You told us: These are the phones you should totally avoid buying in February

by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Android, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R, Polls, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25, Survey, Survey Results

Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The remaining half of February 2026 is a busy month for the smartphone industry, with so many launches lined up. Google has already confirmed the Pixel 10’s launch for later this week. The iPhone 17e is expected to follow it...

Poll: Are you happy with your Google TV box’s performance?

by dbadmin | Feb 9, 2026 | Google TV, News, Polls, Survey

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’ve used the NVIDIA Shield TV Tube since 2020, but found that it suffered from major performance issues over time. These problems included video stutter, significant UI lag, and slowdown during multitasking. I’ve since switched...

Does your Android phone last longer, charge faster in 2026?

by dbadmin | Feb 6, 2026 | Battery Life, News, Polls, Survey

Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup.

Poll: Have you ever used Pixel support? How has your experience been?

by dbadmin | Jan 13, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel, News, Polls, Survey

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority There’s more to buying a smartphone than the spec sheet alone, as factors like build quality and the software update policy are also important considerations. However, one of the most important factors is customer support, as...

Poll: Do you want to see a Galaxy S26 Edge or S26 Plus?

by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2025 | News, Polls, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S26, Survey

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung was widely expected to ditch the Galaxy S26 Plus for the S26 Edge, but a new report suggests that we could see both models. If confirmed, this would mean that we have four mainline Galaxy S26 phones next year. Which one...

Poll: Android users, are this year’s iPhones tempting you to switch?

by dbadmin | Sep 12, 2025 | Android, Apple, Apple iPhone 17, News, Polls, Survey

Apple’s new iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air, are finally going out into the world. Once again, the lineup reads like it’s chasing a lot of things Android users have been enjoying for years, but that’s...