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Verizon is making it even harder to unlock your paid-off phone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 04:22 EDT

Another day, another disappointing unlock policy change by Verizon. Read more ›

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Android 17 Beta 1 reveals a surprising secret about the Pixel Launcher search bar

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 03:51 EDT

The search bar is now the Google widget in disguise, and it has new hidden search provider settings. Read more ›

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YouTube adds new hurdles for ad blockers, and there’s currently no way around it

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 03:22 EDT

It's another attempt to make users pay for YouTube Premium. Read more ›

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New Galaxy S26 series teaser shows how Privacy Display fights shoulder surfers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 01:18 EDT

Samsung's latest teaser shows how the Galaxy S26 series will fight screen peekers on public transport. Read more ›

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Used Moltbot? Its creator just joined OpenAI

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 00:01 EDT

Peter Steinberger, the creator of Moltbot (now called OpenClaw), is joining OpenAI to work on next-gen personal AI agents. Read more ›

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Pixel’s ‘Now Playing’ is becoming a real app, but not for everyone

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 22:49 EDT

Looks like Now Playing is about to get its own Play Store app, but not all Android users will be able to download it. Read more ›

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Productivity apps failed me when I needed them most

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 09:00 EDT

I wasted a lot of time trying to make solutions work when they simply didn't suit me. Read more ›

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From mainstream to underdog: These are the apps I recommend

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 08:00 EDT

Go against the crowd. Read more ›

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Swapping your TV for a projector may come with some surprises

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 07:00 EDT

Scale and cinema come at a cost. Read more ›

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Your next phone needs this new tech to stop it ruining your sunset photos

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 06:00 EDT

The best camera phones are sporting this new sensor tech. Read more ›

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This Android browser has one thing I love that Chrome sorely lacks

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 05:30 EDT

If you ever struggled with overzealous tab use, this is the Android browser for you. Read more ›

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Are phone carriers finally taking customer loyalty seriously?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 05:00 EDT

Recently, we've seen more loyalty-based offerings, including two new T-Mobile plans aimed exclusively at specific customers. Read more ›

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I ditched Google Docs for this app, and I don’t regret it

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Stephen Headrick @ Android Authority · 02/14/2026 09:00 EDT

I can't believe I'm this excited about a docs app, but it really is that good. Read more ›

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The only Google Photos feature I want is a physical E Ink picture frame

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/14/2026 08:00 EDT

Okay Google, show me my vacation. Read more ›

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Google’s Gemini Live just ruined a feature I used daily

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 02/14/2026 07:00 EDT

A smarter assistant that feels less useful. Read more ›

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This new Android feature is amazing, but I’m scared for its future

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/14/2026 06:30 EDT

Live Updates surface the most important info on top of all notifications, but no one is using them. Read more ›

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This Qi2 accessory with active cooling restored my faith in wireless charging

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority 2 place · 02/14/2026 06:00 EDT

I hate the idea of my phone battery overheating every time I charge wirelessly, but this charger solves that problem. Read more ›

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I’m looking forward to Android XR glasses, despite my disdain for Gemini

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/14/2026 05:30 EDT

I'm really keen to see how Google, Samsung, and others bring their core mobile imaging technologies to smart glasses. Read more ›

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Survey suggests Nova Launcher remains one of Android’s darling apps

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/14/2026 05:00 EDT

Despite its recent hiccups, Nova Launcher enjoys plenty of support from the Android community. Read more ›

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Why the leaked ‘Wide’ Galaxy Fold is the only Samsung foldable I care about in 2026

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority 3 place · 02/14/2026 05:00 EDT

Sorry, TriFold, but I never really liked you anyway. Read more ›

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