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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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OnePlus 15 global launch date leaks, and it might beat Galaxy S26 to the punch

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 08:06 EDT

The OnePlus 15 could hit your market before the new year. Read more ›

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Google Photos will soon let you choose how you want your photos animated

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 08:00 EDT

Google is working on giving you more control when turning photos into videos. Read more ›

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is an even bigger deal than you thought

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 07:30 EDT

One UI 8.5 will be based on Android 16 QPR2, bringing several major new Android features to Galaxy devices. Read more ›

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Fictional dictionaries on Kindle finally helped me get through Tolkien

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 07:00 EDT

Maybe if Frodo had a dictionary, it would have been a shorter book. Read more ›

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Poll: Do you want to see a Galaxy S26 Edge or S26 Plus?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 06:52 EDT

Are you eam Plus or Team Edge? Read more ›

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Exclusive first look: This is the canceled Google Pixel 4 5G

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Kamila Wojciechowska @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 06:30 EDT

We finally know what 'needlefish' was intended to be. Read more ›

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YouTube Premium supports switching profiles, and it’s a total game changer for Music

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 06:30 EDT

I used this free Google account trick to stop ruining my YouTube algorithm with music. Read more ›

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I finally switched to a standalone password manager and it wasn’t as painful as I expected

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 06:00 EDT

I thought the switch would disrupt my workflow, but it went quite smoothly. Read more ›

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Strava sues Garmin over key fitness features you probably rely on

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 05:57 EDT

Strava believes that Garmin is infringing on several of its patents. Read more ›

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YouTube TV took NBCUniversal spat public, but there’s good news (Update: Better news)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 05:13 EDT

Update: Following news of a short-term extension, NBCUniversal has announced a new long-term deal with Google. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 05:00 EDT

With a little shopping around, you can find some great Pixel 10 Pro Fold alternatives. Read more ›

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One of the best cheap Galaxy phones is now getting stable One UI 8 globally

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 04:45 EDT

The Galaxy A35 5G was our favorite budget Galaxy phone of 2024, and it's next to get stable One UI 8. Read more ›

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This simple change could make Gemini Scheduled Actions a joy to use (APK teardown)

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 04:00 EDT

The smallest addition is bringing massive value for Scheduled Actions users. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 series selfie camera details leak, and here’s what to expect

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/03/2025 03:05 EDT

Don't expect any Apple-style square selfie camera shenanigans here. Read more ›

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All battery Ring Doorbell models plummet to record-low prices!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 19:42 EDT

Keep an eye on your home from anywhere in the world. Read more ›

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Get a Motorola Razr Plus 2024, a smartwatch, and earbuds for just $700!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 18:19 EDT

A $300 discount, and $400 in freebies? Sign me up! Read more ›

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This new Anker Prime Charger can charge super fast and is on sale already!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 17:30 EDT

Charge your phones, tablets, or laptops super fast! Read more ›

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Samsung rolls out a second One UI 8 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 17:22 EDT

Another beta is landing on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Read more ›

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Not enough package thieves to train your AI? Just pay users to act it out

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 17:18 EDT

Fake it 'til you train it: Why eufy's plan to stage thefts went viral. Read more ›

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We finally know how Android’s new app verification rules will actually work

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 15:19 EDT

Google has revealed many new details about Android’s new developer verification requirements. Read more ›

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