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The next One UI beta for Galaxy S25 is around the corner, and here’s what it could bring

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 07:00 EDT

Samsung's Bixby appears to be the star of the show. Read more ›

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I restarted using Apple Watch after two years and can’t believe I ever quit

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 06:00 EDT

I am a smartwatch person now! Read more ›

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Here’s why ASUS won’t make any phones this year — and maybe never again

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 05:33 EDT

ASUS' pivot away from smartphones is yet another victim of the AI era. Read more ›

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I spent 5 years trying to love foldables — here’s why I’m finally quitting

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 05:30 EDT

The shine of foldables has worn off, but the trade-offs have not. Read more ›

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Samsung just dropped a major Home Up update for One UI 8.5

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 05:29 EDT

But enabling blur can break animations badly. Read more ›

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Don’t settle for $20: Verizon outage credits can reportedly reach $200

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 05:25 EDT

Some users are successfully negotiating for higher payouts by contacting customer service after the network disruption. Read more ›

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Next OnePlus flagship could finally bring the camera upgrade we’re waiting for, but…

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 05:16 EDT

We can't say if this is the OnePlus 16 or the rumored Pro variant. Read more ›

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Here’s how I keep my NAS safe from prying eyes

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 05:00 EDT

From disabling default accounts to reverse proxies and immutable backups, this is how I protect my home server. Read more ›

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Share links on Google Messages? Google is working on a feature for you

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 03:38 EDT

Along with the ability to customize Smart Replies. Read more ›

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Your Pixel 10 could soon get a lot smarter thanks to a major Magic Cue expansion

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 02:48 EDT

Google Wallet and Google Tasks could soon join the list of supported apps for Magic Cue integration. Read more ›

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Thinking about getting YouTube TV? Google just made it way cheaper to try

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/19/2026 00:50 EDT

With an extended free trial and discounted subscription price, this YouTube TV deal is perfect for all the fence sitters. Read more ›

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Here’s how Google’s getting ready for Android’s upcoming sideloading restrictions (Updated)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 23:18 EDT

Google prepares your opt-out. Read more ›

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Google confirms ‘high-friction’ sideloading flow is coming to Android

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 22:14 EDT

Google says the added friction is meant to educate users about the risks of sideloading. Read more ›

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Orange is NOT the new black as Galaxy S26 Ultra colors leak without it

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 21:37 EDT

Thankfully, orange doesn't seem to be Samsung’s hero color for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Read more ›

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It’s been 8 years of phone AI chips — and they’re still wasting their potential

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 08:00 EDT

What exactly is AI silicon good for when it's been so difficult to develop for? Read more ›

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This budget-friendly Roku TV projector has given me a practical way to have more movie nights

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 07:30 EDT

Solid performance specs don't cost what they used to. Read more ›

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This cheap e-reader accessory is everything I didn’t know I wanted

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 07:15 EDT

Reading just got cozier. Read more ›

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I’m sick of Android phones that look and feel like iPhones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 07:00 EDT

Many Android OEMs are copy and pasting Apple's flat edges and curved corners, and that's just lazy. Read more ›

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The biggest problem with the Galaxy Z TriFold is its size — but not in the way you might think

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 06:30 EDT

It's too big for a smartphone, but too small for its real purpose. Read more ›

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I’ve used Nest Hubs for years. Google’s next display needs these 5 upgrades, or I’m out

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 01/18/2026 06:00 EDT

Google is teasing new smart displays, and a Nest Hub refresh couldn't come soon enough. Read more ›

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