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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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I just downloaded the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on my Pixel. Here’s how you can get it, too

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 10:54 EDT

It's beta time. Read more ›

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The 5 coolest things I tried at Google I/O 2025

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 09:00 EDT

Google I/O 2025 had a lot of fun things to play around with. Read more ›

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Oura rolls out a slew of fitness tracking updates and a handful of new partners

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 09:00 EDT

Oura keeps making moves on the movement tracking front. Read more ›

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Android Auto will soon let you browse the web and watch videos

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 08:44 EDT

Browser and video apps will likely be available only when you're parked. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (May 21)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 08:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Google says Android 16’s desktop mode is built on Dex’s foundation

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 07:24 EDT

Android 16's desktop mode is built in partnership with Samsung and builds on Dex's foundations. What does that mean? Read more ›

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Are free phone plans actually worth using and what’s the catch?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 07:00 EDT

They aren't for everyone, but surprisingly free phone plans can work better than you might expect. Read more ›

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The reMarkable Paper Pro is officially my favorite tool for focused writing

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 07:00 EDT

A noteworthy experience, but it comes at a high price. Read more ›

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The Google I/O 2025 keynote made me so depressed about our AI future

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 06:00 EDT

Nope. Don't like that. Read more ›

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First phones, then PCs: Now Quick Share is coming to your car

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 05:16 EDT

Quick Share lets you send stuff between a variety of devices, but you can soon add cars to the list as well. Read more ›

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[Open Thread] Be honest: Has Google I/O left you excited or tired of AI?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 05:05 EDT

We want to hear from you. How much AI is too much AI, and has Google crossed that line? Read more ›

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NotebookLM is getting AI video explainers, and they look surprisingly useful

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 04:31 EDT

NotebookLM is a great audio learning tool; now it's time for video. Read more ›

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This is Android 16 on Google TV in its current state

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 03:45 EDT

Android 16 for TV looks almost identical to Android 14, with only a few visual tweaks. Read more ›

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Android 16 release date: Here’s when you’ll get the next major OS upgrade

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 03:25 EDT

Android 16 QRP1 is now available. Get it ahead of the stable rollout! Read more ›

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The best use for AI: You can now turn yourself into an Android Bot by uploading a photo

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 03:13 EDT

This comes several years after Google killed its original Androidify app. Read more ›

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Wear OS 6 preview: Google’s next-gen smartwatch UI starts to take shape

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/21/2025 02:00 EDT

We went hands-on with the Wear OS 6 Developer Preview to show you all that's new. Read more ›

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 brings lock screen clock customization to Pixel Tablet

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/20/2025 23:27 EDT

You can now make your Pixel Tablet's lock screen clock more personal. Read more ›

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Wear OS 5 killed Facer watchfaces, but Wear OS 6 will bring them back to life

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/20/2025 22:23 EDT

Wear OS 6 will bring back a fan-favorite. Read more ›

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Save $400 and keep cool wherever you go with this EcoFlow WAVE 3 AC deal!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/20/2025 21:18 EDT

The EcoFlow WAVE 3 is hot, and also cool! Use this portable AC during the winte, summer, and everything in between. Read more ›

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Sony WH-1000XM5 and XM4 deals getting hot after XM6 release!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/20/2025 19:03 EDT

The latest is not always the greatest, especially if you want to save! Read more ›

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