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Google’s best AI plan comes to the US for just $8 a month

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 13:39 EDT

The awesome AI Plus plan finally drops its geographic restrictions. Read more ›

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Galaxy A37 renders give us our first look at Samsung’s budget phone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 13:29 EDT

Galaxy A37 renders show off lavender color, triple camera setup, and thick bezels. Read more ›

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Google’s AI Overview summaries now let you ask follow-up questions on mobile

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 13:25 EDT

AI Overviews are getting conversational. Read more ›

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This Galaxy Watch game makes better use of the rotating bezel than most apps

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 12:58 EDT

A Redditor rethought the classic Snake for round screens and rotating bezels. Read more ›

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Google wants to settle class action suit alleging Assistant was spying on you

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 12:58 EDT

Assistant eavesdropping suit will likely be settled for $68M. Read more ›

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Google just made it even harder for thieves to access your Android device

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 12:00 EDT

It's also enabling Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock by default in one market. Read more ›

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Samsung’s follow-up to its best mid-ranger gets shown off in new renders

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 11:56 EDT

Galaxy A57 renders give a fresh look at the upcoming mid-ranger. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could make display nerds very happy

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 11:52 EDT

Samsung's next flagship might have a 10-bit display. Read more ›

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Spotify might finally learn something from YouTube with this video upgrade

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 11:02 EDT

Clues under the hood of the app suggest Spotify is working on a better video experience. Read more ›

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Metro is owned by T-Mobile, but what’s the real difference?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 10:17 EDT

Priority levels and a few other differences help set these two similar brands apart. Read more ›

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Here’s why OnePlus bricked your phone when you tried downgrading it

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 09:05 EDT

OnePlus has finally spoken out after some enthusiasts reported bricked devices. Read more ›

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EU warns Google: Gemini cannot be the only AI with deep Android integration

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 09:03 EDT

New DMA proceedings focus on giving rival AI services equal and effective access to the Android platform. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z TriFold finally lands in the US, and here’s how much it costs

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 09:00 EDT

Itching to try it? You can already do that at Samsung Exclusive stores in the US. Read more ›

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Anbernic’s GBA SP-like handheld just lost half its memory (Update: Statement)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 08:58 EDT

This GBA SP clone just got a stealth RAM cut. Read more ›

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YouTube is experimenting with paywalling this popular free feature (Update: Statement)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 08:47 EDT

YouTube's latest experiment adds playback speed as a Premium feature. Read more ›

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Apple shames Android with a software update for a 13-year-old iPhone

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 08:28 EDT

These ancient iPhones get a surprise 2026 update to keep iMessage and FaceTime from breaking. Read more ›

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Forget emulators, native ports of PS2 games may be closer than ever

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 08:27 EDT

This new tool may enable (relatively) easy native PC ports of PS2 games for the first time. Read more ›

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We asked you how Google should improve Pixel batteries, and the results say it all

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 07:52 EDT

Readers want ambitious Pixel battery solutions, but will Google oblige? Read more ›

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Exclusive: Here’s your first look at Google Wallet’s favorite passes feature and new UI

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 07:26 EDT

A new grid-style UI and split action button are coming to Google Wallet to help you access your favorite passes faster. Read more ›

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ANBERNIC’s super-sized Game Boy is the perfect way to revisit your favorite GameCube and PS2 games

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/27/2026 07:00 EDT

This Game Boy is all grown up, and I can't put it down. Read more ›

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