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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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The Pixel 9a is missing an important Google app, but I don’t mind

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority 2 place · 05/10/2025 08:00 EDT

You can skip it, Google, but maybe don't kill Pixel Screenshots just yet. Read more ›

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This RCS and Gemini hack saved me from paying for overpriced in-flight Wi-Fi

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/10/2025 07:30 EDT

Airlines want to charge an arm and a leg for in-flight Wi-Fi, but chatbot AI access can bypass this. Read more ›

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What phones are Android Authority readers using? (2025 Edition)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/10/2025 07:00 EDT

From brands and models to Android versions, here are the most popular phones used by Android Authority readers. Read more ›

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I tried Google’s secret Gallery app, and it has one big advantage over Google Photos

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority 3 place · 05/10/2025 06:00 EDT

Google's gallery app you didn't know existed is actually pretty great. Read more ›

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Forget Galaxy phones, the Galaxy Watch is the perfect home for One UI 7’s Now Bar

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 1 place · 05/10/2025 05:00 EDT

The Now Bar is perfectly designed for the wrist, and Samsung knows it. Read more ›

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Samsung’s best gaming monitor is $900 off

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 22:07 EDT

You'll be the envy of your gaming squad! Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Ring deal: Get a $100 gift card with your purchase!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 20:02 EDT

Put a ring on it! Read more ›

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Forget Audio Overviews — NotebookLM’s next big feat could be generating Video Overviews

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 18:45 EDT

If this is half as impressive as Audio Overviews have been, we could be in for a real treat! Read more ›

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YouTube could score big with an exclusive NFL streaming first

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 17:32 EDT

YouTube and the NFL could be on a collision course. Read more ›

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The Apple iPad A16 hits new record-low price, but only in one color!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 17:25 EDT

The Apple iPad A16 has never been cheaper! We just hope you like pink. Read more ›

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Nintendo warns it may brick your Switch if you engage in unauthorized use

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 16:14 EDT

Nintendo is getting much more aggressive about hacks, modifications, and emulators. Read more ›

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Bluetooth has a new trick to protect your privacy, with a battery-saving bonus

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 15:24 EDT

You probably won't even notice the Bluetooth Core 6.1 update, and that's just the way it likes it! Read more ›

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Sony Xperia 1 VII leaks big time ahead of launch event

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 14:03 EDT

The latest Xperia 1 VII leak will get you ready for Sony's launch. Read more ›

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I tested four camera phones and the Samsung Galaxy S25 still has a shutter lag problem

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 14:00 EDT

It’s not your imagination, the Galaxy S25 Ultra still struggles with shutter lag when you need it most. Read more ›

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Whoop faces backlash after walking back free hardware upgrade promise

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 13:59 EDT

Users with over six months' membership were promised a free upgrade, but now they’re being charged for the new hardware. Read more ›

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Samsung is working on a better way to keep your private photos private

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 12:12 EDT

A leaked image from a One UI 8 build suggests Samsung Gallery may be getting a Private album feature. Read more ›

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A Pixel 8 was left in a hot tub for four days, here’s what happened

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 11:10 EDT

This Pixel 8 owner accidentally performed a real-life stress test. Read more ›

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One UI 8 Watch is exploring half-size tiles, and here’s what they look like

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 11:07 EDT

You could potentially place two of these half tiles on the screen to increase the information density on your wrist. Read more ›

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Gemini Live’s Project Astra features are rolling out more widely. Did you get them yet?

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 09:03 EDT

More Android users can now augment their Gemini Live queries by sharing their screen or camera feed. Read more ›

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How to enable Android 16’s Audio Sharing feature on your Pixel

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/09/2025 08:30 EDT

Android 16 brings Auracast, i.e. audio sharing over Bluetooth LE Audio, to select Pixel devices. Here's how to use it. Read more ›

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