Google wants you to forget about its Pixel battery issues. Here’s why you shouldn’t

by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Battery, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 9a

Credit: Reddit user zaliver Several Google Pixel models have suffered significant battery issues over the past eight months. This has manifested in Pixel-A series, with phones catching fire or suffering from swollen batteries. But I can forgive you if you didn’t know...

Save $100-$200 on most Google Pixel 9 series phones

by dbadmin | Aug 6, 2025 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9a, News, smartphones

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9 series represents the pinnacle of Google’s true smartphone experience. These phones are fun, simple, and capable. Today, most of them are on sale. You can save up to $200 on the Google Pixel 9a, Pixel 9,...

Google Pixel 9a drops to a new record-low price, saving you $100

by dbadmin | Aug 4, 2025 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 9a, News

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The mid-tier smartphone market is healthier than ever. There are plenty of great phones at very reasonable price points. One of our favorites is the Google Pixel 9a, which is already affordable at its full $499 retail price....

I ditched my $1,000 Android phone for Google’s $500 one, and I barely noticed a difference

by dbadmin | Jul 18, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 9a, OnePlus 13

In the world of writing about Android phones on the internet, it’s very easy to focus solely on the big flagships — the Google Pixel 9 Pros, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultras, and OnePlus 13s of the world. Those are the phones with the best and flashiest specs, and they’re...

5 reasons I won’t spend more than $500 on my next phone

by dbadmin | Jul 18, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 9a

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority The phones we all like to talk about the most are incredibly expensive. The base Galaxy S25 starts at $800, while the Ultra launched at $1,300. The Pixel 9 goes for $800 as well, and you’ll need at least $1,100 for the XL model....

I’ve reviewed smartphones for 10 years. These are the 5 Android phones I would buy on Prime Day

by dbadmin | Jul 8, 2025 | Amazon Prime Day, Features, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Razr, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, Samsung Galaxy S25

Amazon Prime Day is officially upon us, and just like every year, that means there’s a mountain of deals to sift through, including seemingly endless discounts on Android phones. Some of them are great, others are just fine, and there are some you should avoid...