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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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I’m no artist, but the Scribe Colorsoft is now my favorite Kindle anyway

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/17/2026 06:15 EDT

It's colorful, but it will cost you. Read more ›

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Google might have solved my biggest issue with Pixel battery life

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/17/2026 06:00 EDT

Seven years of updates might be feasible with a new battery every couple of years. Read more ›

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I just enabled vertical tabs in Google Chrome — here’s how you can, too

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/17/2026 05:30 EDT

FINALLY!!! Read more ›

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For better or worse, the realme GT8 Pro is the OnePlus 15 that never was

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/17/2026 05:15 EDT

The realme GT8 Pro is a competitively priced flagship phone that might be the one to get for scorned OnePlus fans. Read more ›

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Leaving Verizon made sense on paper — until I calculated the real cost of switching

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/17/2026 05:00 EDT

I'm not so sure I'm leaving anytime soon after all. Read more ›

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EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus deal: Great earbuds that won’t cost an arm and a leg!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 17:30 EDT

You can keep your arm, your leg, and still get great earbuds! Read more ›

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Here’s how much IKEA’s new donut-shaped smart lamp could cost

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 17:02 EDT

IKEA's upcoming smart lamp just randomly popped up on its website. Read more ›

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Looking for a high-end gaming monitor on sale? Samsung has two options!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 16:28 EDT

Upgrade your gaming setup with one of these impressive monitors. Read more ›

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Widgets in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 are getting easier to resize

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 15:44 EDT

Google adds plus-minus controls for resizing Android widgets. Read more ›

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ChatGPT’s best paid plan finally comes to the US for the cost of a sandwich

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 14:55 EDT

OpenAI also plans to start testing ads in the US. Read more ›

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Check out this ASUS ROG Rapture Wi-Fi 6E Gaming Router deal!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 14:55 EDT

This router makes no sacrifices! Read more ›

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Facer watch faces can now chime on the hour on Wear OS

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 14:19 EDT

Why isn't this just part of Wear OS? Read more ›

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This awesome Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank is 33% off right now!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:59 EDT

Both mighty and portable! Read more ›

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Here’s how Google’s getting ready for Android’s upcoming sideloading restrictions

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:53 EDT

Google prepares your opt-out. Read more ›

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AYANEO’s fancy Game Boy-like handheld is arriving earlier than expected

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:51 EDT

AYANEO surprises backers by moving up the Pocket VERT's shipping date. Read more ›

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Netflix may have pulled the plug on casting for this simple reason

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:20 EDT

Occam's razor strikes again. Read more ›

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Visible offers customers $5 off their next bill for Verizon disruption

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 12:50 EDT

Affected Verizon subscribers got four times as much. Read more ›

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Chrome’s long-awaited vertical tabs are now available in Beta

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 11:34 EDT

The feature looks like it's edging closer to a full roll out after it was first spotted in Canary builds last year. Read more ›

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Samsung inadvertently cleared up any confusion over the Galaxy S26 lineup

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 11:30 EDT

Will there be a Galaxy S26 Pro and Edge? Samsung just revealed the answer. Read more ›

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I asked Gemini Guided Learning to make me a better marketer and it’s working

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 09:00 EDT

No need to juggle YouTube, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Read more ›

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