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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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One lucky gamer has already received their Switch 2, and they are sharing juicy details

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 08:09 EDT

New UI details, a mouse minigame, and more. Read more ›

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You can currently get Visible for as little as $20 a month, but only while this promo lasts

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 08:00 EDT

This latest promotion brings the already cheap Visible service down to just $20 for Basic! Read more ›

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I’ve tested all the best camera phones of 2025: These are my top picks

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 08:00 EDT

Looking for the absolute best phone camera for your budget? These are the ones I highly recommend. Read more ›

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One UI 8 makes living with multiple alarms a whole lot easier

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 07:45 EDT

You can now toggle alarm groups on and off right from your home screen. Read more ›

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Spotify DJ has changed the way I find and listen to music

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 07:00 EDT

Spotify's AI DJ and playlist features might not be for everyone, but they have changed the way I consume music in 2025. Read more ›

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Surveys show there’s one improvement you don’t want from the Pixel 10 chip

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 06:00 EDT

Polled readers want better battery life, performance, and cooling over more powerful on-device AI. Read more ›

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Here’s a closer look at Google’s Material 3 Expressive interface upgrades for Meet (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 06:00 EDT

Google previewed its new Meet UI at I/O last week, and now we're getting deeper into it. Read more ›

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Pixel 10 could retain key safety feature despite modem shakeup (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 05:58 EDT

It's looking likely that the Pixel 10 series will continue supporting satellite connectivity features. Read more ›

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3 things I love about the One UI 8 beta, and one thing I hate

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 05:30 EDT

One UI 8 is off to a (mostly) great start. Read more ›

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Spotify wants to be more like YouTube, and users aren’t happy

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 05:17 EDT

Don't like video podcasts? Too bad. Read more ›

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Samsung’s early take on Android 16 is here. What do you think of it?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 05:04 EDT

We want to hear from you. Now that the One UI 8 beta has spilled its secrets, what do you think of the skin? Read more ›

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Google Play Store’s new AI feature can instantly answer all your app queries

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 02:55 EDT

The new "Ask Play about this app" feature lets you type your app-related questions to get instant answers within the store. Read more ›

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Google Messages finally has an easy way to see who has RCS

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 02:37 EDT

You no longer need to initiate a chat with each contact to see if they have RCS. Thank goodness. Read more ›

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One UI 8 finally expands support for an Android 15 feature sorely missed on One UI 7

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/29/2025 00:42 EDT

Android 15's predictive back gesture is finally coming to stock Samsung apps! Read more ›

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Google confirms that Instagram battery drain you’ve noticed on your phones is real

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 23:11 EDT

Thankfully, Google says a fix is already rolling out. Read more ›

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Use Tile’s Bluetooth trackers? Don’t be surprised if you’re soon pushed to this app

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 18:40 EDT

You may have gone this far without using Life360, but don't be shocked if that's not an option forever. Read more ›

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Apple may shake up its OS branding by taking this idea from Samsung

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 17:00 EDT

Apple may use Samsung's strategy to rebrand its operating systems. Read more ›

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Save a record 45% on the Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB-C charging station

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 16:36 EDT

The powerful and versatile charging option has never been cheaper. Read more ›

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Google Photos celebrates turning 10 with a new and improved editor and easier album sharing

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 16:32 EDT

Happy 10th birthday, Google Photos. Read more ›

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You can start testing Xbox’s new Copilot chatbot in the mobile app right now

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 15:50 EDT

The Copilot for Gaming beta is now live in the beta version of the Xbox mobile app. Read more ›

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