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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 Google Pixel 9a is my most recommended phone, and it’s 20% off!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 18:09 EDT

Save $100 on a phone that is already affordable! Read more ›

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Watch: The Pixel 10 Pro Fold failed a durability test so badly its battery blew up

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 16:36 EDT

This foldable didn’t just fail — it flamed out. Read more ›

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YouTube is starting to roll out major visual changes for everybody

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 16:21 EDT

YouTube is revamping it design again to be "more expressive and intuitive." Read more ›

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Now you can spot the apps tapping into Android’s strongest security feature

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 15:43 EDT

Android 16's new tool reveals which apps check your Advanced Protection status. Read more ›

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Need a lot of data for dirt cheap? This carrier now offers 50GB for just $25 a month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 15:30 EDT

Tello’s old "unlimited" plan just got a serious data limit upgrade. Read more ›

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 has a hidden Chrome trick that not even Pixels have

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 15:13 EDT

Certain Galaxy tablets can show your recent Chrome tabs in the Samsung Finder app. Read more ›

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Google Keep and Tasks now work hand in hand for your reminders

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 14:06 EDT

Your Google Keep reminders will finally start showing up in your Calendar. Read more ›

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An $800 DIY setup was all it took to intercept some T-Mobile data (Updated: T-Mobile statement)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 14:00 EDT

Sensitive calls, texts, and even military data was bouncing through space unencrypted. Read more ›

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Google Photos just fixed some of its most annoying collage quirks

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 13:36 EDT

As we previously spotted in an APK teardown, Google is finally smoothing out the rough edges of its collage tool. Read more ›

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Your T-Mobile data might’ve been broadcast for anyone with hobbyist hardware to intercept

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 12:25 EDT

Sensitive calls, texts, and even military data was bouncing through space unencrypted. Read more ›

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Samsung abruptly halts One UI 8 release for Galaxy S22

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 12:09 EDT

Samsung has hit the pause button on the rollout. Read more ›

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Google’s new Gemini-powered tool takes the legwork out of finding a meeting slot

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 12:00 EDT

The new "Help me schedule" feature could save you sending five emails just to pick a meeting time. Read more ›

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Pixel 10 crashing since October update? Google’s got a fix now

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 10:52 EDT

Pixel 10’s app crash problem looks like it's already resolved. Read more ›

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Survey reveals a lot of Android fans would buy the iPhone 17 — but only with this dreamy change

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 10:39 EDT

A good majority would buy the iPhone 17 series if it ran Android. It never will, but a man can dream though, a man can dream. Read more ›

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My time with the iPhone 17 Pro’s cameras prove it can still battle the best of Android

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 09:00 EDT

Apple isn't just the video capture champ, its zoom photos are brilliant too. Read more ›

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After auto-dubbing, YouTube is toying with automatic lip-syncs

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 08:39 EDT

To make auto-dubs feel reaonsably realistic. Read more ›

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Google breaks another Android Auto feature without telling anyone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 08:03 EDT

Quick Controls no longer works with the latest Android Auto update, and user's aren't happy. Read more ›

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I gave myself a full beat trying out all 12 of Google Meet’s virtual makeup options

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 07:00 EDT

Will Simply Radiant shine through as the most impressive, or will Dramatic Eye shake things up? Read more ›

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If you had to have one iOS feature on Android, what would it be?

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 06:30 EDT

We want to hear from you in this open thread. Is there an Apple ecosystem feature that Google should be working on? Read more ›

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Satisfied with Gemini’s recently rolled out animation? Too bad, Google is testing a new one

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/14/2025 06:23 EDT

It's barely been two months since Gemini's last makeover, and Google is already testing another change. Read more ›

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