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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 switched to the Pixel 10 from the Pixel 10 Pro: Here’s how it went!

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 10:00 EDT

After ditching the Pixel 10 Pro to use the Pixel 10 instead, I have some thoughts. Read more ›

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These are the best AT&T deals you’ll find this October

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:11 EDT

AT&T doesn't offer any truly free phones without a trade-in, but there are still some solid offers. Read more ›

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Samsung says its Galaxy Watches will soon detect early signs of heart failure

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:08 EDT

The feature is already approved by South Korea's FDA equivalent. Read more ›

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5 ways your Google Home experience is changing (for the better)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:00 EDT

Camera upgrades, Nest everything, and Gemini, oh my! Read more ›

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Gemini for Home is here to transform how you use Google Home

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:00 EDT

Gemini is finally arriving on the Google Home app and devices. Read more ›

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Google’s new Nest Cams and Doorbell double down on video quality

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:00 EDT

Expect higher resolution video quality, improved low-light video, and more. Read more ›

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First Onn TV boxes, now Walmart has a super-cheap Onn camera, doorbell

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:00 EDT

Why spend plenty of cash on a Nest Cam or Doorbell when Walmart now offers these alternatives? Read more ›

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Google’s new Home speaker promises a do-over, but you can’t buy it anytime soon

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:00 EDT

You'll have to wait until Spring 2026 to get your hands on this new Gemini-powered smart speaker. Read more ›

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Gemini for Home is free, but its best features aren’t

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 09:00 EDT

But, there's one way to claim them without any additional fee. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (October 1)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 08:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Google Photos’ Collage tool is about to get way more flexible and easier to use (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 08:20 EDT

Users will soon be able to add images and adjust the number of grids after starting a collage. Read more ›

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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this October

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 08:07 EDT

Get hold of the latest apps and games for the month ahead! Read more ›

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This new accessory solves one of the Oura Ring’s biggest charging complaints

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 08:00 EDT

A portable charging case helps polish up Oura's lineup. Read more ›

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The Pixel’s Material 3 Expressive update fixes my biggest Android bugbear

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 07:00 EDT

Google finally lets you toggle Bluetooth with a single tap. Again. Read more ›

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This upcoming Google Maps feature could make virtual exploration easier, and here’s a look

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 06:31 EDT

The upcoming Aerial button will allow users to seamlessly transition between Street View and Satellite View with one tap. Read more ›

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is so good, Samsung says it’s stealing Ultra fans

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 06:00 EDT

Nearly 1 in 3 Galaxy Z Fold 7 buyers are former Ultra users. Read more ›

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The unsung heroes of Android: Remembering 8 legendary apps we’ve lost

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 06:00 EDT

Gone, but not forgotten! These apps shaped Android into what it is today. Read more ›

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Google’s viral image generator is coming to AI Mode (APK teardown)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 05:55 EDT

Googling could soon be easier — or crazy — with Nano Banana integration. Read more ›

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As a YouTube TV user, I’m so jealous of Amazon’s new multiview feature

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 05:30 EDT

I needed this on YouTube TV yesterday. Read more ›

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I’m finally quitting Duolingo after the latest controversial change

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 05:00 EDT

Duolingo's energy system means I can no longer meaningfully learn as a free user. Read more ›

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