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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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Motorola shares eyebrow-raising Moto Watch Fit pricing

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 16:52 EDT

The Moto Watch Fit goes up for sale this week for more than you'll want to pay. Read more ›

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Now’s your chance to finally pick up Walmart’s affordable 4K Google TV Streamer

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 16:43 EDT

Walmart finally opens up online sales for the Onn 4K Plus. Read more ›

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Here’s a sneak peek at Google Discover on desktop

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 14:43 EDT

Google Discover isn't just for mobile anymore. Read more ›

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Heads up: Now Brief in One UI will shame you into giving up this bad habit

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 14:23 EDT

Spend too much time looking at your phone while walking? One UI will tell you off for it. Read more ›

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OnePlus Pad 3 is coming soon and early adopters get a gift of two free accessories

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 12:39 EDT

It's hard to beat free for some necessary accessories. Read more ›

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More people should know about this surprising risk to your phone’s camera

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 12:14 EDT

Some users are learning the hard way about the dangers of filming a laser show or the lidar sensor on a car. Read more ›

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Want a new phone but love your old one? T-Mobile has a deal just for you

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 11:31 EDT

T-Mobile says you can keep your old phone and get a new one for free when you switch. Read more ›

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Google is working on a simpler way to open Gemini full-screen from the overlay (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 11:30 EDT

The Gemini overlay could soon get a new swipe-up gesture to open the full-screen experience. Read more ›

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NotebookLM makes its Android debut, complete with Audio Overviews

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 11:30 EDT

NotebookLM just hit the Play Store early — here's what it can do right now. Read more ›

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Gemini preps a ‘Saved info’ rebrand as work on chat history search continues (APK teardown update)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 11:28 EDT

Google seems to spend nearly as much time tinkering with the Gemini app as it does generating AI models themselves. Read more ›

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One UI 7 battery complaints show no signs of slowing down

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 10:22 EDT

It's been weeks since the update rolled out in the stable branch, but users still keep complaining about poor battery life. Read more ›

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Google Maps’ alternate route suggestions are borked, with no fix in sight

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 09:20 EDT

Not seeing alternate route suggestions while driving? You're not alone. Read more ›

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It’s official: Android’s best flagship chip is coming much earlier than expected

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 08:13 EDT

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is almost guaranteed to launch at the 2025 Snapdragon Summit. Read more ›

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I wish Samsung and Google copied these great camera zoom controls

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 08:00 EDT

Google and Samsung should take a lesson from vivo when it comes to camera zoom controls. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S series: Why Exynos versus Snapdragon is such a big deal

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 08:00 EDT

Samsung fans have raged against Exynos variants of flagship phones for years now, and here's why. Read more ›

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Files by Google is also getting a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 07:11 EDT

Google's file manager app has started adopting elements from the new UX theme. Read more ›

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I now recommend this carrier over T-Mobile for most users

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 07:00 EDT

Google Fi is easily the best T-Mobile alternative for most users. Read more ›

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I still love my Pixel 8 but this annoying issue makes me want to upgrade to the Pixel 9

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Scott Scrivens @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 06:30 EDT

A great phone that’s failed to unlock its full potential. Read more ›

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Poll: Would you use this privacy-focused Gmail alternative?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 06:00 EDT

Proton Mail uses zero-access encryption so it can't read your emails, while also promising end-to-end encryption. Read more ›

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If you use the YouTube app, change these 5 settings to immediately make it better

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/19/2025 06:00 EDT

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. Read more ›

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