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Google just gave the Pixel Tablet an extra two-year lease on life

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 15:13 EDT

Google finally promises five full years of updates for the Pixel Tablet. Read more ›

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Need more AC outlets? Save 38% on this Anker power strip!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 14:30 EDT

Make sure you have outlets to charge all your gadgets! Read more ›

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Planning to trade in your old foldable for the Galaxy Z TriFold? Don’t count on it

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 13:55 EDT

An accidental early listing hints that Samsung’s usual upgrade incentives may not apply for its most expensive phone ever. Read more ›

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Gemini can’t stop talking to itself on Android Auto

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 13:44 EDT

A Gemini Live glitch has the assistant infinitely looping on Android Auto. Read more ›

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This powerful Satechi 100W charger is only $14.99!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 13:38 EDT

Get an impressive charger for the price of a cheap lunch. Read more ›

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Make a video game where you play as your own cat in Google’s new virtual world creator

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 13:26 EDT

Project Genie is basically vibe coding for 3D open-world games. Read more ›

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Nintendo 3DS emulation on Android just got a lot less confusing thanks to a simple update

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 12:53 EDT

Azahar backtracks on a controversial decision that caused 'unnecessary fragmentation of the 3DS emulation community'. Read more ›

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Google’s paying out $135M to settle Android data harvesting accusations

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 12:13 EDT

You can take my personal information, but don't you dare touch my cell data. Read more ›

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This weird smart ring looks like a smartwatch, and even doubles as one

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 12:12 EDT

Somewhere between novelty gadget and budget fitness tracker. Read more ›

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Samsung just gave Galaxy XR owners one more reason to never take off their headset

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 11:43 EDT

Samsung now lets you control your smart home with your Galaxy XR. Read more ›

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Check out the new Pixel Buds 2a colors that may debut with the Pixel 10a

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 11:41 EDT

Budget earbuds, colorful edition: Pixel Buds 2a adds two new shades. Read more ›

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YouTube may be blocking background play on third-party browsers (Update: Google confirms)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 11:02 EDT

Is YouTube's background play feature no longer working for you? Read more ›

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Does your Google Photos app look different today? Here’s what’s changed

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 10:38 EDT

It’s still the same Memories feature, but it suddenly looks more fun. Read more ›

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GameNative now supports Epic Games on Android — here’s how it works

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 10:01 EDT

Catch up on years of free games you've never touched. Read more ›

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Google Maps expands its Gemini upgrade to walking and cycling navigation

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 09:30 EDT

Good news for pedal pushers! Read more ›

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Galaxy Watch 4 wrecked by One UI 8 update? Samsung just rolled out a fix for that

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 09:05 EDT

Sensors and always-on display now work flawlessly. Read more ›

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Did you know: This is Samsung’s most popular phone of 2025, and it’s not the S25

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 08:51 EDT

The Galaxy A16 5G is the most popular Android phone of the year, and flagships are left even further behind. Read more ›

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Android brands keeps copying iOS 26, and I hate it

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 08:00 EDT

Android doesn’t need iOS, it needs its own identity. Read more ›

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I have 5 major concerns about Google’s Android desktop OS

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 07:31 EDT

That's not an Android and Chrome merger, that's Android's desktop mode. Read more ›

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This thin and light gaming phone picks up where ASUS left off

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 07:00 EDT

Thank the gaming gods there's still one company making these things. Read more ›

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