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Why roaming packages are an anachronism in the digital age

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 06:27 EDT

It's time to stop paying exorbitant international fees for basic data. Read more ›

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Plex just proved it has no idea what users want

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 06:00 EDT

Plex’s social networking push highlights a growing disconnect between the company and its users. Read more ›

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I’m sick of seeing $1,300 phones like the S26 Ultra get less ambitious every year

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 05:30 EDT

Innovation has slowed down for many flagship brands, but the prices don't reflect this. Read more ›

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Google accidentally enabled a new Gemini feature, and it could be very useful

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 05:22 EDT

Gemini to the rescue... probably. Read more ›

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Samsung can’t stop sending new Play system updates, after making us pine last year

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 05:06 EDT

Samsung went from zero Play system updates to seven in the last six months. Read more ›

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I’ve had the Oura Ring 5 for 72 hours, and it’s already one of my favorite smart rings

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 05:00 EDT

A slimmer profile makes a stronger first impression. Read more ›

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Google wants your phone to track your heart rate by simply looking at you

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 04:58 EDT

Your smartphone may soon feel your beat. Read more ›

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Google’s Workspace icon redesign is now complete, and Gmail was the last piece

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 04:28 EDT

Gmail’s new look marks the end of Google’s massive Workspace redesign. Read more ›

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Pixel Studio’s latest update marks the end of the Pixel-exclusive app

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 04:18 EDT

Users are now being redirected to Nano Banana within Gemini. Read more ›

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Late for work? You can finally join Google Meet calls in your car via Android Auto

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 03:55 EDT

The rollout originally started in April and is now reaching all users. Read more ›

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NewPipe, other open-source apps are preparing users for Google’s sideloading crackdown on Android

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 03:22 EDT

Developers aren't waiting around for Google's sideloading rules to ruin the party Read more ›

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Your Galaxy S25 could get One UI 9 much earlier than expected

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 03:06 EDT

One UI 9 is already stretching its legs. Read more ›

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ChatGPT is getting better at remembering everything about you

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 02:04 EDT

Free users will also be able to use ChatGPT's improved Dreaming feature. Read more ›

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Microsoft literally wants to ‘make people addicted’ to AI (Update: Microsoft responds)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 01:35 EDT

Update: Microsoft has now issued a statement after a controversial internal memo. Read more ›

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Google Health’s latest update cleans up nutrition tracking and workout mix-ups

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 01:26 EDT

Google is ironing out some of Google Health's biggest tracking headaches. Read more ›

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Google Pay direct checkout is making it easier to buy from websites (Update: Explained)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 01:00 EDT

Update: Google has explained the difference between the current and new checkout experiences. Read more ›

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A new breed of power banks is here, and they’re built around safer battery chemistry

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 00:29 EDT

The lineup includes a 5,000mAh Qi2 magnetic power bank, measuring just 6.8mm at its thinnest point. Read more ›

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Meta’s smart glasses face-recognition plans may be further along than you realize

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 17:35 EDT

Meta has reportedly placed face-recognition code for smart glasses inside an app downloaded millions of times. Read more ›

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Here’s how Google Photos is solving its digital picture frame problem

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 17:13 EDT

Aura shares your path forward to restoring Google Photos auto-sync. Read more ›

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Some clever Fitbit Air owners put a watch on their band and it doesn’t look half bad

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 17:01 EDT

This Fitbit Air strap trick solves the two-wrist problem. Read more ›

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