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I let an AI take over my Google TV for a week — and it solved streaming’s biggest problem

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 07/18/2026 08:00 EDT

Project Neo replaces endless TV browsing with conversational AI. Read more ›

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These AT&T home internet plans are getting a $5 price hike

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Chethan Rao @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 09:18 EDT

AT&T is bumping the prices of two home internet plans by $5, including for customers on the Access from AT&T program. Read more ›

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Google Maps on Android Auto finally gets up to speed with this Waze feature

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 09:11 EDT

Live speedometer appears to be rolling out to select Google Maps beta users. Read more ›

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Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it’s not open source

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 08:14 EDT

Have ads in your free app? You might want to reconsider. Read more ›

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The Samsung Browser app on Wear OS now lets you download images and GIFs

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 07:33 EDT

We've never really felt the need for this feature, but it's still good to have. Read more ›

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Spotted the new Android Developer Verifier app? Read this before you uninstall it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 06:55 EDT

Google's new system service is laying the groundwork for stricter sideloading, but uninstalling it right now is premature. Read more ›

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This bizarre Pixel 8 Pro clone from North Korea beats Google’s flagship in surprising ways

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 06:47 EDT

The fake Pixel that somehow brought more RAM than Google did. Read more ›

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Samsung is about to prove it’s still one of the most exciting Android brands around

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 06:30 EDT

This Unpacked won't be about just talks of AI. Read more ›

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LG monitors are silently installing adware on your Windows PC

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 06:30 EDT

Connected an LG monitor to your Windows PC, then saw McAfee popups? You're not alone. Read more ›

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The Pixel 11 Pro’s LED lights are a brilliant Android throwback

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 06:00 EDT

Pixel Glow looks like a modernization of the tried-and-true notification LED, and I'm here for it. Read more ›

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After one year with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it’s clear why Samsung should quit

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Stephen Radochia @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 05:30 EDT

Samsung just doesn't get it. Read more ›

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OnePlus leaving the US is a terrifying sign for the future of Android

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 05:00 EDT

This isn't what the Android world needed. Read more ›

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Samsung is betting big on the Wide Fold

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 04:11 EDT

Samsung expects more people to opt for the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 over the flagship Z Fold 8 Ultra. Read more ›

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Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 02:39 EDT

Users are getting a 45-day heads-up before the new policy kicks in. Read more ›

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Revealed: Here’s what powers these intriguing Game Boy-style handhelds

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 02:25 EDT

The vanilla Air Y isn't going to blow your socks off in terms of horsepower, but the right price could make it a hit. Read more ›

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Claude is ending the Fable 5 access chaos once and for all

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 02:11 EDT

The Fable 5 roller coaster is slowing down, and that's good news. Read more ›

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Massive Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals colors, specs, and more

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/20/2026 02:08 EDT

This may be our best look yet at Samsung's upcoming smartwatches. Read more ›

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5 things Gemini still can’t do that keep me paying for ChatGPT

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 07/19/2026 08:00 EDT

I use both AI chatbots daily, but only one is my default choice. Read more ›

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I asked ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to pick the best smartphone — I didn’t expect the results

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Stephen Radochia @ Android Authority · 07/19/2026 07:00 EDT

Not all models are built equal. Read more ›

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Android 17’s best feature isn’t out yet — here are 3 ways you can replicate it right now

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Roydon Cerejo @ Android Authority · 07/19/2026 06:30 EDT

You don't have to wait for Pause Point. Read more ›

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The Galaxy Watch 9 looks great, but this Garmin feature might stop me from upgrading

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/19/2026 06:00 EDT

Why settle for many scores when one will do? Read more ›

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