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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 US is searching the phones of more travelers than ever right now

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 13:43 EDT

Here's what you need to do in order to keep your data safe. Read more ›

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Fairphone 4 users’ long wait ends as Android 15 rollout begins

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 13:28 EDT

After last year's delay and skipping Android 14 entirely, Fairphone is delivering ahead of schedule. Read more ›

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Say goodbye to unsafe websites as Chrome makes key decision in your favor

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 13:00 EDT

Google Chrome will force secure connections by default starting in 2026. Read more ›

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The OnePlus 15 is the worst possible successor for the OnePlus 13

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 13:00 EDT

It's probably more powerful, but is that worth the other changes? Read more ›

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Looking to save big? Here are 5 AT&T deals I recommend checking out this month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 12:48 EDT

AT&T doesn't offer any truly free phones without a trade-in, but there are still some solid offers. Read more ›

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Here’s a simple solution to use two devices with one monitor

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 12:29 EDT

You don't need to be plugging and unplugging HDMI cables all the time. Just press a button! Read more ›

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Gemini starts landing on your Google Home smart devices as of right… now!

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 12:28 EDT

Gemini begins its next big hardware phase as it replaces Assistant on smart speakers. Read more ›

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OPPO Find X9 Pro goes global: A dream phone with 7,500mAh battery, detachable 10x lens

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 12:00 EDT

Looking for a great camera phone? Then you should keep your eye on the Find X9 series. 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 11:46 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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Pixel 10a is looking kind of familiar in these leaked renders

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 10:48 EDT

Don’t expect big design changes on the Pixel 10a. Read more ›

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The next Snapdragon flagship SoC could be good news for Android phones, bad news for your wallet

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 10:39 EDT

We could get even better performance and efficiency, but at an even higher cost. Read more ›

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Retroid’s latest gaming handhelds are now for sale: Here’s which one to buy

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 09:10 EDT

They might look similar, but there's a lot to consider before buying. Read more ›

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I tried out the top AI news apps and these 5 actually improve your news feed

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 08:26 EDT

Get a summarized take from all sides of the debate. Read more ›

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YouTube now has fun like button animations, and here are all 20 of them

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 07:38 EDT

From cats to cricket, YouTube's new custom like button animations are delighting users. Read more ›

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No more ad-filled Android games; this is why I gave my husband the gift of emulation

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 07:30 EDT

The Retroid Pocket Classic is perfect for an 80s kid who grew up with Game Boys; he just didn't know it existed. Read more ›

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Don’t trust big tech? These are the 5 offline-first apps I recommend

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 07:00 EDT

There are plenty of others, but these should get you started. Read more ›

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Are the OnePlus 15 cameras any good? Here are the first pictures I took

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 06:30 EDT

Farewell, Hasselblad, I'm not sure just how much I'll miss you... yet. Read more ›

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Huge Switch emulator update finally improves performance on 8 Elite devices

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 06:20 EDT

But be careful when you update, or you might lose your saves. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5 could let you share the secret sauce behind your great photos

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 06:19 EDT

You'll soon be able to save your favorite Pro camera settings as a preset and share it with other Galaxy users. Read more ›

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5 apps you should use instead of Duolingo

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 10/28/2025 06:00 EDT

The owl isn't the only option when it comes to language learning. Read more ›

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