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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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How to remove Gemini Nano from Chrome (and free up 4GB of storage)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 10:42 EDT

Google claims there's an easy toggle to disable the feature, but the toggle is missing for many users. Read more ›

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BOOX just added the one accessory Kindle users keep begging for

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 10:00 EDT

Another Bluetooth remote joins the e-ink space, but it's still not for Kindle users. Read more ›

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Google opens its smartest Gmail writing feature to basically everyone

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 08:35 EDT

Google is rolling out Gmail's new 'Help me write' upgrades to almost everyone with a Workspace or Premium account. Read more ›

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Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date, hints at new camera bump

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 08:25 EDT

Sony’s 2026 flagship is expected to feature a major redesign and cost a tiny fortune. Read more ›

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Android’s Photo picker may finally fix its biggest missing feature

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

A new camera shortcut could finally eliminate the need for developers to build separate camera entry points in their apps. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch 2 gets a price hike, now costs as much as the PS5 originally did

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 07:48 EDT

Nintendo just made the Switch 2 dream a bit more expensive. Read more ›

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JerryRigEverything teardown reveals this ~$2,000 Ultra phone has a plastic back

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 07:16 EDT

Do you care if Ultra flagships have a plastic back? Read more ›

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Motorola is off to a rough start with its cheapest 2026 Moto G phones

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 06:30 EDT

Cheap phones can be good, but not when they cut this many corners. Read more ›

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ChatGPT can now alert your ‘Trusted Contact’ in critical moments

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 06:07 EDT

OpenAI wants to ensure users get supports when they really need it. Read more ›

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I love the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but using them with a Pixel is a mess

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 06:00 EDT

Buggy widgets and software-locked features make it harder to love the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Read more ›

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YouTube’s latest test is a nightmare for your muscle memory

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 05:56 EDT

Your fingers probably know exactly where every icon sits in the YouTube app, but that may not last for long. Read more ›

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Google is killing this handy way to back up PC folders to Google Photos

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 05:50 EDT

It's time to say goodbye to Google Photos backups via the Google Drive desktop app. Read more ›

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This is a first: OnePlus’ latest phone will get fewer updates than its predecessor

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 05:45 EDT

While OnePlus promises "six years of fluency," the Nord CE 6’s Android update roadmap stops short of last year's model. Read more ›

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I used to hate paying for Google One, but the 2 latest updates changed that

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 05:30 EDT

This is what Google One should have been all along. Read more ›

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The Fitbit Air looks great, but it’s missing one feature I can’t live without

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 05:00 EDT

You almost made the screenless tracker of my dreams, Google. Almost. 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 · 05/08/2026 05:00 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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The HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro refines one of Android’s best Apple Watch alternatives

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 04:30 EDT

You don't need an iPhone to strap on a square-shaped wearable loaded with fitness features. Read more ›

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Look at how they massacred my boy: Google is killing these Fitbit app features

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/08/2026 03:43 EDT

Who needs badges or integration with Lifescan blood glucose gadgets anyway? Read more ›

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GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/07/2026 18:06 EDT

Your VPN may be less airtight than Android suggests, unless you use the privacy-focused OS. Read more ›

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Google may already be testing a ‘deeply integrated’ agentic solution to take on OpenClaw

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/07/2026 17:15 EDT

If "Remy" isn't a Ratatouille reference, we don't know what is. Read more ›

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