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Facebook not working? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them! (Update: Outage)

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 03/03/2026 17:54 EDT

Let's get you up and running in no time! Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a surprising downgrade for battery health

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/24/2026 03:09 EDT

Leaked EU labels suggest the series supports 1,200 charge cycles, a notable drop from the 2,000 seen on the Galaxy S25. Read more ›

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The FairPhone Gen 6 will ‘soon’ get Android 16

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/24/2026 01:18 EDT

Fairphone's pending Android 16 update comes as major rivals already brought Android 16 to their devices. Read more ›

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Google is making Wear OS watches more self-reliant in emergencies

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/24/2026 00:02 EDT

Earthquake alerts will now show up on Wear OS watches even when they are not paired with a smartphone. Read more ›

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First look: Google Messages is finally catching up with live location sharing

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 23:00 EDT

Here's how the new Real-time Location sharing feature will soon work inside chats in Google Messages. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 series may already be behind Pixel phones in one big way

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 21:58 EDT

The flagship lineup could once again skip a key security feature Pixels have had for years. Read more ›

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Some of you are about to lose your free HBO Max perk

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority 1 place · 02/23/2026 16:44 EDT

DoorDash is ending the free ad-supported HBO Max included in the DashPass subscription, so enjoy it while it lasts. Read more ›

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Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 series will get a US launch next month and a slight price hike

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority 2 place · 02/23/2026 16:12 EDT

The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 series is available in the US starting March 11 for as low as $1,050. Read more ›

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Google Messages starts simplifying how you create new group chats

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority 1 place · 02/23/2026 15:41 EDT

Group chats and one-on-one conversations now begin the same way. Read more ›

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Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 15:29 EDT

After beginning to test end-to-end encryption for RCS between iPhones last month, Apple now adds Android into the mix. Read more ›

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Google TV is getting stuck in a search loop thanks to Gemini

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 13:30 EDT

Gemini integration on Google TV is triggering an infinite search loop for some. Read more ›

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Google Maps may now force you to sign in before showing photos and reviews (Update: Fixed)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 12:59 EDT

You may have to sign in to view photos and reviews. Read more ›

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Android Auto users are running into a major hands-free issue

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 12:36 EDT

Voice commands appear to be broken for some users in recent days, displaying an availability error on screen. Read more ›

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Check out the first photos taken with a Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 11:28 EDT

The Galaxy S26 Ultra hasn't launched yet, but this creator is already showing off what the cameras can do. Read more ›

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Samsung leaked the Galaxy S26 in the most unlikely place last year

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 11:28 EDT

This Samsung Galaxy S26 hands-on video has been hiding in plain sight. Read more ›

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Spotify might finally let you tell it what you actually like

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 10:51 EDT

Giving the algorithm your written input could be on the way, as could custom emoji reactions. Read more ›

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The Moto G Power (2026) is the cheapest Motorola phone you might actually like

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 08:00 EDT

I'd still take even more power though... Read more ›

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The Pixel 10a isn’t a bad upgrade — it’s the future of modern Android phones

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 06:00 EDT

Also the present of modern Android phones. Read more ›

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Android’s Weather ‘app’ is going away, and what’s left behind is disappointing

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 05:44 EDT

It is being replaced by generic web results. Read more ›

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Nothing reveals the Phone 4a design ahead of its March 5 launch

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 05:14 EDT

Official renders confirm a more refined look and a "Glyph Bar" with nine LEDs that are 40% brighter than previous models. Read more ›

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Reader poll reveals the most popular Galaxy S26 color ahead of launch

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/23/2026 05:12 EDT

We asked our readers to rank the Galaxy S26 series colors. Here are the results! Read more ›

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