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Samsung’s secret ‘Wide’ Galaxy Z Fold foldable shows up in its own software

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 07:33 EDT

One UI 9 test build confirms Samsung’s landscape-style ‘Wide’ Z Fold is in the works. Read more ›

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Google prepares a polished look for Android’s Live Updates

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 07:06 EDT

Adding more visibility to buttons. Read more ›

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Survey reveals which Android 16 QPR3 feature you’re most excited about

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 07:00 EDT

We polled our readers on the upcoming changes, and customization won through. Read more ›

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The Pocket VERT is the ultimate handheld for Game Boy fanatics like me

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 06:30 EDT

Everything about this device is completely unnecessary, but I can't get enough. Read more ›

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Android’s Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 06:24 EDT

The security-first mode could soon block functionality of apps that rely on accessibility APIs for non-essential tasks. Read more ›

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Google Translate is working on new widgets — but not the ones we wanted

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 06:00 EDT

Translate's 5 new in-development widgets leave us scratching our head. Read more ›

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Nintendo just DMCA’d every Switch emulator (again), but it’s not over yet

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 05:50 EDT

It's about to get harder to find your favorite Switch emulator. Read more ›

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The Google Photos redesign we’ve been waiting for is finally here

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 05:37 EDT

Google Photos finally ditches its dated bottom bar for a floating toolbar. Read more ›

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I’d skip the Galaxy S26 launch if it weren’t for one very exciting feature

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 05:30 EDT

Privacy Display is the only real innovation and it sounds fantastic for a public transit rider like me. Read more ›

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Google quietly fixed a big annoyance with Android’s Driving Mode

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 05:06 EDT

But it still misses a crucial option that Samsung offers. Read more ›

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Google just improved the best free feature on your Pixel — here’s how to use it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 05:00 EDT

Pixel VPN is the best Pixel feature you probably aren't using. Read more ›

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Miss small phones? Too bad, 7-inch phones could be the next big thing.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 03:55 EDT

More phones with wide aspect ratios could also be on the way. Read more ›

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Chrome on Android just became more desktop-like with this long-awaited feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 03:50 EDT

Pinning has finally arrived on Chrome for Android, making It easier to keep a track or your important tabs. Read more ›

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iPhone 17e renders are here, and they might make you rethink that Pixel 10a pre-order

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 03:25 EDT

With a modern Dynamic Island design and the powerful A19 chip, Apple’s new entry-level model is a serious Pixel 10a rival. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 could be over $100 more expensive in some markets

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 03:18 EDT

Thankfully, no price increases expected for the US! Read more ›

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New Nothing Phone 4a color leak raises more questions than answers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 02:00 EDT

These leaked colors seem at odds with Nothing's previous tease. Read more ›

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Gemini now helps you breeze through long Google Docs without reading them

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 01:53 EDT

New Gemini-powered Audio Summaries are rolling out to help you conquer those endless documents. Read more ›

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Ring cancels controversial integration after major user backlash and privacy concerns

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/13/2026 01:13 EDT

The company says no customer videos were ever shared as part of the planned Flock integration. Read more ›

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Frustrated with recent Spotify updates? Take 3 guesses who’s to blame

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 02/12/2026 18:19 EDT

Spotify's best developers haven't written a single line of code since December, the company's co-CEO revealed. Read more ›

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The Kindle Scribe’s latest update turns scribbles into action

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/12/2026 17:38 EDT

Amazon’s AI push reaches E Ink. Read more ›

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