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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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AT&T will pay you up to $800 per line to switch from your current carrier

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 10:01 EDT

AT&T is making it easier to pay off your existing device installment plans with another carrier. Read more ›

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I’ve been using the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus for over a week, and I don’t understand why they exist

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 09:00 EDT

Samsung is asleep at the wheel, and that's not going to work out for it long-term. Read more ›

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Loss of attraction: I tried using MagSafe accessories with the Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 09:00 EDT

You've got a very important choice to make. Read more ›

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Nostalgia: I really miss this old HTC One feature

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 08:41 EDT

I hope it makes a comeback, but I'm not holding my breath. Read more ›

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Samsung’s One UI 7 delay could be worse than expected, and it might kill One UI 7.1

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 08:29 EDT

The company could be holding back stable releases till the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge. Read more ›

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Hate AI in Shorts? You might start seeing more of it thanks to YouTube’s latest feature

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 08:16 EDT

Dream Screen now lets you generate video clips with text prompts. Read more ›

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After the Siri scandal, I went down an iOS and Android privacy rabbit hole

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 08:00 EDT

Do you really know how Apple and Google keep your data safe? Read more ›

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OnePlus’ iconic alert slider may give way to a more versatile button, and this is what it could do

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 06:45 EDT

Our readers don't seem happy with OnePlus' decision. Read more ›

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Retroid just announced another Nintendo DS-inspired gaming handheld

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 06:36 EDT

Plus another intriguing new vertical handheld. Read more ›

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Metro by T-Mobile now lets you play games to pay your phone bill

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 06:30 EDT

Metro by T-Mobile has collaborated with the Ad It Up app, letting users earn points through games, surveys, and more. Read more ›

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Android 16 Beta 2 makes dimming the display more convenient for the whole Pixel 9 family

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 06:20 EDT

The latest Android 16 beta integrates the Extra Dim feature into the brightness slider on the Pixel 9 Read more ›

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You can now use this Gemini Advanced feature without paying for a subscription

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 06:10 EDT

File analysis is rolling out to all users. Read more ›

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Tired of One UI 7 betas on your S24? There may be many more on the way

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 06:00 EDT

One UI 7 Beta 4 could land the coming week, but Samsung could be planning for a marathon. Read more ›

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Google now lets you get more creative with contact pictures

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 05:30 EDT

You can now set monograms or emojis as a contact picture, and here's a look at the feature. Read more ›

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Upcoming iPhone Fold could be less Galaxy Z Fold, more Pixel Fold

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 05:15 EDT

Could an apparent Apple Fold be smaller than the Galaxy Z Fold series? Read more ›

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Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 05:00 EDT

To fight scams, Android 16 may block you from sideloading apps or allowing accessibility access while you’re on a call. Read more ›

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The best Nintendo DS emulator on Android has been pulled from the Play Store

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 04:15 EDT

It's unclear why, but it doesn't look like it's coming back any time soon. Read more ›

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Nexus 6P or Mi 11 Ultra? You decide what the iPhone 17 Pro looks like in these new renders

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 02:58 EDT

The larger camera island could be a polarizing change. Read more ›

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YouTube TV might lose Paramount content (Update: Short-term extension)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 02:25 EDT

Update: Google says it's signed a short-term extension with Paramount to keep its content on YouTube TV. Read more ›

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There’s good news (for now) if you’re a TikTok user in the US

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/14/2025 02:03 EDT

The app is back on US app stores, including the Play Store. But time is still counting down for the company. Read more ›

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