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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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The best smart home devices and Black Friday 2024 smart home deals!

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 06:15 EDT

Some smart devices are much better than others. This is our ultimate guide to leveling-up your home. Read more ›

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Galaxy A26 renders leak: Say goodbye to a beloved hardware feature

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 06:08 EDT

Don't expect a punch-hole cutout or thin bezels here. And you should say goodbye to the 3.5mm port. Read more ›

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Want to keep making money on Google Opinion Rewards? You’ll need to accept this change

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 06:07 EDT

Once you accept the change, your on-device Timeline data will be uploaded to Google for location-based surveys. Read more ›

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This Snapdragon 8 Elite phone has a headphone jack, humungous battery

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 04:22 EDT

The RedMagic 10 Pro Plus even has a cooling fan for your long gaming sessions. Read more ›

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You’ll have to pay more for the exciting OnePlus 13 colors

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 02:51 EDT

If you were looking forward to the insane 24GB RAM and 1TB storage variant, you'd probably be in for some disappointment. Read more ›

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Google may soon let you create email aliases in an effort to fight spam (Update)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 02:37 EDT

You could soon be keeping your contact details private with Shielded Email. Read more ›

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Google says these are the top 5 online threats targeting you right now

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 02:11 EDT

Google hopes its new guides will helps you stay ahead of sophisticated online scammers. Read more ›

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HyperOS 2 roadmap revealed: Here’s when your Xiaomi phone will get it

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 01:16 EDT

Got an older budget phone like the Redmi Note 11 series? Then you might be out of luck. Read more ›

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Now everyone can ‘double tap to heart’ in Google Messages

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/15/2024 00:09 EDT

Google Messages is widely rolling out the "double tap to heart" gesture, allowing users to quickly react to messages. Read more ›

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Old school wins: YouTube rolls back disliked mini-player update

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 21:35 EDT

The classic YouTube mini-player is back in business. Read more ›

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Google is facing the threat of government regulators supervising its financial services

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 18:55 EDT

The CFPB steps in when it wants to make sure that companies are being fair and transparent with their financial services. Read more ›

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Android 15 QPR2 may add a dedicated settings page for backing up contacts

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 17:38 EDT

The new contacts storage page will make it easier to choose which account you want to back up your contacts to. Read more ›

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An orca and bigfoot highlight the preview for 2025’s emoji lineup

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 16:58 EDT

Get a preview of the new emoji coming next year. Read more ›

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Today’s best deals on stocking stuffers: AirTag, fast SD card, powerful charger

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 16:55 EDT

Not sure what to gift your loved ones? Any techie will love these stocking stuffers, and they are on sale right now! Read more ›

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The Google Glass companion app might find a new life with Android XR

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 16:30 EDT

The Android Glasses Core app may power cross-device experiences between Android on phones and Android on XR products. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 16:16 EDT

We're still way off from the Galaxy S25 launch, but leaks and rumors are starting to flow. Read more ›

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Google may soon let you create email aliases in an effort to fight spam (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 16:10 EDT

You could soon be keeping your contact details private with Shielded Email. Read more ›

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Wow: These Apple Macbook Air deals are getting too good!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 15:47 EDT

Are you looking for a new laptops? All the best Apple MacBook Air models are heavily discounted! Read more ›

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Google Photos partner sharing just became a lot less convenient

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 15:32 EDT

Google Photos no longer wants you to share "photos from other apps." Read more ›

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The best dash cams you can buy and the best Black Friday 2024 dash cam deal!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/14/2024 15:09 EDT

Are you looking for a dash cam? There are way too many options out there, but these are our favorite ones. Read more ›

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