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...

Google Pixel 9a price drops to its record-low price of $449

by dbadmin | Jul 8, 2025 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 9a, News, smartphones

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9a is already an outstanding budget phone, but the deal is even better right now. It’s $50 off, bringing the Pixel 9a down to a much more reasonable $449. This is an all-time low price we’ve only seen once...

5 Android phones you should buy instead of Trump’s T1 Phone

by dbadmin | Jun 17, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 9a, HMD Fusion, Motorola Moto G, OnePlus 13R, Punkt

There’s a new Android phone on the block, and it’s an … interesting one. On June 16, the Trump Organization announced the T1 Phone. It’s an Android phone part of the new Trump Mobile brand, described as a “sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly...

Here’s how Pixel battery health assistance will work to maximize your phone’s lifespan

by dbadmin | Jun 9, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 9a, News

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google Pixel devices will soon receive a new battery health assistance feature to help manage the battery’s long-term health and performance. The feature will adjust the battery’s maximum voltage and charging speed as it ages...