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Fitbit’s co-founders are back with a new app, and you can sign up for the limited beta

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 11:50 EDT

Fitbit’s creators are moving away from individual health and exploring family wellness. Read more ›

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Survey confirms: Our readers know what to do when faced with a phone fire

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 10:51 EDT

We asked what you'd do if your phone suddenly caught fire while charging. Read more ›

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Samsung is cutting off support for this former Galaxy flagship

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 10:49 EDT

The Galaxy S21 has reached the end of regular updates, and the Galaxy S22 moves to its wind-down phase. Read more ›

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Google is finally fixing one of Pixel’s biggest connectivity headaches in Android 16

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 09:45 EDT

Google finally gives Pixel users granular control over Adaptive Connectivity in Android 16. Read more ›

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Samsung thinks you all want more Folds than Flips in 2026

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 09:27 EDT

Samsung's foldable phone production plans might be unprecedented for the Galaxy maker. Read more ›

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With Galaxy Buds 4, Samsung wants to avoid its past mistakes at all costs

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 07:48 EDT

Galaxy Buds 4 will focus on practicality and a "stable" design. Read more ›

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ANBERNIC’s next gaming handheld is an unabashed Sony PS Vita clone

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 07:21 EDT

Miss your PS Vita? Now's your chance to relive the magic. Read more ›

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I hacked my own computer using OpenClaw and it was terrifyingly easy

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 07:00 EDT

Suspicious emails compromising my PC! What is this, 2006? Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 4a series leak reveals launch date, and it’s just weeks away

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 06:53 EDT

Here's hoping these phones live up to the high standard set by the Nothing Phone 3a series. Read more ›

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Check out Android’s expected 2026 update and release cycle

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 06:30 EDT

Want to know which update is coming to Android and when? We've got the full timeline. Read more ›

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This huge 7-inch gaming handheld launches soon with a bargain price tag

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 06:08 EDT

The cheapest, biggest Android gaming handheld is launching this week, but it faces some stiff competition. Read more ›

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I use AI to help me blind buy perfumes, and it’s actually perfect

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 06:00 EDT

An AI assistant is the ultimate filter for navigating infinite choices in this complex hobby. Read more ›

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T-Mobile crushes Verizon and AT&T to be the fastest carrier in the US

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 06:00 EDT

With an average network speed more than twice of Verizon's. Read more ›

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I’ve been a Motorola fan for years, but an Android phone with no updates is my breaking point

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 05:30 EDT

If the Moto G17 is the future of Motorola, I want nothing to do with it. Read more ›

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Android brands could copy iPhone 17’s coolest front camera trick

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 05:23 EDT

Leaks suggest OPPO and HUAWEI are testing square sensors that eliminate the need to rotate your phone for group selfies. Read more ›

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AT&T and T-Mobile seem to be stronger than ever: Is Verizon in trouble?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 05:00 EDT

Let's be honest: Verizon's reputation isn't great right now. But does that mean it has real reason to worry? Read more ›

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Google Maps community edits could soon get a major Gemini makeover

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 04:33 EDT

A new chatbot-style interface discovered in code suggests users could soon use natural language to update local listings. Read more ›

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Nothing could finally make its transparent over-ear headphones affordable

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 04:31 EDT

The Nothing Headphone (a) is rumored to launch soon for €159. Read more ›

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Amazon’s latest anti-piracy move is more bad news for Fire TV owners

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/03/2026 04:21 EDT

Amazon is giving owners of Android-based Fire TV devices one more reason to switch to Google TV. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra’s colors leak again, but the best ones are still missing

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

"Pink Gold" and "Silver Shadow" continue to elude leaks. Read more ›

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