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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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Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 run as smoothly as the Ultra?

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 10:00 EDT

Putting the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vapor chamber to the test. Read more ›

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Google Photos wants you to know exactly what its video presets do (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 09:53 EDT

Confused about your video editing options in Photos? You may not be for long. Read more ›

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This upcoming Ultra flagship could look like a Leica camera, and we dig it

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 08:16 EDT

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra appears to be paying homage to the flagship Leica M11 camera with its design. Read more ›

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Google Maps is full of features, but this missing routing option drives me crazy

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 08:00 EDT

Shouldn't multiple navigation options be a strength of a mobile mapping app? Read more ›

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RCS support returns to Samsung Messages on the Galaxy S25 series

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 06:43 EDT

Samsung seems to be in two minds about the fate of its messaging app. Read more ›

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One UI 7 unofficially makes its way to the ancient Galaxy S8

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 06:09 EDT

Third-party developers have ported One UI 7 to the ancient device as a custom ROM. Read more ›

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You can set a custom wake word for Bixby on the Galaxy S25, but will anyone care?

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

Samsung has rolled out a feature that lets you set a custom wake-up phrase for Bixby. Read more ›

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Thought NVIDIA abandoned the Shield TV? A major new update is here.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 03:01 EDT

Just when you think the Shield TV's impressive run of updates has come to an end, NVIDIA releases a new one. Read more ›

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The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a lesson in AI overkill and short-term thinking

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 01:30 EDT

Betting on AI is fine, but you can't charge a premium for beta software that'll only be supported for two years. Read more ›

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ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra launched: Beating Samsung at the AI game?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 01:29 EDT

The Zenfone 12 Ultra builds on the foundation of the ROG Phone 9 line, but brings plenty more AI features. Read more ›

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iPhone 7 owners are getting up to $349 payout for a weird defect

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 01:13 EDT

The top payouts are reserved for people who paid out-of-pocket for repairs or replacements at the time. Read more ›

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WhatsApp set to introduce bill payments for users in its largest market (APK Teardown)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/06/2025 00:20 EDT

Users in India may soon be able to pay electricity, mobile, rent, and other bills through WhatsApp. Read more ›

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Is ChatGPT not working for you? Here’s how you can try to fix it

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 23:35 EDT

ChatGPT won't load for you? We've got a few fixes for you to try. Read more ›

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Using DeepSeek in the US? You could be fined $1 million and go to jail under proposed law

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 23:02 EDT

Chinese AI technology is now at the center of escalating US-China trade tensions. Read more ›

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Kindle Scribe just made taking notes in your favorite book even better

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 17:23 EDT

Amazon has released an update for Active Canvas. Read more ›

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The Google Pixel 8 is just $399, making it a better deal than the Pixel 8a

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 17:23 EDT

Sometimes older phones offer a better deal than budget phones. Read more ›

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Sounded Gouda, but wasn’t: Google Gemini completely fumbles AI Super Bowl ad

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 17:17 EDT

Gemini's AI response was so goofy, Google had to re-edit its video. Read more ›

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Save $50 on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 16:50 EDT

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are the best earbuds for Samsung users, and also a great option for everyone else. Read more ›

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ChatGPT search just became a serious Google rival

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 16:48 EDT

OpenAI just announced that you can now use ChatGPT search without logging in, making it a more viable alternative to Google. Read more ›

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The Samsung SmartThings Station wireless charger is 50% off!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 16:03 EDT

Keep your device charged and control your smart home devices with this little device. Read more ›

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