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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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Google Assistant’s time is up, make way for Gemini on Wear OS

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Gemini is about to take Google Assistant's spot on your wrist. Read more ›

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Did you spot these unannounced Pixel features in Google’s big Android Show reveal?

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

The Live Updates GIF in Google's Material 3 Expressive announcement is hiding some secrets in plain sight. Read more ›

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Android Find My Device is now Find Hub, and it’s about more than just phones

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Find My Device can find everything from your skis to your mom, so it's now the Find Hub Read more ›

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Sony and Samsung earbuds will pick up the best Pixel Buds feature later this year

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Google is finally bringing Gemini to earbuds from more manufacturers. Read more ›

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Google confirms June release for Android 16 stable update

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

It's official, Android 16 is arriving next month as expected. Read more ›

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Your Android phone will soon warn you about that sketchy app sneakily changing icons

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Play Protect will also be able to look for "text or binary patterns" in apps to detect malware families. Read more ›

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Google finally showcases the Quick Settings revamp coming in Android 16

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

The Quick Settings panel is getting resizable tiles, new one-click toggles, and a few other quality-of-life changes. Read more ›

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Just how popular is RCS messaging? Google announces a major US milestone.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Is this new figure due to Apple adopting RCS? Probably. Read more ›

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Material 3 Expressive deep dive: All you need to know about Android’s big design upgrade

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Material 3 Expressive brings a bold, fluid, and more engaging UI to Android. Here's everything you need to know. Read more ›

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Android 16’s Advanced Protection security mode: What it does and who should enable it

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Advanced Protection in Android 16 is a one-click tool to enable various security features. Here's what it does. Read more ›

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Google shows off Gemini for Android Auto and cars with Google Built-in

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

The rollout will begin for Android Auto in the coming months, followed by cars with Google Built-in. Read more ›

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Your delivery is on the way — and Android 16 will remind you with Live Updates

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Your Pixel will feel more like an iPhone than ever with Live Updates across delivery, rideshare, and navigation apps. Read more ›

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Gemini is coming to Google TV later this year, but the Google TV Streamer has to wait

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

Gemini-powered capabilities will first hit third-party Google TV sets before they arrive on Google's own hardware. Read more ›

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Wear OS 6 is coming, and we’ve got an official launch window

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 13:00 EDT

The company didn't give us an exact timeframe, though. Read more ›

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Here’s an early look at how One UI 8 will read your Now Brief aloud

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 12:36 EDT

Hopefully, the feature will get a more natural-sounding voice before the stable release. Read more ›

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Android 16 will bring this crucial anti-theft feature to more phones

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 12:31 EDT

Identity Check is coming to more Android phones with the Android 16 update Read more ›

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Android 16 automatically hides some sensitive notifications from the lock screen

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 12:30 EDT

Android 16 automatically redacts sensitive notifications with OTP codes from appearing on the lock screen. Read more ›

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One of Google’s most iconic Search features may be getting canned

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 12:29 EDT

Some Google users are starting to see AI Mode show up in Search, replacing the I'm Feeling Lucky button in some instances. Read more ›

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Apple’s solution to better iPhone battery life? Copying this clever Android feature.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 12:20 EDT

It's yet another case of the two platform holders copying each other. Read more ›

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Samsung made a two-toned Galaxy Ring, but you probably won’t be able to get one

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/13/2025 12:07 EDT

You probably missed it, but Samsung quietly announced a limited edition two-toned Galaxy Ring. Read more ›

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