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I turned my Android phone’s annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key androidauthority.com/turned-…

I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key

I expected my phone's AI button to go unused — until I realized just how much control I actually had over it.

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5 of my favorite Android features you won’t find on Samsung or Pixel phones androidauthority.com/best-an…

5 of my favorite Android features you won't find on Samsung or Pixel phones

As much as Samsung and Google usually lead in special features, these 5 are missing from their phones, and it's a shame.

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I tested the Pixel 11 Pro XL against the Pixel 8 Pro. Here’s why it’s time to finally upgrade androidauthority.com/pixel-1…

I tested the Pixel 11 Pro XL against the Pixel 8 Pro. Here's why it's time to finally upgrade

The Pixel 8 Pro is one of my favorite Google smartphones, but the company has done enough with the Pixel 11 Pro XL to think about upgrading.

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I used to love foldable phones. Now, I can’t stand them androidauthority.com/why-i-c…

I used to love foldable phones. Now, I can't stand them

I thought one device for everything was better. But now I prefer separate devices for productivity, wellbeing, and everyday life.

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7 surprisingly useful ways to use Google Lens beyond basic search androidauthority.com/underra…

7 surprisingly useful ways to use Google Lens beyond basic search

Google Lens can do a lot more than you realize. Here are some handy use cases for Google Lens in everyday life.

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9 excellent iOS apps I wish would come to Android (but probably never will) androidauthority.com/ios-app…

9 excellent iOS apps I wish would come to Android (but probably never will)

Even in 2026, there are still some apps that are exclusive to the iPhone. These 9, in particular, would be incredible to have on Android.

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The Motorola Signature 27 has one huge advantage over other Samsung rivals androidauthority.com/motorol…

The Motorola Signature 27 has one huge advantage over other Samsung rivals

If we're going to get a serious challenge to Samsung in the US, it has to come from Motorola, and the Signature 27 is a solid start.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exactly what I’ve wanted in a foldable, but I’m more excited for the Z Fold 9 androidauthority.com/samsung…

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exactly what I've wanted in a foldable, but I'm more excited for the Z Fold 9

Samsung recently launched its first wide-style fold, but is that cool inner screen worth the other compromises? This is our Galaxy Z Fold 8 review.

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My favorite Pixel 11 Pro feature is something no other Android phone can match androidauthority.com/pixel-1…

My favorite Pixel 11 Pro feature is something no other Android phone can match

It's been about 3 years since Google revamped Face Unlock on Pixel phones, and the Pixel 11 Pro reminded me just how magical it is.

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3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip androidauthority.com/snapdra…

3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 cuts key features found on last year's Gen 5 chip. Is Qualcomm's new flagship processor a hidden downgrade?

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I turned my old Pixel into a TV box and security camera — and only one was worth it androidauthority.com/turned-…

I turned my old Pixel into a TV box and security camera — and only one was worth it

Rather than let my 8-year-old Pixel 3 XL age away, I tried turning it into both a security camera and a TV box. It didn't go as expected.

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Google Health 5.09 arrives with more than just your new Pixel Watch features androidauthority.com/google-…

Google Health 5.09 arrives with more than just your new Pixel Watch features

Learn about all the changes present in this week's Google Health 5.09 update, arriving for both Android and iOS devices.

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You told us your favorite Pixel 11 Pro alternative, and it’s not another Pixel androidauthority.com/best-pi…

You told us your favorite Pixel 11 Pro alternative, and it’s not another Pixel

We asked readers to pick their preferred Google Pixel 11 Pro alternative, and the results made for interesting reading.

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Searching for Googlebooks won’t give you the results you’re looking for androidauthority.com/search-…

Searching for Googlebooks won't give you the results you're looking for

If you're looking for more information about Googlebooks on Google Search, you may run into a funny problem.

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YouTube keep freezing on your Galaxy phone? It’s not just you androidauthority.com/galaxy-…

YouTube keep freezing on your Galaxy phone? It's not just you

Samsung Galaxy phone users have been reporting that YouTube playback is freezing on their devices, but it's not clear why.

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Where’s my timestamp? Google Messages is updating its UI, and users are confused androidauthority.com/google-…

Where's my timestamp? Google Messages is updating its UI, and users are confused

Can't find your conversation metadata where you used to? Get to know the new swipe controls you'll need in Google Messages.

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Google Calendar is getting an update that global teams will appreciate androidauthority.com/google-…

Google Calendar is getting an update that global teams will appreciate

Google is rolling out a new update to Calendar that should make scheduling across time zones a little easier.

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Google’s $5 AI plan is now even more tempting androidauthority.com/google-…

Google's $5 AI plan is now even more tempting

Google AI plans now include premium Colab benefits, offering faster computing, GPU access, and more for subscribers.

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This Nintendo DS-themed launcher is coming to dual-screen Android handhelds androidauthority.com/nitrode…

This Nintendo DS-themed launcher is coming to dual-screen Android handhelds

Nitrodeck Launcher will soon be compatible with dual-screen Android gaming handhelds, according to its developer.

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G gets a $100 Amazon price drop androidauthority.com/samsung…

Deal: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G gets a $100 Amazon price drop

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G drops to $449.99 at Amazon, with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and 5,000mAh battery.

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