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Your Samsung phone can now unlock your Volkswagen EV
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (224+ words) Aug 19, 2026 — 4:55 AM ET Samsung Wallet has been steadily expanding support for digital car keys on Samsung phones. Last year, it added support for several car manufacturers like Mercedes, Volvo, and Porsche. Earlier this year, it also started supporting some Toyota…...
Pixels could soon get AI-powered 'Battery Usage Summaries"
2+ day, 56+ min ago (343+ words) Aug 17, 2026 — 5:00 AM ET It seems phones are getting bigger batteries every year, yet it’s still hard to know exactly how long your phone’s battery will last. While most phones, including Pixels, have a battery usage section, it’s basically just a…...
Do Pixel 11 phones have silicon-carbon batteries? Here's what Google says.
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (167+ words) Aug 12, 2026 — 10:00 AM ET Samsung and Google were two notable holdouts when it came to embracing silicon-carbon batteries. However, Samsung’s latest foldable phones are the first Galaxy devices to offer this technology. Google has just unveiled the Pixel 11 series, so should…...
Your next smartwatch won't get a swappable battery after all
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (510+ words) Jay covers news for Android Authority as a freelance writer, bringing years of experience digging into Android’s fast-moving ecosystem and writing for several well-known tech outlets along the way. Beyond Android Authority, he shares consumer-tech insights and reviews gadgets for…...
Exposing the sneaky math behind your Android phone's battery life claims in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) Jul 12, 2026 — 5:30 AM ET It used to be relatively easy to understand the battery degradation information smartphone makers disclosed. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that some mobile brands are quietly trying to redefine how degradation is measured. But why? OnePlus, OPPO, and vivo…...
Motorola phones with silicon-carbon batteries beat Pixels, iPhones for battery health
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) Jul 10, 2026 — 7:00 AM ET Silicon-carbon batteries are a game-changer for battery capacity, and Motorola is one of the latest brands to embrace this tech in its smartphones. These batteries do come with potential degradation drawbacks, but what should you expect from…...
$600 discount drops the Anker SOLIX S2000 Power Station back to its all-time low price
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (424+ words) Matt Horne has been a key member of the Android Authority team since 2017, helping readers find the best tech deals and covering pivotal sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. Alongside his knack for finding bargains, Matt stays on…...
Poll shows the sheer extent of slow Pixel charging problems
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) Jul 9, 2026 — 6:52 AM ET It’s been a bad few weeks for Pixel phones. After Google issued an update in May to address various charging issues affecting multiple devices, many, many Pixel users haven’t noticed any improvement. Instead, we’ve seen a spate…...
Google and Samsung beware: This Android brand just raised the bar for free battery replacements
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) Jul 9, 2026 — 4:27 AM ET Phone makers are putting increasingly larger batteries in their smartphones. While that’s great news for people who want longer battery life, there isn’t a lot you can do once the battery health drops. Fortunately, Xiaomi is taking…...
Think smartphone batteries are simple? This iFixit factory video will change your mind
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (301+ words) Ever wondered what actually goes into making the batteries for your smartphone? A new behind-the-scenes video by iFixit pulls back the curtain on how its iPhone replacement batteries are really made, taking us straight to the factory floor in Weao,…...