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Leaving Verizon made sense on paper — until I calculated the real cost of switching

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/17/2026 05:00 EDT

I'm not so sure I'm leaving anytime soon after all. Read more ›

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EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus deal: Great earbuds that won’t cost an arm and a leg!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 17:30 EDT

You can keep your arm, your leg, and still get great earbuds! Read more ›

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Here’s how much IKEA’s new donut-shaped smart lamp could cost

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 17:02 EDT

IKEA's upcoming smart lamp just randomly popped up on its website. Read more ›

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Looking for a high-end gaming monitor on sale? Samsung has two options!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 16:28 EDT

Upgrade your gaming setup with one of these impressive monitors. Read more ›

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Widgets in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 are getting easier to resize

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 15:44 EDT

Google adds plus-minus controls for resizing Android widgets. Read more ›

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ChatGPT’s best paid plan finally comes to the US for the cost of a sandwich

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 14:55 EDT

OpenAI also plans to start testing ads in the US. Read more ›

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Check out this ASUS ROG Rapture Wi-Fi 6E Gaming Router deal!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 14:55 EDT

This router makes no sacrifices! Read more ›

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Facer watch faces can now chime on the hour on Wear OS

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 14:19 EDT

Why isn't this just part of Wear OS? Read more ›

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This awesome Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank is 33% off right now!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:59 EDT

Both mighty and portable! Read more ›

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Here’s how Google’s getting ready for Android’s upcoming sideloading restrictions

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:53 EDT

Google prepares your opt-out. Read more ›

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AYANEO’s fancy Game Boy-like handheld is arriving earlier than expected

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:51 EDT

AYANEO surprises backers by moving up the Pocket VERT's shipping date. Read more ›

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Netflix may have pulled the plug on casting for this simple reason

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 13:20 EDT

Occam's razor strikes again. Read more ›

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Visible offers customers $5 off their next bill for Verizon disruption

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 12:50 EDT

Affected Verizon subscribers got four times as much. Read more ›

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Chrome’s long-awaited vertical tabs are now available in Beta

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 11:34 EDT

The feature looks like it's edging closer to a full roll out after it was first spotted in Canary builds last year. Read more ›

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Samsung inadvertently cleared up any confusion over the Galaxy S26 lineup

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 11:30 EDT

Will there be a Galaxy S26 Pro and Edge? Samsung just revealed the answer. Read more ›

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I asked Gemini Guided Learning to make me a better marketer and it’s working

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 09:00 EDT

No need to juggle YouTube, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Read more ›

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Worst to best: All the major Android skins, ranked

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 08:45 EDT

Does your favorite Android skin crack the top three? Read more ›

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First vivo and OPPO, now another Android brand will offer an external camera lens

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 07:00 EDT

A third Android manufacturer is joining the external camera lens party. Read more ›

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Don’t wait for the Galaxy S26: The S25 is the smart buy of early 2026

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 07:00 EDT

Why wait for an expensive new phone when you can buy the same phone today for less? Read more ›

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Which smartphone trend should die in 2026? Survey reveals an interesting answer.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/16/2026 05:30 EDT

There's one significant trend you don't want to see in 2026. Read more ›

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