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

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Google’s AI Overview now correctly answers it’s 2025, but leaves us with major trust issues

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 05:23 EDT

After confidently failing the ‘Is it 2025?’ test, Google’s fix shows why blind faith in AI isn't a smart decision. Read more ›

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The native Xbox handheld has been delayed, and you can blame Steam OS

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 05:04 EDT

Bittersweet news for Xbox fans, but there is a silver lining. Read more ›

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2025’s best-selling Android phone just got even better with the One UI 7 update

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 04:00 EDT

The $199 Galaxy A16 5G is now receiving One UI 7, the first major update in its six-update promise. Read more ›

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Google Phone’s incoming call screen could get a facelift you can choose (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 03:50 EDT

You might soon get to pick between horizontal swiping or tapping when answering calls using Google's Phone app. Read more ›

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Poll: What do you look for in the best camera phones?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 03:43 EDT

Do you want plenty of flexible cameras, huge camera sensors, great selfie quality, or something else? Read more ›

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First look: Google’s Phone app is getting a tasty Android 16 redesign (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 03:02 EDT

The in-call and call menus are getting a slick visual overhaul in line with Google's Material 3 Expressive style. Read more ›

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YouTube Shorts are about to get some Google Lens magic

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/30/2025 02:47 EDT

They're calling it Google Lens, but let's be honest, it's basically Circle to Search with a different interface. Read more ›

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Deal: Record 50% price drop on the Google Pixel Watch 2

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 18:13 EDT

The LTE model of the previous-gen smartwatch just hit an all-time low price of $149 on Amazon. Read more ›

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Nintendo preps for Switch 2 with a better way to share screenshots to your phone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 16:46 EDT

Nintendo's app just got a name change and some handy features. Read more ›

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No login needed: Microsoft file sharing on Android picks up one of Google Drive’s handiest features

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 14:44 EDT

Microsoft is finally expands anonymous file sharing to Android. Read more ›

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Samsung Routines is learning some new tricks for One UI 8

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 14:27 EDT

If you're into automation, this Samsung update adds more tools for the job. Read more ›

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Galaxy Z Flip 7 could represent a first for Samsung, but maybe not in a way you’ll love

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 13:20 EDT

Are you team Snapdragon or team Exynos? Read more ›

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Sonos Ace headphones plunge $120 to all-time low price

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 12:37 EDT

The high-end headphones are down to just $329 on Amazon as part of a wider Sonos sale. Read more ›

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Samsung prepares Game Booster for One UI 8 with huge feature-packed update

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 12:26 EDT

Samsung's Game Booster app now offers 4D vibration, voice changer, and several other new features. Read more ›

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The One UI 8 beta is great, but you shouldn’t try it (yet)

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 12:17 EDT

Google Pay and several Good Lock modules are broken in One UI 8 Read more ›

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One UI 8 brings substantial visual and functional improvements to the Samsung Reminder app

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 12:11 EDT

The update also introduces a handy Samsung Calendar app integration for reminders. Read more ›

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Finally: Google is making theme packs to help you customize your Pixel phone

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 10:37 EDT

Pixel themes will presumably let you quickly apply new wallpapers, icons, sounds, and more with a single click Read more ›

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Samsung’s One UI 8 Android 16 beta absolutely dunks on Google

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 10:15 EDT

Android 16 features missing on Pixels are already available in One UI 8 Read more ›

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The best use cases for each ChatGPT model

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 09:00 EDT

This guide breaks down each version’s strengths, ideal use cases, and practical tips so you can pick with confidence. Read more ›

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Gemini in Google Drive can now help you skip watching that painfully long Zoom meeting

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 08:20 EDT

The chatbot can now summarize and answer questions about videos in your Drive. Read more ›

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