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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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I wish Google didn’t make smartphones

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority 2 place · 10/20/2025 05:00 EDT

Pixel is good for Google, but not for Android. Read more ›

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It’s not just you: A ton of services are down or facing issues right now

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 04:37 EDT

Asana, Signal, the PlayStation Network, and more services are facing connectivity troubles. Read more ›

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Gemini for TV appears on another new device, and it’s still not the Google TV Streamer

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 04:26 EDT

Gemini creeps its way onto another Google TV set. Read more ›

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Google just killed Privacy Sandbox: How will this affect you?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/20/2025 03:26 EDT

Has Google given up on a more private approach to online advertising? Read more ›

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I brought Nova Launcher’s best feature to my new launcher, but I don’t think you should

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/19/2025 08:00 EDT

Three years since its last update, Sesame is no longer at the peak of its power. Read more ›

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5 ways the Galaxy Z Fold 7 beats the Pixel 10 Pro Fold

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/19/2025 07:00 EDT

One is the future, the other is history repeating itself. Read more ›

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I tried Apple SharePlay, and now Google’s version feels like a beta test

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 10/19/2025 06:30 EDT

Google has a LOT of work to do. Read more ›

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These 6 lesser-known free apps make my life easier

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 10/19/2025 06:00 EDT

Sometimes, focused is better. Read more ›

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Whatever you do, don’t buy these 6 Google gadgets right now

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/19/2025 05:30 EDT

The stinkers of the Google Store. Read more ›

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It’s time for Samsung to ditch the Galaxy Store

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority 2 place · 10/19/2025 05:00 EDT

The Galaxy Store is broken, irrelevant, and still full of ads — it's time to move on. Read more ›

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Amazon says the Kindle Colorsoft isn’t great for reading books, and I agree

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 09:00 EDT

Color me unsurprised. Read more ›

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A new (artificial) era for Google Photos

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 08:01 EDT

Thanks to AI and XR, Google Photos is entering a new era of content creation - for better or worse. Read more ›

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Samsung canceling the Galaxy S26 Edge proves it was only committed to copying Apple

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 08:00 EDT

It's almost like less isn't more, especially for over $1,000. Read more ›

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Google is preparing big screen recording upgrades for Android tablets and PCs

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 08:00 EDT

Google is adding a toolbar, selfie camera capture, and more features to Android’s screen recorder. Read more ›

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4 reasons I chose a Galaxy Watch 8 over the Pixel Watch 4

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 07:00 EDT

And would happily do it over and again! Read more ›

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I’m a Pixel and foldable fan, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn’t for me

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 06:30 EDT

How badly do you want a foldable Pixel? Read more ›

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It’s the little things: 4 quality-of-life updates I want to see in Gemini

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 06:00 EDT

The AI chatbot can be vastly improved with minimal effort. Read more ›

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This Android launcher goes all in on widgets, and I absolutely love it

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 2 place · 10/18/2025 05:30 EDT

I came from Niagara and I’m not sure I want to go back. Read more ›

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We’ve tested the best phones with an IR blaster, and these are the ones you should buy in 2025

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 3 place · 10/18/2025 05:15 EDT

These are your best smartphone options if you're in need of an infrared blaster. Read more ›

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3 carriers with international features that rival Google Fi

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/18/2025 05:00 EDT

Visible, US Mobile, and Total all offer some advantages over Google Fi. Of course, none of these are perfect. Read more ›

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