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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this February

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

This month is a little heavy on Android games, but for good reason! Read more ›

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I disabled the AICore app on my Samsung phone, and here’s why you might want to

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

Would you trade improved performance for no local AI features? Read more ›

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I installed Android on an Echo Show, and it gave my smart display a new life

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 02/02/2026 05:00 EDT

It's like a docked Pixel Tablet on the cheap, with some trade-offs. Read more ›

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This upcoming Ultra flagship may charge top dollar but skip out on a bigger battery

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/02/2026 03:57 EDT

A new Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak points to a €1,499 price tag and a downgraded battery abroad. Read more ›

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Apple could be planning to copy Samsung’s foldables after all

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/02/2026 03:20 EDT

With a familiar Galaxy Z Flip-like design. Read more ›

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This is our first look at Google’s Pixel-like camera app for Android PCs

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/02/2026 03:19 EDT

It looks like Android PCs could gain a camera app that's similar to the Pixel Camera app in some ways. Read more ›

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A trusted leaker just gave us a close look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/02/2026 00:55 EDT

The Galaxy S26 series is a few weeks away from its expected unveiling, and we've got a good look at the Ultra. Read more ›

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I cut my yearly streaming costs by nearly half with a few simple tricks

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/01/2026 07:00 EDT

If you love TV but find your spending too much, getting organized and creating a schedule can help. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/01/2026 06:30 EDT

You may want to think twice before spending $2,900 on your next Android phone. Read more ›

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I thought I’d hate Spotify’s AI playlists, but I don’t

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/01/2026 06:00 EDT

Just, you know, maybe make sure you mention that you want familiar songs on your playlists. Read more ›

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The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S (2026) sacrifices battery for premium hardware

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Evan Friesen @ Android Authority · 02/01/2026 05:30 EDT

Quality specs and hardware that can't go the distance or give you all the apps you want. Read more ›

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I got my daughter a Galaxy S25 FE, and now I’m questioning why I bother with flagships

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/01/2026 05:30 EDT

The gap between flagship and mid-range is lower than ever, and it makes me wonder if I really need a flagship at all. Read more ›

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I now have one less reason to buy a smart ring that isn’t Oura

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/01/2026 05:00 EDT

This small accessory makes a considerable difference. Read more ›

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AYANEO’s latest handheld is skipping crowdfunding, and you can buy it now

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/31/2026 15:05 EDT

This pocket powerhouse is in stock and ready to ship, if you can afford it. Read more ›

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Here are 5 privacy-focused alternatives to popular Google apps

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 01/31/2026 08:00 EDT

If you want to de-Google your life, here's where to start. Read more ›

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Google Drive’s AI nonsense finally pushed me to self-host my documents

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/31/2026 07:00 EDT

If you're fed up with Google’s cloud, this self-hosted solution might be worth your time. Read more ›

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5 Android Bluetooth trackers you should buy instead of the Apple AirTag 2nd gen

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority 3 place · 01/31/2026 06:30 EDT

Skip the Apple-proprietary tracker and get more useful features. Read more ›

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Finding new Play Store apps used to be frustrating, but this clever tool changes everything

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/31/2026 06:00 EDT

The days of accepting bad search results on Google Play Store are over. Read more ›

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Poll reveals many of you hate Android phones that look like iPhones

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/31/2026 06:00 EDT

However, one in 10 polled readers are on the other side of the fence. Read more ›

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This open-source AI tool makes Google Assistant look obsolete

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority 2 place · 01/31/2026 05:30 EDT

OpenClaw delivers real agentic automation by bridging LLMs and your operating system. Read more ›

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