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DoorDash gift cards are back on sale (Save 15%)

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 14:15 EDT

This is pretty much like getting free money! Read more ›

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Chrome’s latest update gives it three features it has long needed

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 13:49 EDT

Google just gave Chrome a big productivity boost with these three new features. Read more ›

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Deal: Get a free $100 gift card when you buy a Google Pixel 10a!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 13:42 EDT

The Pixel 10a is already competitively priced. The $100 gift card is just a cherry on top. Read more ›

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Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 12:00 EDT

Google tightens Android defenses with tougher reviews and stronger Play Protect. Read more ›

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This upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival just made a surprise appearance at the Winter Olympics

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 11:28 EDT

This upcoming Android foldable just showed up in an unexpected place. Read more ›

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks in video, confirming a surprise accessory

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 07:33 EDT

Looks like Osmo Pocket 3 is finally getting a successor. Read more ›

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This melonDS fork solves one of the biggest headaches for Nintendo DS emulation on Android

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 07:13 EDT

The latest v0.6.0 release adds offline RetroAchievements support in Softcore mode, allowing gamers to play on the go. Read more ›

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Pixel 10a vs Pixel 8a: The smartest move might be to wait

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 07:00 EDT

This is the year to skip. Read more ›

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5 secret Android 17 features I’m looking forward to, and one I really don’t want

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 06:30 EDT

Android 17 seems like a lackluster update on paper, but there are many exciting features in the works. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10a

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 06:00 EDT

Before you buy the Pixel 10a, consider these other Android phones first. Read more ›

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Samsung rolls out fifth One UI 8.5 beta as Galaxy S26 launch nears

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 05:44 EDT

The latest update for the Galaxy S25 series brings a new Bixby version and the February security patch. Read more ›

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Pixel 10a vs Pixel 7a: Here’s why I wouldn’t upgrade

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 05:30 EDT

Google’s 2023 mid-range phone goes up against its latest. Read more ›

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Leaked email suggests Ring’s camera network could drift into Big Brother territory

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 05:25 EDT

Your Ring camera could be hunting for more than just lost pets. Read more ›

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Move over Pixel Watch: Meta is reportedly bringing its shelved smartwatch back to life

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 05:17 EDT

Codenamed Malibu 2, the revived wearable aims to pair health-tracking with a built-in Meta AI assistant later this year. Read more ›

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YouTube for smart TVs is about to get chatty, but who asked for it?

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 05:12 EDT

Another place for Google to cram Gemini into. Read more ›

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The latest Pixel 10a is the wrong Pixel to buy

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 05:00 EDT

Save your money and get the Pixel 9a instead. Read more ›

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First look: Here’s how Gemini will use Google Maps to become a chatty local guide

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 04:23 EDT

A new Gemini feature will soon let you attach a map area to your prompts for enhanced local discovery. Here's how. Read more ›

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Gemini looks to solve its “feature overload” problem with a newer UI

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 04:05 EDT

Google is testing a newer attachment sheet that houses more features but keeps them all accessible and organized. Read more ›

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I’m not disappointed with the Pixel 10’s Tensor G4 processor, but I’m not happy either

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 04:00 EDT

The Tensor G4 remains a great fit for the Pixel 10a, but where are the rest of the upgrades? Read more ›

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Looks like Apple CarPlay just beat Android Auto to bring a highly-demanded feature

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 03:43 EDT

Apple has started testing in-car video playback via CarPlay. Read more ›

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