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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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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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This Google Photos tweak might make profile picture updates more intuitive (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 06:00 EDT

Photos wants to get smarter about setting contacts and wallpaper photos. Read more ›

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Google Drive for Android could soon get a more intuitive video player (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 05:05 EDT

We've got an early look at Drive's revamped video player. Read more ›

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Google’s best AI-powered research assistant just got even better

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 05:00 EDT

You can now use NotebookLM to create Mind Maps and generate text in the language of your choice. Read more ›

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The latest Flip phone on the market might be the strangest one we’ve seen yet

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 04:31 EDT

HUAWEI's Pura X is like an extra-wide Galaxy Z Flip. Read more ›

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YouTube may finally let you control audio quality, but only if you pay up (APK teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 04:20 EDT

One more (and a big) reason to get YouTube Premium! Read more ›

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Google Play Services could soon make tracking system app updates much easier (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 04:15 EDT

The upcoming "System services" section in Google Play Services will list core system apps and highlight available updates. Read more ›

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Gboard’s undo/redo buttons are here, and here’s why you’ll want to use them

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 03:12 EDT

These buttons are handy for quick corrections or if you didn't want to delete that passage after all. Read more ›

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YouTube is struggling, and it’s not your internet

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/20/2025 00:50 EDT

YouTube is aware of the problem and is actively looking into it. Read more ›

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Deal: Ring Battery Doorbell with Chime bundle cheaper than the doorbell alone

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 21:14 EDT

Keep an eye on your front there at all times, from wherever you are. Read more ›

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Here’s why the Pixel 9a is missing some of the Pixel 9’s best AI features

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 17:28 EDT

Expect some consequences from the Pixel 9a's pint-sized Gemini model. Read more ›

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Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE Plus leak shows off Samsung’s tablets from all angles

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 17:05 EDT

Samsung's next mid-range tablets have their prices and specs leak. Read more ›

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Plex follows Netflix and everyone else by raising prices

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 15:34 EDT

Plex announces subscription prices are about to go up. Read more ›

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra deal: You can still save $300!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 13:37 EDT

Very few phones can even compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 UItra, especially at today's price. Read more ›

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You won’t have to wait much longer for Snapdragon 8s Elite-powered affordable flagships

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 13:31 EDT

Snapdragon 8s Elite leak teases launch is not far off. Read more ›

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Apple now has to become more like Android, and the company hates it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/19/2025 12:54 EDT

EU is forcing Apple to further open up its ecosystem — iPhones will soon support better third-party smartwatches and more. Read more ›

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