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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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Avoid messy cables for a mere $4.99!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 15:27 EDT

Cable management makes all the difference! Read more ›

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Google confirms: Powerful Ask Photos editing tool is missing in some states

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 15:08 EDT

Google confirms that conversational editing is blocked in these states. Read more ›

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Harrowing home invasion footage reminds us to check for unknown Bluetooth trackers

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 14:43 EDT

AirTag tracking let crooks follow this couple home — Don't let it happen to you! Read more ›

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OnePlus announces which devices will get OxygenOS 16 first

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 14:01 EDT

Find out if your phone is among the first to get OnePlus’ version of Android 16. Read more ›

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Google Wallet is finally getting a home for your Play Points

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 12:49 EDT

Wallet finally gets around to solving an overdue integration gap. Read more ›

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Have a legacy T-Mobile plan? You may qualify for this $830 “any condition” trade-in credit

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 12:42 EDT

Are you eligible? Read on to find out. Read more ›

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Two of your favorite streamers just announced a bundle that could save you money (Updated)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 12:11 EDT

Like Peacock? Like Apple TV Plus? We just found a new way to lower your bills. Read more ›

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Samsung settles for stagnation? Galaxy S26 camera leak dashes hopes for upgrades

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 11:51 EDT

The cameras may remained unchanged for another year. Read more ›

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Google Photos will make your life look more feed-friendly with new highlight templates

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 11:34 EDT

It'll be easier than ever to make flashy highlight reels from your own content. Read more ›

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OnePlus’s big OxygenOS 16 update brings much more than just Android 16: Here’s everything new

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 11:10 EDT

OxygenOS 16 is based on Google’s Android 16 release, but OnePlus added a ton of new features on top. Read more ›

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Miss your Xperia Play? You need to see this magnetic sliding Bluetooth controller

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 10:16 EDT

This viral Kickstarter controller is finally out of crowdfunding, and it looks incredible. Read more ›

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Poll: Was Samsung right to cancel the Galaxy S26 Edge?

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 09:36 EDT

Is five months enough time to judge the success of a new flagship phone line? Read more ›

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ChatGPT could soon let you DM others using the Android app (Update: Screenshots)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 09:15 EDT

Following OpenAI's social pivot with the Sora app. Read more ›

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Hate your phone’s camera island design? This flagship lets you swap it out like Lego

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 08:38 EDT

And it's arriving next week in China, with a global launch to follow soon. Read more ›

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Thanks Hasselblad: These 15 photos might be the best I’ve ever taken with a phone

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 08:30 EDT

Can the OPPO Find X9 Pro beat Apple and Google for title of best camera phone? Read more ›

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I tested the zoom cameras on the Pixel 10 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, and Google should be worried

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 08:00 EDT

It turns out that top-end zoom doesn't always beat everyday reliability. Read more ›

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Gboard’s upcoming Auto-switch feature could save you countless keystrokes

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 07:47 EDT

Because typing “it’s complicated” shouldn’t be complicated. Read more ›

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Roaming charges no more: Nomad’s eSIM keeps you connected, wherever you are

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 07:20 EDT

Whether you're planning a quick vacation or an extended trip, Nomad eSIM helps you take care of your connectivity needs. Read more ›

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Google is going Bananas: Even Messages could get this viral image generation tool

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 07:00 EDT

Nano Banana could bring smart photo editing right into your group chats. Read more ›

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Google Photos is preparing to show up for Android XR’s big moment

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 06:54 EDT

With dedicated features for immersive media, such as panoramas. Read more ›

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