August 1, 2026
By Jay Yarow
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OnePlus built the perfect Android phone in 2025. The OnePlus 16 is throwing it all away

Joe Maring / Android AuthorityA couple of weeks ago, OnePlus confirmed it was winding down business operations in North America and Europe, confirming longstanding rumors we’d been hearing for months. It’s a devastating blow to markets like the US that are already starved for smartphone choices, but it’s the harsh reality we find ourselves in.However

Have a OnePlus phone? Here are 5 other Android phones you should buy right now

Stephen Radochia / Android AuthorityOnePlus’s demise in the US and Europe over the last few months has been like watching a slow-motion car accident. We knew precisely what was going to happen, but we were powerless to stop it. It’s especially disappointing given the already sorry state of the US phone marketplace, devoid of meaningful

July 3, 2026
By Alec Beckman
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OnePlus may be pulling back from yet another major market, and it’s a big one

Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityOnePlus 15 (left) and Nord 6 (right)TL;DR After recently recommending OPPO phones to customers in Europe, OnePlus appears to be scaling back operations in other markets. All devices, including the latest OnePlus 15 and 15R, are listed as out of stock on the official OnePlus UK store. Stock appears to be

June 17, 2026
By Adeniyi Abiodun
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What RAM crisis? OnePlus is beefing up the 15R with more RAM

Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR OnePlus is adding a new OnePlus 15R variant with higher RAM. Previously limited to 12GB, the OnePlus 15R now gets a 16GB RAM option with 512GB of storage. The variant, unfortunately, is currently limited to India. If you’ve wanted to buy a latest-gen Android that’s high on performance and offers

June 12, 2026
By Michael Lie
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I tried going back to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, but one missing feature makes it impossible to use

I’m a notoriously erratic gadget charger. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard “hurry up” while trying to get the kids out of the house for the weekend — snatching my phone off the plug at the last possible second, praying that it has enough juice to get through the day.Having spent a

June 9, 2026
By Marcin Kazmierczak
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OnePlus 15 gets the Pixel 10’s best party trick: AirDrop via Quick Share

Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityTL;DR AirDrop support via Quick Share is now live on the OnePlus 15. You don’t need to do much at your end, other than ensuring Quick Share is up to date. The OnePlus 15 is the only OnePlus expected to get AirDrop compatibility. Late in 2025, Google was able to puncture

May 26, 2026
By Dovile Silenskyte
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Android’s habit-learning feature is now spreading to more non-Pixel phones

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android’s Contextual Suggestions are now available on more devices. I can access the feature on my Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 15. Since suggestions are processed on the device, they may not be available on non-flagship phones. Google wants Android to be a bit smarter than it already is.

May 14, 2026
By Josh Olszewicz
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OnePlus demo units are disappearing from Best Buy stores

Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityTL;DR Reddit users report that OnePlus 15 and 15R display units are being removed from Best Buy locations and replaced by Nothing phones. The retail shift follows executive turnover in India and layoffs in Europe, adding fuel to the rumors of a global scale-back. OnePlus North America had previously affirmed that

February 16, 2026
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You told us: These are the phones you should totally avoid buying in February

Lanh Nguyen / Android AuthorityThe 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 shortly after. The bigger, more exciting launch is the Galaxy S26

February 9, 2026
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As an Android expert, here are 8 phones I dont recommend buying right now

Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityIn 2026, it’s pretty difficult to buy an outright bad or terrible Android phone. Whether you’re in the market for a high-end flagship or an affordable mid-ranger, you have so many options to choose from — as is evident by our best Android phone list.However, buying advice is constantly changing, and