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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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Here’s how satellite SOS works on the Galaxy S25 series (Update)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/10/2025 01:26 EDT

Samsung was pretty mum on the Galaxy S25 line's satellite functionality, but here's what to expect. Read more ›

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T-Mobile and Starlink satellite connectivity explained: What you need to know

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 02/10/2025 00:37 EDT

Your smartphones can now connect to satellites in space. Read more ›

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PSN outage got you down? Sony wants to make up with a freebie

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/09/2025 23:42 EDT

Not everyone is happy about Sony's promised compensation for the recent PSN outage. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s Super Bowl play: Satellite Beta opens to all, even Verizon and AT&T users

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/09/2025 22:17 EDT

The service will remain free for everyone till July. Read more ›

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Apple doesn’t care how many times I wake up family members in the endless search for my iPhone

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 02/09/2025 12:00 EDT

I just want to quietly find the phone I keep misplacing. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S25 has new camera filters, but are they better than Apple’s Photographic Styles?

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/09/2025 11:00 EDT

Reliving your Instagram glory days, one flagship phone at a time. Read more ›

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I switched to a new Android voice assistant, and Google Gemini now feels outdated

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 02/09/2025 09:00 EDT

Competition is a wonderful thing. Read more ›

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From Pixels to OnePlus: Can phones stop with the cloud-based camera features already?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/09/2025 07:00 EDT

Do you really need the cloud for 8K video recording? Read more ›

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I keep using my face to navigate my smartwatch (if you know, you nose)

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority 2 place · 02/08/2025 12:00 EDT

I'm just putting my best face forward. Read more ›

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I spent a good week with LineageOS, but I’m happy to be done with it

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 11:00 EDT

As it turns out, I missed Google. Read more ›

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After 10 years with a ‘n00b’ smart home, I’ve finally adopted Home Assistant

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 10:00 EDT

Help me. Read more ›

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7 excellent Good Lock features I’d like to see in Samsung One UI

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 09:00 EDT

From quick tap shutter to improved icon theming, here's what I want in One UI. Read more ›

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Live Captions on Android are going transparent

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 08:00 EDT

Sick of Live Captions obscuring too much of your video? Update adds the option to render with transparency. Read more ›

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Tip: If your Gmail address is too old or inappropriate, create an alias

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority 3 place · 02/08/2025 07:00 EDT

I changed my Gmail address recently, but creating an alias might be a good alternative for some folks. Read more ›

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Android 16 may give you a heads up when your phone’s time zone changes

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Don't be caught by surprise when traveling from one time zone to another. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S25 Edge might be even thinner than first reported (but at a cost)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 04:05 EDT

Samsung apparently had two S25 Edge prototypes, but it settled on the thinner model. Read more ›

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There might be some bad news if you like the alert slider on OnePlus phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 02:56 EDT

Alert slider or remappable button. Which one would you prefer? Read more ›

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It’s not just you: The PlayStation Network is down for many

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 01:05 EDT

Users are also reporting problems with PC games that use the PlayStation Network. Read more ›

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Google Maps is testing a change to make your map view less crowded

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/08/2025 00:29 EDT

Google Maps could turn your saved places into dots when zooming out, clearing up your view in the process. Read more ›

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Visible is offering the Galaxy S25 for $200 less than the competition for a limited time

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/07/2025 17:09 EDT

Right now you can save between $200 to $400 on the Galaxy S25 series with Visible. Read more ›

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