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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 could turn the Galaxy S26 series into Perplexity phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/02/2025 02:29 EDT

The news comes two years after Samsung reportedly considered a switch from Google to Bing. Read more ›

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Here are 15 of my favorite Google Pixel wallpapers of all time

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 06/01/2025 09:00 EDT

You can use them on any phone you want. Read more ›

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These are my favourite camera phones from the past 25 years

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 06/01/2025 08:00 EDT

Do you still remember your first camera phone? Here's how far we've come. Read more ›

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Pocket is shutting down, so I switched to a self-hosted alternative

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 06/01/2025 07:30 EDT

I used Pocket every day for 10 years. Here’s the open-source tool that finally replaced it. Read more ›

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I gave Google’s AI Mode a shot, but I’m still sticking with Perplexity

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 06/01/2025 07:00 EDT

Comparing Google Search's AI Mode and Perplexity affirmed just how much better the latter is for now. Read more ›

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6 hacks to reclaim your YouTube experience (and your sanity)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 06/01/2025 06:30 EDT

From blocking Shorts to fixing the layout, here's how you can customize your YouTube experience on both desktop and mobile. Read more ›

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I found the number one reason you should download the One UI 8 beta

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 06/01/2025 06:00 EDT

Yes, the new split-screen multitasking really is that good. Read more ›

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Please, please don’t buy an ‘AI-optimized’ screen protector or phone case

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 10:00 EDT

This AI-enhanced marketing garbage is getting out of hand. Read more ›

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I switched to indie apps for privacy, and now my workflow is a mess

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Nathan Drescher @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 09:00 EDT

Ditching Big Tech sounded like a smart move on paper, but the reality was a fragmented, frustrating mess. Read more ›

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I finally have tech geek paradise nearby, and I’m so excited

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 08:00 EDT

Micro Center is my happy place, and I'm ecstatic that there's finally one close to me. Read more ›

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The Govee Gaming Pixel Light is a creative fix of 8-bit goodness for any RGB-heavy desktop

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 07:30 EDT

An LED display for creative gamers. Read more ›

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This is how I make any Android phone feel more like a Google Pixel

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 07:00 EDT

Make your OnePlus, Samsung, or Xiaomi feel more like a Google Pixel with this simple customization guide. Read more ›

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If ultra-thin phones are the future, I hope they learn from the Galaxy S25 Edge’s biggest mistakes

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority 3 place · 05/31/2025 06:30 EDT

The Galaxy S25 Edge banks on being thin to stand out, but it forgets how to be a good phone on the way. Read more ›

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OK Google, it’s time to support app icon packs on Pixel phones

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority 3 place · 05/31/2025 06:15 EDT

"Pixel themes" is our best chance yet for native icon pack support on Pixel phones. Read more ›

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I’ve been using Arc browser for a year and am not switching back to Chrome

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 06:00 EDT

The Arc browser is so good that no other browser comes even close. Read more ›

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Android’s iPhone-like instant hotspot is no longer a secret feature

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/31/2025 05:30 EDT

Call it Apple Continuity or call it Google Cross-device services; you don't need to dig into obscure settings to turn it on. Read more ›

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Nothing is killing the Glyph interface: Something new incoming?

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 21:38 EDT

Is Nothing really ditching its iconic lights, or is the Phone 3 bringing a new system? Read more ›

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Deal: The latest 2TB iPad Pro is $400 cheaper right now

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 17:42 EDT

The 2TB model just hit its lowest Amazon price ever, following a 20% price drop. Read more ›

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Sony has reportedly started outsourcing Xperia phone production

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 16:45 EDT

The Xperia 1 VII may have been the first phone to be made by a third-party manufacturer. Read more ›

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Didn’t get in on the One UI 8 beta? You’ll have to wait for it to open up again

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 16:15 EDT

Samsung's beta has reached capacity after just two days. Read more ›

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