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US senator presses Google on Gemini’s upcoming checkout tool potentially manipulating shoppers

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 16:32 EDT

Gemini’s upcoming checkout tool has lawmakers concerned. Read more ›

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This small but powerful Android gaming tablet is ready for a long-rumored return

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 16:14 EDT

Lenovo teases its next-gen Legion Y700 Android gaming tablet, with leaks suggesting a powerful chip and a March launch. Read more ›

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Remember Xiaomi’s modular camera concept? It might actually happen this year

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 15:55 EDT

Tipster offers hope that Xiaomi's moving forward with production. Read more ›

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Are you an Instacart shopper? This gift card deal is a no-brainer

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 15:36 EDT

This deal is great whether you want it for yourself or for someone else, as a gift. Read more ›

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Amazon users now have three ways to access Alexa Plus — but they don’t have to

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 14:53 EDT

Amazon opens up Alexa Plus to everyone in the US. Read more ›

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Anker SOLIX’s new power backup system merges renewable and fossil fuel power for the best results

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 13:50 EDT

Three SOLIX E10s can be joined together for a total 90kW output. Read more ›

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Google finally reveals Pixel 10a’s launch date

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 13:06 EDT

Here's when the Pixel 10a will arrive. Read more ›

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YouTube auto-dub translations just got a whole lot better

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 12:47 EDT

The powerful language tool is getting a huge expansion. Read more ›

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Samsung’s new Qi2 wireless charger gets the spotlight in latest leak

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 12:23 EDT

The Galaxy S26's wireless charger shows up again in new leak. Read more ›

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Google Meet’s universal translator looks like it’s getting ready to go mobile (Update: Confirmed)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 10:42 EDT

Meet's best new tool could finally make the jump to phones. Read more ›

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I’ve waited years for this Spotify lyrics feature, and it’s finally here

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 10:40 EDT

Lyrics translations arrive just in time to learn what Bad Bunny will be singing about on Sunday. Read more ›

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The Google Pixel 10a breaks cover early in blue

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 10:27 EDT

Pixel 10a leaks again. Read more ›

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January 2026 Google Play system update just turned into November 2025? You’re not alone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 09:35 EDT

Users report a bizarre glitch that reverts their Android devices from the January patch to an older 2025 update. Read more ›

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Google is testing a cleaner Gemini overlay at the cost of some of its best features

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 08:39 EDT

A future update may bury one-tap actions like "Ask about place" and screen sharing inside the overlay's Plus menu. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S25 FE might be Samsung’s best-kept secret

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 08:00 EDT

Why buy the base Galaxy S25 or vanilla S26 when the S25 FE does 95% of the job at a much cheaper price? Read more ›

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Name that tune! Spotify may soon get a new music-guessing game

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 07:00 EDT

A return to Heardle? Spotify could be adding song-guessing fun to its mobile app. Read more ›

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Gemini could soon offer Apple-like 3D avatars, because that’s a great use for AI

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 06:53 EDT

Gemini could fill the gap from the lack of Vision Pro-like sensors. Read more ›

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PSA: Don’t wait for Android 17 Developer Previews

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 06:30 EDT

The Android Canary program long replaced Android Developer Previews for bleeding-edge features. Read more ›

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I bought the Acer TV Box to replace my Shield TV, but it wasn’t a clear-cut upgrade

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 06:00 EDT

My Shield TV Tube doesn't have many ports at all, but is it worthwhile buying the Acer TV box for the ports alone? Read more ›

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Whatever you do, don’t buy a cheap Google Pixel phone right now

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/04/2026 05:30 EDT

The Pixel 9a is an incredible phone, but waiting for the Pixel 10a is the right call. Read more ›

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