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I let an AI take over my Google TV for a week — and it solved streaming’s biggest problem

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 07/18/2026 08:00 EDT

Project Neo replaces endless TV browsing with conversational AI. Read more ›

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There’s good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 04:56 EDT

A Google exec also shed light on bringing Chrome OS features to Googlebooks. Read more ›

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Survey suggests this is the preferred first step when setting up an Android phone

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 04:49 EDT

Keeping those pings in check or curating that home screen experience? Read more ›

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Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 04:42 EDT

Seems like YouTube Music on Wear OS forgot how playlists work. Read more ›

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Your Google Keep notes might soon be easier to move to Markdown apps

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 04:08 EDT

Google is testing an "Export to Markdown" feature on Android to help you move notes out of its ecosystem. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 may debut with Gemini Intelligence

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 03:44 EDT

Gemini Intelligence may finally find its dream home on Samsung's upcoming foldables. Read more ›

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Samsung quietly revived this immersive DeX feature

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 03:07 EDT

The rebuilt DeX missed out on a ton of legacy features, but this handy old toggle has just returned. Read more ›

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Samsung confirms a second wave of One UI 9 beta rollouts is coming soon

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 02:17 EDT

Galaxy S26 owners in more countries will get access to the Android 17-based beta software later this month. Read more ›

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Googlebooks’ Magic Pointer is also coming to Gemini in Chrome

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/13/2026 00:52 EDT

The new AI-powered cursor will allow Gemini in Chrome users to compare products, visualize, and more. Read more ›

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Google could finally give Pixel phones proper Material You color controls

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 23:48 EDT

A new leak shows Pixels could be getting custom accent color sliders and new theme intensity presets. Read more ›

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Sony puts the spotlight on camera upgrades with Xperia 1 VIII launch

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 22:00 EDT

Can Sony win back fans after last year's Xperia 1 VII failed to "wow" shoppers? Read more ›

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Garmin just gave beginner runners features that used to cost a lot more

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 20:15 EDT

The new Forerunners might make the brand's expensive watches harder to justify. Read more ›

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The US smartphone slump is hitting Android makers harder than Apple

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 19:50 EDT

Samsung and Motorola are growing in retail, but Apple still owns the carriers. Read more ›

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Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 18:04 EDT

Your next Android phone could be absurdly expensive thanks to 2nm chips. Read more ›

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OpenAI faces grim lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in teen overdose

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 18:00 EDT

The chatbot noted that the teen had a “major substance abuse” problem, but allegedly encouraged him anyway. Read more ›

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Moto Tag 2 quietly goes on sale in the US — here’s where you can pick one up

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 17:28 EDT

Moto Tag 2 quietly goes on sale in the US, but only through third-party sellers. Read more ›

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Samsung’s smart glasses could debut at the next Galaxy Unpacked

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 16:07 EDT

Here's when Samsung could launch the Galaxy Glasses. Read more ›

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What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 14:50 EDT

The stage is all set for Google I/O 2026. Here's everything we expect Google to announce both ahead of and during the event. Read more ›

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Spotify’s Party of the Year(s) is here to tell you about your all-time listening stats

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 14:50 EDT

You'll also get your own "All-Time Top Songs Playlist." Read more ›

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Spotify is experiencing a service interruption right now, but the company is on the case

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 13:27 EDT

Spotify confirms that it's investigating a problem that's currently preventing many users from streaming their music. Read more ›

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Samsung confirms One UI 8.5 glitch is causing Enhance-X features to go missing

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/12/2026 13:21 EDT

A bug is affecting the Enhance-X app, but Samsung is on the case. Read more ›

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