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Play Store subscriptions start keeping track of Play Points

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 12:42 EDT

Google's got a smarter new look for your Play Store subscriptions. Read more ›

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US lawmakers want your OS to determine if you’re old enough to use an app

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 12:38 EDT

If passed, the bill would go into effect in 2028. Read more ›

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YouTube has fixed the weird bug that kept you from chatting

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 11:36 EDT

We don't know what caused it. Read more ›

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Nano Banana 2 brings improved image generation features to Gemini for free

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 11:00 EDT

It gets Nano Banana Pro features, such as improved reasoning and character consistency. Read more ›

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ChatGPT’s ‘Naughty chats’ toggle is the first step towards its pornification

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 10:18 EDT

Following Sam Altman’s vision, new code reveals a path for adult-themed language and erotica in ChatGPT. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 proves Google was right all along

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 10:00 EDT

Many of the "new" software features in the Galaxy S26 series are oddly familiar. Read more ›

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Keep your expensive Galaxy S26 Ultra safe with these cases

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 10:00 EDT

Serious protection for a seriously high-end phone. Read more ›

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The new HUAWEI Watch GT Runner 2 is here to fix your spotty trail GPS tracking

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 09:30 EDT

Huawei just dropped a new running watch and earbuds that smartly adapt noise cancellation in real time. Read more ›

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Is the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display better than a privacy screen protector? We tested both

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 07:30 EDT

We put Samsung's hardware-level privacy tech against a high-end privacy screen protector to see which one is better for you. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S24: Here’s why I would upgrade this year

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 07:00 EDT

The Galaxy S26 series brings minimal upgrades to all the right places. Read more ›

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Google has a secret camera widget; here’s how to get it on your phone

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 06:00 EDT

Pin an instant camera snap to your home screen with this special widget. Read more ›

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Google Messages is prepping a better way to get information about businesses that contact you

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 06:00 EDT

Plus extra controls for archiving old chats. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 is here, but Samsung hasn’t forgotten the Galaxy S25’s software path

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:45 EDT

The company has rolled out the sixth One UI 8.5 beta release for its now ex-flagships. Read more ›

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Forget the rest: These are my favorite Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus cases

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:43 EDT

Protect your new flagship phone before life happens to it. Read more ›

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Samsung added a new 24MP photo mode to Galaxy S26 and then chose to hide it

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:43 EDT

Thankfully, you can enable it with ease. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: I didn’t expect this winner

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:30 EDT

After using both flagships side by side, one clearly feels more complete in 2026. Read more ›

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This Oura competitor is reimagining how users interact with data

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:00 EDT

Luna aims to make manual logging much simpler. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:00 EDT

Thinking about buying a Galaxy S26 Ultra? Read this first. Read more ›

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Not everyone wants bleeding-edge Pro chips, and this reader survey proves it

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 05:00 EDT

Chipsets are probably fast enough in 2026, but not everyone agrees. Read more ›

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6 reasons why the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better choice than the OnePlus 15

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 02/26/2026 04:04 EDT

The two are closer than expected, but I still have a favorite. Read more ›

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