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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 Gemini is coming for your children

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 18:05 EDT

Access will reportedly extend from teens to now also include under-13 kids, beginning next week. Read more ›

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It sure sounds like chatbots are about to enter their ad era

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 17:31 EDT

Your favorite chatbot could soon start throwing ads into your conversations. Read more ›

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Deal: Google Pixel Buds A-Series drop to an all-time low price!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 17:21 EDT

Need a good pair of earbuds on the cheap? Here's a deal you can't ignore! Read more ›

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Google Gemini redesign makes it a snap to stay on top of your chat history

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 15:57 EDT

Google Gemini got a nice updated design that simplifies the side panel with quality of life changes. Read more ›

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Google Voice brings back three-way calling, but it’s not for you

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 15:29 EDT

Once again, Voice adds a new feature that isn't RCS. Read more ›

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DJI’s most popular camera just got a lot more expensive

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 15:25 EDT

The Osmo Pocket 3 will put a hurting on your wallet. Read more ›

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Cats, Minions, and body horror: Meet the latest YouTube AI slop going after kids

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 13:36 EDT

YouTube AI horror show videos are targeting kids with pure nightmare fuel. Read more ›

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One UI 7 inexplicably made Samsung TV to Galaxy phone mirroring more complicated

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 13:17 EDT

Yes, you can still mirror a Samsung TV to your Galaxy phone, but it's a little less convenient. Read more ›

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Your Roomba is lazy, and scientists say we should hack them to do more than sit around

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 12:39 EDT

A robot vacuum can be great if they don't suck. But scientists think hacking is the answer to make them work smarter. Read more ›

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One UI 8 could let you push the limits on RAM Plus virtual memory to new heights

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 12:10 EDT

The update may offer an increased 12GB virtual memory limit on select devices. Read more ›

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Google is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android’s Desktop Mode

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 11:38 EDT

Google is finally working on its own version of Samsung DeX for Android, and we have a first look. Read more ›

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One UI 7 is coming in like an avalanche across Galaxy devices in the US

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 10:41 EDT

Here are all the Galaxy devices One UI 7 just rolled out to in the US. Read more ›

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Google Messages adds one more away to enjoy emoji Screen Effects

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 10:26 EDT

The latest beta lets you trigger full-screen animations with a single emoji. Read more ›

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Galaxy S23 users feel betrayed by Samsung’s One UI feature lockout

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 09:36 EDT

A Reddit user alleges that several S25 and S24 series features work very well on the Galaxy S23 series, but remain absent. Read more ›

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I tried Ray-Ban Meta’s live translation, and Google has nothing to worry about

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 08:30 EDT

Google Translate will still be my go-to while traveling, without question. Read more ›

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Here’s why no OnePlus 13T in the US is a big loss for me and you

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 08:00 EDT

Please, OnePlus, give me a small phone. Read more ›

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YouTube Premium Lite is the perfect plan for me, but there’s one dealbreaker

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 07:30 EDT

I just want an ad-free watching experience, but YouTube wants me to pay up if I have a family. Read more ›

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Google Home is making it easier to find out what’s new in the latest update (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 07:22 EDT

Google is prepping a new shortcut that will redirect users to Google Home's detailed release notes. Read more ›

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Expressive theme could extend to Google Services settings, and here’s your first look (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 06:44 EDT

We're seeing a lot more of the card-based UI and bold Google Sans Flex font. Read more ›

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Here’s how Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode secures your phone and data (APK teardown)

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 05/02/2025 06:00 EDT

Android security is about to get tougher to crack with the new Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16. Read more ›

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