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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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Awesome retro speakers from Fender and Marshall on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 18:38 EDT

I love retro-looking speakers. My favorite ones come from Fender and Marshall, and both have some hot discounts today! Read more ›

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Deal: Save $240 on the Motorola Razr Plus 2024!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 17:22 EDT

Are you looking for a capable, great-looking, and affordable flip phone? The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is on sale right now! Read more ›

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AirTag accessory extends battery life into the next decade

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 17:01 EDT

Never worry about a dead AirTag battery again with this clever accessory. Read more ›

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Android 16 DP2 lets you use your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock even when the screen is off

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 16:43 EDT

A new setting in Android 16 lets you keep your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock active even when its screen is off. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch 2 rumors: Everything we know so far and what we want to see

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 16:32 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 16 DP2 adds support for 7 new emoji from Unicode 16.0

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 15:35 EDT

The latest developer preview of Android 16 adds support for Unicode 16.0 emoji. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch 2 mock-up gets compared to original in new hands-on video

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 15:00 EDT

This Nintendo Switch 2 dummy unit may give us our best look yet at the console. Read more ›

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An Android phone maker just topped Apple in wearables (and it’s not Samsung)

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 14:32 EDT

Apple has fallen to second place in the global wearables shipment. Read more ›

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Android 16 DP2 is here, promising photo picker cloud search and more

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 14:00 EDT

Other features include an activity intensity data type, improved haptic feedback APIs, and more. Read more ›

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List of all Galaxy S25 colors leaks, and they’re actually interesting this year

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 13:36 EDT

Judging from the very long list of names, there could be a lot of color options in 2025. Read more ›

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New Homey Pro Mini cuts the RGB (and other features), significantly lowers cost

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 13:00 EDT

As great as the Homey Pro is, its cost is a significant barrier to entry. The Homey Pro Mini might solve that problem. Read more ›

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T-Mobile badly wants everyone to use its new T-Life app

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 12:50 EDT

T-Mobile is reportedly pressuring employees to install the T-Life app on your phone. Read more ›

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I’m having more fun with the Analogue Pocket than any mobile game I’ve played

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 11:00 EDT

But no, the Pokemon League isn't any easier as an adult. Read more ›

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Unsure which of the big 3 networks works best in your area? Here’s the easiest way to try them all

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 10:50 EDT

There's an easy way to try all three networks with little or no costs involved in the process. Read more ›

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Forget titanium and expensive materials, I can’t wait to see more plastic smartwatches in 2025

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 10:00 EDT

Save those premium metals for those heirloom devices, OK? Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (December 18)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 09:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Much ado about something: Nothing beats Samsung to stable Android 15

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 07:37 EDT

There's good news if you've got a Phone 2 or Phone 2a. Read more ›

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OnePlus 13R set to shake up the US mid-range market with a massive battery

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 06:16 EDT

OnePlus has confirmed the device's design and a few key specs. Read more ›

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Chrome for Android could give you another way to clean up your tabs

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 04:27 EDT

Got many duplicate browser tabs on your phone? A new toggle could help. Read more ›

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Google Contacts could streamline connected app video calls (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 04:12 EDT

The app will soon let you set a default app for video calls, and save you time and clicks throughout the process. Read more ›

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