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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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Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro streaming box shows up in listings

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 17:48 EDT

Walmart's listing reveals more details about Onn 4K Pro ahead of launch. Read more ›

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Amazfit sharpens its focus on training with the Cheetah 2 Pro

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 17:31 EDT

Today's launch returns the brand to serious running watches. Read more ›

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Android 17 Beta 4 finally reveals Google’s new Easter egg

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 16:55 EDT

Low-key the best part of every new Android release. Read more ›

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Android XR could get its own luxury rival to Ray-Ban Meta next year

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 16:44 EDT

Gucci owner Kering says its Google-backed Android XR smart glasses could arrive sometime in 2027. Read more ›

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Samsung is preparing to unleash Now Brief across your home

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 16:13 EDT

Now Brief is expanding beyond phones to TVs and refrigerators. Read more ›

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Android 17 Beta 4 has arrived: Here’s what to expect

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 16:11 EDT

We're finally closing in on that stable release! Read more ›

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EFF pushes back on Google data scandal response: ‘Google screwed up’

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 14:33 EDT

The attorney claims that Google's exceptions don't apply to this case. Read more ›

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That 300TB Spotify scrape just turned into a $300 million bill

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 14:04 EDT

Anna’s Archive avoided the $13 trillion sought in the lawsuit, but the final bill is still eye-watering. Read more ›

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Google Maps taps Gemini to crack down on political vandalism and spammy reviews

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 14:03 EDT

It's about to get harder to prank or politicize Google Maps place names. Read more ›

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Google says it’s investigating the ‘nudify’ app problem on the Play Store

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 13:09 EDT

Google says many of the 'nudify' apps are now suspended. Read more ›

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Your next Android app might be AI-made, and Google wants it done right

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 13:00 EDT

Google wants to make sure AI coding agents make less janky apps by giving them direct access to its latest resources. Read more ›

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Chrome is leveling up AI Mode with split-screen view and local tab search

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 13:00 EDT

You can now explore sources and keep AI answers side-by-side in Chrome’s AI Mode. Read more ›

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Google defends its handling of user data after ICE subpoena

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 12:00 EDT

Google responds after complaint alleges it broke data request promise. Read more ›

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Image generation with Gemini and Nano Banana may be about to feel like it’s reading your mind

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 12:00 EDT

Image generation can now use Personal Intelligence and even your Google Photos to add extra context without extra prompting. Read more ›

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The Google Pixel 10 jut dropped to its best price in months at only $649

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DealHunt @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 11:52 EDT

Discover this Google Pixel 10 smartphone deal with a $250 price drop, featuring advanced capabilities and a high deal score! Read more ›

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Get the JBL Xtreme 2 Bluetooth speaker for a 2026 low of $149.99

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DealHunt @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 10:58 EDT

The JBL Xtreme 2 is perfect for soundtracking your summer, and its cheaper today than it has been all year. Read more ›

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Spotify’s new tablet interface is more than just a bigger version of your phone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 10:28 EDT

From adaptive orientation to interactive sidebars, here is how the streaming app is using the extra screen space. Read more ›

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The best minimalist Android launcher just got much easier to style

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Bryan Wolfe @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 10:00 EDT

Niagara Launcher’s new Studio Update simplifies personalization with a one-tap theming hub and expanded adaptive icon tools. Read more ›

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AT&T confirms its latest high-end plan, offering modest upgrades for $110 a month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 09:58 EDT

This plan might actually be worth it for a small minority, but most mainstream users are better off elsewhere. Read more ›

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T-Mobile customers realize their favorite support reps are now AI

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/16/2026 09:26 EDT

T-Mobile’s elite social media support team may no longer be powered by humans. Read more ›

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