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I tried DuckDuckGo’s new and free YouTube ad blocker. Here’s how it works

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/11/2026 08:00 EDT

No Premium? No problem. DuckDuckGo-t your back! Read more ›

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The Moto G Stylus (2025) is finally a budget Motorola phone for power users

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 06/15/2025 08:30 EDT

If you need a cheap Motorola device, this one checks the most boxes. Read more ›

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I took my e-book library back from Amazon with this self-hosted app

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 06/15/2025 08:00 EDT

BookLore turns ebook chaos into a modern, streamlined library you control completely. Read more ›

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Lenovo Legion Go S with Steam OS fixes so much, but can it beat a Steam Deck?

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 06/15/2025 07:30 EDT

It's remarkable how much better Steam OS is than Windows for handhelds. Read more ›

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I turned my Pixel 9 into a desktop PC and it actually works great

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/15/2025 07:00 EDT

Android 16’s Desktop Mode feels surprisingly close to plug-and-play ready. Read more ›

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I’ve had Visible for a month, and this is the one thing I wish someone had told me before I joined

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 06/15/2025 06:30 EDT

Are you sure you're really streaming HD video? Read more ›

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Is your phone provider’s autopay discount really worth it?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 06/15/2025 06:00 EDT

Autopay might seem like a great way to save a little extra money, but it's not without a downside. Read more ›

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I tried Canva’s photo editor to see if it could replace my favorite free app

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 11:00 EDT

Canva's photo editor looked interesting, but was it enough to replace Snapseed? Read more ›

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These are the niche features I wish Samsung Good Lock also let me customize

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 10:00 EDT

Good Lock already has immense reach, but there are still a few niches it hasn't yet addressed. Read more ›

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The Vivoactive 6 is the best and worst thing to happen to the Garmin Venu series

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 09:00 EDT

Same same but different. Read more ›

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I’ve been using Google Photos for 10 years and this is what I want to see in the next 10 years

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 08:30 EDT

My favorite photo app still has room for improvement. Read more ›

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5 reasons why buying the latest flagship is not always a good idea

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 08:00 EDT

Sometimes, an older model makes more sense. Read more ›

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These are the 10 open source Android apps I install on every new phone

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 07:30 EDT

From launchers to security utilities—these free open-source gems define how I use an Android phone. Read more ›

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I found a simple toggle to get rid of ads in my Gmail inbox, and I can’t recommend it enough

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 07:00 EDT

Changing this Gmail setting gets rid of ads that look like real emails, and it won't cost you anything. Read more ›

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After a week with the Nintendo Switch 2, these are the 4 things I love and 3 I don’t

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority 3 place · 06/14/2025 06:30 EDT

The Switch 2 is Nintendo's safest console generation leap possibly ever, but it's a mostly sensible one. Read more ›

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I tested the $390 Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. Here’s why it’s my new favorite budget Android tablet.

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 06/14/2025 06:00 EDT

This is how you make a budget tablet. Read more ›

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Hot deal: Grab the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $23.99!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/13/2025 20:08 EDT

Don't get caught stranded without a charge! Especially when this power bank is so affordable. Read more ›

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Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L electric cooler drops to its all-time low price

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/13/2025 18:59 EDT

This ain't your grandpa's cooler; it's a high-tech electric smart cooler! Read more ›

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This Android notification exploit could trick you into opening some very unfriendly links (Updated)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/13/2025 17:19 EDT

New research has revealed that the link in your Android notifications might not take you to the site displayed. Read more ›

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Google Meet’s Companion mode is finally ready for Android’s biggest screens

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/13/2025 17:12 EDT

Created to enhance participation in hybrid meetings, Companion mode is expanding to support tablets and foldables. Read more ›

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It’s raining swag! You can redeem your Play Points for a new Android plushie and more

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/13/2025 16:58 EDT

You can now transform your Play Points into Google gear. Read more ›

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