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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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After this test, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 isn’t my definitive gaming chip anymore

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 04/26/2026 07:00 EDT

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500: Which comes out on top? Read more ›

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I use two phones with Android Auto — here’s how I easily switch between them

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/26/2026 06:30 EDT

NFC tags and this incredible Samsung tool come to the rescue. Read more ›

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I was ready to dismiss Gemini’s new Notebooks. After using the feature, I can’t live without it

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 04/26/2026 06:00 EDT

Gemini Notebooks give you a powerful way to add context to NotebookLM. Read more ›

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I’ve used Pixel Weather for 2 years — here’s why I’m ditching it for Gradient Weather

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 04/26/2026 05:30 EDT

It's like Pixel Weather, but better. Read more ›

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5 fixes Google’s AirTag alternatives still need before you can fully trust them

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 04/26/2026 05:00 EDT

Google has made big strides with Find Hub and Android's Bluetooth trackers, but it's not enough. Read more ›

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10 awesome Shizuku apps I use to level up my Android experience

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/25/2026 08:00 EDT

Shizuku might be the most important tool in a power user's pocket. Read more ›

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I didn’t expect this, but Gemini Notebooks made me rethink ChatGPT

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 04/25/2026 07:00 EDT

With NotebookLM in the mix, Gemini finally feels like more than just another chatbot. Read more ›

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I finally ditched Quick Share and AirDrop for this free app — and I’m never going back

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 04/25/2026 06:30 EDT

Blip this, blip that, blip everything. Read more ›

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This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 04/25/2026 06:00 EDT

Where did my cover go, question? Read more ›

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YouTube TV just got a multiview feature I’ve wanted for years — here’s how to use it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 04/25/2026 05:30 EDT

THANK YOU, GOOGLE! Read more ›

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Have a Samsung phone and PC? You need the new Galaxy Connect Windows app

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 04/25/2026 05:00 EDT

Samsung cooked here. Read more ›

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide might use a folding display with a familiar aspect ratio

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 20:19 EDT

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will be the first Samsung foldable with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Read more ›

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Bizarre Gemini to Google Assistant swapping bug is driving Android Auto users mad

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 16:57 EDT

Gemini is switching to Google Assistant for some Android Auto users. Read more ›

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Here’s what that Google Home ‘no longer available’ automation warning actually means

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 16:28 EDT

Google explains what's actually changing for your Home automations next month. Read more ›

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Big bump, bigger bezels: Fresh Xperia 1 VIII CAD renders back up earlier design leaks

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 15:43 EDT

Sony's Xperia 1 VIII design overhaul is looking more real with these CAD renders. Read more ›

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Google’s Home and Nest Community is getting a big redesign with new categories and a Gemini space

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 15:16 EDT

Google is making almost identical changes to the Fitbit community in May, too. Read more ›

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One of the Galaxy S26’s best productivity tools is finally coming to older Samsung flagships

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 14:40 EDT

Your older Samsung flagship is getting a much better way to scan documents. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak hints at a subtle upgrade you probably didn’t think about

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 14:18 EDT

Samsung may have found a way to give Galaxy Z Fold 8 a little more screen real estate. Read more ›

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Cryptic Google Home warning has users worried about losing key smart home features

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 14:17 EDT

Google Home users are getting a scary warning about automations vanishing in May. Read more ›

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Rare foldable bargain slashes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold price to just $1,170

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/24/2026 13:47 EDT

It might not be the latest model anymore, but the the Pixel 9 Pro Fold under $1,200 is still a fantastic deal. Read more ›

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