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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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Love custom fonts on your Galaxy phone? Then don’t download the March 2026 update.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 07:21 EDT

Maybe don't switch from your existing custom font if you've already downloaded the March update. Read more ›

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Google finally lets you ditch that embarrassing old Gmail username, here’s how to do it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 07:08 EDT

A wide rollout in the US brings the long-awaited ability to refresh your digital identity without losing any of your data. Read more ›

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Want to ditch Google Workspace? Proton just launched a fully encrypted alternative

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 06:00 EDT

Proton wants to replace Big Tech tools with a fully private productivity stack. Read more ›

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4 old Google Pixel phones still worth buying in 2026, and the one you should skip

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 06:00 EDT

Four of Google's older phones are still worth buying in 2026, here they are. Read more ›

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This promising Nintendo 3DS emulator just got a hefty update

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 05:52 EDT

The Tanuki3DS version 5.0 update also follows a couple of other significant updates. Read more ›

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I transformed my old Pixel Tablet into a brand new Android PC for $50

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 05:30 EDT

A cheap Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo can breathe new life into an old Pixel Tablet. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets its spark back, but I still want more

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 05:15 EDT

Samsung recaptured some of the magic, but is it worth this much money? Read more ›

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Apple moves closer to encrypted RCS for Android-iPhone messaging

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 05:01 EDT

iOS 26.5 developer beta restores the end-to-end encryption toggle that was missing from the stable iOS 26.4 release. Read more ›

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The first Pixel 11 leak looks great, but it doesn’t tell us the most important thing

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 05:00 EDT

How much will the Pixel 11 cost? That's what really matters. Read more ›

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This 2nd-Gen Google TV Stick brings a faster CPU and AV1 decoding

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 04:56 EDT

Xiaomi's 2nd-Gen Google TV Stick brings HD video playback on a budget. Read more ›

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Samsung has a special, cheaper 128GB Galaxy S26, but there’s a catch

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 04:10 EDT

Samsung might be holding back a cheaper S26. but not for you or me. Read more ›

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This messaging app wins on every front, except the one that matters

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 04:00 EDT

Why doesn't anyone want to use it? Read more ›

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Walmart’s next Onn device could replace your ageing Chromecast with Google TV

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 02:16 EDT

Walmart's upcoming TV stick finally brings 4K output, but pricing is still a mystery. Read more ›

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Google just made wireless emergency alerts way more useful on Android

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 01:11 EDT

A new map view in Wireless Emergency Alerts will let you quickly see the affected area and your location. Read more ›

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Android Auto bug makes your signal bars vanish, but no need to panic just yet

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/31/2026 00:14 EDT

Thankfully, it's not a connectivity issue. Read more ›

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Android’s new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 23:37 EDT

Google says the new advanced sideloading flow will launch in August, followed by a wider global rollout. Read more ›

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Meta will let you secretly watch Stories if you pay for Instagram Plus in limited test

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 21:33 EDT

Have you ever wanted your Stories to last longer, or secretly watch others' stories? Now you can — if you pay. Read more ›

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Waiting for AirDrop on your Samsung phone? We may have good news for Galaxy A series users

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 18:46 EDT

A Quick Share app update hints that Galaxy A series phones will eventually get AirDrop compatibility. Read more ›

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Deal: The Samsung M7 monitor is impressive, large, and on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 18:43 EDT

This Samsung monitor may be the only screen you'll need. Read more ›

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Google Drive has some new tricks to help if you get hit by a ransomware attack

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 03/30/2026 17:51 EDT

You may not avoid an attack, but spotting it early and recovering your files just got easier. Read more ›

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