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Gemini’s split-screen upgrade is here, and it’s not just for tablets anymore

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 06:25 EDT

Gemini can now read your other apps in split screen — no overlay needed. Read more ›

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This Nintendo Switch emulator just solved a major pain point for mod fans

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 06:08 EDT

Play massive Nintendo Switch mods and DLCs with zero hassle. Read more ›

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Google hasn’t forgotten about video apps for Android Auto

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 06:05 EDT

A new code flag suggests the long-awaited entertainment feature is still in active development. Read more ›

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I’m all-in on Google, but I still won’t use YouTube Music until these 5 things change

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 06:00 EDT

Here's why YouTube Music doesn't work for me. Read more ›

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These Galaxy Buds 4 series renders give us our best look yet at Samsung’s upcoming earbuds

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 05:53 EDT

These new renders give us a great look at Samsung's upcoming earbuds. Read more ›

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These key Android Auto icons could soon get an Android 16-flavored refresh

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 05:47 EDT

Android Auto is in for a detailing job, and it looks fab! Read more ›

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I didn’t think foldables were for me. After two months with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, I was wrong

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 05:00 EDT

Thin, light, and a joy to use — the Z Fold 7 is almost perfect. Read more ›

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Google Photos users say this once-great feature has quietly gone downhill

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 04:23 EDT

Has Magic Eraser lost its magic for you as well? Here's what Google Photos users are saying. Read more ›

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Verizon is making it even harder to unlock your paid-off phone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 04:22 EDT

Another day, another disappointing unlock policy change by Verizon. Read more ›

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Android 17 Beta 1 reveals a surprising secret about the Pixel Launcher search bar

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 03:51 EDT

The search bar is now the Google widget in disguise, and it has new hidden search provider settings. Read more ›

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YouTube adds new hurdles for ad blockers, and there’s currently no way around it

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 03:22 EDT

It's another attempt to make users pay for YouTube Premium. Read more ›

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New Galaxy S26 series teaser shows how Privacy Display fights shoulder surfers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 01:18 EDT

Samsung's latest teaser shows how the Galaxy S26 series will fight screen peekers on public transport. Read more ›

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Used Moltbot? Its creator just joined OpenAI

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/16/2026 00:01 EDT

Peter Steinberger, the creator of Moltbot (now called OpenClaw), is joining OpenAI to work on next-gen personal AI agents. Read more ›

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Pixel’s ‘Now Playing’ is becoming a real app, but not for everyone

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 22:49 EDT

Looks like Now Playing is about to get its own Play Store app, but not all Android users will be able to download it. Read more ›

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Productivity apps failed me when I needed them most

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 09:00 EDT

I wasted a lot of time trying to make solutions work when they simply didn't suit me. Read more ›

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From mainstream to underdog: These are the apps I recommend

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 08:00 EDT

Go against the crowd. Read more ›

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Swapping your TV for a projector may come with some surprises

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 07:00 EDT

Scale and cinema come at a cost. Read more ›

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Your next phone needs this new tech to stop it ruining your sunset photos

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 06:00 EDT

The best camera phones are sporting this new sensor tech. Read more ›

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This Android browser has one thing I love that Chrome sorely lacks

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 05:30 EDT

If you ever struggled with overzealous tab use, this is the Android browser for you. Read more ›

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Are phone carriers finally taking customer loyalty seriously?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/15/2026 05:00 EDT

Recently, we've seen more loyalty-based offerings, including two new T-Mobile plans aimed exclusively at specific customers. Read more ›

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