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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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Samsung Wallet learns to transfer money with just a tap of your friend’s debit card

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 09:00 EDT

Samsung Wallet gets a handy upgrade for splitting bills even when not everyone has their phone on them. Read more ›

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Oura brings prescription-free blood glucose monitoring and more to the Oura app

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 09:00 EDT

More metrics, better trend tracking. Read more ›

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Wired or wireless? The Backbone Pro mobile controller doesn’t force you to choose.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 09:00 EDT

Expect to pay a premium over the Backbone One's already notable $100 price tag. Read more ›

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Here’s a look at some of the biggest Google Pixel partnership deals

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 09:00 EDT

Google spends a lot of money on marketing. Read more ›

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Android’s phone taskbar isn’t quite ready yet, but it’s already getting a multitasking boost

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 08:30 EDT

Android’s taskbar for phones is preparing to add a button that opens a list of recent apps Read more ›

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Google leaves older Pixels behind for Android’s long-awaited Battery Health menu

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 08:22 EDT

Only the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 8a will receive the feature, while the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and older Pixels miss out. Read more ›

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I thought YouTube Premium Lite was good, but this two-person plan could beat it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 08:00 EDT

Tea for two and two for YouTube Premium. Read more ›

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The Fitbit Sense line is cooked because it was too good for Google

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 07:30 EDT

Google couldn't make the Pixel Watch series better, so it had to bring the Sense line to a lower level to win. Read more ›

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Miss the GBA SP? This new handheld will fill the clamshell-shaped void

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 07:07 EDT

Perfect integer scaling, added sticks, and a nostalgic clamshell design. Read more ›

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Here’s why I keep reaching for my Samsung even with a flagship Pixel in my pocket

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 07:00 EDT

Two top Android phones battle for my pocket space, but one is far more practical for my lifestyle. Read more ›

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Did you know: Xiaomi phones were (kinda) sold in the US for one day

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 06:30 EDT

US Mobile once tried to make it happen, but the plan quickly unraveled. Read more ›

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Survey reveals people are deeply split over Android’s Material 3 Expressive design

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 06:21 EDT

A slim majority think it's great or a step in the right direction, but many readers aren't fans of this change. Read more ›

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One UI 8 might finally fix Secure Folder’s biggest security flaws

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 05:59 EDT

Samsung is said to be adopting Android 15's Private Space APIs to avoid Secure Folder from leaking your private info. Read more ›

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Gemini Live’s most powerful upgrade could be right around the corner (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 05:30 EDT

Gemini Live Apps (Extensions) support is in the works. Read more ›

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Google reacts to the iPhone 17 Air’s rumored Pixel-like design with new video skit

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 04:20 EDT

The iPhone 17 Air could bear a resemblance to the Pixel series, and Google isn't letting it go unnoticed. Read more ›

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One UI 8 leak suggests Samsung DeX could borrow a lot from Android 16’s desktop mode

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 04:15 EDT

We could see centered taskbar icons, compact status icons, and more. Read more ›

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Google Keep is getting a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 02:21 EDT

We're expecting plenty more apps to get visual tweaks in the wake of Android's upcoming overhaul. Read more ›

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Samsung may be planning an unusual move for its next Galaxy Watch update

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/06/2025 00:49 EDT

A version leap like this may be a first for Samsung's smartwatches. Read more ›

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Google has entered showbiz to convince young people that Android is cool too

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 23:22 EDT

The company has opened up a film and TV production studio called 100 Zeroes to position its tech as aspirational. Read more ›

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Deal: Beats Solo 4 headphones are 50% off

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

These can last over 84 hours on a full charge! Read more ›

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