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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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Deja vu: Google is paying Samsung a ton of cash to pre-install Gemini on Galaxy phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 07:18 EDT

First Search, now Google is paying Samsung to preload Gemini on Galaxy phones. Read more ›

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Gemini chat history is working to fix this glaring omission (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 07:00 EDT

How was 'search' not a capability since day one? Read more ›

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Google Messages preps to fast-forward your forwards (Updated: Rolling out)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 06:40 EDT

A new shortcut could take all the extra steps out of forwarding media! Read more ›

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Anbernic’s most powerful handheld launches later this week, but it might be DOA

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 06:04 EDT

Still competition and looming tariffs threaten to torpedo the RG 557 before it even ships. Read more ›

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Google Pixel 9a problems and how to fix them

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 06:03 EDT

If your Pixel 9a isn't working quite right, we might be able to help. Read more ›

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Here’s how Google Messages could soon let you snooze chats (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 06:00 EDT

An easy way to ignore those constantly buzzing group chats is coming. Read more ›

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PSA: You can use your power button for voice typing on Galaxy phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 05:39 EDT

You can press and hold the power button to initiate voice typing on Samsung phones. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 in the US just got the ‘full’ One UI 7 update it should’ve had at launch

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 05:14 EDT

This build was previously seen on the Galaxy S24 series before the update was pulled. Read more ›

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Google wants to fix one of the more annoying parts of Gemini Live screen sharing (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 05:00 EDT

Gemini Live could soon let you share your screen without breaking conversation flow. Read more ›

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Here’s how Gemini’s unannounced video analysis feature works (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 02:35 EDT

Here's what to expect when Gemini officially lets you upload videos. Read more ›

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Stable One UI 7 update starts rolling out to Galaxy S23 series and more

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 02:29 EDT

The update is now available in South Korea, with no word on a wider rollout. Read more ›

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YouTube Music now lets you turn your favorite lyrics into shareable art

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 01:54 EDT

A fun way to share your current jam with friends and family. Read more ›

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Samsung’s weather app in One UI 8 is getting a dramatic makeover

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/22/2025 00:41 EDT

and you can already download it! Read more ›

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Google is finally fixing Pixel Watch update disparity with a new April update for all!

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 23:46 EDT

The update also resolves a major issue with the step-count algorithm. Read more ›

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Google Messages is rolling out its new warning for explicit images

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 18:40 EDT

The sensitive content warnings can blur nudity in incoming messages, and help prevent them being shared accidentally. Read more ›

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Gemini could soon help you ‘Power up’ your prompts with a tap (Update: Demo)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 16:24 EDT

It might also give you quicker access to Deep Research and Canvas tools. Read more ›

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Here’s our first look at Lenovo’s thinner, lighter, next-gen Legion Tab

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 15:41 EDT

Just days after learning of the new Lenovo tablet and its imminent launch, we now have a teaser video. Read more ›

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The FTC just called out Uber’s dark patterns in a new lawsuit

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 15:41 EDT

Uber’s pushy subscription tactics just earned it a one-star lawsuit. Read more ›

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Google Messages update hints at real-time location sharing (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 15:17 EDT

The shortcut for live location sharing is not enabled yet.  Read more ›

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Sony’s recent blunder has fans saying ‘This will be my last Xperia phone’

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 04/21/2025 12:33 EDT

Sony giveth, and Sony taketh away. Read more ›

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