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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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Here’s an early look at Google TV app’s Material 3 Expressive overhaul (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 07:45 EDT

The app's dull gray interface is getting a splash of color. Read more ›

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Google Photos celebrates 10 years of wins and fails today

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 07:00 EDT

To mark the occasion, we're reflecting on a decade of cool features and frustrating changes from the Android mainstay. Read more ›

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Samsung just made customer support easier for all Galaxy phone owners

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 06:48 EDT

Why fill out a registration form at Samsung's repair centers when this option is now available? Read more ›

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PSA: You need to update this 3DS emulator to avoid a security risk

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 06:40 EDT

A new update fixes a flaw that might put your device at risk. Read more ›

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10 years ago, I gave Google Photos a chance and I haven’t looked back

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 06:30 EDT

No other Google service is this personal or emotional; no other comes close. Read more ›

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Is Google AI Mode better than regular Google Search? I tested both, and there’s a clear winner

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 06:00 EDT

AI Mode is here, but that doesn't mean you should use it. Read more ›

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Samsung confirms stable One UI 8 rollout plans

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 05:55 EDT

One UI 8 will debut on Samsung's upcoming foldables this summer. Read more ›

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Google One is getting a fresh coat of paint for Android 16 (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 05:52 EDT

These visual tweaks only apply to Google One's settings menu for now. Read more ›

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

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 04:23 EDT

The first Android 16-based beta is rolling out to users signed up in the beta program. Read more ›

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One UI 8 beta rolling out now! Who’s getting it, where, and how you can join

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 04:15 EDT

All you need to know about eligible devices, early regions, and how to sign up using the new "Beta Program Home." Read more ›

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Qualcomm shares study showing Androids beat iPhone 16e on 5G

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 02:52 EDT

You should take this with a grain of salt, but these results wouldn't be a surprise. Read more ›

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Apple’s new gaming app could do what Google Play Games never did

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 02:13 EDT

Apple will push hard on gaming later this year, should Google also rethink Play Games? Read more ›

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Nothing’s Carl Pei predicts future phones will run on a single app

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/28/2025 00:38 EDT

Pei envisions a not-so-distant future where traditional apps are replaced by a smart, all-in-one operating system. Read more ›

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Google’s getting some new voices on your phone (Updated: Rolling out)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 23:29 EDT

Google now lets you choose what voice you want for voice search. Read more ›

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Google sets the timetable for killing off the very last of Duo

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 17:44 EDT

Duo's remaining legacy features are being turned off this September. Read more ›

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Arc enters maintenance mode as The Browser Company shifts focus to new browser

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 17:04 EDT

No more new features are coming to the Arc browser. Read more ›

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Google Photos finally starts letting you manually add pics to stacks

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 16:41 EDT

Google Photos on iOS just got a feature Android users have been begging for. Read more ›

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iOS 19 may finally let you transfer your iPhone’s eSIM to an Android phone

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 15:00 EDT

A new version of Google’s SIM Manager app hints that iOS 19 will let you transfer an iPhone’s eSIM to an Android phone Read more ›

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How do you feel now about seamless updates on your Galaxy S25?

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 14:35 EDT

Have you changed your opinion on seamless updates on your Galaxy S25? Read more ›

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One UI 7 is for more than just flagships, and Samsung’s update is rolling out to more phones now

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/27/2025 14:20 EDT

Have these phones? Keep an eye out for the One UI 7 update. Read more ›

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