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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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Next-gen Alexa? Amazon sets date for February mystery event

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 15:55 EDT

The event is will take place in New York City. Read more ›

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Google launches Gemini 2.0 Pro and Flash-Lite with improved reasoning and efficiency

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 13:56 EDT

The new models are available starting today. Read more ›

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Your chance to finally buy last year’s most desirable foldable may nearly be here

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 13:26 EDT

Why wait for Samsung's triple-screen foldable when HUAWEI's getting ready to go international with the Mate XT? Read more ›

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Fitbit users can start casting their workouts to TVs again

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 11:36 EDT

Fitbit's latest update brings back this sorely missed feature. Read more ›

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Upgrading to One UI 7 could mess up your current home screen layout

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 11:35 EDT

Samsung's latest software release supports fewer home screen grid layouts than One UI 6. Read more ›

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Could next week’s big US Mobile mystery news be support for more than one network at once?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 11:19 EDT

It seems this teaser may be about more than just Dark Star, as an upcoming multi-network feature may also be launching. Read more ›

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Google’s AI overviews is now generating phone comparisons, which is a truly bad idea

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 11:03 EDT

Google doing this makes it less likely that sites like us will do it. Then where will Google get the data from? Read more ›

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Philips Hue update fixes annoying motion sensor glitch for your smart lights

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 10:53 EDT

Philips Hue is rolling out a firmware update that fixes a motion sensor bug, ensuring lights return to their last on-state. Read more ›

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One UI’s Home Up advanced settings too confusing for you? Try out these recommended settings!

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 10:42 EDT

The advanced tuning options in Home Up can be overwhelming, but these two recipes make for a great jumping point. Read more ›

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This prepaid carrier is offering a Moto G 5G for free, a savings of $200

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 10:00 EDT

Now Mobile is Xfinity Mobile's prepaid offshoot and right now it's offering a great deal on the Moto G 5G: it's free! Read more ›

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Android users can now personalize their vehicles in Google Maps navigation

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 10:00 EDT

After iOS, fancy vehicle icons hit Google Maps beta for Android. Read more ›

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Buying Android gaming handhelds in the US just got way more expensive (Updated)

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:48 EDT

Bad news for anyone who just bought a gaming handheld. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (February 5)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Gemini could soon fix its attachment inconsistencies (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:18 EDT

The Gemini overlay could soon get the same file upload options as present in the main Gemini app experience. Read more ›

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Android gaming handheld buyers are not getting their packages, here’s why

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:15 EDT

Bad news for anyone who just bought a gaming handheld. Read more ›

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Want the best Android camera flagship? You should wait till the end of the month

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:11 EDT

We loved the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and its sequel is officially launching at the end of February. Read more ›

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I’ve had the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a week, but I already miss my OnePlus 13

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:00 EDT

Well, I certainly didn't see this coming. Read more ›

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There is even more to the Google Pixel 4a’s horrific battery update than we thought

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Kamila Wojciechowska @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 08:00 EDT

It seems like Google really doesn't want anyone to use their Pixel 4a without replacing the battery. Read more ›

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The best phone protection policy is now more expensive than ever

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 07:50 EDT

Apple has raised monthly AppleCare Plus subscription prices for all iPhone models in the US. Read more ›

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I don’t want people reading my Gemini conversations, so I disabled AI training — here’s how

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 02/05/2025 07:36 EDT

Call me crazy, but I like my privacy. Read more ›

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