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Survey reveals which Android phone brand you thought had the best 2025

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 06:00 EDT

You told us which OEM came out on top for you, and also gave OnePlus its own report card. Read more ›

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AT&T wants to fix your terrible stadium 5G, even if you have Verizon or T-Mobile

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 06:00 EDT

AT&T’s Turbo Live gives every phone a VIP pass for stadiums, including Verizon and T-Mobile phones. Read more ›

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I wish every Android app looked as good as this one

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Stephen Headrick @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 06:00 EDT

Sure, your app works, but that's only part of the equation. Read more ›

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The iPhone 18 Pro is already putting 2026 Android phones to shame

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 05:00 EDT

As an Android fan, 2026 isn't looking too hot. Read more ›

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Gemini now helps you prep for SATs with free mock tests

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 04:47 EDT

These full-length tests, verified by experts, simulate actual SATs. Read more ›

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Want a QWERTY phone in 2026? Here’s a Clicks Communicator rival you shouldn’t miss

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 03:29 EDT

Unlike the Communicator, the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite may not want to be limited as your secondary phone. Read more ›

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This upcoming Ultra flagship was spotted with an insane 300mm telephoto lens extender

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 03:28 EDT

A leaked engineering prototype of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows off this massive accessory for pro-grade mobile photography. Read more ›

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This Gemini Calendar trick turns a simple invite into a privacy nightmare

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 00:51 EDT

Researchers found that when users ask Gemini about their schedule, it can be tricked into summarizing their private meetings. Read more ›

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Android 16 beta continues to crash popular work apps, and Google has no fix yet (Updated: Potential fix)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 23:35 EDT

The issue persists even after Google claiming to have fixed it. Read more ›

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OnePlus flatly denies shutdown rumors, calls report ‘false’

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 23:32 EDT

The company added that its business operations are continuing as normal. Read more ›

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ChatGPT is rolling out YouTube-style age prediction

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 16:37 EDT

ChatGPT may require you to send a selfie to prove you're over 18. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors are getting even more colorful

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 16:18 EDT

Things are looking pretty pastel. Read more ›

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Alexa Plus attempts to gaslight user while turning the snark dial up to 11

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 14:21 EDT

Is Alexa Plus gaslighting you? User says assistant is inventing false voice commands. Read more ›

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iPhone 18 Pro may not abandon Apple’s signature Dynamic Island, after all

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 14:17 EDT

More like Static Island. Read more ›

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The only decent free phone plan is now taking a turn for the worse

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 13:54 EDT

The very best free phone plan is now a little less great after a new policy change. Read more ›

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Are we in the last days of OnePlus? Report claims brand is being ‘dismantled’

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 12:48 EDT

OnePlus may be the next big smartphone maker to call it quits. Read more ›

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This new policy change makes the prepaid phone experience worse for some carriers

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 11:55 EDT

A new policy change means that many carrier-branded devices are a much worse deal than they were previously. Read more ›

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Latest Galaxy S26 leak is all about its Qi2 charging buddy

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 11:37 EDT

Here's a new look at Samsung's Qi2 charger for the Galaxy S26. Read more ›

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Samsung partners with Perplexity to make Bixby actually useful

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 11:36 EDT

What's this mean for Samsung and Gemini? Read more ›

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Google’s Phone app keeps turning sideways, and users are confused again

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 10:49 EDT

Google needs to add the new Portrait Lock toggle to stable releases as soon as possible. Read more ›

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