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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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YouTube Music on Wear OS shows signs of Material 3 Expressive revamp

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 07:21 EDT

But, it looks like a job half-done! Read more ›

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A lot of you are very upset with Google’s Material 3 Expressive design choices

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 07:00 EDT

There's no pleasing everybody! Read more ›

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I love uBlock, but it’s not the first browser extension I install on my phone

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 07:00 EDT

Control almost every aspect of web pages you visit on your phone. Read more ›

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5 changes the Galaxy S26 needs to win over frustrated fans

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 06:00 EDT

Samsung has its work cut out for it with the Galaxy S26 series. Read more ›

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YouTube TV subscribers pay the price for its fued with Disney

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 05:53 EDT

And all you might receive is a $20 credit. Read more ›

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Samsung might not be done with ultra-thin phones after all

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 05:17 EDT

What is dead may never die, but rises harder and stronger. Read more ›

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Poll: Would you trade your TV for a Google TV projector?

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 05:00 EDT

It could be time to give up the glow of your flat screen. Read more ›

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3 widgets I can’t wait to try on Android Auto

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 05:00 EDT

The potential to run a phone widget on my car screen is incredibly exciting. Read more ›

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This leaked OnePlus flagship looks like a better bet than the OnePlus 15

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 03:58 EDT

And could come with multiple upgrades over the current generation. Read more ›

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Doomscrolling on the go? One UI 8.5 could help save your limited data plan (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 03:05 EDT

One UI 8.5's new "Adaptive Data Saver" will download social media videos only when you are ready to watch them. Read more ›

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You’re too old to get why Sam Altman just renamed ChatGPT 6 as ‘GPT 6‑7’

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/31/2025 00:52 EDT

"6 7" has become the Word of the Year for 2025, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is fully embracing the viral Gen Alpha slang. Read more ›

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US officials want to ban your Wi-Fi router for national security reasons

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 23:28 EDT

Several US agencies have reportedly backed a proposal to impose a ban on the sale of TP-Link routers in the country. Read more ›

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Chrome’s latest experiment could change how you start a search

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 22:29 EDT

Chrome's new buttons point toward a future where browsing starts with AI, not typing. Read more ›

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Watch: Google and Magic Leap reveal fresh Android XR glasses prototype

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 17:52 EDT

A renewed deal and a new demo hint at what Google’s XR future could look like. Read more ›

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Google surprises Pixel users with another October update

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 17:03 EDT

The Pixel 6 is missing out once again. Read more ›

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Nova Launcher gets surprise update following last month’s shutdown, but there’s a catch

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 16:41 EDT

Nova Launcher rolls out an unexpected 8.1.3 update, but former developers say it is over a year old. Read more ›

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Gboard is getting a new feature to help keep your GIF spam topical

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 16:14 EDT

A new trending searches button is coming. Read more ›

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It’s official: Google’s Clock app is dropping support for non-Pixel smartwatches

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 16:03 EDT

Google's Clock app is cutting off support for Samsung, OnePlus, and every other non-Pixel smartwatch. Read more ›

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Google Photos looks ready to finally solve its RAW backup problem

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 14:58 EDT

Working with RAW images on Android could finally stop killing your cloud storage. Read more ›

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Cellebrite leak highlights how much more secure Pixel phones are with GrapheneOS

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/30/2025 14:57 EDT

Turns out one of the Pixel’s best privacy upgrades doesn’t come from Google at all. Read more ›

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