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Google Assistant ruined my smart home setup — but Gemini just saved it

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 06/20/2026 05:30 EDT

Gemini made my old displays and cameras so much better. Read more ›

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Samsung still hasn’t fixed Exynos overheating issues, and it’s ruining my Galaxy S26

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/20/2026 05:00 EDT

Exynos vs. Snapdragon: Galaxy S26 gaming results are concerning. Read more ›

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T1 phone saga gets stranger as PR team abandons Trump Mobile

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 16:42 EDT

Even Trump Mobile's PR team is distancing itself from the T1 phone mess. Read more ›

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These crucial Google services on Samsung phones may be waiting for you to update

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 15:43 EDT

Your Samsung phone won’t auto-update these three critical Google apps. Read more ›

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Another US state may require age verification to access social media

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 15:42 EDT

A court has ruled Ohio can enforce a contested law that requires parents' consent for kids to sign up for social media. Read more ›

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This new Google TV projector from ETOE can light up your wall and charge your phone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 14:23 EDT

The Dolphin 2 packs Google TV, brighter visuals, and a built‑in power bank. Read more ›

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Android 17 appears to have broken 5G for some Pixel owners

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 13:44 EDT

There's a fix, thankfully. Read more ›

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Our favorite early Prime Day 2026 deals and the best of the rest we’ve found so far!

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 13:40 EDT

We've waded though thousands of Amazon deals to find our favorite Prime Day bargains on phones, wearables, and more. Read more ›

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Android 17 is messing up some Pixel phones’ touch input

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 12:36 EDT

Touchscreens are acting up on Android 17. Read more ›

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Valve’s new Steam Controller is so popular, you might not get one until 2027

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 11:51 EDT

Valve is warning buyers it could take a while before you get your Steam Controller. Read more ›

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Google Search is sending users to DuckDuckGo to avoid AI search results

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 11:43 EDT

You still can't turn off Google's AI search, but its AI will show you the exit door. Read more ›

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Survey reveals the one Android widget our readers cannot live without

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 11:00 EDT

Step aside, Google Search. There's a more important widget in town. Read more ›

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FCC is easing drone rules, but DJI drones are still left grounded

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 10:21 EDT

FCC carves out a toy-drone loophole that DJI can't squeeze through. Read more ›

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Watch our Amazon Live stream for the hottest deals on Beatbot gadgets this Prime Day!

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 10:16 EDT

Tune in live on Amazon on June 23 and June 24 for all the best Beatbot deals! Read more ›

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Gemini in Google Sheets opens up to millions of new users

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 10:06 EDT

Support for 28 additional languages means so many more users can leverage AI to create pivot tables and track data. Read more ›

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Construction Simulator 3 ($4.99) is free on Android for a limited time, here’s how to get it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 09:43 EDT

You can claim a permanent copy of the $4.99 game through the Epic Games Store before June 25. Read more ›

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Samsung just confirmed the Exynos 2700 is coming, and the Galaxy S27 could have it

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 09:05 EDT

This also comes after we learned about a key Exynos 2700 change that could make for a cooler phone. Read more ›

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These new AI tools promise better videos, seamless meetings, and richer research

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 08:00 EDT

The latest edition of new AI apps and services is here! Read more ›

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Anthropic’s most advanced AI models could be restored shortly following dramatic emergency freeze

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 07:43 EDT

Fable 5 and Mythos 5 may return within days after a sudden US national security directive pulled them offline. Read more ›

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CrankGPT is a private AI chatbot that’s powered entirely by your hand

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Chethan Rao @ Android Authority · 06/19/2026 07:14 EDT

CrankGPT wants to revolutionize AI chatbots by making them cost-effective and less harmful to the environment. Read more ›

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