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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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Google Home is working on AI insights, a new UI for creating routines, and more (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 19:07 EDT

Look forward to clearer control over the conditions in which routines will run. Read more ›

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Deal: Apple iPad 10th Generation drops back to holiday prices!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 18:05 EDT

You don't need to pay a bunch for a great tablet. Check out this Apple iPad 10th Generation deal! Read more ›

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Genshin Impact maker fined $20M over loot box deception

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 17:02 EDT

The FTC penalized HoYoverse for misleading marketing around loot boxes and breaching child privacy laws. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch 2 rumors: Everything we know so far (Updated: January 17)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 16:41 EDT

Our hopes of a Nintendo Switch Pro have been dashed, so here's what we know about the possible Nintendo Switch 2. Read more ›

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Android-iOS RCS messaging has an annoying problem and it’s probably Apple’s fault (Update: Confirmed)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 15:03 EDT

Several Android users are reporting that texting is reverting to SMS when chatting to some iPhone users. Read more ›

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Forget thin phones, here’s the trend users really care about in 2025

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 14:47 EDT

Phone manufacturers can keep their bells and whistles — our readers just want a longer-lasting battery. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 Ultra steals the spotlight in Samsung promo video leak

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 13:23 EDT

A Galaxy S25 promo video just leaked ahead of Samsung's launch event. Read more ›

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Your Chromebook now lets you control it without lifting a finger

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 13:18 EDT

Google’s new feature makes Chromebooks more accessible than ever. Read more ›

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Odds of Samsung bringing the Galaxy S25 Slim to the US sound increasingly slim

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 13:06 EDT

You may not like Samsung's release plans for the Galaxy S25 Slim. Read more ›

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TikTok’s fate looks sealed as Supreme Court upholds ban

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 11:45 EDT

The ban is expected to go into effect on Sunday. Read more ›

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I want Apple, Google, and Samsung to copy this brilliant charging feature

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 11:00 EDT

Optional boost charging is great for a quick top-up without ruining your phone's battery health. Read more ›

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Do you attend a lot of virtual meetings? You need the viaim Recdot

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 10:13 EDT

If you spend a lot of time in virtual meetings and conference calls, the viaim RecDot AI Recording Wireless Earbuds are for you. Read more ›

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All iPhone 17 models could be the coolest iPhones yet

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 09:35 EDT

The upgraded thermal system may not be a Pro Max exclusive after all. Read more ›

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Google Messages could soon get a touch of pizzazz with new animation (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 06:42 EDT

The new animation for sending and receiving messages is a small change that nonetheless adds up to a delightful experience. Read more ›

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Another Snapdragon 8 Elite handset overheats during our benchmark suite

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 06:05 EDT

Further evidence that Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply too hot. Read more ›

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YouTube on Apple TV copies this handy account tweak from Netflix

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 05:36 EDT

You’re now prompted to choose a profile every time you launch the tvOS app. Read more ›

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The HONOR Magic 7 Pro banks on AI to leapfrog the best camera phones, but I don’t think it’s enough

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 05:00 EDT

AI, noun: Short for 'Almost Impressive' Read more ›

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Android-iOS RCS messaging has an annoying problem and it’s probably Apple’s fault

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 04:45 EDT

Several Android users are reporting that texting is reverting to SMS when chatting to some iPhone users. Read more ›

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5 ways iOS 18.3 beta addresses false AI notification summaries

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 03:46 EDT

The third pre-release build of Apple's upcoming OS update finally blocks misleading news headlines. Read more ›

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Samsung turns to big band jazz for Galaxy S25’s new Over the Horizon ringtone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/17/2025 03:17 EDT

The iconic ringtone gets a fresh update with a focus on jazz. Read more ›

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