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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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Gmail search is getting smarter so you can find emails faster

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 13:41 EDT

Google is making it easier to find your emails without endless scrolling. Read more ›

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Siri is melting down over being asked what month it is

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 13:08 EDT

Meanwhile, Assistant's a know-it-all, and Gemini answers just right. Read more ›

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Google Photos loses Memories tab for a simplified bottom bar

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 12:39 EDT

The redesign is now rolling out more widely on Android. Read more ›

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Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 6a: Here’s why I’d absolutely upgrade

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 11:00 EDT

Newer isn't always better, but it's difficult to argue otherwise this time around. Read more ›

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One UI 7 is letting Galaxy users say goodbye to CAPTCHAs

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 10:56 EDT

Sick of CAPTCHAs? One UI 7 has a feature that lets you avoid them. Read more ›

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Worst to best: The Samsung Galaxy S series, ranked

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 10:10 EDT

The Galaxy S is the most popular Android phone series of all time, but which generation was the best? Read more ›

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The $699 Narwal Freo Pro can hang with the best robot vacuums I’ve tested

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Jonathan Feist @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 10:00 EDT

Flagship features, mid-range price Read more ›

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As a case reviewer, here are the Google Pixel 9a cases I’d buy at launch

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 10:00 EDT

Keep that shiny new Pixel safe. Read more ›

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Pixel 9a vs Pixel 7a: Here’s why I would upgrade

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 09:30 EDT

The Pixel 7a is still a great phone, but there are some serious upgrades on the table. Read more ›

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Google could revamp Android’s backup settings with a sleek new look (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 09:02 EDT

The new UI gets rid of irrelevant backup details for a clean, clutter-free view. Read more ›

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The Pixel 9a is the smart way to do a slim phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge is not

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 09:00 EDT

Even without the camera bar, the Pixel 9a is undeniably Google. Read more ›

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The HONOR Earbuds Open managed to surprise me

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Bogdan Petrovan @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 08:47 EDT

They are not without flaws, but the HONOR Earbuds Open are surprisingly nice. Read more ›

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Chromebooks will soon have Google’s powerful NotebookLM installed by default

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 08:30 EDT

NotebookLM is one of Google’s best AI tools that many people don’t know about. That could change soon. Read more ›

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Annoying Google Play bug complains about missing update that doesn’t exist (Update: Fix rollout)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 08:17 EDT

A fix for the error is now rolling out. Read more ›

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Samsung quietly expands One UI 7 device update list, here’s who benefits

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 08:16 EDT

Older flagship lineups are now confirmed to receive One UI 7, though it's still in the air when they will get it. Read more ›

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The Pixel 9a’s 8GB RAM is a bad joke for an AI phone promising to last seven years

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 08:00 EDT

Google gave the Pixel 9a long-term support, but why did it skimp on memory? Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 & Pixel 9 users on Verizon can now text outside cellular coverage, thanks to this change

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 07:18 EDT

Verizon now lets you text via satellite even if there's no emergency. Read more ›

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These are the best Firefox forks on Android and desktop

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 07:00 EDT

Mozilla Firefox isn't the only version of the browser out there. Read more ›

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Google could soon expand the Find My Device network with more automatic opt-ins (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 06:43 EDT

Strings suggest some devices can join the network when their Location is turned on. Read more ›

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Verizon mocks T-Mobile with latest offer, but customers aren’t having it

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 06:01 EDT

"How's your price lock going with the other guys," Verizon apparently asked in a promotional email. Read more ›

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