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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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I dropped my phone and only used my smartwatch for a week… it was mostly liberating.

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

I'm not a screen fiend, but I would love to cut back. Read more ›

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These are the 10 most beautiful smartphones of the past 15 years

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

Sometimes, the way a phone looks is one of the best things about it. These are 10 of those phones! Read more ›

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Ready to update your Galaxy S25? Its first firmware update is now available

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 16:39 EDT

The update includes December's 2024's security patch. Read more ›

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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 rumor claims the clamshell handheld is coming

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 16:01 EDT

There's some hope for a Pocket Flip sequel. Read more ›

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Watch the Galaxy S25 Ultra get put through the wringer in this durability test

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 14:41 EDT

The latest phone from Samsung seems fairly sturdy. Read more ›

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I got tired of Google Calendar’s basic features, so I switched to this alternative app

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 12:00 EDT

There are better ways to view your upcoming tasks on Android than Google's solution. Read more ›

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How I installed DeepSeek on my phone with surprisingly good results

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 11:00 EDT

Here's how you can run AI locally on your smartphone too. Read more ›

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Is it just me, or are Google’s low storage notifications a little too thirsty?

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Bogdan Petrovan @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 09:00 EDT

Say 'low storage' one more time, I dare you. Read more ›

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I wish Google and Apple would crib these excellent vivo camera features

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 02/01/2025 07:00 EDT

The Vivo X200 Pro camera elevates creativity in smartphone photography by reducing the barrier to entry. Read more ›

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Deal: Save $700 on this super cool (and warm) EcoFlow WAVE 2 portable AC

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 18:40 EDT

The EcoFlow WAVE 2 can cool down or heat up any smaller space with style. Read more ›

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Google shares how all the world’s baddies have been using Gemini for their nefarious deeds

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 18:24 EDT

It turns out that AI tools for making your job easier can also make it easier for bad guys to do theirs. Read more ›

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Google log-in prompts on Android add new layer of security

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 17:20 EDT

Google prompt adds a new layer of security for log-ins. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is $200 off, only today

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 16:56 EDT

Here's a $200 discount on the most capable smartwatch for Android users. Read more ›

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GTA on your Galaxy Watch? This Redditor made it happen

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 15:59 EDT

This Galaxy Watch can play God of War, GTA, and more at 60fps. Read more ›

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We might finally have a name for Samsung’s triple-screen foldable

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 15:51 EDT

Samsung's double-fold phone might be called the Galaxy G Fold, and for good reason. Read more ›

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Want to turn off AI Overviews? Just start swearing at Google

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 15:24 EDT

Apparently the easiest way to disable Google AI Overviews is to just curse at them. Read more ›

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Did Google tease a Find My Device app on Wear OS in its Pixel Watch 3 ad?

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 14:07 EDT

Could Google be working on a Find My Device app for Wear OS? Read more ›

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Americans are buying fewer budget smartphones, and there may be good reasons why

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 13:52 EDT

US smartphone sales dipped in the last quarter of 2024, but the real collapse happened in the sub-$600 segment. Read more ›

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WhatsApp is giving your chats a built-in planner to keep you from forgetting plans

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 13:30 EDT

Good news for serial planners and bad news for flaky friends. Read more ›

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DeepSeek report raises serious doubts about its security

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/31/2025 12:12 EDT

Saying DeepSeek has a security issue is an understatement. Read more ›

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