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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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You can’t control the Pixel Weather app’s latest features anymore

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 15:56 EDT

With the settings missing, users don't have a way to toggle the features on or off. Read more ›

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Here’s how Google’s changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 15:38 EDT

Android 16 is adding support for pinned notifications that show live info from apps. Read more ›

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Google needs to borrow this new feature from Apple Sports app

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 15:16 EDT

Sports fans will definitely appreciate the quality-of-life improvement this feature brings. Read more ›

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Google celebrates the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year Doodle

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 15:12 EDT

Slithering its way onto a web browser near you. Read more ›

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Android 16 improves how hearing aids deal with noisy environments

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 14:23 EDT

Android 16 adds new features for LE Audio hearing aids, including ambient volume controls. Read more ›

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Deal: Apple AirTag 4-Pack falls back to $69.99

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 14:00 EDT

Keep track of your valuables and save yourself some stress. Read more ›

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Google’s VPN badging system from 2023 is rolling out on the Play Store…again

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 13:00 EDT

Joking aside, this is a useful and quick way to check the integrity of a VPN app on the Play Store. Read more ›

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 just got new firmware for the first time since launch (Update)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 12:50 EDT

Google is quietly rolling out an update. Read more ›

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Looks like Samsung was right about how much Galaxy S25 users want Bluetooth on their S Pen

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 12:07 EDT

Our poll came before Samsung clarified the S Pen confusion and it seems you weren't too interested in Bluetooth either way. Read more ›

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These are the first 5 apps I’d download on the Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 12:00 EDT

These apps take advantage of the phone's large screen and the included S Pen. Read more ›

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 just got new firmware for the first time since launch

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 11:56 EDT

Google is quietly rolling out an update. Read more ›

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I really like the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, even if one thing keeps me from loving it

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 11:23 EDT

Garmin's Instinct 3 AMOLED offers almost everything I want from a lightweight, touch-less GPS watch, but I'd kill for a map. Read more ›

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Garmin smartwatches are stuck on a ‘triangle of death,’ and here’s a potential fix

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 10:49 EDT

Users across various Garmin smartwatch models are reporting that their watches are bootlooping after starting a GPS activity. Read more ›

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I tried Google’s new Daily Listen feature and I kinda love it

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 10:00 EDT

It's just enough news without the drivetime radio schtick. Read more ›

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I replaced CoPilot AI with DeepSeek and it’s great, if not overhyped

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 10:00 EDT

DeepSeek R1 is impressive but it's not necessarily the best AI assistant. Read more ›

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This Galaxy S25 Ultra variant brings exclusive sharing smarts, and we want it

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 08:35 EDT

Samsung has apparently copied HONOR's well-received Magic Portal sharing feature. Read more ›

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This 3D-printed case de-Netflixes your Shield TV Pro remote

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 07:43 EDT

The ostrich approach can be quite effective. Read more ›

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From PCs to phones and more: Your electronics could soon become pricier

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 06:34 EDT

Phones, PCs, game consoles, and more could all be more expensive as a result of planned US tariffs. Read more ›

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This $14,000 Galaxy S25 Ultra will make your $1,000 flagship feel cheap

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 06:10 EDT

If you have many thousands of dollars to spend on an exclusive phone, Caviar has a bunch of luxury designs for you. Read more ›

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Google Pixel 11 rumors: Release date, codename, camera features, and everything else we know so far

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/28/2025 06:00 EDT

The Google Pixel 9 is not even a half-year old, and yet we already know a surprising amount about the Pixel 11! Read more ›

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