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Animations in the Play Store looking different? You might be seeing this M3E change

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 09:47 EDT

Google’s Expressive makeover continues as users begin to see more download and loading flair in the Play Store. Read more ›

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Tired of Spotify’s mixes? Prompted Playlist lets you generate new ones on the fly

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 09:00 EDT

Just tell the app what you want to hear. Read more ›

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Google Photos preps a new look for sharing pics, but could lose a useful tool

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 08:55 EDT

Google tries out yet another share sheet redesign for Photos. Read more ›

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You might need to argue with Gemini to get it to work on Google Home

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 07:37 EDT

The new Gemini upgrade for Google Home can gaslight and refuse simple commands, until you prod it a little. Read more ›

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Weird bug on Pixel’s Phone app might be leaking your audio during voicemails

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 07:02 EDT

And it sounds like a privacy nightmare. Read more ›

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If OnePlus is in trouble, the OnePlus 13 and 15 show exactly why

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 07:00 EDT

How can OnePlus find and lose its form so quickly? Read more ›

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You voted on the best Android apps and games of 2025, and it wasn’t even close

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 07:00 EDT

A fun app and a legendary game ran away with your reader polls. Read more ›

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Samsung confirms Galaxy Watch bug is breaking Do Not Disturb, but here’s a fix

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 06:54 EDT

Galaxy Watch Do Not Disturb keeps turning off after the One UI 8 update. Read more ›

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The Galaxy A57 proves Samsung gave up on its flagship Galaxy S phones

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 06:45 EDT

Samsung is bringing meaningful upgrades where it wants, but not to the Galaxy S or S Plus. Read more ›

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What’s the best fitness tracker of 2026? I’ve tested more than I can count, these are my top picks

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 06:30 EDT

The right device depends on your priorities. Read more ›

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Forget tempered glass: The Galaxy S26 Ultra may debut a tougher new Gorilla Glass

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 06:15 EDT

Samsung's upcoming Ultra flagship could make screen protectors obsolete. Read more ›

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I tried out Mint’s home internet service to find out if it’s actually worth it

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 06:00 EDT

If you live in the right area and have modest data needs, it really is a solid offer. Read more ›

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As a Pixel fan, I still have one big concern about the Pixel 10a

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 05:30 EDT

8GB of RAM is not going to cut it in 2026. Read more ›

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It’s time to give up on Motorola smartwatches

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 05:00 EDT

Seriously, just buy a Pixel Watch or something. Read more ›

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Still don’t have the Pixel January 2026 update? You’re not alone!

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 04:25 EDT

The January 2026 update has dragged on for some Pixel users for reasons unknown. Read more ›

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Incident report regrets? Google Maps prepares a much-needed fix

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 03:44 EDT

You'll soon be able to nuke all your submitted incident reports. Read more ›

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Your T-Mobile bill is going up for the second time in a year

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 02:33 EDT

But customers on older plans will be spared. Read more ›

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Samsung admits liability in exploded Galaxy S25 Plus case, user says

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 02:07 EDT

The company is reportedly offering to compensate the user and cover their medical expenses. Read more ›

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Did Google Home just break your smart lights? Here’s what’s going on

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 00:18 EDT

Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Read more ›

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Here’s how Spotify pulled off a legal ambush to stop that 300TB dump of stolen music

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 22:17 EDT

This is what a modern internet takedown really looks like. Read more ›

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