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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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LG’s canceled rollable just embarrassed 2026 phones in a teardown video

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 22:33 EDT

JerryRigEverything tore down LG's scrapped rollable, and it hurts to watch what could've been. Read more ›

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I don’t need Samsung to significantly upgrade the Galaxy Watch 9 — just unlock it

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 08:00 EDT

Samsung still keeps some of its top health features exclusive to Samsung phone users. Read more ›

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I replaced my Galaxy S23 with the S26 Ultra, and these 3 things made it worth it

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 07:30 EDT

New phone, who's this? Read more ›

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These are my 5 favorite One UI power user tricks for Samsung foldables

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 07:00 EDT

If you're not using these One UI features on your Samsung foldables, you're missing out on productivity. Read more ›

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Are any of the big three carriers still worth it in 2026? It’s complicated…

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 06:30 EDT

The answer really depends on your exact needs and what compromises you are willing to make. Read more ›

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10 years later, no phone has replaced what Google promised

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 06:00 EDT

Project Ara could have changed how we upgrade our phones, but we don’t get to have nice things. Read more ›

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Is this the ‘endgame’ Android handheld? Not quite — but it’s close

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 05:30 EDT

The Pocket S Mini could have been an excellent pocket-sized handheld. But a couple of weaknesses mean it's merely great. Read more ›

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I used the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Fold 4 to see how far Samsung foldables have come in 3 years

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 04/05/2026 05:00 EDT

It's easy to get frustrated by incremental updates, but what Samsung has done to the Z Fold line is incredible. Read more ›

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RIP Samsung Messages: End-of-life date officially announced

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 21:59 EDT

July 2026 will mark the end of the road for Samsung's long-running default messaging app. Read more ›

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Android’s controversial sideloading changes pushed me to build my own app installer

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 08:00 EDT

I vibe coded my own app to sidestep Android's upcoming sideloading pain. Read more ›

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Samsung is using the 200MP sensor on the wrong camera

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 07:00 EDT

It's high time for Samsung to apply its 200MP sensor to a different camera. Read more ›

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I tried NextDNS on Android, and it’s now my favorite way to block ads on my phone

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 06:30 EDT

Its super simple setup will have you blocking ads in no time. Read more ›

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I spent two weeks with the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus — and only one is worth buying

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 06:00 EDT

Don't buy the wrong Samsung phone this year. Read more ›

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I’ve completely switched to Qi2 power banks, and I can’t go back

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 05:45 EDT

The convenience of charging in my pocket without even looking has transformed how I use my power banks. Read more ›

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The Nothing Phone 4a Pro brings the vibes and great value for under $500

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Paul Jones @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 05:30 EDT

Nothing's first A series phone to officially hit the US is a flawed, but fancy mid-ranger. Read more ›

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5 things I set up on every Android phone to boost my productivity

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 04/04/2026 05:00 EDT

Always the same, regardless of the device. Read more ›

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Netflix may have to pay back years of price hikes to some subscribers — but probably not you

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/03/2026 17:26 EDT

The court ruling only applies in Italy, and lands just days after Netflix pushed through another round increases in the US. Read more ›

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Pixel users report Now Playing app is finally working as it should

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/03/2026 17:06 EDT

Having problems with Now Playing? They may be fixed. Read more ›

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Microsoft put the same disclaimer on Copilot that a psychic uses to avoid getting sued

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

Microsoft's terms say Copilot is for 'entertainment purposes only' — does the ad team know? Read more ›

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More evidence for Samsung’s secret new Galaxy Buds just surfaced

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/03/2026 15:36 EDT

The "Galaxy Buds Able" is still a mystery, but its battery just got certified. Read more ›

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