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I let an AI take over my Google TV for a week — and it solved streaming’s biggest problem

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 07/18/2026 08:00 EDT

Project Neo replaces endless TV browsing with conversational AI. Read more ›

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Early One UI 7 releases keep coming, with Samsung Galaxy S21 up next

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 13:25 EDT

Samsung's One UI 7 updates are already hitting 2021 flagships. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy A-series phones are getting a handy Galaxy S shortcut

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 13:03 EDT

Several Galaxy A devices will get Gemini access via the side button, but not until they're running One UI 7. Read more ›

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Don’t overpay for a Trader Joe’s mini tote when you can get a T-Mobile one for free

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Christine Romero-Chan @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 12:25 EDT

Who needs a Trader Joe’s mini tote when you have a T-Mobile tote? Read more ›

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Mint Mobile’s new home internet service is invitation-only

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 11:22 EDT

Mint Mobile now offers home internet, but it's exclusive to select customers. Read more ›

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Is the Onn 4K Pro actually a better deal than the Chromecast or Google TV Streamer?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 10:56 EDT

Is the new Onn 4K Pro really a better deal than Chromecast with Google TV? Yes, with some caveats. Read more ›

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Galaxy S24 Ultra owners are annoyed by wasted space in One UI 7’s status bar

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 10:50 EDT

Samsung seemingly bulldozed through feedback received during the beta program. Read more ›

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Survey reveals just how many of you are (and aren’t) paying for Google One

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 09:40 EDT

It's no surprise to see how many polled readers are paying for Google One. Read more ›

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Here’s our first look at Android Auto’s upcoming climate control UI (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 08:58 EDT

You'll soon be able to control your car's AC temperature, fan speed, seat heating and cooling, and more from Android Auto. Read more ›

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Gemini wishlist: These are the features I want to see

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 08:30 EDT

Make it happen, Google. Read more ›

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I tested the Garmin Venu 3 and OnePlus Watch 3, and the winner isn’t what I expected

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 08:00 EDT

With comparable battery life, the Venu 3 trains hard while the OnePlus 3 plays smarter. Read more ›

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This is the notification manager Google should’ve built for Android years ago

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 07:30 EDT

Few apps add more value to my smartphone than this. Read more ›

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Plex too expensive? This underrated alternative might be even better anyway

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 07:00 EDT

Don't overlook Jellyfin: A polished, plug-in-packed alternative to the increasingly pricey Plex Pass. Read more ›

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One UI 8 could let you easily summarize any online video, and here’s how you can try it out already

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 06:53 EDT

The feature is said to be in the works for One UI 8, but you can enable it already through Samsung Internet's debug settings. Read more ›

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Like Pixel phones, Google Nest products need a clear 7+ year support commitment

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 06:30 EDT

If Google is going to turn my products into "dumb" versions at some point, I need to know about that ahead of time. Read more ›

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The iPhone 17 series might not copy this excellent S25 Ultra feature after all

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 06:16 EDT

Samsung's last two Ultra phones come with anti-glare screen coatings, but it turns out Apple won't adopt this just yet. Read more ›

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Gemini preps a ‘Saved info’ rebrand as work on chat history search continues (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 06:00 EDT

Google seems to spend nearly as much time tinkering with the Gemini app as it does generating AI models themselves. Read more ›

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The Cast 150 could be the Chromecast replacement we need — if not for one major flaw

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 06:00 EDT

More GBs, fewer problems. Read more ›

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YouTube for consoles and TVs is getting a truckload of changes and new features

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 04:18 EDT

Some of these features have already rolled out in recent weeks. Read more ›

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AYANEO’s latest handheld takes on the Retroid Pocket Mini and Odin 2 Mini

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 04:17 EDT

Incredible power in a truly pocketable form factor. Read more ›

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Google apps gets new ‘Activity’ tab for easy access to search history and saved items

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/29/2025 03:02 EDT

Users can now easily access their search history and saved items. Read more ›

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