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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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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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This new Android launcher is a minimalist’s dream come true

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 14:18 EDT

Tired of all the clutter on your phone? This Android launcher may be for you. Read more ›

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Metro by T-Mobile is overhauling its insurance, with plans starting at just $3 a month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 13:12 EDT

Even it's most expensive plan is just $10 a month, which adds unlimited claims. Read more ›

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Google’s working to give you more control over app data backups

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 12:47 EDT

Android backups may start letting you choose which apps to include (or not). Read more ›

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Google explains the ‘Nano Banana’ name — and it wasn’t a grand plan

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 12:45 EDT

It started as a placeholder, and then it went viral. Read more ›

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Google makes complex searches easier on mobile with new Chrome feature

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 12:00 EDT

Google Search's AI Mode is now just a tap away. Read more ›

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Nintendo’s new Store mobile app will let you shop Switch games, earn rewards, and keep up on news

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 12:00 EDT

Nintendo finally has a store app in the US on Android. Read more ›

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Google’s agentic AI Mode experiment has learned some new tricks

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 11:12 EDT

AI Mode can find you tickets to a show or an appointment for a haircut, but you'll still make the final reservation. Read more ›

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T-Mobile makes satellite 911 texting free for everyone — even Verizon and AT&T users

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 11:12 EDT

If you like heading off grid, it can't hurt to sign up. Read more ›

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Beats Pill deal: Save $50 on the best Apple speaker!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 10:47 EDT

This is among our favorite portable speakers, and it's at am awesome discounted price. Read more ›

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Game Boy goes glam with AYANEO’s latest luxurious gaming handheld

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 10:22 EDT

The fanciest Game Boy you'll never afford. Read more ›

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All Amazon Fire TV Stick models are on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 10:00 EDT

It's a fire sale! Read more ›

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Steam Deck gets the feature we all assumed it already had

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 09:56 EDT

A quiet new update finally makes the Deck perfect for overnight installs. Read more ›

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Narwal Black Friday: Enjoy massive discounts on Narwal’s latest robot vacuums and wet-and-dry handhelds

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 09:28 EDT

Check out the massive discounts available during Narwal's Black Friday sales on its wide range of robot vacuums and wet-and-dry handhelds. Read more ›

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Apple Watch Series 11 is running into activation issues with some US carriers

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 09:17 EDT

Some Verizon and Visible users are reporting Apple Watch Series 11 activation glitches, with mixed support responses. Read more ›

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Why upgrade? Here’s an amazing deal on the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm)

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 09:07 EDT

Get the Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm model at a record-low price. Read more ›

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Google Maps is making your favorite navigator smarter, more helpful, and just easier to talk to

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 09:00 EDT

Gemini is about to show what its AI power can do to enhance your Google Maps experience. Read more ›

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Roku streaming just got smarter and cheaper with this new projector

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 09:00 EDT

There's a new budget-friendly option for powering your outdoor movie night. Read more ›

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Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Power Station hits new record-low price (Here’s our coupon!)

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 08:30 EDT

Here's an amazing discount for our readers! Read more ›

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T-Mobile customers are getting an alert that their DashPass perks are gone (Update: Statement)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 08:21 EDT

T-Mobile says some customers received the message in error. Read more ›

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