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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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NotebookLM is my favorite AI tool, but wow, its Android version is bad!

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 06:30 EDT

I suggest you stick with its web interface for now. Read more ›

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This dongle brings wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to your car

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 06:00 EDT

The sequel to one of the best Android Auto gadgets now supports CarPlay too. Read more ›

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I’m using Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. These are the 6 best (and 2 worst) things about it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 06:00 EDT

Minus a couple of hiccups, Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 is pretty great. Read more ›

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[Open Thread] Google may have changed the face of visual media forever, but is it for the good?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 05:05 EDT

We want to hear from you. Does Veo 3’s potential also give you chills? Read more ›

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This new chip took everyone by surprise, but you’ll have to hold your horses on availability

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 04:38 EDT

Xiaomi's XRING 01 chip is very impressive, but the first devices will remain a China-only affair. Read more ›

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Here’s how Samsung’s Antioxidant Index feature will work with Galaxy Watches (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 04:09 EDT

You will need to hold the back of your Galaxy Watch with your thumb to measure your body's beta carotene levels. Read more ›

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Laggy Google TV device? New ones are about to get worse, thanks to Google.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 02:30 EDT

Cheaper Google TV-powered televisions are coming, but Google is reducing the minimum RAM requirement to make this possible. Read more ›

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Google’s Veo 3 Is generating mind-blowing AI videos: Here are the craziest ones yet!

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/23/2025 02:26 EDT

Google's latest image generator has taken the internet by storm, and we're hooked! Read more ›

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Google is readying Android 16’s Live Updates for Wear OS and we couldn’t be happier

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 23:36 EDT

Google is taking a page from Apple's playbook, and we have no complaints. Read more ›

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Here’s my favorite smartphone deal right now: Google Pixel 9

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 18:19 EDT

High-end smartphones don't need to be so expensive! Read more ›

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Would you spend $5,000 on an app? Google just made that a real possibility

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 17:12 EDT

Google Play now supports its most expensive apps and IAPs ever, by a significant margin. Read more ›

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Android Automotive is expanding its app catalog for cars with the largest displays

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 16:49 EDT

Volvo will have first dibs on the improved experience. Read more ›

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Charger deals: Stop buying bad chargers and get these instead!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 16:30 EDT

If you want your phone to charge fast, you need to get the right charger. Read more ›

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Google will soon let you test Android 16’s new Desktop Mode on your phone

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 15:44 EDT

The next Android 16 QPR1 beta could bring Android’s new desktop experience features to phones Read more ›

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Google Play just opened Pandora’s box: You can now bug your friends to pay for you

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 15:33 EDT

Google Play's "Ask someone to pay" button is rolling out in the US. Read more ›

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One UI 8 Watch leak suggests the Galaxy Watch 8 series may be stuck with an old chip (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 15:10 EDT

We can also look forward to some new Quick Button recording superpowers. Read more ›

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Save $300 on the awesome LG StandbyME Go portable monitor

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 14:41 EDT

Work and play wherever you go with style. Read more ›

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Google Wallet will now alert you about your ticket or pass right when you need it

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 13:55 EDT

Google Wallet is making it easier to find your ticket or pass when you're near your destination. Read more ›

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Flying this summer? Make sure you’re aware of this new rule about portable chargers

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 12:57 EDT

Southwest is the first US airline to update its rules about portable chargers on flights. Read more ›

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Google Home is getting a major Gemini upgrade

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/22/2025 12:00 EDT

Google Home is making it easier than ever to create automations. Read more ›

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