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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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This mobile browser just brought back free YouTube background playback

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 11:30 EDT

This mobile browser has restored YouTube background play for non-Premium users. Read more ›

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 free AI upgrade is no longer a rumor — it’s in the build

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Bryan Wolfe @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 11:20 EDT

Samsung's promise to bring Galaxy S26 AI features to the Galaxy S25 is getting closer to reality. Read more ›

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One of T-Mobile’s travel perks just became a lot less exciting

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 10:41 EDT

More airlines are turning to alternative relationships outside of T-Mobile. Read more ›

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Get blazing Wi-Fi 7 speeds with a record price drop on the ASUS RT-BE82U Dual-Band Router

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DealHunt @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 10:38 EDT

The router is available for a record-low price of $119, bringing excellent performance for your smart home. Read more ›

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Valve’s Proton gets a big upgrade, and it could improve PC gaming on Android

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 10:09 EDT

And Android gaming handheld. Read more ›

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Google’s price tracker will let you know when your favorite hotel has a great deal

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 10:00 EDT

Planning summer travel? Google’s hotel tracker just got a lot more precise. Read more ›

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Samsung’s next major update: Leaked build shows new widgets and ‘Tap to Share’ feature

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 08:26 EDT

Leaked One UI 9 test builds include AirDrop-like sharing tool and new Bixby home screen widgets for Galaxy devices. Read more ›

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Your Android gaming handheld can now run Steam games, but there’s a catch

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 07:59 EDT

Android handhelds and Steam Decks have never been closer. Read more ›

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Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab for your kids could outlast their childhood

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 07:02 EDT

Seven years of updates isn't too bad for a $350 tablet. Read more ›

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is here, but its “Pro” sibling is still waiting in the wings

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 06:15 EDT

The standard model debuts with a new 1-inch sensor, but a dual-lens "4P" version is also officially on the horizon. Read more ›

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Experience vs specs: Our readers have spoken, and benchmarks aren’t everything

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Bryan Wolfe @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 06:00 EDT

We asked if you prefer raw power or a fluid experience, and over 70% of you gave the same answer. Read more ›

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I hated this Android texting feature for seven years — but Android 17 finally fixed it

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 06:00 EDT

I can stop panicking every time I accidentally tap a suggested reply. Read more ›

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Android gaming handhelds take another hit as Thor, Odin 3 make more spec sacrifices

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 05:41 EDT

First RAM, now storage chips. Read more ›

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I tried the new Gemini Mac app — and Google dropped the ball with two essential features

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 05:30 EDT

Gemini works well on Mac — it just doesn’t do enough to become essential. Read more ›

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Samsung addresses the ‘burden’ of AI, and why it won’t make small phones anymore

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 05:18 EDT

Samsung’s VP of Marketing discusses the future of "invisible" AI and why lack of consumer demand killed the compact flagship. Read more ›

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5 reasons why I refuse to pay for YouTube Premium

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 05:00 EDT

Every time I'm tempted to subscribe, I remember all of the reasons I don't. Read more ›

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YouTube is killing a video sharing feature and $1,000 side hustles along with it

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 04:45 EDT

YouTube Clips are going away, and with it a lucrative side hustle. Read more ›

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Google tests Play Store UI change that should help picky gamers save time

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/17/2026 04:12 EDT

A small but significant change for those who regularly trawl for genre-specific games. Read more ›

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Pixel Glow ‘visual feedback’ tool might just hint at big Pixel 11 hardware changes

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 18:32 EDT

Is Google really about to go full RGB gaming-phone with the Pixel 11's rear panel? Read more ›

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Netflix is prepping a mobile revamp with a TikTok-style vertical video feed and all

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 18:07 EDT

The update is set to roll out at the end of the month, and it's unlikely to help your scrolling habit. Read more ›

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