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Still don’t have the Pixel January 2026 update? You’re not alone!

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 04:25 EDT

The January 2026 update has dragged on for some Pixel users for reasons unknown. Read more ›

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Incident report regrets? Google Maps prepares a much-needed fix

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 03:44 EDT

You'll soon be able to nuke all your submitted incident reports. Read more ›

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Your T-Mobile bill is going up for the second time in a year

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 02:33 EDT

But customers on older plans will be spared. Read more ›

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Samsung admits liability in exploded Galaxy S25 Plus case, user says

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 02:07 EDT

The company is reportedly offering to compensate the user and cover their medical expenses. Read more ›

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Did Google Home just break your smart lights? Here’s what’s going on

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/22/2026 00:18 EDT

Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Read more ›

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Here’s how Spotify pulled off a legal ambush to stop that 300TB dump of stolen music

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 22:17 EDT

This is what a modern internet takedown really looks like. Read more ›

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Apple is picking up where Humane left off

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 17:12 EDT

Apple could be next to try its hand at AI pin wearables. Read more ›

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Nothing’s Essential Space gets more useful by recognizing the connections between all your stuff

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 15:54 EDT

Nothing's latest tweak to Essential Space takes the work out of finding related captures. Read more ›

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Google is testing a colorful new feature for Search

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 13:52 EDT

Google Search is getting a touch of color in latest test. Read more ›

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Google Photos adds a sticker locker just to remind Android users what they’re missing

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 13:34 EDT

Google Photos now lets you save custom stickers in Collections, so they’re reusable instead of one-and-done. Read more ›

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Google Chat is just now getting a feature Teams and Slack have had for years

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 13:29 EDT

A forward-looking update. Read more ›

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Sony’s latest earbuds clip onto your ear like jewelry

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 13:01 EDT

The new Sony LinkBuds Clip use a clip-on, open-ear design that lets you listen without blocking out the world around you. Read more ›

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KONKR Pocket FIT backers can now redeem their compensation for shipment delays

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 12:19 EDT

Pocket FIT Elite buyers get a gift pack in addition to the discount code. Read more ›

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I relied on my Lenovo Smart Clock’s touch controls for lights — now they’re gone

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 12:03 EDT

It looks like Google Home's Gemini upgrade may have broken the Lenovo Smart Clock's best feature. Read more ›

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YouTube TV multiview will finally be ‘fully customizable’ this year

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 11:20 EDT

Following a more limited expansion last year. Read more ›

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This smartphone runs Android, Linux, and even Windows 11

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 11:00 EDT

NexPhone wants to rekindle the dream of a smartphone replacing your computer. Read more ›

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Is Yahoo Mail down for you? You’re not alone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 10:04 EDT

The outage appears to also be affecting AOL and Yahoo. Read more ›

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Which Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade matters to you the most?

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 09:33 EDT

Tell us which Gaaxy S26 feature could make you open up your wallet! Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S26 launch and sale dates leak again, and it’s a long wait for fans

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 09:09 EDT

You'll likely have to wait until March 11 before you get your hands on the new Galaxy S26 series. Read more ›

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Survey reveals the Pixel features Google fans want borrowed from rival phones

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/21/2026 08:52 EDT

Many of these aren't unreasonable asks in 2026. Read more ›

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