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Not enough ports? This UGREEN USB-C hub gives you 5 for just $9.99!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:28 EDT

USB-C hubs are almost essential accessories these days. Read more ›

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Thinking of adding a new T-Mobile line? You may qualify for an additional free line

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 15:12 EDT

For a limited time, select T-Mobile customers who add a new line will get a second line for free. Read more ›

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Make any curtains smart with the SwitchBot Curtain 3 and save $25

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:59 EDT

Smart lights are great, but nothing beats natural light. Read more ›

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Gemini can now help you identify and compare hot topics with Google Trends

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:32 EDT

An experimental Gemini sidebar is coming to Google Trends in an Explore page redesign that's rolling out gradually now. Read more ›

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T-Mobile and AT&T also seeing an uptick in outage reports during today’s Verizon disruption

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:24 EDT

Not as many reports as Verizon, but still a bunch. Read more ›

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This clever origami game gives foldable phone owners a unique way to play

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 14:02 EDT

This game makes your foldable phone's hinge part of the fun. Read more ›

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This Android handheld delay reveals just how bad the RAM problem really is

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 13:16 EDT

AYANEO is offering compensation to Pocket FIT buyers after soaring RAM costs caused the company to lose money. Read more ›

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Haven’t tried AR glasses yet? You’ve been missing out on a LOT: Hands-on with XREAL

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 13:06 EDT

From high-end gaming screens you can take anywhere, to instant 3D movies, these AR glasses are packed with features. Read more ›

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Not just you: Verizon outages reported across the US

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 13:05 EDT

Downdetector has nearly 200,000 reports of Verizon outages across the US. Read more ›

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YouTube is getting a new way to limit exposure to Shorts

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 12:39 EDT

Parents will be able to set a time limit of zero minutes per day on the Shorts feed. Read more ›

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Samsung Internet for PC expands browser availability to everyone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 11:29 EDT

Samsung has dropped all of the restrictions keeping you from trying the app. Read more ›

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Survey reveals the Galaxy Ring swelling scare has changed how you feel about smart rings

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 11:24 EDT

Samsung closed its investigation into the incident, but our poll suggests the damage to public confidence is already done. Read more ›

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Determined not to pay for YouTube Premium? Check out this ad-free VPN hack

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 11:16 EDT

This hack sends your data around the world to avoid paying for Premium, no ad-blocker needed. Read more ›

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Gemini can now remember your life, not just answer questions

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 11:00 EDT

Gemini’s new Personal Intelligence mode finally connects the dots in your digital life. Read more ›

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Google Wallet is getting ready to bring search and full transaction history to Android

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 10:04 EDT

Google Wallet may finally let you see purchases made on all your devices — not just your phone. Read more ›

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Samsung shifts Gaming Hub focus toward discovery and social tools

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 09:00 EDT

A healthy doze of YouTube content for those games. Read more ›

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Is your Galaxy phone slow? One UI 8.5 could make it feel more responsive

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 08:14 EDT

With a key under-the-hood upgrade Read more ›

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Nothing says your next phone will be more expensive, specs race is over

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 07:16 EDT

As RAM prices spike, Nothing is laying the groundwork for justifying fewer hardware upgrades in 2026. Read more ›

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 finally offers the wild unlock animations we’ve been waiting for

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 06:37 EDT

Unlocking Galaxy phones just got a lot more interesting in One UI 8.5. Read more ›

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This tiny, e-ink Android phone is the minimalist gadget I’ve been waiting for

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/14/2026 06:00 EDT

Say hello to the Mudita Kompakt. Read more ›

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