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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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Users wish Circle to Search’s new haptics would buzz off

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 10:03 EDT

Many users dislike the longer, stronger vibration pattern that disrupts their muscle memory for triggering Circle to Search. Read more ›

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Google is killing these Google Assistant accessories you probably forgot about (APK teardown)

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 09:04 EDT

Google launched its Assistant car accessories in 2019, and six years later, it's getting ready to shut them down. Read more ›

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One UI 7 brings enhanced parental controls over websites and apps

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 09:00 EDT

One UI 7 lets parents block explicit sites in Samsung Internet and restrict app downloads in the Galaxy Store. Read more ›

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Samsung Keyboard can use AI to suggest replies to WhatsApp messages on the Galaxy S25

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 07:00 EDT

A new feature on the Galaxy S25 enables AI-powered suggested replies to chat and text messages you receive. Read more ›

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I tried the Galaxy S25’s Drawing Assist, and I think it beats Google’s Pixel Studio

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 07:00 EDT

I'm finally excited to see what Galaxy AI can do. Read more ›

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WH-1000XM6 sighted again! Sony’s next-gen noise-canceling king is almost here

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 07:00 EDT

The best wireless headphones of 2025 are almost here! Read more ›

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Spotify breaks its silence on Premium users hearing ads

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 06:37 EDT

Spotify has confirmed that it's investigating the problem. Read more ›

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Google’s Android app is getting ready to remember all those songs you couldn’t (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 06:30 EDT

The song-identification tool could be about to borrow a page from Now Playing's playbook. Read more ›

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Motorola could follow the Samsung playbook with the Razr Plus 2025

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 06:05 EDT

The company could lightly refresh the Razr Plus 2024 with an updated SoC and minor design changes to get its successor. Read more ›

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Samsung keeps adding new features to the Messages app it supposedly sunset

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 06:00 EDT

The Samsung Messages app is adding the ability to edit sent messages and auto-delete OTP codes after 24 hours. Read more ›

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Android doesn’t play nicely with Mac, but this foldable could change that

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 04:34 EDT

The Find N5 could follow in vivo's footsteps by letting you remotely control your Mac. Read more ›

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The best Galaxy S25 Ultra variant isn’t available via US carriers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 02:50 EDT

US carriers aren't offering the 1TB S25 Ultra, forcing you to go off-contract and spend $1,419.99. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen struggles with magnetic accessories – again

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 02:27 EDT

A system warning confirms that magnets can disrupt S Pen performance on the new Samsung flagship. Read more ›

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The Google Play Store now helps you justify your subscriptions

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 01:31 EDT

The revamped Play Store subscriptions page now details the perks you're getting for your cash. Read more ›

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I tested 15+ cases for the Pixel 8a and these are the ones I’d buy

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 00:24 EDT

Keep your Pixel phone safe and stylish. Read more ›

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Google Messages is making an unnecessary change for dual-SIM users (APK teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/11/2025 00:14 EDT

Just another case of Google making a UI change no one asked for. Read more ›

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The OnePlus Watch 3 is launching next week, and it looks great

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 02/10/2025 22:41 EDT

The OnePlus Watch 3 launches on February 18 with a couple of notable upgrades. Read more ›

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You can still purchase a Samsung Galaxy S25 and get a free gift card!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/10/2025 21:22 EDT

There are no discounts on Galaxy S25 devices yet, but you can get a free gift card with your purchase! Read more ›

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Both Google Pixel 9 Pro models are $200 off right now!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/10/2025 17:45 EDT

Catch a $200 discount on Google's top-tier smartphones. Read more ›

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This app lets you use Samsung’s tracker tags with any Android phone

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/10/2025 17:03 EDT

Tired of poor performance with Google's Find My Device network? Get a SmartTag and use Samsung's network. Read more ›

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