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Love NotebookLM but hate giving Google your data? I found a great open-source alternative

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 06/20/2026 08:00 EDT

Open Notebook works a lot like NotebookLM, but it can hook up to both cloud and local AI models. 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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Google Tasks finally gets deadline feature, but it misses an important detail

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 03:18 EDT

The good news is that Google Tasks now supports deadlines. The bad news is that the implementation is barebones. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 series leak tells us just how heavy these phones will be

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 01:28 EDT

Two models are slightly heavier, while one model gets a welcome weight cut. Read more ›

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Exclusive: Meet Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with a powerful new feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/17/2025 00:05 EDT

New One UI 8.5 animations reveal Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and their upcoming features. Read more ›

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The YouTube TV-Disney dispute is over: Here’s what you’re getting

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 22:28 EDT

YouTube-TV and Disney's "multi-year" deal includes ESPN Unlimited, All of Disney's channels, and more. Read more ›

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It’s happening! YouTube Music is testing a feature everyone has wanted for years.

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 21:38 EDT

Playlist search might finally become a reality on YouTube Music. Read more ›

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This highly rated robot vacuum just plunged $500 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 11:10 EDT

The premium Shark robot vacuum could make all that festive cleaning a whole lot easier. Read more ›

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The best ultra-portable speaker under $100 just got its first price drop in this holiday deal

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 10:22 EDT

The first-ever price drop on the JBL Grip is just one of several great offers in JBL's early Black Friday sale. Read more ›

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7 reasons you might want to jailbreak your Kindle

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 09:00 EDT

From custom screensavers to wireless Calibre sync, jailbreaking turns your Kindle into the reader it should’ve been. Read more ›

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How I finally organized my ROM collection on my NAS

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 08:00 EDT

Cloud saves and play anywhere all hosted from my home? Sign me up. Read more ›

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I built my smart home with Google; here’s how it fell apart

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 07:00 EDT

In 2019, Google Home was everything I wanted from a smart home, then the castle of cards fell. Read more ›

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I’m tired of ‘free’ apps that are just trying to bully me into paying

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 06:00 EDT

The bait-and-switch is frustrating for both existing and new users. Read more ›

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Nearly two years out, is T-Life finally any good or is it still a mess?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/16/2025 05:00 EDT

The answer seems to be a bit of both. Read more ›

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Google is preparing big Android 17 gaming upgrades for fans of real controllers

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/15/2025 08:00 EDT

Android 17 could introduce game controller remapping and possibly a virtual gamepad. Read more ›

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Multi-day battery life is finally here — and Apple and Samsung missed the memo

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority 3 place · 11/15/2025 08:00 EDT

No wonder Apple and Samsung are considering cancelling their next ultra-slim models. Read more ›

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The OnePlus 15 needs a cooler processor, not a bigger battery

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/15/2025 08:00 EDT

This week, we review the OnePlus 15, analyze Android 17’s contact changes, and speculate about new Android XR gestures. Read more ›

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