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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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The OnePlus 12R is getting a walkie-talkie upgrade for when you’re off-grid

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 15:26 EDT

The latest update for the device includes BeaconLink, which allows for Bluetooth calling outside of network coverage. Read more ›

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Google Pixel 9a pricing leak has some good news and some bad news

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 15:21 EDT

Base pricing may remain unchanged, but get ready to pay a premium for extra storage. Read more ›

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Pebble cements its smartwatch legacy as Google shares source code with the community

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 15:07 EDT

Nearly eight years after Pebble shut down, Google has released the source code for the watch on GitHub. Read more ›

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Windows 11 could soon make file sharing as easy as it is on Android

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 14:33 EDT

Windows 11 file sharing may soon become more like mobile. Read more ›

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Another Pixel 9 Pro camera bar fault makes us worried about Google’s quality control

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 13:37 EDT

This is now the second time we've seen this problem. Could this be a quality control issue? Read more ›

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Stuck with your current carrier? An esim free trial is a good way to shop around

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 12:54 EDT

You can try many carriers now by simply installing their apps and clicking through a few steps. Read more ›

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Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 Ultra Bluetooth S Pen tease was a mistake

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 12:52 EDT

Galaxy S25 Ultra won't support Bluetooth S Pen after all, despite Samsung's recent blog post. Read more ›

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US Mobile Warp roaming will soon work in more than just Canada and Mexico

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 12:41 EDT

US Mobile is expanding its roaming options for Warp customers, better aligning with what Dark Star and Light Speed offer. Read more ›

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These carriers will offer you a free phone when you switch

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 12:39 EDT

Looking for a free phone when you switch carriers? You have quite a few deals to pick from across multiple carriers. Read more ›

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The S Pen should’ve stayed far away from the Galaxy S series for its own sake

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 12:38 EDT

Niche features don't survive in mass-market phones. Read more ›

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Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 12:26 EDT

Google Maps on Android Auto is now centered and it's causing some problems. Read more ›

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Switch emulation on Android just got a big upgrade for some of the best games

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 10:51 EDT

Nintendo Switch emulation isn't dead yet. Read more ›

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Explicit ads are plaguing YouTube, and it’s only getting worse

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 10:20 EDT

A child mistaking an adult actress in an explicit ad for a YouTuber underscores YouTube's ongoing bad ads problem. Read more ›

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Google Messages’ redesigned read receipts receive a readability refinement

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 09:48 EDT

Google is rolling out an updated color scheme for read receipts that enhances visibility. Read more ›

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Google’s Phone app may let you use filters to sort through your call log (Updated: Beta rollout)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 09:16 EDT

Correcting this oversight has been a long time coming. Read more ›

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Nothing Phone 3 incoming? Nothing shares teaser, launch date

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 08:00 EDT

Nothing just gave us a glimpse of its next device and confirmed a launch event for March. Read more ›

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Say goodbye to Livephoto limitations: OPPO bridges the iOS-Android divide

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 07:53 EDT

One of the exciting new camera features coming to the OPPO Reno13 series is the company's new AI Livephoto. Read more ›

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DeepSeek passes ChatGPT, is now the top free app in the US

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 07:45 EDT

Our own hands-on shows that DeepSeek's AI Assistant delivers higher quality output than ChatGPT. Read more ›

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As a case reviewer, these are the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cases I’d buy at launch

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 07:00 EDT

Keep that big boy safe and add some much needed grip. Read more ›

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Google doesn’t want you to downgrade your Pixel 4a from its ‘update of death’

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/27/2025 06:12 EDT

The company has removed all older firmware of the Pixel 4a. Read more ›

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