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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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Anbernic’s GBA SP-like handheld just lost half its memory

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 15:00 EDT

This GBA SP clone just got a stealth RAM cut. Read more ›

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Bought a Belkin power bank in the past decade? You may have some cash coming your way

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 14:02 EDT

It's not exactly BIG money, but it is SOME money. Read more ›

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Does this headline even matter? Google Discover is writing its own with AI

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 13:53 EDT

Hey, Google: Please stop doing this. Read more ›

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Beware: New Android malware uses AI to sneakily commit ad fraud on your phone (Update)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 12:53 EDT

But it's not even the worst part Read more ›

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Google’s killing off the best Gmail feature you never knew about

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 12:33 EDT

If you relied on Gmailify to keep other inboxes organized and spam-free, you'll need a new plan. Read more ›

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This Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival will have a surprisingly early launch

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 11:40 EDT

The Magic V6 is launching months ahead of what was expected. Read more ›

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We asked, you answered: Here’s what you want from Google’s foldables in 2026

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 11:12 EDT

Most of you expect a major overhaul. Read more ›

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The Google Photos image editor now responds to your phone’s theme

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 09:18 EDT

The editor used to have a dark background no matter what. Read more ›

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A major Pixel-exclusive security feature could be the Galaxy S26’s secret weapon

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 08:53 EDT

Evidence suggests Google's AI-powered Scam Detection could finally break its Pixel exclusivity for Samsung's next flagship. Read more ›

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Google Photos wants you to star in your own memes

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 08:31 EDT

No one asked for this, but you'll probably try it anyway. Read more ›

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Here’s an early look at the upcoming search in Google Wallet

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 08:24 EDT

Besides payment methods, you will also be able to search your recent transactions. Read more ›

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“It sounded like popcorn”: Inside a Galaxy S25 Plus fire, and what to learn from it

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 08:00 EDT

We spoke to a Galaxy S25 Plus fire victim, and his ordeal is both a warning and a learning experience. Read more ›

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Another popular Android brand is making its own Bluetooth and UWB smart tag

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 06:41 EDT

The Xiaomi Tag has been spotted in leaked renders, and it could come in UWB and Bluetooth-only variants. Read more ›

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I’ve been a OnePlus fan for 12 years, but this latest update is my breaking point

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 06:30 EDT

The old OnePlus is gone and the anti-rollback measures prove it. Read more ›

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I made Now Brief useful for a day, and it was more effort than it was worth

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 06:00 EDT

Every day, I mourn the loss of Google Now. Read more ›

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Google Photos could soon TikTok-ify your video feed

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:39 EDT

And help organize videos in your Photos backup with AI. Read more ›

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I’ve tested countless gaming devices, and these are gaming phones I’d recommend in 2026

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:30 EDT

The best gaming device is always the one you have with you, so make the right choice. Read more ›

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With two 200MP cameras and a zoom accessory, this Ultra flagship could be the next camera king

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:21 EDT

New Find X9 Ultra leak reveals renders and a powerhouse spec sheet, featuring a giant battery and a 300mm lens extender. Read more ›

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I fell out of love with smart home tech years ago, but now I’m giving it a second chance

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:00 EDT

Smart home tech has matured a lot, but will I stick around this time? Read more ›

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Google’s secret $800 million Epic partnership is a massive plot twist in the Android antitrust saga

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 04:59 EDT

Epic and Google quietly struck an $800 million pact — now the judge wants answers. Read more ›

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