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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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ChatGPT Translate is here to take on Google Translate, but the battle is just beginning

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 22:59 EDT

OpenAI's new standalone translation tool supports over 50 languages and features AI-powered prompt customization. Read more ›

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Don’t keep buying batteries! Get this Energizer Recharge Pro bundle instead

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 18:58 EDT

Rechargeable batteries save me money, headaches, and trips to the store. Read more ›

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Hot deal: The amazing Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch monitor is cheaper than ever!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 17:42 EDT

Now is your chance to get the most impressive monitor at a half-reasonable price! Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is here with fixes for battery drain and device freezes

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 17:28 EDT

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is ready to improve your Pixel's stability, performance, and usability. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) deal: Record-low price drops even lower!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 16:28 EDT

The best smartwatch for Android users is cheaper than ever! Read more ›

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Is Duolingo down for you? You’re not alone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 16:23 EDT

You're not the only one who can't access Duolingo at the moment. Read more ›

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Your Gemini history is getting more manageable with this ‘My Stuff’ update

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:48 EDT

Gemini's latest update neatly separates your content history into categories. Read more ›

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Samsung finally confirms the basic Galaxy AI features staying free

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:40 EDT

The company quietly changed the fine print for Galaxy AI to shut the door on charging for basic features. Read more ›

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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is getting a new look, and it lands soon

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:30 EDT

Amazon adds a bolder look to its largest lineup. Read more ›

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Not enough ports? This UGREEN USB-C hub gives you 5 for just $9.99!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:28 EDT

USB-C hubs are almost essential accessories these days. Read more ›

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Thinking of adding a new T-Mobile line? You may qualify for an additional free line

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:12 EDT

For a limited time, select T-Mobile customers who add a new line will get a second line for free. Read more ›

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Make any curtains smart with the SwitchBot Curtain 3 and save $25

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:59 EDT

Smart lights are great, but nothing beats natural light. Read more ›

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Gemini can now help you identify and compare hot topics with Google Trends

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:32 EDT

An experimental Gemini sidebar is coming to Google Trends in an Explore page redesign that's rolling out gradually now. Read more ›

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T-Mobile and AT&T also seeing an uptick in outage reports during today’s Verizon disruption

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:24 EDT

Not as many reports as Verizon, but still a bunch. Read more ›

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This clever origami game gives foldable phone owners a unique way to play

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:02 EDT

This game makes your foldable phone's hinge part of the fun. Read more ›

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This Android handheld delay reveals just how bad the RAM problem really is

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 13:16 EDT

AYANEO is offering compensation to Pocket FIT buyers after soaring RAM costs caused the company to lose money. Read more ›

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Haven’t tried AR glasses yet? You’ve been missing out on a LOT: Hands-on with XREAL

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 13:06 EDT

From high-end gaming screens you can take anywhere, to instant 3D movies, these AR glasses are packed with features. Read more ›

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Not just you: Verizon outages reported across the US

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 13:05 EDT

Downdetector has nearly 200,000 reports of Verizon outages across the US. Read more ›

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YouTube is getting a new way to limit exposure to Shorts

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 12:39 EDT

Parents will be able to set a time limit of zero minutes per day on the Shorts feed. Read more ›

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Samsung Internet for PC expands browser availability to everyone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 11:29 EDT

Samsung has dropped all of the restrictions keeping you from trying the app. Read more ›

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