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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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Taxes aren’t fun, but at least you can save with TurboTax!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 18:09 EDT

Ready or not, tax season is here! Read more ›

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This legendary Nokia phone is being brought back to life in 2026

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 17:56 EDT

A custom firmware project resurrects the Nokia N8, transforming it from a drawer-dwelling relic into a functional device. Read more ›

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Amazon Echo Show 8 and 11 drop to new record low prices!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 17:29 EDT

Upgrade to a smart screen on the cheap! Read more ›

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Google is finally fixing one of the At a Glance widget’s biggest problems

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 17:28 EDT

No more text fading into the background! Read more ›

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Google gives Android Canary users a new place to stay up-to-date

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 16:51 EDT

A new subreddit offers the ideal hub for Canary announcements and community feedback. Read more ›

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The Narwal Flow robot vacuum and mop is the cheapest in 2026!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 16:15 EDT

Keep your floors clean without hassle! Read more ›

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Circle to Search may have just inexplicably lost this feature

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 16:08 EDT

Circle to Search not letting you share? You’re not alone. Read more ›

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The new Apple AirTags are great, but the 1st-gen are on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2026 14:42 EDT

The new AirTags are great, but the old ones still work amazingly! Read more ›

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