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Google Maps is great, but I wish its route options were smarter

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 05:30 EDT

Left to its own devices, Google Maps will eventually get me from A to B. But more options wouldn’t hurt. Read more ›

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Leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra wallpapers give us our first hint at which colors to expect

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 04:58 EDT

You can download and apply these wallpapers already. Read more ›

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Hidden code reveals Samsung phones are in for a major wireless charging upgrade

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 04:24 EDT

We're on our way to "Super fast wireless charging" on Samsung Galaxy flagships. Read more ›

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Google’s Gemini 3 jailbroken in minutes, and the fallout is alarming

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 04:18 EDT

AI red-teamers in Korea show how easily the model spills dangerous biochemical instructions. Read more ›

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This country just banned Android phones for military officers, recommends only iPhones

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 03:40 EDT

Alleging higher risks of data leaks and remote malware installation. Read more ›

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‘Smartphone pinky’ is a growing problem. Have you experienced it?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 03:09 EDT

We want to hear from you. Tell us how your smartphone usage has affected your health. Read more ›

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MKBHD’s Panels wallpaper app is shutting down, here’s what’s next

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 03:06 EDT

You need to download your wallpapers now before user data is permanently deleted. Read more ›

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Netflix quietly killed casting from phones to newer Chromecasts and Google TV Streamer

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 01:24 EDT

Netflix will no longer support casting from your mobile to most TVs and streaming devices, regardless of the plan you're on. Read more ›

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Google Messages is making SIM switching while texting a little less painful

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/01/2025 00:21 EDT

It's still not perfect, but much better than before. Read more ›

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That popular YouTube alternative on Android TV was secretly distributing infected builds

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 23:09 EDT

A clean version of SmartTube is now available for download, but you should still take steps to protect yourself. Read more ›

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Google Home users are forcing Gemini on their devices with this URL hack

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 22:06 EDT

Some users claim they were able to access Gemini for Home using this trick, but many report they only got Gemini's voices. Read more ›

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8 common Android features that originated from third party apps

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 09:00 EDT

And played a vital role in shaping today's Android. Read more ›

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The Kindle store is getting wrecked by SEO-stuffed book titles — and readers are fed up

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 08:00 EDT

Keywords are taking over the digital bookshelf. Read more ›

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Why the timing is perfect for Android on PCs (but it might still fail)

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 07:00 EDT

Aluminium OS is Google’s AI-first PC platform. Will it finally challenge Windows & Mac? Read more ›

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This subscription-free smart ring is a stylish Oura Ring alternative

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 06:30 EDT

Ambition meets aesthetics in this subscription-free Oura alternative. Read more ›

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3 Samsung apps I wish other brands would copy

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 06:00 EDT

Competitors could learn from these user-friendly and effective apps. Read more ›

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No, Samsung, I don’t want more AI in Now Brief. I want what you promised.

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 05:30 EDT

Now Brief continues to be as useful as a chocolate teapot. Read more ›

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I’d ditch my Pixel for this upcoming phone, but three things are holding me back

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 11/30/2025 05:00 EDT

There's always a compromise that has to be made, but is it worth it? Read more ›

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The 5 best ways to watch YouTube without ads and interruptions

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 11/29/2025 09:00 EDT

Keep your focus on the content. Read more ›

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5 hardware upgrades I want to see on Pixel phones

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 11/29/2025 08:00 EDT

Maybe I should just switch back to a OnePlus phone. Read more ›

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