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Which Android is the closest counterpart to the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is a brilliant phone, but not everyone wants to live in Apple's walled garden. This is the closest competitor Android can offer.
This Android gaming benchmark app does something I’ve never seen before
Credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Authority I like benchmarks a little too much and use them on every new phone I test. Synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench and 3DMark do a good job of simulating real-world usage and gaming scenarios, and they predict a device’s performance potential reasonably well. As someone who gets over 75 phones a year, a synthetic benchmark lets me easily measure how a particular device…
The Pixel 11 Pro’s 5x zoom portrait mode is mind-blowing, and you have to try it
Telephoto cameras on our phones are played out, right? After all, there’s one on the back of most big-name flagship phones, and we’ve been spoiled with 3x, 5x, and even 10x optical zooms for a while. You can even buy teleconverter kits for some phones to extend the zoom range even further. Equally, portrait modes are just as common and a feature we probably all take for granted. The Google Pixel 11 Pro has done…
INIU Outdoor Rugged 20000 power bank — Heavy-duty power for phones, drones, and laptops
Credit: INIU Outdoor Though charging is hard to come by during multi-day hikes or long weekend camping trips, the electronics you carry can still add up quickly. Your phone handles maps and photos, a smartwatch tracks your mileage, and your e-reader gets you through a quiet evening in the tent. Add an action or DSLR camera, a drone, or a laptop, and most power banks will run dry before you head home. And the ones…
Should you repair your phone or replace it? We did the math
The new Apple iPhone Duo has done much more than give fire to the conversation around foldable phones. It has also stirred up the conversation around repair costs — with its display replacement costing as much as a new iPhone 18 Pro — and how far we can reasonably take them, with ever-increasing smartphone prices. There is a threshold up until which repairing your phone makes sense, but beyond a point, it’s wiser to…
Here are the easiest ways to share your live location on Android
There are a variety of reasons you might want to share your live location with a contact on your Android phone . Maybe you’re meeting up in a crowded area with few visual landmarks. Maybe someone wants to track your journey home to see that you arrive safely. Or you might be on your way to visit someone, and you want them to see your progress as it happens. Whatever the reason, there are a few ways to share your…
How to fix your phone screen when it's unresponsive to touch
Few things are more annoying than an unresponsive touchscreen. Before you give up on your phone, here's what to try to get it working again.
5 Samsung One UI features you won't get with other Android phones
Samsung doesn't just make great phone and tablet hardware; its One UI is also a standout, offering many features you just can't get elsewhere.
What is a PDF reader and do you really need a dedicated one on your phone?
If you don't know what a PDF reader for your phone is, this is the time to learn about it all. You may be in need of one to make your life easier.
How to improve audio quality on your Android phone with Bluetooth or wired headphones
Maximizing your listening experience on Android can get very complicated, but we'll guide you through settings and headphone choices to get you there.
The Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro is brilliant, but not for Android
Anker is one of the top brands for charging tech, and likely one of the first places someone might look for a portable charger to go with a brand-new phone, or if their long-running handset needs a little help lasting a full day away from the outlet. So I was hoping that when I received the Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro () in the mail, it would become one of the top picks from one of the top brands. Turns out that…
This Niagara-inspired launcher could (eventually) be better than the original
Niagara Launcher is undoubtedly one of the best Android home screens you can run on a modern Android phone. It’s nippy, loaded with features, and rewards both minimalists and maximalists with its thoughtful feature set. Through its obvious and lesser-known features, I’ve used it to build a brilliant productivity setup that piloted my phone for years . There’s not too much criticism I could level against Niagara, but…
Skipped upgrading this year? 5 upcoming Android phones worth saving for
This year’s smartphone crop wasn’t the most exciting. Iterative releases, paired with steep price increases, made it much easier to keep your money in your wallet. As an enthusiast (and someone with column inches to fill), it’s been difficult to watch. Foldables provided a breath of fresh air, but I can’t help wondering whether better devices are on the horizon. Thankfully, the roadmap for the next few months gives…
I hate Samsung’s default camera app — here’s what I use instead
You really have to give it to Samsung. Its camera hardware is stellar and consistently tops the charts alongside Pixels and iPhones. Even Samsung’s midrange phones have class-leading shooters . As long as you pick one of Samsung’s top-rated Galaxy phones, you’re assured a good shooting time. The story is a little different for the software. I’m not a fan of Samsung’s default camera app. Its current interface feels…
Amazon slashes $429 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 512GB
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 512GB has dropped to $970 on Amazon, which is a big cut for a 2026 flagship phone. That’s $429 off the $1,399.99 recommended retail price, or 31% off RRP, and it’s a deal worth jumping on if you’ve been waiting for this model to fall under the $1,000 mark. See the deal at Amazon
We asked which Googlebook you’d buy and many said they’d pass
A little over a month ago, we got our first look at Google’s Android-derived line of Googlebooks . Googlebooks are designed to let users seamlessly switch between their phones and laptops to create a true Android ecosystem. It’s a little too early to tell if they’ll succeed, but we wanted to know if they won you over yet. So we asked you which one of the five you would buy (or if you even want one at all) in a poll…
Android 17 adoption hits a staggering 1% – why you really should update now
Only a quarter of Android phones have even made it to Android 16.
Pixel 11 hits lowest record-low price with $200 discount
Great phone cameras and clean Android software matter most when you want a handset that just feels good to use every day. The Google Pixel 11 fits that kind of buyer well, and there’s a strong deal on Amazon right now that makes it a lot more tempting. See the deal at Amazon
Google’s working on a Pixel upgrade for handling calls on your commute
TL;DR Transit mode offers a convenient way to configure phone settings for minimal disturbance during your commute. Take a Message, meanwhile, offers on-device voice memos and transcription for missed calls. Now Google finally appears to be getting ready to connect the two, with Take a Message-specific notifications for Transit mode. Google’s always cooking up new features for its Pixel phones , but with so much new…
Save $350 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL gets in record-low deal
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL just dropped to a record-low $949 on Amazon, down from its $1,299 recommended retail price. That’s a $350 discount, or 27% off RRP, and it’s a strong time to grab Google’s top big-screen phone for a lot less. See the deal at Amazon This is the flagship Pixel for people who want the full package. The Pixel 11 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch high-resolution OLED display, Google’s new Tensor G6 chip…
Not hearing your notifications on Android Auto? You’re not alone
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Auto bug is silencing notifications for some users. A pop-up will appear on the screen, but no sound will play through the vehicle’s speakers. The issue seems to be happening on devices running Android 17 and Android Auto 17.9 or newer. We learned this week that Android Auto could soon remember a preferred phone number for contacts with multiple numbers…
Big blow for Qualcomm? This upcoming Ultra flagship could skip Snapdragon flagship SoCs
TL;DR Chinese smartphone brand OPPO is reportedly going with the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip for the Find X10 Ultra flagship. The Find X9 Ultra launched earlier this year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, making this a big shift for OPPO. OPPO’s Find X10 Ultra is expected to include several key camera upgrades, including a 200MP main camera with LOFIC tech. Qualcomm once dominated the premium smartphone…
One UI 9 with Android 17 is rolling out to these two popular Galaxy phones in the US
TL;DR One UI 9 is now rolling out to the Galaxy A16 and the Galaxy A35 in the US. The Galaxy A16 was the first Samsung phone to launch with the promise of six years of Android updates. The Android 17-based update introduces a handful of new features, including improved Quick Settings customization and a revamp of Samsung Health, among other upgrades. Samsung began rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to…
Google is testing an iOS-style Family hub on the Pixel
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new Family Hub in the Settings of Pixel phones, with a placement similar to iOS. This makes it easier for the family administrator to manage subscriptions or keep a tab on family members’ shared live locations. The feature is only available for a handful of users, and we’re unsure of wider availability. Both Android and iOS let you create a group…