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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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I left my mirrorless camera at home for the fireworks and don’t regret it

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 09:00 EDT

Can my phone's camera really compete with my mirrorless when shooting in the dark? Read more ›

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AYANEO’s first affordable flagship will remain the best deal in gaming handhelds for two more weeks

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 08:39 EDT

This is your last chance to save $60 on one of the best retro gaming handhelds you can buy. Read more ›

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OnePlus 15’s massive battery and fast charging are going global

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 08:00 EDT

At 7,300mAh capacity, the OnePlus 15 sets the stage for multi-day battery life. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 may bring these new camera features, even without major hardware upgrades

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 07:49 EDT

By upgrading a lesser known app that supercharges the camera on any Galaxy flagship. Read more ›

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Google’s proposed Android changes won’t save sideloading

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 07:30 EDT

Google will make the Android app ecosystem more competitive, but it won’t make sideloading easier. Read more ›

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 runs hot, and not all phones can handle it

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 07:00 EDT

Hot chips, cold results: This new flagship proves powerful processors need cooling. Read more ›

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E-reader fans want to bring back the book look, ignoring what made Kindles great 

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

I'm not heartless, but nostalgia shouldn’t dictate design. Read more ›

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I’ve used a hundred phone cases and I’d never recommend the official Pixel 10 case

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 06:00 EDT

Lint today, slipperiness tomorrow, long-term durability problems — this isn't a case worth $50. Read more ›

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Back to 2000s: You can now play old-school games on your Kindle

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 06:00 EDT

Your e-reader just got a little more fun (and maybe more distracting). Read more ›

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Disney-YouTube TV row now makes it even harder to watch all your movies in one place

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 05:32 EDT

Disney and Google are fighting, and the user is in the soup. Read more ›

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I fixed Android 16’s disappointing Live Updates with this app

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 05:30 EDT

Google's Live Updates are disappointing, but Material Capsule makes up for it. Read more ›

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Leak hints Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 60W charging won’t fizzle out early like S25 Ultra’s 45W charging

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 05:09 EDT

The phone is said to charge at higher wattages for much longer compared to its predecessors. Read more ›

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What’s the worst bug you’ve ever had on your Android phone?

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 05:00 EDT

I once had audio playback so choppy I couldn't listen to anything, not even a voice message. What about you? Read more ›

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Google Maps could soon let you choose shady streets, literally (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 04:03 EDT

This upcoming Google Maps toggle could be a lifesaver during heatwaves, or if you simply want to avoid the sun. Read more ›

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Apple is paying Google $1bn to upgrade Siri with… Gemini

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority 2 place · 11/06/2025 03:41 EDT

Using one of the most diverse Gemini models Google may have ever built. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra cameras leak: Were you really expecting major upgrades?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/06/2025 01:37 EDT

As rivals adopt 200MP periscope cameras and more modern sensors in general, the S26 Ultra might stick with older hardware. Read more ›

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Google’s new Pixel theme packs are nearly ready to customize your phone with one tap

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 17:07 EDT

You can download Theme packs now for a peek at the upcoming Wicked: For Good! packs. Read more ›

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The Exynos 2600 could bring some impressive camera upgrades to the Galaxy S26

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 16:31 EDT

The chip could bring better photos and lower power usage to Galaxy S26. Read more ›

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Nova Launcher is back with a second unexpected update in as many weeks

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 15:36 EDT

Don't count this fan-favorite out just yet. Read more ›

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Android inflates your phone’s signal strength, but for good reason (Updated)

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 14:34 EDT

Google sets the record straight on what those bars really represent. Read more ›

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