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Deal alert: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE hits the price we’ve been waiting for — now just $474.99

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 13:23 EDT

We've been waiting for the Galaxy S25 FE to drop below $500. Samsung just obliged in its Black Friday sale. Read more ›

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YouTube TV’s fresh Disney deal might be hinting at big changes to the service

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 13:05 EDT

Disney drops a potential clue about YouTube TV’s future content strategy. Read more ›

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Google AI Mode is ready to book your next dinner reservations

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 12:00 EDT

Dinner's just a search away. Read more ›

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Google’s AI Mode wants to make custom travel planning cheaper and easier

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 12:00 EDT

Helping you choose destinations that are both cheaper or accessible, or both. Read more ›

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Google pulled the plug on old Nest thermostats, but not the data mine

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 11:54 EDT

Your old Nest thermostat is still quietly sharing your user data with Google. Read more ›

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra gets its Black Friday cut early, and it’s big

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 10:40 EDT

Samsung isn't waiting for the main sales event, with the best ultra-tier Android phone on sale from just $949.99 today. Read more ›

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Secret no more: Android Canary confirms ‘Cinnamon Bun’ is Android 17’s codename

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 09:57 EDT

What does this change? Nothing, but it’s a tasty bit of Android 17 news nonetheless. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s free Pixel 10 deal is back — and it comes with another $130 freebie

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 08:31 EDT

If you order online or through the T-Life app, you can get the Pixel Buds 2a for free too. Read more ›

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Look out Verizon and T-Mobile, AT&T has just boosted its 5G speeds by up to 80%

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 08:18 EDT

The EchoStar mid-band spectrum is now in place, and it reportedely makes a pretty big difference in terms of speed. Read more ›

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Hot deal: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE hits a record-low price at $140 off

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 07:22 EDT

An early Black Friday deal just slashed the price of the excellent Samsung slate to just $359.99. Read more ›

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This free app finally lets your AirPods Pro play nice with Android phones

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 07:16 EDT

Letting you control AirPods on Android like never before. Read more ›

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I turned Gemini into my personal DJ — here’s what worked and what didn’t

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 07:01 EDT

While there were mixed results, I did find the latest track I'm now obsessed with. Read more ›

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Early Black Friday steal: Score record 33% savings on the new Skullcandy Push 720 buds

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 06:33 EDT

The first-ever discount on the new 2025 earbuds has dropped them to only $99.99, with other Skullcandy models also on sale. Read more ›

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Not just Google Home: Surprise Gemini update could be coming to more smart displays

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 06:30 EDT

Gemini for Home update card has been spotted on the Lenovo Smart Display 10, signaling support for third-party devices. Read more ›

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Wild rumor points to iPhone Fold having a bigger battery than Z Fold 7 and Z Fold 8

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 05:48 EDT

Apple's first foldable could put Samsung's Folds to shame when it comes to endurance. Read more ›

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Galaxy Tab S11 gets its first $150 price drop, and more Samsung tablet deals

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 05:07 EDT

Black Friday has come early to the Samsung tablet lineup, including a chance to get the Galaxy Tab S11 for just $649.99. Read more ›

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Despite its upsides, I’ve found ChatGPT 5.1 introduces a few quirky changes as well

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 05:00 EDT

Customization is the key to reducing these quirks, or any others you personally encounter. Read more ›

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‘Unremovable Israeli spyware’ on your Samsung phone? Here’s what the controversy is all about

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority 1 place · 11/17/2025 04:15 EDT

The pre-installed service is used to recommend third-party apps for users to download. Read more ›

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Samsung’s Now Brief just got smarter with built-in Nano Banana suggestions

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 03:52 EDT

Galaxy users can now create fun images directly from their personal briefings with Google's Nano Banana. Read more ›

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iPhone 18 could forever change when Android flagships are released

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 03:40 EDT

Apple's rumored split release schedule could force a significant reactionary shift in release timelines across the industry. Read more ›

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