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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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One of the best Android settings is hidden away, and I hate having to enable it on every phone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 06:00 EDT

I really hope Google enables this great notification feature by default. Read more ›

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8 Chrome extensions I can’t live without

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 05:30 EDT

I use a lot of extensions, but these eight are some of the ones I use the most and rely on regularly. Read more ›

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Google is putting Meet in your Android Auto dashboard just days after CarPlay

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 05:10 EDT

You can now check your Google Meet schedule and join calls directly from your car's display. Read more ›

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I ditched my US carrier while traveling internationally and saved over $50 — here’s how

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Bryan Wolfe @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 05:00 EDT

If you aren't using travel eSIMs yet, you need to change that. Read more ›

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Google’s building a better way for Android to protect more of you from scam calls

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 05:00 EDT

Blocking calls from DNO numbers helps keep you safe from attempts at spoofing. Read more ›

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Galaxy Watch users report abnormal battery drain after recent updates

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 04:47 EDT

Google Play services could be wrecking your Galaxy Watch battery right now. Read more ›

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From Xbox to multi-users: Android’s best emulation front-end just got a huge update

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 04:36 EDT

The latest version of ES-DE brings support for Xbox and Xbox 360 emulation, and much more. Read more ›

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Apple could outclass Samsung and Google with its smart glasses

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 04:16 EDT

By ditching plastic for premium acetate, Apple is betting on luxury (and iPhone integration) to one-up Android XR rivals. Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 4a Pro passes durability tests with flying colors, but there’s one issue

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 01:47 EDT

It's mostly great news for the phone, but one durability issue surfaced during the teardown. Read more ›

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Upcoming Android flagships may get a bold new look, and you can probably thank Apple

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/13/2026 00:56 EDT

A tipster says next-gen Android flagships are preparing to copy Apple's hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro. Read more ›

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The foldable redesign we’ve been waiting to see from Samsung and Apple is already here

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 23:31 EDT

HUAWEI just beat Samsung and Apple to the wide fold party with the Pura X Max. Read more ›

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First look: The OPPO Find X9 Ultra brings back leather and goes big on camera design

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Bryan Wolfe @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 23:00 EDT

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra ditches the matte glass of its predecessor and includes a massive Hasselblad camera module. Read more ›

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5 ways this Google Maps AI feature helps avoid tourist traps

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 07:00 EDT

Ask Maps helped me stop searching and start asking instead Read more ›

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If you care about privacy, these are the Google Keep alternatives to switch to

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 06:30 EDT

They all offer end-to-end encryption, making sure no one can see your deepest and darkest thoughts. Read more ›

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I tested the Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra for weeks. Here’s why the Ultra is worth the extra money

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 06:00 EDT

This year, the Ultra really is worth the price. Read more ›

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After being an iPhone user for 13 years, here’s why I’m finally switching to Android for good

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 05:30 EDT

I wasn't loyal, I was just used to it. Read more ›

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Google Pixels just got a voicemail feature I’ve wanted for months — here’s how to use it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 05:00 EDT

Custom greetings for Take a Message have arrived. Read more ›

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Google’s Tensor G5 is ‘good enough’ — but 2026 flagships are leaving the Pixel 10 behind

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 04/12/2026 04:00 EDT

Pixel's widening performance deficit spells trouble for a supposedly flagship product. Read more ›

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I replaced my NAS with Google Drive for a month and barely noticed

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 04/11/2026 08:00 EDT

It made me wonder whether I actually need local storage. Read more ›

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iPadOS 26 multitasking is so bad that I’ve replaced my iPad with an Android tablet

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 04/11/2026 07:00 EDT

The iPad was always simple and easy to use, but that isn't true anymore. Read more ›

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