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It’s time to say goodbye to the Odin 2, but you can grab an Odin 2 Portal for cheap

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 06:50 EDT

Bittersweet news for retro gaming handheld fans. Read more ›

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Want a Nothing Phone 4 in 2026? We’re getting… nothing

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 06:44 EDT

New products will include the Nothing Phone 4a series and audio devices. Read more ›

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Samsung Care Plus just got much better for many more Galaxy users

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 06:28 EDT

The protection plan now offers unlimited accidental damage repairs and new theft coverage add-on for European customers. Read more ›

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Survey shows you’re tired of Samsung’s lazy approach to Galaxy S phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 06:00 EDT

Samsung has skimped on major hardware upgrades for years now, and polled readers think it's time for a change. Read more ›

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Google Lens is prepping some improvements to how you select photos for analysis

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 06:00 EDT

Lens just wants you to pick a pic so it can get started, already! Read more ›

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I’ll never buy earbuds without this Galaxy Buds feature

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 06:00 EDT

Hands-free controls are something I've come to depend on. Read more ›

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I tried UpScrolled to escape TikTok’s new terms, but I just found a lot of Keanu Reeves instead

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 05:30 EDT

This isn't the TikTok alternative I was hoping for. Read more ›

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I destroyed my phone in my sleep — what’s your most embarrassing tech fail?

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 05:00 EDT

I should have listened to the people who say that you shouldn't bring your phone into the bedroom. Read more ›

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Your next smartphone will be faster in 2026, but it’ll likely cost you a lot more

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 04:31 EDT

Counterpoint Research says fewer phone chips will ship in 2026, but industry revenue is still growing. Read more ›

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Pixel users rejoice: January 2026 update is finally reaching your phones

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 04:03 EDT

Just priming your Pixel for the February update. Read more ›

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Google Photos might finally fix its most annoying search problem

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 03:44 EDT

A new toggle in development lets you ditch "Ask Photos" for the classic search experience you actually prefer. Read more ›

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Google takes down massive shady network that was secretly running on millions of Android phones

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 02:29 EDT

The hidden network allowed bad actors to route their internet traffic through other people's phones and smart devices. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 series case leaks suggest magnet lovers will be spoiled for choice

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 02:10 EDT

It sounds like the Galaxy S26 series could have a healthy ecosystem of magnet-based acccessories. Read more ›

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These new phones bring impressive durability, huge batteries, and offline voice chat up to 1km

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/29/2026 01:30 EDT

A 2.5m drop certification and IP69K water resistance meet a breakthrough in off-grid communication. Read more ›

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Samsung reveals its 2026 smartphone roadmap, starting with Galaxy S26 series

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/28/2026 23:30 EDT

Samsung has teased major agentic AI features for the Galaxy S26 series, slimmer phones, and new foldable form factors. Read more ›

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Samsung confirms AR glasses with multimodal AI capabilities are coming this year

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/28/2026 22:44 EDT

The company says the glasses will offer rich and immersive multimodal AI experiences. Read more ›

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Now, this is the hottest Motorola Razr Ultra deal we’ve seen!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/28/2026 17:42 EDT

Why pay more? Save big and get some freebies! Read more ›

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YouTube may be blocking background play on third-party browsers

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/28/2026 17:39 EDT

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

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Here’s an early look at Samsung’s premium cases for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/28/2026 16:47 EDT

Unofficial listings for Galaxy S26 Ultra Kindsuit cases have appeared online, complete with magnetic ring. Read more ›

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Windows 11 is getting close to resuming your Android apps like Apple Handoff

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/28/2026 16:04 EDT

Switching between your Android device and PC is about to get even better. Read more ›

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