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The only decent free phone plan is now taking a turn for the worse

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 13:54 EDT

The very best free phone plan is now a little less great after a new policy change. Read more ›

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Are we in the last days of OnePlus? Report claims brand is being ‘dismantled’

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 12:48 EDT

OnePlus may be the next big smartphone maker to call it quits. Read more ›

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This new policy change makes the prepaid phone experience worse for some carriers

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 11:55 EDT

A new policy change means that many carrier-branded devices are a much worse deal than they were previously. Read more ›

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Latest Galaxy S26 leak is all about its Qi2 charging buddy

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 11:37 EDT

Here's a new look at Samsung's Qi2 charger for the Galaxy S26. Read more ›

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Samsung partners with Perplexity to make Bixby actually useful

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 11:36 EDT

What's this mean for Samsung and Gemini? Read more ›

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Google’s Phone app keeps turning sideways, and users are confused again

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 10:49 EDT

Google needs to add the new Portrait Lock toggle to stable releases as soon as possible. Read more ›

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This is why T-Mobile reps keep pushing its new credit card, and it’s depressingly obvious

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 10:20 EDT

The store employee may have more incentives for you to sign up than you do. Read more ›

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We’ve just lost our best chance at the next great compact phone

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 08:30 EDT

ASUS hit pause; we'll probably never see another brilliant compact Zenfone. Read more ›

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Android 16 beta continues to crash popular work apps, and Google has no fix yet

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 08:19 EDT

The issue persists even after Google claiming to have fixed it. Read more ›

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These are the best secure email services I recommend in 2026

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 08:07 EDT

Keep your emails private. Read more ›

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Tiles, complications, apps, notifications? What’s your go-to smartwatch interaction?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 08:01 EDT

You can interact with your smartphone in many ways, but which is your favorite? Read more ›

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Nova Launcher gets a new owner and… ads

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 08:00 EDT

Nova Launcher lives again, but users might not like its newest avatar. Read more ›

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AYANEO’s KONKR FIT has a brand new chipset for gaming handhelds, plus a massive battery

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 07:34 EDT

Can AYANEO's sub-brand conquer the Windows handheld space, too? Read more ›

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New ICE tracking apps emerge on Google Play Store despite policy risks

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 06:30 EDT

Following the removal of ICEBlock and Red Dot, a new wave of apps allows users to report sightings and document activity. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a decent $500 phone, but that’s not enough

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 06:00 EDT

Spend more or spend less, but probably skip this one. Read more ›

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What to expect from Android’s upcoming Transit mode for your daily commute

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 05:30 EDT

We start to get the picture on how Android will learn about your commute, and which settings it will manage. Read more ›

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How much longer can Samsung keep getting away with doing so little?

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 05:30 EDT

At what point do Samsung customers say enough is enough? Read more ›

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No one noticed that Google has fixed Gemini’s stupidest calendar limitation

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 05:15 EDT

Gemini can finally read and create events from multiple calendars, like your work, school, or family calendars. Read more ›

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Galaxy A57 leak makes it look like a more compelling S26 alternative

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 05:05 EDT

Featuring a bigger battery despite a sleeker design. Read more ›

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I upgraded to Gemini for Google Home, but I almost regret it for these two reasons

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 01/20/2026 05:00 EDT

Gemini for Home isn't a straightforward upgrade just yet, but it shows serious potential. Read more ›

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