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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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OnePlus Open 2 gives us a peek at just how thin it really is

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 17:22 EDT

OnePlus appears to back up "world's thinnest" claims with Open 2 teaser. Read more ›

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Google is getting ready to let you make your collections of saved favorites public (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 17:19 EDT

Your Google profile may soon let you share your favorite sites and images. Read more ›

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Samsung is working to make high-speed 50W wireless charging mainstream

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 16:42 EDT

Samsung has unveiled its new power management chip as it works with the WPC on the Qi v.2.2 wireless charging standard. Read more ›

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Samsung expands range of Galaxy Ring sizes and availability

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 15:23 EDT

Samsung is adding larger Galaxy Ring sizes and updating Health app. Read more ›

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Google may redesign the volume UI in Android 16, and here’s a first look

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 15:02 EDT

Google appears to be preparing a new volume slider and panel for Android 16 with sleeker, more informative controls. Read more ›

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Nothing shares big 2025 plans including the Phone 3 and a ‘landmark’ launch

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 13:43 EDT

A leaked email from Carl Pei may have outlined Nothing’s upcoming plans. Read more ›

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Google Voice may bring back this long-missing feature (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 13:41 EDT

It's still not RCS, but we'll take some new Google Voice functionality any day. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch 2: Brace yourselves, the official reveal may finally happen this week

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 13:19 EDT

The official unveiling is rumored to happen the next few days. Read more ›

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The OnePlus 13 gets Gemini Nano support in its first software update

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 13:19 EDT

The OnePlus 13 is the first OnePlus phone to support Gemini Nano, Google’s mobile-optimized AI model. Read more ›

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T-Mobile ramps up network support to California as wildfires blaze on

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 11:43 EDT

T-Mobile responds to California wildfire by offering free internet and cellular Read more ›

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YouTube TV users say this missing feature spoils live streaming

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 11:34 EDT

YouTube TV users on Reddit want an easier way to catch up to the live broadcast when watching on a smart TV. Read more ›

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Watch Gemini Live get chatty about YouTube videos in this demo (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 08:56 EDT

You needn't be within the Gemini app to chat with Gemini Live about the YouTube video you just watched. Read more ›

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Forget your friends, Meta is bringing AI character creation to WhatsApp

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 08:42 EDT

Texting imaginary pen pals is the new cool, apparently. Read more ›

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Gemini Live could soon chat with you about your files, and here’s a demo of it (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 08:38 EDT

Gemini Live is useful for free-flowing conversations, and file uploads will give it good context for the conversation. Read more ›

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Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 could be a boon for users suffering from hypertension

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 06:56 EDT

2025’s Apple Watches will reportedly feature a redesigned model, blood pressure alerts, satellite connectivity, and more. Read more ›

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Breaking barriers with Babel OS: Timekettle’s next leap in language technology

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 06:00 EDT

Timekettle founder and CEO, Leal Tian, explains why Babel OS will be a game-changer for language translation. Read more ›

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iPhone 17 Pro could ditch 12MP cameras once and for all

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 05:26 EDT

Both flagship models are reportedly set to receive upgrades to their front and telephoto lenses. Read more ›

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Nintendo’s lawyers are all over the Switch 2 model shown at CES

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 04:58 EDT

Nintendo strikes again, but is there any legal standing? Read more ›

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Circle to Search could soon help you defeat that pesky game boss (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 04:21 EDT

The upcoming "Get Game Help" chip will make it a breeze to search for solutions whenever you are stuck in a game. Read more ›

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Fresh iPhone 17 Air leak points to record-thin design

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 03:33 EDT

Apple’s slimmest smartphone to date could boast a 5.5mm thickness. Read more ›

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