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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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Sony’s next Xperia flagship could go all out with not one, not two, but three Exmor T sensors

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 10:59 EDT

Sony Xperia 1 VII could get a major camera boost with this upgrade. Read more ›

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Here’s an early look at the Play Store’s AI avatar generator (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 10:13 EDT

It helps you create a unique avatar for your Play Games profile with just a few taps. Read more ›

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One year later, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is still ripping a hole in people’s pockets — literally

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority 3 place · 02/21/2025 09:54 EDT

Phone so sharp, your pants can't handle it. Read more ›

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T-Mobile is giving you a Galaxy S25 in exchange for your old S10, virtually free of charge

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 09:03 EDT

You can save up to $800 on a new Samsung flagship by trading phones as old as the Pixel 6, Galaxy Note 9, or iPhone 11. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S8 reminded me of a very useful but almost abandoned Android feature

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 09:00 EDT

From HUAWEI and Google to Samsung and Xiaomi, loads of brands offered fingerprint scanner gestures in the 2010s. Read more ›

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The last remaining Nintendo Switch emulator on Android just got a big update

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 08:38 EDT

Despite everything, Switch emulation on Android is better than ever. Read more ›

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5 Android phones I would buy instead of the iPhone 16e

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 08:00 EDT

You can do a lot better than the iPhone 16e. Read more ›

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After Pixel 4a, now Fitbit trackers are getting a bad battery update

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 07:37 EDT

Google is offering affected users a $50 appeasement, but there's no option to replace the battery. Read more ›

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Did Samsung just cancel the fancy 3-in-1 charger it showed off at Unpacked?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 07:27 EDT

Samsung announced a cool wireless charger at Unpacked, but why did it just pull the product page? Read more ›

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I like Outlook as a Gmail client more than Gmail itself, and I’m tired of pretending I don’t

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 07:00 EDT

Wouldn't you believe it? Microsoft makes a better Gmail app than Google. Read more ›

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Leaked Nothing Phone 3a series promo videos leave nothing to the imagination

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 06:48 EDT

Now you only need to watch Nothing's launch event for pricing and availability details. Read more ›

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These classic Star Wars RPGs are free on Android for a limited time

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 06:20 EDT

Yours to keep forever, but you'll have to hurry. Read more ›

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Apple will finally bring a big iPhone 16 exclusive feature to an older iPhone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 06:15 EDT

Visual Intelligence was missing on the iPhone 15 Pro, but it will soon be added through a software update. Read more ›

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Android 16 lets you take proper screenshots of your beautiful HDR photos

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 06:00 EDT

Google is getting serious about doing HDR screenshots right, so you can finally take screenshots of HDR content. Read more ›

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Here’s your first real look at Live Updates in Android 16

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 05:45 EDT

We recorded a demo of Android 16’s Live Updates feature, showing off how these new notifications look. Read more ›

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Android 16 could add a new way to trigger your screen saver

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 05:30 EDT

Instead of docking your device, you’ll be able to simply place it upright to trigger the screen saver in Android 16. Read more ›

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T-Mobile users beware: New scam tricks customers into returning ‘free’ phones to fraudsters

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 04:29 EDT

Scammers pose as T-Mobile reps, trick people into buying phones, and then steal those devices. Read more ›

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New leak suggests the iPhone Fold could take inspiration from the Pixel Fold

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 03:22 EDT

A new leak suggests that Apple's first book-style foldable could be compact compared to rival devices. Read more ›

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That was quick: One UI 7 beta 5 is out just days after beta 4 release

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 02:08 EDT

The update is quite small in size and is said to fix a crash issue. Read more ›

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Leaked Nothing Phone 3a series renders show off Glyph lighting, extra hardware key

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/21/2025 01:39 EDT

Glyph lighting and an extra hardware button are two notable design features spotted here. Read more ›

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