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This Android OEM is making MagSafe accessories for its future flagships and iPhones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 08:06 EDT

The OPPO Find X8 series will support magnetic peripherals, but you need a case. Read more ›

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Epic is suing Samsung and Google for One UI’s Auto Blocker shenanigans

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 07:36 EDT

Auto Blocker is one of One UI 6.1.1's most controversial changes, and it is enabled by default on phones that ship with it. Read more ›

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Google’s auto-podcasting tool can now summarize YouTube videos

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 07:09 EDT

NotebookLM can help you create notes and summaries from YouTube videos and audio files. Read more ›

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Pixel phones have a cool feature you probably didn’t know about

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 07:08 EDT

You can access the notification history feature through many entry points, including clicking on the "No notification" text. Read more ›

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You really don’t want to pay for a wallpaper app

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 06:01 EDT

A small number of respondents were open to one-time fees, though. Read more ›

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Google Wallet can now automatically fetch your train tickets from Gmail

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 05:38 EDT

Google is also rolling out some Wear OS improvements and expanding availability for the web experience. Read more ›

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This potentially lifesaving Apple Watch feature just got approved in Canada

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 05:19 EDT

Health Canada has green-lit watchOS 11’s sleep apnea detection feature. Read more ›

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ChatGPT Plus could eventually cost almost $50 a month

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 04:34 EDT

How would you like to pay almost $50 a month for ChatGPT Plus? Wait, where are you going? Read more ›

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FCC’s new 60-day phone unlocking policy isn’t everyone’s cup of tea

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 03:11 EDT

While most of our readers and followers think it's a win-win, many believe it could end up being a bane, not a boon. Read more ›

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 price leaks and its bad news for your next phone purchase

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 03:03 EDT

Even MediaTek is apparently offering a price hike. Read more ›

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Did we just get a look at the front of the OnePlus 13?

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 02:09 EDT

This might be our first official look at the OnePlus 13 in general. Read more ›

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See it, record it, search it: Google Lens video search feature starts rolling out

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 01:25 EDT

First announced at Google I/O, the feature is now appearing for more users. Read more ›

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Google Phone’s latest UI test brings it even closer to the iPhone (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 09/30/2024 00:52 EDT

Google is testing changes to button placement that match that of the iPhone, abandoning its swipe actions for incoming calls. Read more ›

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Many popular songs have vanished from YouTube and YouTube Music: Here’s why

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 18:21 EDT

Hello, hello, hello, where'd the music go? Read more ›

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Google Pixel AI vs Samsung Galaxy AI: Which suite offers more features?

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 18:01 EDT

Samsung's Galaxy AI suite is jam-packed with features, so does the Pixel still stand out? Read more ›

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Android Auto adds a crucial feature to improve road safety for US drivers

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 16:05 EDT

The feature was previously rolled out to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay. Read more ›

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Apple might launch its first-ever smart display next year with new HomeOS

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 14:46 EDT

The company is working on two separate smart home devices. Read more ›

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I test smartwatches for a living and these are the only budget smartwatches I would buy

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 13:00 EDT

A powerful experience doesn't have to break the bank. Read more ›

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Samsung still hasn’t nailed sleep tracking, especially on its newest form factor

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 11:00 EDT

Recording Zs should be as easy as catching them. Read more ›

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I wasn’t convinced by Gemini, but the Pixel 9 is bringing me around

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 09/29/2024 09:00 EDT

Now, if only Google could complete is smart assistant merger. Read more ›

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