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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 thought ads would be the most annoying part of Spotify’s free plan; instead, it was this

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 10/12/2025 07:00 EDT

Forced shuffle was actually the most frustrating part of the experience. Read more ›

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7 features you should expect from 2026 flagship Android phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/12/2025 06:30 EDT

Whether it's super-dim displays or higher quality video, here's what to expect from 2026's phones. Read more ›

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Gemini is better on my old Pixel than the Pixel 10, thanks to one forgotten feature

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/12/2025 06:00 EDT

Back in the days when you could squeeze your Pixel. Read more ›

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As console prices increase, I’ve never been more thankful for emulation handhelds

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/12/2025 05:30 EDT

I'm more convinced than ever that the future of gaming is emulation handhelds. Read more ›

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With just one button, Google Calendar could fix my biggest annoyance with the app

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/12/2025 05:00 EDT

The smallest detail often has the biggest impact on user experience. This is one such example. Read more ›

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LineageOS releases Android 16 update despite challenges with Android source code

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 19:58 EDT

LineageOS 23.0 brings Android 16 to over 100 different devices. Here's what you need to know. Read more ›

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Google blocks Android hack that let Pixel users enable VoLTE anywhere

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 09:00 EDT

The October 2025 Pixel update broke the app that enabled VoLTE and VoWiFi in unsupported regions. Read more ›

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Gemini could be the big Google Maps upgrade we’ve been waiting for

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 08:01 EDT

Google is bringing more Gemini to Maps, plus new agentic AI capabilities in Android and Nano Banana in…Google Lens? Read more ›

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One-click theme packs are coming to Android thanks to Google’s new Theme Manager

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 08:00 EDT

To enable theme pack support on Android, Google has created a Theme Manager service that builds off Material You. Read more ›

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14 unusual Android apps I always install on my phone

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 08:00 EDT

These apps break the mold. Read more ›

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I ditched my Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for these cheaper buds and I didn’t miss a thing

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 07:30 EDT

The perfect companion to a Pixel phone now comes in a cheaper version. Read more ›

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Why Snapdragon phones keep outperforming Pixel — and what Google can do about it

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 07:00 EDT

Is Google’s losing the silicon war, or is it fighting a different one? Read more ›

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Hey Google, why do I need an iPhone to use my favorite Google Photos feature?

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 06:30 EDT

It really shouldn't be this difficult. Read more ›

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Pixels don’t have widget stacks, but this app makes me miss them less

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 06:00 EDT

Smartspacer makes the At a Glance widget an essential part of the Pixel experience. Read more ›

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The Apple Watch took eleven tries to last a full day, but the Series 11 manages it

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:30 EDT

Whether it's worth the buy depends on what's already on your wrist (and if you have an iPhone, obviously). Read more ›

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Data privacy: Here’s how to limit what your carrier collects

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:30 EDT

There are ways to opt-out of sharing information in some cases. Read more ›

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It’s exceptional at cleaning, but the ECOVACS Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has one big flaw

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Jonathan Feist @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:15 EDT

Look out below! Read more ›

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NotebookLM is great, but these YouTube features can make it better

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/11/2025 05:00 EDT

These minor changes could go a long way in establishing NotebookLM as Google's most powerful AI app. Read more ›

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Save $300 on the fun LG Smart Monitor Swing

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 19:21 EDT

The LG Smart Monitor Swing isn't your typical computer screen. Read more ›

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A new Android gaming phone with liquid cooling launches next week

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/10/2025 18:50 EDT

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch on October 17, with teaser images showing off the eye-catching cooling system. Read more ›

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