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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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Samsung Health now lets you see a doctor without getting out of your bed

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/29/2025 04:38 EDT

Adding to the existing features for managing prescriptions and medical records in one place. Read more ›

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Android Auto could soon get a long-overdue feature for music lovers, and here’s a look

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/29/2025 04:11 EDT

Thanks to multiple media cards on the dashboard, you won't have to reopen media apps after switching out from them. Read more ›

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Tell us: What do you think is the best smartphone of 2025?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/29/2025 03:47 EDT

Which smartphone stood out for you this year? Read more ›

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Google says ‘sideloading isn’t going anywhere,’ F-Droid calls it fake news

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/29/2025 03:15 EDT

F-Droid is once again challenging Google's assurances that sideloading on Android will survive its new rules. Read more ›

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Google reveals launch window for Gemini on Google TV Streamer, but we’re still in the dark

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/29/2025 02:35 EDT

Are we looking at a delay or not? We've asked Google to clarify. Read more ›

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Exclusive: Android Auto is preparing home screen widgets — here’s your first look

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/29/2025 00:37 EDT

Here's how Android Auto's home screen widgets will work and what they could look like when they finally arrive. Read more ›

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Insta360 X4 Air launches with 8K 360 video at a friendlier price

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 20:23 EDT

Cuts the weight and price, keeps the 8K. Read more ›

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This ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor is too good for just $129.99

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 17:32 EDT

Game in style without breaking the bank! Read more ›

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Remember Project Ara? Google’s modular phone makes its way to TikTok

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 17:14 EDT

It's been nearly a decade since the project was cancelled. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s long-rumored credit card looks like it’s almost here

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 17:09 EDT

Closing that AutoPay loophole last week makes a lot more sense now. Read more ›

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Google denies reports of a massive Gmail security breach — again

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 17:08 EDT

No, 183 million Gmail accounts weren't breached: Here's what actually happened. Read more ›

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Google’s Android app is already preparing for the Samsung tri-fold

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 16:56 EDT

The app hints at Samsung's release timetable. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 512GB is a whopping $570 off!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 16:42 EDT

Get the best for less! Read more ›

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Samsung may simplify photo cleanup in One UI 8.5

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 15:27 EDT

Object Eraser could find a new home inside Generative Edit on One UI 8.5, streamlining photo cleanup on Galaxy phones. Read more ›

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Android’s Quick Share could soon add a new security check to stop file theft

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 14:55 EDT

Quick Share may soon ask the sender to confirm the transfer if they’re enrolled in Advanced Protection. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deal: This is the cheapest we’ve seen it!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 14:53 EDT

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic works great, looks fantastic, and you can get it at an impressive price! Read more ›

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Thanks for nothing, AI: Here’s why your next smartphone could be even more expensive

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 14:33 EDT

Higher smartphone prices could be coming due to a memory shortage. Read more ›

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Older Pixel phones have a major weakness when it comes to UWB tracking

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 14:33 EDT

The Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro are seemingly incompatible with Find Hub’s precision finding feature despite having UWB. Read more ›

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Google Home is hallucinating fictional identities (Updated: Google statement)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 14:15 EDT

In time for Halloween, Google Home seems to be inexplicably making up user names and events. Read more ›

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The latest Apple MacBook Air drops back to its record-low price ($200 off)

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 13:47 EDT

This is the cheapest the Apple MacBook Air M4 has been! Read more ›

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