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I’ve waited far too long for Pixels to get this stupidly simple gesture

Every time I switch from any Android phone to a Pixel, there’s one small gesture missing that always annoys me. From a modern Galaxy phone or even a device from Xiaomi, I can double-tap an empty part of the home screen…

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9to5Google ·2 hr. ago

LineageOS support finally comes to the Galaxy S22 series

With about 6 months left in the “official” support window, it’s great to see that LineageOS support has finally come to the Samsung Galaxy S22.

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Android Authority ·2 hr. ago

First Pixel and Samsung, now another brand could get Google's Scam Detection

First Pixel and Samsung, now another brand could get Google's Scam Detection Aug 17, 2026 — 5:24 AM ET - An Android Authorityteardown has revealed that Google’s Scam Detection feature could come to vivo phones next.

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Android Authority ·2 hr. ago

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Aug 17, 2026 — 6:30 AM ET Google’s new lineup of flagship phones is officially here, and the base Pixel 11 is the most affordable of the bunch.

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Android Authority ·2 hr. ago

Survey shows a slim minority would consider renting their next Android phone

Survey shows a slim minority would consider renting their next Android phone Aug 17, 2026 — 6:43 AM ET Consumers face a world in which very little is actually “owned.

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Android Authority ·2 hr. ago

The Galaxy S22 just got a new shot at Android 17, thanks to LineageOS

The Galaxy S22 just got a new shot at Android 17, thanks to LineageOS Aug 17, 2026 — 7:52 AM ET - LineageOS 23 has just added nightly builds for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.

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Android Authority ·2 hr. ago

PSA: Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 may mess up your home screen

PSA: Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 may mess up your home screen Aug 17, 2026 — 8:04 AM ET - The recently released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update contains a couple of irritating bugs, including one that wreaks havoc on the Pixel…

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Android Authority ·5 hr. ago

Your Pixel could soon help you diagnose issues with calls, mobile data, and Wi-Fi

Your Pixel could soon help you diagnose issues with calls, mobile data, and Wi-Fi Aug 17, 2026 — 2:52 AM ET - Google is working on a new “Connectivity health” feature for Pixel devices.