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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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Samsung scores a win in Galaxy S22 throttling saga, but it still deceived customers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/12/2025 04:56 EDT

Samsung isn't liable for damages, but a court still found that it engaged in deceptive labeling. Read more ›

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I didn’t think I needed a robot lawnmower until I tried this one

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Bogdan Petrovan @ Android Authority · 06/12/2025 04:35 EDT

The Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 changed how I feel about yard work. Read more ›

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Breaking: One UI 8 beta 2 starts rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/12/2025 04:28 EDT

The One UI 8 beta program is also expanding to India with this second build. Read more ›

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After three days with iOS 26, I’m amazed by Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, but I have concerns

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 06/12/2025 03:14 EDT

From slick UI to camera controls, iOS 26 is fresh but not flawless. Read more ›

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AOSP isn’t dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 06/12/2025 03:11 EDT

Some people are speculating that Google is planning to discontinue AOSP, but the company says these claims are false. Read more ›

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First Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 leak has bad news for 2027’s flagship phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/12/2025 02:26 EDT

Never mind the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. We now have a leak about the chip that could power devices like the Galaxy S27. Read more ›

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Your phone won’t be powering Xreal’s upcoming Android XR glasses

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 17:40 EDT

Xreal's Android XR glasses will feature the largest screen it has ever made. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Wallpaper Studio offers a home for its best customization tools

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 17:23 EDT

All you need to create awesome wallpapers, all in one place. Read more ›

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Warning: Google will soon nerf the Pixel 6a’s battery due to an overheating issue

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 16:51 EDT

The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta on the Pixel 6a is counting down to a battery fail-safe Read more ›

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Circle to Search is making it easier to get to your song search history (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 15:48 EDT

Circle to Search is adding music search history and translate shortcuts. Read more ›

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Hot deal: Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and get a free $30 gift card!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 15:16 EDT

This is the first time we see any kind of sale on the Sony WH-1000XM6. Read more ›

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This Google Lens tweak looks perfect for one-handed operation (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 15:05 EDT

Spontaneously using Google Lens may be a little easier with this subtle change. Read more ›

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Here’s an early look at the Material 3 Expressive changes headed to the Google app (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 14:27 EDT

The app could soon receive a translucent status bar, a new progress bar, and a cool loading animation. Read more ›

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Google experiments with ditching the Favorites tab in the Phone app for a simpler layout

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 14:16 EDT

It looks like the Phone app may be getting a UI shake-up, with your favorite contacts tucked away for a cleaner layout. Read more ›

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Warning: Google will soon nerf the Pixel 6a’s battery due to an overheating issue

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 14:05 EDT

The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta on the Pixel 6a is counting down to a battery fail-safe Read more ›

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Google may soon add AI Mode to the Chrome browser

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 13:26 EDT

Google is preparing the Chrome browser for AI Mode. Read more ›

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Android Find Hub can now precisely locate your Moto Tag trackers thanks to UWB

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 13:20 EDT

New Moto Tag firmware update unlocks precise tracker finding with UWB support Read more ›

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What’s going on with Extra Dim on Pixel phones running Android 16?

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 12:44 EDT

Some Google Pixel users are reporting that the Extra Dim feature seems brighter after the Android 16 update. Read more ›

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Missing Android 16’s Pixel VIPs widget? You’re not alone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 11:45 EDT

The Pixel VIPs widget is here, but not for everybody. Read more ›

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Google Pixel 10 might debut Qi 2 support and magnetic “Pixelsnap” accessories

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Kamila Wojciechowska @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 11:33 EDT

The Pixel 10 might debut one of the most user requested features. Read more ›

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