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Samsung really might revive this 2019 camera feature just to take on Apple

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 14:04 EDT

Samsung ditched variable apertures after the Galaxy S10, but Apple adopting it looks to be forcing a rethink. Read more ›

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If YouTube’s age verification frustrated you, Discord has bad news

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 12:18 EDT

Your Discord account may soon be teen-by-default unless you prove otherwise. Read more ›

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YouTube TV finally lets you avoid paying for channels you don’t watch

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 10:50 EDT

More choice is nice, even if the savings aren’t mind-blowing. Read more ›

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Samsung (sort of) goes official with Galaxy Unpacked date

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 10:47 EDT

Samsung promo references Galaxy Unpacked February date. Read more ›

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Nothing’s latest teaser suggests a major splash of color for the Phone 4a and 4a Pro

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 08:47 EDT

Official teasers point to a vibrant new palette of five colors for Nothing's upcoming mid-range smartphone lineup. Read more ›

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A rare look inside Google’s most secretive Pixel Hardware Labs

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 08:00 EDT

We visited Google's largest hardware R&D labs outside of the US, where everything Pixel is made and tested. Read more ›

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Trump Phone finally shows up in real images after another round of shifting goalposts

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 07:08 EDT

Trump Phone finally gets an unexpected design and specs reveal. Read more ›

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AYANEO gives us a better look at its Xperia Play revival

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 06:52 EDT

The AYANEO Pocket Play is one of the most exciting phones in years, and a new video gives us a closer look at the device. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 series gets fourth One UI 8.5 beta release with a new voicemail feature

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 06:16 EDT

Beyond the expected bug fixes, Samsung is testing a "Direct Voicemail" feature that includes live transcripts. Read more ›

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As an Android expert, here are 8 phones I don’t recommend buying right now

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 06:00 EDT

Shopping for a new phone right now? Maybe steer clear of these ones. Read more ›

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Now even more users have to pay YouTube Music for song lyrics

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 05:45 EDT

Your favorite YouTube Music feature is now behind a $10.99 monthly subscription. Read more ›

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I’ve been a Spotify subscriber for 5 years — and I’m finally calling it quits

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 05:30 EDT

Price hikes are funding features I don't use, so why am I sticking around? Read more ›

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Poll: Are you happy with your Google TV box’s performance?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 05:05 EDT

Do you have a Google TV box? Are you happy with its performance or does it leave you wanting? Read more ›

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Here are 30+ wallpapers shot on a Pixel 10 Pro XL during my trip to Taiwan with Google

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 05:00 EDT

Download lantern-filled streets, night markets, and more. Read more ›

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Buyer beware: ChatGPT’s new affordable Go plan is a bad deal compared to Gemini

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 05:00 EDT

Paying for ChatGPT's affordable plan is a bad idea in light of recent events, and here's why. Read more ›

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This Snapdragon leak reveals why your next Ultra phone might be even pricier

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 04:58 EDT

New leak points to an "extremely expensive" Pro variation of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, reserved for Ultra flagships. Read more ›

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NotebookLM could get even better with this Gemini feature

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 03:46 EDT

But it could serve a different purpose than in Gemini. Read more ›

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From price to specs, here’s what we know about the Pixel 10a’s biggest rival

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 03:19 EDT

The Pixel 10a launches next week, but a new report has revealed more details about its arch-rival. Read more ›

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LineageOS just brought two of the best things about Pixels to custom ROMs

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/09/2026 01:37 EDT

The custom ROM is also switching to a less frequent release cadence, thanks to Google. Read more ›

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All the reasons why Samsung doesn’t offer big upgrades for its phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/08/2026 08:00 EDT

From profit concerns to production hurdles and beyond, here's why Samsung seldom offers big upgrades. Read more ›

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