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Storage upgrades cost too much, and we need microSD cards back

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 07/25/2026 08:00 EDT

The economics of phone storage have changed, and microSD cards deserve another look. Read more ›

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This Android phone is borrowing iOS 18’s anti-nausea trick

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 11:47 EDT

Say goodbye to motion sickness. Read more ›

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Google highlights how Chrome for Android doubled its Speedometer benchmark score

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 11:32 EDT

The browser has set new Speedmeter records on Snapdragon 8 Elite devices. Read more ›

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I love my Pixel, but I still miss my old OnePlus phone

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 11:00 EDT

OnePlus phones did a few things better than Pixels. Read more ›

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Xfinity Mobile is offering up to $500 per line to new customers and other great holiday deals

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 10:58 EDT

Xfinity Mobile is hoping to entice you with a new offer that will give you $500 per line when you switch. Read more ›

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Customer learns the hard way why you shouldn’t buy internet access like Girl Scout cookies

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 10:50 EDT

Cookies are one thing, 5G home internet? You might want to do your homework first before signing up! Read more ›

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Google Photos could soon make it easier to set wallpapers (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 10:09 EDT

Say goodbye to clunky menus and hello to a streamlined wallpaper setting process. Read more ›

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These are my 5 favorite Android productivity features

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 10:00 EDT

If I could, I'd play games all day, but I have to do some real work instead. Read more ›

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Black Friday deals the Android Authority team actually spent their money on

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 09:43 EDT

Are you curious about what the Android Authority team got during Black Friday and Cyber Monday? I was too, so I asked! Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (December 4)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 09:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Your Pixel will occasionally ignore the 80% charging limit, but for good reason

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 08:22 EDT

Pixel phones will occasionally charge to 100% even when you've capped charging at 80%. Here's why. Read more ›

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Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here with a first-ever personalized AI podcast

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 08:00 EDT

Premium users also get tailor-made AI DJ and AI Playlists experiences. Read more ›

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Still using Google Assistant? Gemini’s new Utilities extension might convince you to switch

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 06:35 EDT

The new Utilities extension lets Gemini manage alarms, control your phone, and more, even on the lock screen. Read more ›

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These new Windows handhelds might actually get more than 2 hours of gameplay

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 05:51 EDT

More efficient, bigger batteries, and higher price tags. Read more ›

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Apple may not launch the HomePod with display in March after all

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 05:34 EDT

Due to potential software challenges, the company may have delayed the smart home hub till after WWDC25. Read more ›

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Here’s when the Max password-sharing clampdown starts

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 03:52 EDT

Expect "gentle messaging" at first ahead of a tighter clampdown. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s new festive deal makes switching over to the carrier cheaper

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 03:02 EDT

T-Mobile is silently waiving off the $35 Device Connection Charge when activating a new postpaid line. Read more ›

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Circle of life: ChatGPT could Google-ify its search results with… ads

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 03:01 EDT

OpenAI could eventually resort to advertising to boost its revenue. Read more ›

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More for nothing: Verizon is increasing its frivolous admin fee

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/04/2024 01:59 EDT

The carrier's questionable fees are going up once again, according to user reports. Read more ›

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It’s no Rewind, but YouTube Trending 2024 is here!

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/03/2024 22:26 EDT

Creator-led franchises take center stage in this year's YouTube Global Culture & Trends Report. Read more ›

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The PlayStation 5 Slim is still $75 off, and now you get a free game!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/03/2024 19:01 EDT

The PlayStation 5 is rarely on sale, but the Slim Disc Edition and Digital Edition are $75 off right now, with a free game! Read more ›

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