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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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This is the one feature I really want to see on Samsung’s high-end phones

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 08:30 EDT

It's time for the company to improve its charging speeds significantly. Read more ›

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Just downloaded One UI 7? Here are two settings to change immediately

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 08:00 EDT

A couple of quick fixes make One UI 7 significantly better. Read more ›

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This 4K Google TV box could take the market by storm with its incredibly affordable price

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 07:41 EDT

Walmart's Onn 4K Plus Google TV box could launch soon for under $30. Read more ›

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More ways to pay? ChatGPT may be exploring weekly and lifetime subscriptions (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 07:22 EDT

A weekly plan would definitely be appreciated by many people, but a lifetime plan sounds too much of a stretch. Read more ›

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Get ready — Samsung’s first One UI 8 beta could be right around the corner

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Instead of June, the first One UI 8 beta is now expected later this month! Read more ›

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Samsung’s working on a way to keep your Galaxy Watch always looking new (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Why stick with the same old watch face day after day? Read more ›

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Samsung is working on a badly needed battery-extending feature for Galaxy Watches (APK teardown)

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 05:30 EDT

Limiting the charge of a Galaxy Watch to a certain threshold can prolong your battery. Read more ›

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Google Maps just gained a cool new trick, but not on Android

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 05:00 EDT

The previously announced screenshot-reading feature has started rolling out to Google Maps on iOS. Read more ›

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Google tests two slick new Circle to Search layouts, and one could be rolling out already

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 04:31 EDT

One of the UIs has a rectangular box with unmarked buttons, while the other uses a two-row layout. Read more ›

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Hate One UI 7’s split notification panel? Here’s how to switch back.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 03:49 EDT

Samsung offers separate notification and quick setting panels in One UI 7. Here's how to switch back to the old style. Read more ›

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Samsung is bringing One UI 7’s ‘Now Bar’ and ‘Now Brief’ to Galaxy Watches (APK teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 02:47 EDT

One UI 8 Watch is shaping up to be quite a feature-packed update. Read more ›

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One UI 8 Watch will get a Shortcuts app, and here’s what it does (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/08/2025 02:09 EDT

Why visit the app drawer when you can launch apps from your watch's home screen? Read more ›

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Spotify just dropped meaningful new features for both Premium and free users

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 23:03 EDT

New Spotify features let you customize playlists, hide songs for longer, collaborate with ease, and more. Read more ›

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Google improves the Gemini experience on the iPad with a native app

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 22:23 EDT

The iPad is finally getting a proper Gemini experience. Read more ›

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The Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot vacuum is at an all-time low price today, and it’s our favorite!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 20:29 EDT

Keep your floors truly clean without touching a broom or mop! Read more ›

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It’s official: Samsung to unveil Galaxy S25 Edge at May 12 Unpacked event

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 19:00 EDT

US customers can secure $50 Samsung Credit by reserving the Galaxy S25 Edge before the launch. Read more ›

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Deal: This 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is on sale, but only today!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 18:31 EDT

Become the envy of all your gamer friends with this 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard! Read more ›

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NVIDIA follows up last month’s Shield TV hotfix with an update that won’t break your apps

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 17:49 EDT

Available now for all Shield TV and Shield TV Pro hardware. Read more ›

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Garmin users should start bracing for more subscription-only features

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 15:37 EDT

Expect Garmin to start hiding more future features behind its paywall. Read more ›

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Setting up your smart home could be a lot easier next time around, thanks to new Matter update

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/07/2025 13:55 EDT

From mutli-device QR codes, to NFC support, Matter 1.4.1 is out to tackle setup headaches. Read more ›

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