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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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My tech-savvy friends wish Android had this hidden FaceTime feature

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 10:00 EDT

With iOS 18, users can remotely control each other’s iPhones, making technical support much simpler. Read more ›

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I tested out DeepSeek’s image generator and I’m not impressed

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 09:07 EDT

DeepSeek’s Janus Pro shows potential but still lags behind top AI image models like Stable Diffusion. Read more ›

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More people are joining this carrier than its rivals, and it’s not even close

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 09:01 EDT

T-Mobile is the most popular carrier in the US, with the highest postpaid phone net adds, while AT&T and Verizon lag behind. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra colors all look the same, and I’m sick of it

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 09:00 EDT

Bring back Prism Green, Mystic Bronze, or Phantom Silver. Read more ›

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Amazon Music Unlimited pulls a Spotify, hikes individual and family pricing

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 08:12 EDT

The price increase can cost you up to $3 more each month. Read more ›

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Google Phone app gets an unexpected Android 16-inspired redesign (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 06:56 EDT

The app's settings menu could soon resemble the new Settings home page UI expected to debut with Android 16. Read more ›

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Google Maps joins the Now Bar party on One UI 7

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 06:00 EDT

Users can see ongoing notifications such as for navigation, straight in the Now Bar on Galaxy S25 and S24 with One UI 7. Read more ›

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GeForce Now’s paid tiers are free for now, but only if you paid for them

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 05:59 EDT

Things are broken, but that's good news for subscribers. Read more ›

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Windows makes file sharing and linking easier for Android

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 05:14 EDT

The Start menu now houses pairing and file sharing shortcuts. Read more ›

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Google rolls out Identity Check to protect you from muggers

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 04:25 EDT

This should be a major help if you're forced to give up your PIN. Read more ›

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Move over messaging, this carrier just brought satellite video calling to any phone

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 03:28 EDT

The Vodafone service, coming later this year, will function on existing 4G or 5G phones without requiring special hardware. Read more ›

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Changing units was a joke in Pixel Weather app, but that’s finally changing

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 01:48 EDT

The app will no longer force you to change your system language if you want different units of measurement. Read more ›

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This might be our first real-world look at Nothing Phone 3a

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/30/2025 01:19 EDT

The Nothing Phone 3a could bring three rear cameras, and a leaker says one could be a telephoto lens. Read more ›

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Pixel 4a battery mystery solved: Investigation reveals ‘real hack job’ behind update of death

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 22:47 EDT

Changes made in the update reduce the maximum battery voltage of the Pixel 4a, thereby reducing its capacity. Read more ›

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Amazon quietly mapped your life through your phone and sold the data, lawsuit alleges

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 18:26 EDT

Your phone knows everything you do — and Amazon might too. Read more ›

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Got Amazon Prime? Catch a discount on these awesome UGREEN Uno chargers

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 18:21 EDT

UGREEN Uno chargers are the coolest around, especially if you can get them on sale! Read more ›

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Google Photos finally lets you fix all your mirror-image selfies

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 17:44 EDT

Let's at least pretend we've come a long way from taking pics in the bathroom mirror. Read more ›

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Garmin now has a fix for the ‘blue triangle of death’

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 17:11 EDT

The solution depends on the device. Read more ›

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Save up to $170 on these Anker NEBULA smart projectors

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 16:52 EDT

Movie nights are always better with a projector. Read more ›

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Google’s Pixel 9a may be arriving sooner than expected

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/29/2025 15:37 EDT

You may not have to wait much longer for the Pixel 9a launch. Read more ›

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