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Microsoft sets a final date to kill off its beloved Lens PDF Scanner

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 07:07 EDT

The app leaves the Play Store on February 9, but you shouldn't wait that long to transition to a new PDF scanner. Read more ›

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PSA: Here’s why you shouldn’t let strangers with smart glasses use your phone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 07:00 EDT

It looks like scammers are using smart glasses in a bid to capture IMEI details. Read more ›

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The 15 apps I added to my E-Ink Android tablet to get more out of it

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 06:00 EDT

From reading to writing to killing time with puzzles, these are my top finds. Read more ›

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Google Wallet may finally add Aadhaar card support alongside a new split-style FAB (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 05:52 EDT

We've spotted mentions of India’s primary ID and a revamped layout coming to Google Wallet. Read more ›

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Power users will not love this upcoming ChatGPT UI change

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 05:37 EDT

And it looks close to final. Read more ›

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We asked if YouTube’s unskippable ads have gone too far, and readers didn’t hold back

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 05:00 EDT

Our survey about unskippable ads on YouTube blew up with over 10,000 votes, and the comments say it all! Read more ›

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Fitbit’s AI coach has completely changed my workouts

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Stephen Headrick @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 05:00 EDT

This coach is always there for you, sometimes before you even know you need it. Read more ›

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Google’s new checkout protocol lets you buy products without leaving your search results

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 04:47 EDT

Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol lets AI find, compare, and buy items in one flow. Read more ›

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Looks like we finally know when you can buy the Galaxy S26

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 04:23 EDT

Samsung's Galaxy S phones are launching later than usual, and a new leak has revealed when you can actually buy them. Read more ›

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Google Photos may finally add a long-awaited video playback feature

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 03:31 EDT

Google is also working on a more immersive Photos view. Read more ›

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Galaxy S27 Ultra leak brings primary camera upgrade into focus

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 03:07 EDT

Lower your hopes for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, though! Read more ›

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Leaker says OnePlus Open 2 is canceled, and there might be more bad news

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 02:32 EDT

Don't care about foldables? Well, OnePlus might cancel another unique smartphone. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 series might finally make 24MP photos worth using

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 01:11 EDT

A new leak suggests the Galaxy S26's rumored 24MP shooting mode could be in the Goldilocks zone for image quality. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 series is doing something Samsung phones almost never do

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/12/2026 00:46 EDT

Something weird, and kind of impressive, is happening with the Galaxy S25 series. Read more ›

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Your Galaxy phone is about to get very strange

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/11/2026 22:39 EDT

The unexpected surprise is pulled directly from another dimension. Read more ›

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Got a random Instagram password reset email? Here’s what actually happened

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/11/2026 22:02 EDT

Instagram says there was no hack, but confirms something fishy took place. Read more ›

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Owning your music is now the only defense against AI infested playlists

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/11/2026 08:00 EDT

As streaming embraces AI music, the best way to escape is a return to ownership. Read more ›

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Here’s the one thing I want to see from Pixel 11 Pro cameras

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/11/2026 07:00 EDT

Plenty of smartphone brands have picked up this camera trick, and I hope Google follows suit. Read more ›

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CES 2026: Aiper brings smarter, more reliable automation to the smart yard

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 01/11/2026 06:11 EDT

At CES 2026, Aiper showcased the first-ever Cognitive AI Powered pool cleaner series and smart irrigation system. Read more ›

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Google Maps’ audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 01/11/2026 06:00 EDT

I can't keep an eye on my screen, but audio directions have left me with a bad taste. Read more ›

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