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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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Something is bricking Nest Hub smart displays, and users aren’t getting much help from Google

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 16:04 EDT

Did your old Nest Hub just die? You're not alone. Read more ›

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Save over $500 on a stunning LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 15:59 EDT

The high-end 32-inch monitor with Dual Mode just hit an all-time low price of $897 on Amazon. Read more ›

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Circle to Search now uses your entire screen automatically

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 15:23 EDT

However, it makes doing a general search less convenient. Read more ›

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Acer’s first smart ring offers AI-powered health and fitness insights, no subscription required

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 15:15 EDT

The company has also unveiled a pair of wireless earbuds that support live translation. Read more ›

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Samsung Game Booster Plus lets you remap controllers and enhance game graphics

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 14:07 EDT

You'll need a compatible device to get the most out of this Good Lock module Read more ›

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Nothing doesn’t like any of the headphones on the market so it’s making its own

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 13:31 EDT

Nothing is breaking into the over-ear headphones market. Read more ›

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Google may have finally figured out how to get free users to pay up

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 13:21 EDT

AI Premium looks like it's driving Google One's impressive subscriber surge to 150 million. Read more ›

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Material 3 Expressive isn’t even out yet, and it looks like people already love it

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 13:10 EDT

We are hyped up for the upcoming Material 3 Expressive aesthetic. Read more ›

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Android 16: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 12:55 EDT

Android 16 Developer Previews are here, giving us a good idea of all the exciting features that are coming to Android soon. Read more ›

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Android 16 could introduce notification ‘Magic Actions’ powered by Gemini

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 11:30 EDT

Google is working on a new Magic Actions feature that will replace Smart Actions in Android notifications Read more ›

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One UI 8’s dynamic color-shifting wallpapers will make your screen mesmerizing

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 11:27 EDT

These dynamic color-changing wallpapers also feature a gradient animation. Read more ›

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Here’s an early look at how One UI 8 is revamping Auracast for easier broadcasts

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 11:09 EDT

One UI 8 could make starting and joining broadcasts a whole lot simpler. Read more ›

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Battery failures return to haunt Google’s Pixel A lineup — now the Pixel 6a is catching fire

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 10:52 EDT

You should stick to reputed chargers and cables, preferably from Google themselves. Read more ›

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Google Calendar is getting closer to its Material 3 Expressive makeover (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 09:00 EDT

Google is making the Calendar app a little more expressive. Read more ›

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5 ways AI helps me be more productive

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 09:00 EDT

For me, it’s all about speeding up the process. Read more ›

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Google is about to unleash Gemini Nano’s power for third-party Android apps

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 08:30 EDT

Google has quietly launched the ML Kit GenAI API, giving Android apps access to Gemini Nano on a range of flagship devices Read more ›

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5 reasons I hate generative AI features on my smartphone

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 08:15 EDT

I'd take better hardware and useful AI features over the over-hyped and underbaked generative AI features I often encounter. Read more ›

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My dad always starts Wordle with the same 3 words, and it just feels wrong

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 08:00 EDT

If you're only guessing three more at most, doesn't that take some of the joy out of it? Read more ›

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T-Mobile is giving out $5 tickets to the latest Mission Impossible movie, here’s how to get it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 08:00 EDT

This T-Mobile Tuesday deal even has a discount voucher, a free pretzel, and an entry into a Motorola Razr giveaway. Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 3 leak points to a top-tier Qualcomm chip, flagship cameras, and massive battery

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/16/2025 07:46 EDT

Nothing's first true flagship smartphone might just take the market by storm. Read more ›

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