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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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Pre-reserving a Galaxy S25 could win you $5,000 Samsung Credit!

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 03:03 EDT

You can also get guaranteed $50 store credit, up to $1,250 in additional savings, and more. Read more ›

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This was the fastest growing smartphone brand in 2024 despite its absence in US

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/13/2025 00:35 EDT

It's time for Samsung and Apple to take some notes. Read more ›

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ASUS is ditching compact again as Zenfone 12 Ultra launch gets confirmed for next month

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 01/12/2025 22:57 EDT

ASUS' next Zenfone flagship is arriving in February. Read more ›

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I recommend buying phones online over in-store, but you should be careful with trade-ins

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/12/2025 13:00 EDT

For most users, we recommend going into the store and physically trading in your device. Read more ›

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I tried a new AI wearable at CES 2025 and actually came away impressed

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 01/12/2025 12:00 EDT

Unlike last year's Humane Ai Pin fiasco, this one might be the real deal. Read more ›

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Google doesn’t care about Android widgets anymore, but Samsung does

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 01/12/2025 11:00 EDT

This isn't the first time the maker of Android has done things better on iOS. Read more ›

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All I want from Samsung’s The Frame TV is Google Photos support

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 01/12/2025 09:00 EDT

Why can't I showcase the 'art' I care the most about on the biggest display in my house? Read more ›

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The upgraded Steam Link app for Android has transformed the way I game in 2025

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/12/2025 07:00 EDT

Finally, an opportunity to chip away at my Steam backlog. Read more ›

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I’d give my weight in gold for an all-in-one Google travel app

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 01/11/2025 14:00 EDT

Google Trips' demise is still felt many, many years later. So why hasn't Google addressed the gap? Read more ›

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I swear by my NAS, but I wouldn’t trust it without a Google One subscription

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority 3 place · 01/11/2025 10:00 EDT

Why pick between a NAS and cloud storage when you can use both for greater peace of mind? Read more ›

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These are my favorite Android icon packs that are well worth paying for

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority 2 place · 01/11/2025 10:00 EDT

From line art to vertical shapes, vaporwave to vintage: I can't get enough of these icon packs. Read more ›

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OnePlus stole Apple’s Dynamic Island, but made it way better

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority 1 place · 01/11/2025 08:00 EDT

Finally, a pill-based notification system that I like using. Read more ›

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LG’s SP Baik on the wireless QNED evo series and the vision behind it – CES 2025 interview

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Bogdan Petrovan @ Android Authority · 01/11/2025 07:00 EDT

LG is bringing the first wireless LCD TV to market. Here's what's special about it. Read more ›

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It may be time to start accepting that the US TikTok ban is actually going to happen

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 18:56 EDT

A last-ditch effort to protest the ban before the Supreme Court is not looking favorable for ByteDance. Read more ›

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Ads in popular apps exposed a mountain of your location data to hackers

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 16:56 EDT

Location data hack highlights just how many apps are involved with efforts to track you. Read more ›

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Google Messages’ upcoming backup tool doesn’t want you running out of space (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 14:11 EDT

The app will help you avoid storage surprises when backing up RCS media. Read more ›

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The OnePlus Open 2 might be coming for the title of the world’s thinnest foldable phone

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 13:38 EDT

More importantly, we're most likely getting a new OnePlus foldable in the next few months. Read more ›

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Mint Mobile’s best promotions are all expiring soon, sign up while you still can

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 12:36 EDT

If you have been thinking about making the switch to Mint Mobile you may want to do it before some of the best promos end. Read more ›

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Smorobot brings powerhouse cordless robot pool cleaners to CES 2025

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 11:46 EDT

What's harder to clean than a floor? A pool! Read more ›

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Google Pixel 8 Pro hits record-low price of $599

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/10/2025 11:26 EDT

The $400 price drop is the best deal we've ever tracked on the previous-gen Pixel. Read more ›

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