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I made Now Brief useful for a day, and it was more effort than it was worth

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 06:00 EDT

Every day, I mourn the loss of Google Now. Read more ›

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Google Photos could soon TikTok-ify your video feed

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:39 EDT

And help organize videos in your Photos backup with AI. Read more ›

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I’ve tested countless gaming devices, and these are gaming phones I’d recommend in 2026

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:30 EDT

The best gaming device is always the one you have with you, so make the right choice. Read more ›

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With two 200MP cameras and a zoom accessory, this Ultra flagship could be the next camera king

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:21 EDT

New Find X9 Ultra leak reveals renders and a powerhouse spec sheet, featuring a giant battery and a 300mm lens extender. Read more ›

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I fell out of love with smart home tech years ago, but now I’m giving it a second chance

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 05:00 EDT

Smart home tech has matured a lot, but will I stick around this time? Read more ›

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Google’s secret $800 million Epic partnership is a massive plot twist in the Android antitrust saga

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 04:59 EDT

Epic and Google quietly struck an $800 million pact — now the judge wants answers. Read more ›

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Beware: New Android malware uses AI to sneakily commit ad fraud on your phone

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 03:55 EDT

But it's not even the worst part Read more ›

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Samsung admits liability in exploded Galaxy S25 Plus case, user claims (Updated: New Statement)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/23/2026 01:43 EDT

The company is offering to compensate the user and cover their medical expenses. Read more ›

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Android 14 is finally about to hit these TCL TV models

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 16:22 EDT

Here are the TCL TVs that could get upgraded to Android 14 soon. Read more ›

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Google Home is making it simpler to add new devices

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 15:40 EDT

More options to get all your plugs and lightbulbs online. Read more ›

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Waze could finally be ready to roll out these features we’ve been waiting on since 2024

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 14:33 EDT

Waze users will soon get toll booth warnings, emergency vehicle alerts, and more. Read more ›

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Android may be the first official US state smartphone platform

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 13:53 EDT

State birds are so old-fashioned — get ready for official state smartphones. Read more ›

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Survey reveals the one habit most language learners have in common

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 13:14 EDT

When it comes to language learning apps, it turns out that our readers are impressively consistent. Read more ›

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Forget smart speakers — Nintendo’s chatty new gadget will talk to you all day long

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 13:12 EDT

You can talk back, but it won't hear you. Read more ›

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Gemini may soon do for music what Nano Banana has done for making pictures

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 12:28 EDT

You and Gemini could be making beautiful music together. Read more ›

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Google Meet will soon roll out this Gemini feature to more users

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 12:05 EDT

Ask Gemini in Google Meet is coming to more users and in more languages very soon. Read more ›

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You don’t have to wait for launch day to try Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 11:14 EDT

The device will be available to experience in a small number of US Samsung stores from tomorrow. Read more ›

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Google Search now knows what you did last summer, thanks to Gmail and Photos integration

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 11:00 EDT

Google’s AI-powered Search now remembers your plans, purchases, and preferences. Read more ›

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Your Android phone can now keep receipts of exactly how it was hacked

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 10:33 EDT

Google’s intrusion logging is finally here, and it’s a game changer for Android security. Read more ›

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Animations in the Play Store looking different? You might be seeing this M3E change

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 09:47 EDT

Google’s Expressive makeover continues as users begin to see more download and loading flair in the Play Store. Read more ›

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