your favorite PC games

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 17:32 EDT

The REDMAGIC 10S Pro will launch on Monday, and the company just revealed that it will include a built-in PC emulator. Read more ›

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Google’s fresh, clean account switcher is rolling out now to more apps

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 17:02 EDT

Switching accounts in these three apps just got a little faster. Read more ›

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Good news, bad news: Garmin smartwatches get several new features, but not all of them are free

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 16:52 EDT

Unfortunately, two of the features will require a subscription. Read more ›

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Just as feared, White House confirms 25% tariffs will impact Samsung and other phone makers

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 15:40 EDT

Who even asked for American-made phones in the first place? Read more ›

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Samsung seems to be getting seriously close to releasing the One UI 8 beta

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 15:00 EDT

Samsung's One UI 8 beta sounds like it's closer than ever Read more ›

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Material 3 Expressive’s approach to dynamic app color is sounding better and better

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 13:47 EDT

Android 16's new look will introduce eye-popping colors without waiting for devs. Read more ›

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Google’s making it easier to publicly share calendars right from your phone (APK teardown)

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 13:16 EDT

You won't need the web interface anymore if you want to share a calendar to the world. Read more ›

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Wondering when your device will get One UI 7? Samsung just updated its schedule

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 13:02 EDT

Here's when the rest of Samsung's devices will get One UI 7. Read more ›

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Google Pay redesign should make checking out even faster

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 11:18 EDT

Google Pay just made it faster and easier to find the card you want to use. Read more ›

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Google is on to your shenanigans: You won’t be able to use this VPN pricing trick anymore

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 11:12 EDT

Google is now automatically detecting and blocking abusive purchases that exploit regional price differences. Read more ›

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Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones, but your Android phone isn’t safe either

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 09:33 EDT

There's nothing really stopping the tariffs from including all imported Android phones within its ambit too. Read more ›

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Google’s next Pixel needs faster silicon, now that China is building beasts like this

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 09:00 EDT

This is what happens when you go all-in on performance — take notes, Pixel team. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge gives me battery anxiety. Here’s the proof.

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 08:00 EDT

Who needs all day battery life when you're this good looking? Read more ›

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Starbucks should sell this ‘Iced Americano’ phone that smells like coffee

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 07:35 EDT

We hope this concept comes to a Xiaomi phone outside China. Read more ›

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The Motorola Razr is the one foldable I’d recommend to a first-time buyer in 2025

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 07:30 EDT

Frankly, it might be the first flip phone you buy and the only one you need. Read more ›

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Spotify is bringing its coolest social listening feature to Android Auto

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 07:27 EDT

Your backseat bestie can finally DJ too, thanks to upcoming Spotify Jam functionality on Android Auto. Read more ›

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Here’s why I no longer recommend postpaid phone service in US

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 07:00 EDT

In 2025, it's become harder for me to recommend postpaid service to anyone. Read more ›

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