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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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The latest Moto G phones retain two enthusiast features you won’t find on flagships

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 04:29 EDT

This is also the first Moto G Play device with 5G. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals how it compares to S25 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/05/2025 01:44 EDT

Ever wondered how the S26 Ultra compares to the S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max? Read more ›

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Breaking: Google and Epic propose settlement to end years-long legal battle in the US

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

Google and Epic Games have filed a joint proposal for changes to Android and Play Store to end their litigation for good. Read more ›

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Qualcomm’s next flagship chip might come in two flavors, just to complicate things further?

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 23:12 EDT

Standard or Pro? Because silicon apparently needs tiers now too. Read more ›

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Google Play Store now lets you buy digital gift cards for Disney, AMC, Starbucks, and more

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 23:06 EDT

The feature is rolling out in three countries, including the US. Read more ›

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100 lucky US Mobile users will get a free Pixel 10 when signing up for ‘Protect’ insurance

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 21:16 EDT

As you might guess, there's some fine print involved here. Read more ›

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This LG StanbyMe 27-Inch Portable Monitor is super cool, and on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 18:39 EDT

This may be the only larger screen you'll need! Read more ›

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The brand-new Apple Watch SE 3 and Watch Ultra 3 are on sale already!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 17:58 EDT

The Apple Watch SE 3 and Ultra 3 are on sale! Go get them! Read more ›

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YouTube somehow found a way to make ads on mobile even worse

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 17:04 EDT

This change is sure to have viewers up in arms. Read more ›

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Is your phone on the list? LineageOS adds Android 16 support for more devices

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 15:34 EDT

LineageOS 23.0 comes to even more devices. Read more ›

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Sora is finally live on Android, and you don’t need an invite to start creating

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 15:03 EDT

Sora's Android era has officially begun. Read more ›

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Apple may finally build a ‘cheap’ Mac, and somewhere Chromebooks are sweating

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 14:15 EDT

Looks like Apple finally wants a seat at the cafeteria table. Read more ›

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Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro deal: Supercharge your connection for just $119.95

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 12:56 EDT

There's nothing worse than a slow router! Read more ›

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T-Mobile customers are getting an unexpected alert that their DashPass perks are gone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 12:09 EDT

T-Mobile customers left baffled by what could be a DashPass eligibility change. Read more ›

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Save $420 on the Samsung galaxy Z Fold 7!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/04/2025 12:06 EDT

I still can't believe foldable phones exist! 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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