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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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Deal: This power bank is 64% off and has wireless charging!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 13:33 EDT

You might not even need to carry cables around with this power bank! Read more ›

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Google’s Android app is finally catching up to the iOS app with one crucial feature

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 12:55 EDT

Many years after iOS, the Google app on Android is finally getting an incognito search option. Read more ›

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This 6-pound phone case wants to cure your screen addiction — with pain

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 11:58 EDT

Screen-time control through sheer physical discomfort. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy XR launches tonight, and here’s where to watch

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 10:40 EDT

Don't miss one second of the Android XR headset launch. Read more ›

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Want to switch from T-Mobile? New survey reveals it’s not just you.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 10:07 EDT

There's no clear answer, although many reader comments suggest that the grass is greener if you switch to an MVNO. Read more ›

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This new flagship might be the cheapest phone with a 200MP tele camera

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 08:13 EDT

History tells us it'll see a big price hike in global markets, though. Read more ›

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Google Messages is making it easier to share from your Google Photos library

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 08:00 EDT

Google Messages is testing a new media gallery UI that embeds Android’s Photo Picker. Read more ›

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I’d pay more for YouTube Premium if it added these 5 features

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 07:00 EDT

If YouTube wants my money, it needs to give me more control over my experience. Read more ›

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These are the questions I ask myself before buying a new phone

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 06:00 EDT

They help narrow down my options and prevent my emotions from taking the wheel. Read more ›

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Gemini Live could soon get this convenient and overdue audio feature (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 05:53 EDT

Some users have requested this feature for a while now, and our teardown reveals that it's coming. Here's how it works. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 dream is already dead (and why you should be mad)

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 05:00 EDT

What could have been. Read more ›

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From flights to events: Google Wallet now supports Android 16’s Live Updates

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/21/2025 03:12 EDT

Google Wallet now supports Android's take on Live Activities. Here's what to expect. Read more ›

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Google confirms when Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 will return (Update: It’s back)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 18:15 EDT

Here's when you'll be able to install Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 again. Read more ›

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Movie night, music, and mornings: This projector aims aims to be you cinema and social hub

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 17:13 EDT

This affordable projector doubles as a portable speaker and alarm clock. Read more ›

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Think you should design the Pixel 11? Google asks Pixel Superfans for help

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 17:04 EDT

The Trusted Tester program looks for user feedback on new hardware. Read more ›

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Google is selling refurb Pixel 8 phones for $489 — but is it worth it?

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 16:08 EDT

A brand-new Pixel 9a will set you back $500 at retail. Read more ›

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Google continues to make Sheets easier to use with latest Gemini update

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 15:26 EDT

Google Sheets is making easier to get the data you need from multiple tables. Read more ›

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Google’s Pixel 10 can now run Linux apps better than other Android phones

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 15:20 EDT

Unlike other Android phones, the Pixel 10 supports GPU-accelerated rendering for Linux apps in Android 16 QPR2. Read more ›

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Here’s an early look at how you’ll use your Apple Watch with OxygenOS 16’s health features

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 15:11 EDT

And Apple Watch support might not be the only thing arriving in the OHealth app. Read more ›

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Echo Dots with Jack Skellington and Sally shell bundle drops to record-low price!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 14:13 EDT

Get in the Halloween spirit with this bundle deal! Read more ›

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