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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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Teardown reveals the liquid-cooled secrets behind the ‘most powerful phone on the planet’

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 11:19 EDT

The REDMAGIC 11 Pro survived the JerryRigEverything teardown tests, and proved its even cooler inside than we thought. Read more ›

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Goodbye, Assistant: Google prepares to make Gemini your only option

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 09:43 EDT

There's also a new processing animation and control buttons in the works. Read more ›

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I’ve used every new Samsung phone: These are the best ones to buy in 2025

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 09:15 EDT

An entire Galaxy, tested and compared. Read more ›

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I saw Corning’s secret lab where smartphone glass is made (and tortured)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 09:00 EDT

Corning keeps its crazy R&D facility off-limits, but I got a tour and saw molten sand become the toughest smartphone glass. Read more ›

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The T-Mobile credit card is now officially here, but is it worth signing up for?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:41 EDT

It's worth it if you really want the $5 autopay through a credit card, but it's pretty standard beyond that. Read more ›

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The best pet tech you can buy in 2025: Top picks for animal lovers on any budget

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:30 EDT

Because our pets deserve gadgets too. Read more ›

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Google’s Search Live may soon learn to respect boundaries

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:18 EDT

And learn to speak only when asked to. Read more ›

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Gemini Deep Research could soon get Drive and Gmail superpowers (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:17 EDT

Gemini's Deep Research feature could sift through Gmail, Drive, and more on your behalf. Read more ›

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It’s not just you: Reddit is down for many users (Updated: Fixed)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:15 EDT

Reddit is aware of "increased error rates" and is investigating the issue. Read more ›

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Google Maps on cars will ‘see’ what lane you’re in to give you better directions

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:00 EDT

Google Maps live lane guidance is coming to this car first. Read more ›

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Why I skipped the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a cheaper alternative

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Roland Udvarlaki @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 08:00 EDT

I paid half the price and still got an S Pen! Read more ›

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It’s not just you: Reddit is down for many users

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 07:41 EDT

Reddit is aware of "increased error rates" and is investigating the issue. Read more ›

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Looking to save big? Here are 5 Verizon deals I recommend checking out this month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 07:38 EDT

From Pixel 10 to iPhone 17, there's a free phone promotion for just about every type of user. Read more ›

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I benchmarked my first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone and it (almost) lives up to the hype

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 07:00 EDT

Don't rush to upgrade your flagship just for the new Snapdragon — yet. Read more ›

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The sequel to one of the best camera phones could pack two 200MP cameras (!)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 06:43 EDT

There will be another 50MP sensor to round out the triple rear camera setup. Read more ›

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An upcoming Kindle rival could run Android and offer a faster refresh rate

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 06:30 EDT

DASUNG's Not-eReader teaser points to Android OS and a 50Hz refresh rate. Read more ›

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Two months after ditching Samsung, I have no regrets

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 06:00 EDT

The Pixel 10 Pro is exactly what I needed. Read more ›

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Your phone is faking its signal strength, and you can blame Google and your carrier

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 05:58 EDT

Showing more signal bars than actually should be. Read more ›

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The case for a Kindle remote grows stronger with every competitor’s launch

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 05:30 EDT

Everyone but Amazon is embracing buttons. Read more ›

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This leaked One UI 8.5 feature is my favorite so far, and here’s why it makes a huge difference

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 05:00 EDT

It could be the biggest change in several generations of One UI — or even Samsung's previous Touchwiz. Read more ›

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