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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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Don’t want to pay for Gemini Advanced? You might still be able to generate videos (APK teardown)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 14:00 EDT

In the future, it's possible you won't need a Gemini Advanced subscription to generate AI videos. Read more ›

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Pixel 9a selfie previews are flickering like mad, but there’s an easy fix

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 13:50 EDT

A software update seems to have broken broke the Pixel 9a selfie viewfinder. Read more ›

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I tried Gemini’s new AI video maker, and I’m amazed how far AI has come

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 13:00 EDT

We’ve come a long way since that viral, disturbing AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti Read more ›

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Here’s how Gemini could be coming to your Wear OS watch

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 12:20 EDT

Google might bring the chatbot to supported watches with an Assistant app update. Read more ›

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Uber may get a ‘Simple Mode’ that makes it easy enough for anyone to use (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 11:27 EDT

Uber is working on a setting that would strip the UI down to its essentials. Read more ›

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Google may add a Circle to Search-like feature to Gemini Live, and we tried it out (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 10:42 EDT

This feature would be helpful in narrowing down context during Gemini Live screen-shares. Read more ›

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One of my favorite Galaxy S25 features is available on older phones with One UI 7

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 10:38 EDT

Gemini can finally integrate with your calendar, notes, and reminders. Read more ›

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Samsung’s version of Android Auto has a clever notification trick

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 09:00 EDT

Location-based navigation saves you from having to manually enter a new navigation destination you receive from a message Read more ›

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Google borrows an iOS feature to improve your Android phone’s security

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 08:32 EDT

The latest Google Play services update introduces a new auto-reboot feature, similar to Inactivity Reboot in iOS 18. Read more ›

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Android 16 will bring this crucial anti-theft feature to more phones

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 08:30 EDT

Identity Check is coming to more Android phones with the Android 16 update Read more ›

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The best wireless Android Auto adapter gets even better and is now cheaper with AAWireless’ Easter discount

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 08:00 EDT

This tiny adapter is a must-have for Android users on the road. Here's what you need to know. Read more ›

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Watch out, Samsung: This new phone has a crazy 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 07:51 EDT

Who says you have to choose between a slim phone and an 8,000mAh battery? Read more ›

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Google may soon let you use Gemini without saying ‘Hey Google’ on Wear OS (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 07:50 EDT

The upcoming "Raise to Talk" feature could let you simply lift your smartwatch to ask a query to your digital assistant. Read more ›

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These 5 features would make Wear OS 6 Google’s best smartwatch update yet

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 07:00 EDT

A few things that could make Wear OS 6 the smartwatch update we've been waiting for. Read more ›

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Gemini could clean up how it shares sources, similar to ChatGPT (Updated: Rolling out)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 06:32 EDT

Google is doing away with Gemini's Sources and related content section. Read more ›

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Quick Share just got a small but convenient tweak on your Android phone

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 05:28 EDT

You can now see what you're getting before you actually hit "accept." Read more ›

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Survey shows Pixel 9a’s risky redesign has fans (mostly) on board

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 05:00 EDT

The results of our survey suggest that Google's decision to ditch the iconic camera bar might well have paid off. Read more ›

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One UI 7 update halted worldwide (Updated: More rollout details)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 04:57 EDT

Update: Samsung will reportedly resume the One UI 7 rollout very soon. Read more ›

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Gemini could soon be getting a new trick to automate your future (APK teardown)

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

There's a new "Scheduled actions" feature on the way, which could let you schedule prompts for Gemini to run automatically. Read more ›

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Samsung will resume the One UI 7 rollout sooner than you think (Updated: Confirmed)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 04/15/2025 03:39 EDT

Turns out the wait for "fixed" One UI 7 update might not be that long. Read more ›

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