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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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DJI OSMO Pocket 4 Pro regulatory listing confirms global launch

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 14:45 EDT

DJI is giving the OSMO Pocket 4 Pro a battery upgrade. Read more ›

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Have an early look at the Galaxy S26 in its white colorway

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 13:20 EDT

The Galaxy S26 leaks again ahead of its launch. Read more ›

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You can finally pre-order the powerful KONKR Fit handheld, but it’s not cheap

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 12:56 EDT

AYANEO’s long-awaited Windows handheld features Ryzen AI hardware, a 7-inch OLED screen, and a hefty price tag. Read more ›

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Don’t panic: Fairphone (probably) didn’t get hacked

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 12:33 EDT

Fairphone blames that confusing email it sent you on 'internal malfunction'. Read more ›

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Savvy WHOOP users are saving tons of money with this subscription loophole

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 11:52 EDT

Is your WHOOP subscription too expensive? This trick could be exactly what you need. Read more ›

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Google explains why your Play system update says it’s from 2025

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 10:58 EDT

Google says that weird November Play system update is just a 'display-only' issue. Read more ›

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Spotify just added a new feature to spare you Googling your tracks

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 10:44 EDT

The mobile app will start giving you the story behind the music. Read more ›

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Google Contacts may soon offer a clever shortcut for Calling Cards

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

Google has also been spotted working on refreshing more parts of the Phone app with Material 3 Expressive. Read more ›

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Does your Android phone last longer, charge faster in 2026?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 08:35 EDT

Are you using power-saving modes more often? Do you cap your charging percentage? Let us know via this open thread! Read more ›

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Sony confirms launch date for its redesigned XM6 flagship earbuds

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 06:35 EDT

The "next generation of earbuds" is officially set to debut on February 12, likely featuring a new pill-shaped design. Read more ›

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Move over Ultra phones, Samsung is launching an Ultra robot vacuum cleaner

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 06:07 EDT

The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra brings high-end sanitization and advanced obstacle clearance to the floor. Read more ›

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Samsung and AT&T team up to solve the ‘first phone’ dilemma with a kid-safe smartphone

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 06:00 EDT

The AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone is the first carrier-designed device of its kind, built from the ground up for kids' safety. Read more ›

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Are flagship phones worth buying? New survey yields a resounding ‘no’

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 06:00 EDT

Virtually two-thirds of polled readers don't think high-end phones are worth the fuss. Read more ›

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Can we please shut up about the Pixel 10a’s bezels?

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

It is 2026 — we have got to move on from complaining about bezels. Read more ›

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If this Galaxy S26 design rumor is true, I may give up Samsung phones for good

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 05:30 EDT

I prefer a phone with a bit of bulk, and I'm worried the Galaxy S series is getting too light for my tastes. Read more ›

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This iPhone 18 Pro Max leak already leaves the Galaxy S26 Ultra in the dust

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 05:13 EDT

Overtaking the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a bigger battery. Read more ›

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New phone releases have gotten boring, but is that really so bad?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 05:00 EDT

Mainstream users care more about brand and consistency than innovation, but that doesn't mean progress has stopped. Read more ›

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Google Wallet’s upcoming redesign will make accessing your extra passes a bit more complicated

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 04:20 EDT

Accessing your full pass library will require navigating through two screens. Read more ›

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Wild leak suggests Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 could run cooler thanks to… Exynos?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 03:14 EDT

Samsung's Exynos chips might hold the key to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 phones running cooler. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra strikes different poses in a high-def video leak

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/06/2026 03:09 EDT

Giving us the clearest, most high definition look at the device so far. Read more ›

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