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Pixel Desktop vs Samsung DeX: Which phone-powered PC experience is better?

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 03/14/2026 08:00 EDT

Pixel Desktop Mode is the future of Android, but Samsung Dex has a huge head start. Read more ›

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Google could bring a taste of Apple’s Liquid Glass to Android 17

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 05:34 EDT

Android 17 leak shows Google is finally embracing Apple’s translucent look. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy A56

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 05:00 EDT

The Galaxy A56 5G isn't a bad phone, but you can do a lot better. Read more ›

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New Galaxy S26 leak reveals a long-overdue storage upgrade for cheapest S26

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 01:20 EDT

Samsung could finally catch up to rivals by ditching the 128GB model. Read more ›

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Wireless charging still annoys me, but one moment made it absolutely essential

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 08:00 EDT

The universe loves to prove me wrong. Read more ›

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You may soon be able to pay for ad-free WhatsApp

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 07:00 EDT

WhatsApp may offer subscriptions to avoid ads in Status and Channels. Read more ›

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If there’s one thing I want from my next phone it’s less AI in my camera

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 07:00 EDT

AI won't save bad cameras from being bad. Read more ›

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I tested the Fairphone 6, and it’s exactly the type of Android phone the US needs

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 06:30 EDT

This is how smaller brands can really stand apart from Samsung and Apple. Read more ›

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5 ways Video Boost keeps disappointing me on my Pixel 10 Pro

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 06:00 EDT

Video Boost was supposed to solve the video problem on Pixels, but it remains slow, cumbersome, and unreliable. Read more ›

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Foldables are going mainstream in 2026. Here’s why I’m still not buying one

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 05:30 EDT

I'm still not ready to buy into the foldable dream. Read more ›

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Google Drive’s new ‘Smart’ AI features are forcing me to move all my private documents

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 05:00 EDT

To something that doesn't force-feed me AI. Read more ›

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UGREEN’s Uno 65W GaN charger is just $34 right now, and it’s kind of cute

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/24/2026 08:58 EDT

Save 31% on a highly-rated wall charger that's both powerful and adorable. Read more ›

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I’m a Gboard loyalist, but a week with SwiftKey might have changed my mind

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/24/2026 08:00 EDT

Have I been sleeping on Microsoft’s Android keyboard all this time? Read more ›

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Digital minimalist: 5 apps I recommend for a clutter-free experience

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 01/24/2026 07:00 EDT

A minimalist app can actually make you more productive. Read more ›

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OnePlus is denying shutdown rumors, but the Android world should still be worried

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/24/2026 06:30 EDT

Time to settle? Read more ›

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Tired of battery drain? Here’s why I switched from phone hotspots to a travel router

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 01/24/2026 06:00 EDT

My phone has other tasks that I want it to prioritize. Read more ›

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Want to block ads on Android? Here’s why I use an app over Private DNS

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/24/2026 05:30 EDT

I crave control. This Android app gives me that and plenty more. Read more ›

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I tried Garmin’s new nutrition tracking, and it’s a mess

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority 3 place · 01/24/2026 05:00 EDT

I'm no food photographer, and that's a problem. Read more ›

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The secret is out on the OnePlus 15T’s camera specs

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 16:51 EDT

It may not be much of an improvement over the OnePlus 13T/S. Read more ›

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Trump Mobile touts an ‘Ultra’ version of the phone you still don’t have yet

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 16:33 EDT

Fool me twice... Read more ›

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A popular Instapaper feature may soon start costing Kindle users

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 16:15 EDT

User emails and a Reddit reply outline the upcoming change. Read more ›

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