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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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Samsung’s Android-powered smart glasses might launch sooner than you think

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 23:28 EDT

It looks like Samsung is planning to pull off a dual launch for its Android XR devices later this year. Read more ›

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I hate Gemini in my Gmail, so here’s how I turned it off

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 11:00 EDT

Whether you hate AI chatbots or simply want a choice in the matter, here's how to disable Gemini in Gmail. Read more ›

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It’s time for Google to rethink its Pixel phones

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 10:00 EDT

A little tweaking could go a long way. Read more ›

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If you’re buying one of these 2025 phones, make sure you buy the right charger

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 09:00 EDT

Pick the wrong charger and you could be left waiting hours for a full charge. Read more ›

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Goodbye, Ridiculous Fishing: How Android’s 32-bit purge erased my favorite classic games

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 08:00 EDT

Google and partners killed 32-bit app support, but this came at the cost of some of my favorite games. Read more ›

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Android 16 now lets all Pixel phones use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 07:30 EDT

The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature expands to all Pixel phones in Android 16 Beta 3 Read more ›

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Nothing and Pixel prove that stock Android is a thing of the past

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 03/23/2025 07:00 EDT

Mama don't take my Pixel calling features away. Read more ›

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Google says it may have accidentally deleted your Google Maps Timeline data (Update)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 11:15 EDT

Update: Google has confirmed the issue, and it indeed advises affected users to restore their data via a previous backup. Read more ›

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The Google Pixel 9a proves how bad of a value the iPhone 16e really is

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 11:00 EDT

Pixel 9a or iPhone 16e? It's no contest. Read more ›

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This is what keeps the Pixel Watch 3 on my wrist over the OnePlus Watch 3

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 10:00 EDT

For athletes, it's tough to compromise on heart rate accuracy. Read more ›

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Gemini Live’s multi-language skills have blown my socks off

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 09:00 EDT

Imagine talking to someone who knows many languages and understands every tiny nuance between them. Read more ›

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Here’s how to access your Android phone’s files from the new Linux Terminal

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 08:30 EDT

Android makes its downloads folder available to the Linux VM, but unfortunately other files aren’t available Read more ›

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Killed by Google: These are the apps I miss the most

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 2 place · 03/22/2025 08:00 EDT

They're gone but definitely not forgotten. Read more ›

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This overkill Android Game Boy is better than my memories of the real thing

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority 2 place · 03/22/2025 07:30 EDT

The best Game Boy that Nintendo would never make. Read more ›

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I revisited the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and it was more frustrating than I expected

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 07:00 EDT

Not the reunion I was hoping for. Read more ›

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GPU maker Imagination may have accidentally confirmed its Google Tensor G5 role

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority 3 place · 03/22/2025 07:00 EDT

Google's new partner for the Tensor G5's GPU is sounding more and more likely. Read more ›

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T-Mobile is giving long-time customers a free line, but there are some catches

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 06:30 EDT

You can't get this deal if you've already got two or more free/discounted lines, or if you've got a segmented plan. Read more ›

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These are the apps I can’t live without when traveling

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 06:00 EDT

Most of them aren't even designed specifically for travel. Read more ›

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Survey shows people are very concerned by Pixel 9a’s connectivity downgrade

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 04:46 EDT

Many polled readers are taking a wait-and-see approach, but some consider it an outright dealbreaker. Read more ›

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Google says it may have accidentally deleted your Google Maps Timeline data

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/22/2025 00:52 EDT

There is a way to restore this data, but it won't work for everyone. Read more ›

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