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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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Amazon Echo smart speaker deals are getting hot!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 21:00 EDT

Listen to your favorite tunes, ask Alexa for anything, and control your smart home devices with one of these! Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra drops to all-time low price!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 19:15 EDT

Save on the industry's favorite premium Android smartphone! Read more ›

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Google takes a page from Apple’s playbook with new Material 3 Expressive battery icon

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 17:57 EDT

Google Material 3 Expressive is coming with big UI changes in Android 16, including your battery icon. Read more ›

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Oops! Google lets Material 3 Expressive details slip out online early

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 16:48 EDT

Google just revealed how and why its doing this big redesign. Read more ›

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There’s good and bad news about the batteries in Samsung’s next-generation foldables

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 15:16 EDT

Here's a better idea of what to expect with the batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. Read more ›

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Here’s your first look at Live for Google AI Mode (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 14:14 EDT

Gemini Live should soon power real-time conversations in Google's experimental AI Mode. Read more ›

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Roku users are starting to see ads on the pause screen

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 14:00 EDT

Roku is experimenting with ads again, this time for the pause screen. Read more ›

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Switched to Google Fi Essentials but can’t change your Google One plan? You’re not alone

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 11:49 EDT

Don't worry, it's all part of the process. Read more ›

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Roku suffering from faded 4K and HDR playback after latest update

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

Do shows and movies on Roku look washed out? You're not alone. Read more ›

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First Core 2 Duo smartwatch demo is here, with updates on shipping and software

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 11:26 EDT

Eric Migicovsky demos the upcoming smartwatch, with PebbleOS running and a warning about potential US tariff costs. Read more ›

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Apple’s answer to iPhone 17 Air’s battery woes? A charging case at checkout

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 09:33 EDT

Peak Apple: Manufacture a problem, and then also sell the solution. Read more ›

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Battery not lasting through the day? This new display tech could be a game changer

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

Taming tricky blue LEDs could be key to a major breakthrough in mobile display efficiency. Read more ›

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Samsung doesn’t want budget Galaxy phones to use exclusive AI features

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

You shouldn't update Samsung Internet Browser if you've got Browsing Assist on an unsupported device. Read more ›

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Skype shuts down today, marking the end of an internet era

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 07:29 EDT

Today, May 5, 2025, is the day Skype takes its last breath. Read more ›

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This Majora’s Mask port now supports mods, and more recompiled N64 games are coming

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 07:25 EDT

Your favorite N64 games, brought into the modern era. Read more ›

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YouTube is testing a two-person Premium plan to save you money

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

YouTube's new Two-person Premium subscription is ideal for couples, roommates, and small households. Read more ›

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Forget the Pixel Watch 4, this is the Wear OS watch I’m looking forward to the most

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 07:00 EDT

Sign me up for budget-friendly battery life that lasts. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series wishlist: All the features I want to see

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Scott Scrivens @ Android Authority · 05/05/2025 06:30 EDT

My hopes and dreams for Samsung's next premium tablets. Read more ›

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Google could soon save you from screen-sharing bank scams (APK teardown)

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

Google's approach to thwarting this type of bank scam seems simple but could be very effective. Read more ›

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If Motorola won’t fix its poor Android updates now, when will it?

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

$1,300 for three years of Android updates? This ain't it, chief. Read more ›

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