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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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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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ANBERNIC nailed the Xperia Play vibes so hard that fans are demanding an actual phone

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 11:31 EDT

There's a lot of pent-up demand for an Xperia Play successor. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR1 lets you close all your apps super quick, but should you?

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 10:57 EDT

The app closing animation no longer needs to finish to register the next touch input, but you needn't go around closing apps. Read more ›

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Samsung is giving away one year of Perplexity Pro

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 09:21 EDT

Why spend $200 on a year of Perplexity Pro when Samsung is giving it away for free? Read more ›

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Don’t be fooled by Android 16’s release — the big changes are still coming

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 09:00 EDT

Android 16 is NOT Android 16 QPR1. Read more ›

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The first Google Beam device can be yours for just $24,999 (Beam license sold separately)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 08:44 EDT

Google Beam offers realistic 3D video calls with a sense of depth, but the first device will cost a pretty penny. Read more ›

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Samsung could shake up its audio lineup with two new earbuds (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 08:32 EDT

Get ready for the Galaxy Buds Core and the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, but don't ask where the Galaxy Buds FE 2/Buds 2 FE are. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 11)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 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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I built a focused, productive One UI 7 home screen using its most chaotic feature

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 08:00 EDT

Home Up + widget stacks = surprisingly good for productivity. Read more ›

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I’ve found the best solution if you want a smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 07:30 EDT

The best phone with a QWERTY keyboard in 2025 isn't a phone at all. Read more ›

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The latest Android 16 beta now lets you throttle your Pixel’s battery, charging

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/11/2025 07:20 EDT

This feature's availability comes after several reports about older Pixels with serious battery issues. Read more ›

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