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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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This crazy Android gaming handheld has a foldable, two screen design and a powerful new chip

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 09:10 EDT

I guarantee you haven't seen anything like this before. Read more ›

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Snapdragon’s latest gaming SoCs bring better performance to your next Android handheld

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 09:00 EDT

The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2 succeed their 2023 predecessors. Read more ›

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Retroid’s next flagship handheld will have a much more powerful chip

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 09:00 EDT

Replacing chips from a bygone era with the latest in gaming power. Read more ›

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Retroid Pocket Classic lands a brand new Qualcomm gaming chip: Pre-Orders open tonight!

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 09:00 EDT

This might be the first of a new wave of affordable Android handhelds. Read more ›

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The Pixel 9a is already on sale before launch, so here’s an early unboxing and benchmarks video

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 08:25 EDT

We also get treated to photo and video samples from the upcoming mid-range Pixel. Read more ›

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I tried YouTube Music for two weeks. Here’s why I’m going back to Apple Music

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 07:00 EDT

YouTube Music is good, but there's still a lot holding it back from being great. Read more ›

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Picking up where Citra left off, a new 3DS emulator is now available to download

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 06:13 EDT

The new emulator also has a handy feature that could bring performance gains of up to 50%. Read more ›

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Survey shows fast charging is concerning but people use it anyway

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 04:49 EDT

The vast majority of surveyed readers still use fast charging, with varying levels of concern about battery health. Read more ›

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Microsoft wants your Android phone’s data to make Copilot better, but is it worth it?

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 04:37 EDT

The Phone Connection setting makes a few humble claims but apparently fails to deliver on them too. Read more ›

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Android Auto could get a ton of AC features, including defrosting (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 02:27 EDT

The new version of Android Auto also mentions sync capabilities, steering wheel/mirror heating, and more. Read more ›

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Samsung brings a Galaxy S25 feature to all Galaxy S24 phones with One UI 7 beta 5

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 02:22 EDT

Now all Galaxy S24 series phones can record Log videos. Read more ›

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Google is stripping away more Assistant features from Nest and Android devices

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 01:44 EDT

The slow death of the Google Assistant continues. Read more ›

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Samsung teases a new Galaxy S25 Ultra shade: Back in black (again)?

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 03/17/2025 00:53 EDT

Apparently, there’s no such thing as too many shades of black. Read more ›

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Actually, I won’t miss the alert slider on future OnePlus phones

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 03/16/2025 12:00 EDT

Why give a button one purpose when you can give it many? Read more ›

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Need to pause your prepaid phone service or afraid you can’t make a payment? Here are your options

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 03/16/2025 11:00 EDT

Yes, it may be possible depending on your carrier. Read more ›

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These are the Nova Launcher features I want to see on Pixel phones

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 03/16/2025 10:00 EDT

Make it happen, Google. Read more ›

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Who needs Chromecast? I switched to this $20 Google TV box and haven’t looked back

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 03/16/2025 09:00 EDT

The Chromecast is dead in name, but lives on in spirit thanks to this budget alternative. Read more ›

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Samsung can take my Galaxy Note 9 and S Pen from my dead cold hands

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 03/16/2025 08:00 EDT

This seven-year-old combo is a core facet of my new wind-down routine. Read more ›

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My Pixel bit the dust, so I’m trying a phone that’s not Apple, Google, or Samsung

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 03/16/2025 07:00 EDT

I'm blaming Tensor for my Pixel 8 Pro biting the dust way to soon. Read more ›

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This underrated Google Wallet feature is one of my favorite things about the app

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 03/15/2025 12:00 EDT

All your passes are belong to us. Read more ›

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