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New phone releases have gotten boring, but is that really so bad?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 05:00 EDT

Mainstream users care more about brand and consistency than innovation, but that doesn't mean progress has stopped. Read more ›

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Google Wallet’s upcoming redesign will make accessing your extra passes a bit more complicated

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 04:20 EDT

Accessing your full pass library will require navigating through two screens. Read more ›

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Wild leak suggests Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 could run cooler thanks to… Exynos?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 03:14 EDT

Samsung's Exynos chips might hold the key to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 phones running cooler. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra strikes different poses in a high-def video leak

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 03:09 EDT

Giving us the clearest, most high definition look at the device so far. Read more ›

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Taxes aren’t fun, but at least you can save with TurboTax!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 18:09 EDT

Ready or not, tax season is here! Read more ›

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This legendary Nokia phone is being brought back to life in 2026

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 17:56 EDT

A custom firmware project resurrects the Nokia N8, transforming it from a drawer-dwelling relic into a functional device. Read more ›

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Amazon Echo Show 8 and 11 drop to new record low prices!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 17:29 EDT

Upgrade to a smart screen on the cheap! Read more ›

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Google is finally fixing one of the At a Glance widget’s biggest problems

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 17:28 EDT

No more text fading into the background! Read more ›

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Google gives Android Canary users a new place to stay up-to-date

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 16:51 EDT

A new subreddit offers the ideal hub for Canary announcements and community feedback. Read more ›

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The Narwal Flow robot vacuum and mop is the cheapest in 2026!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 16:15 EDT

Keep your floors clean without hassle! Read more ›

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Circle to Search may have just inexplicably lost this feature

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 16:08 EDT

Circle to Search not letting you share? You’re not alone. Read more ›

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The new Apple AirTags are great, but the 1st-gen are on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 14:42 EDT

The new AirTags are great, but the old ones still work amazingly! Read more ›

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DJI might soon face competition from a surprising Android brand

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 14:30 EDT

Vivo looks keen to challenge the big players in the compact vlogging camera market. Read more ›

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Spotify has two big features coming that should excite book lovers

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 13:59 EDT

Spotify's clever new trick lets avid readers switch seamlessly between physical books and audiobooks. Read more ›

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Your awesome plan for SAT smart glasses cheating just got shut down

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 13:26 EDT

Not even prescription lenses will save you. Read more ›

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I’m not holding my breath for Elon Musk’s SpaceX phone, and neither should you

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 13:00 EDT

No, we really don't need another billionaire deciding to make a phone. Read more ›

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Does your Pixel pop? You’re not alone

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 12:59 EDT

Users say the popping noise happens without warning, and it’s not exactly subtle. Read more ›

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Get a look at the Pixel 10a in every color ahead of this month’s official reveal

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 12:07 EDT

These are some pretty nice colors. Read more ›

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IKEA’s new smart home products have a big connection problem

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 12:06 EDT

IKEA says it's investigating the issue. Read more ›

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Gboard is working on supersizing your emoji

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 11:45 EDT

Emoji in Gboard are going larger than life. Read more ›

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