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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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ChatGPT’s Google Search rival expands to free users, and it’s too good to be true

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Mahmoud Itani @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 03:41 EDT

While Google floods its web results with sponsored content, OpenAI is offering all users an ad-free experience. Read more ›

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YouTube tests a landscape layout that actually makes sense (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 02:11 EDT

The updated layout has less wasted white space and is more visually appealing. Read more ›

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Motorola phones face US market ban owing to patent dispute

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 01:09 EDT

Moto is losing a patent dispute to Ericsson, which could ultimately get its phones banned from the US market. Read more ›

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Registered for T-Mobile’s satellite messaging beta? It may not work on your phone

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/18/2024 00:07 EDT

Only select phones with a postpaid plan will be eligible for the initial beta run of the service. Read more ›

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Android 16 will help you click better social media photos in low light conditions

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 23:26 EDT

Google will introduce a new Night Mode Indicator API in Android 16 to help apps optimize image capture in dim lighting. Read more ›

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Save $200 on an Apple MacBook Air, the best laptop for most people

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 19:14 EDT

Are you looking for a great laptop at a reasonable price? Nothing quite beats the Apple MacBook Air anymore. Read more ›

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Here’s how your Pixel’s Phone app could start getting you into using Audio Emoji

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 18:44 EDT

Maybe all we needed was a big, visible Audio Emoji button after all? Read more ›

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Google app on iOS could add AI suggestions to speed up your search (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 17:58 EDT

The feature appears to be in testing. Read more ›

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Budget phone deals: Our favorite affordable phones are even cheaper today!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 17:20 EDT

Our favorite budget phones are on sale today, bringing the prices even lower! Read more ›

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A fresh Galaxy S25 Ultra leak hints at unique new color combinations

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 16:37 EDT

New details have emerged on how the Galaxy S25 Ultra colors will look. Read more ›

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Wear OS is finally learning to prioritize faster connections for updates

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 16:17 EDT

Installing your next Wear OS update could go faster than ever. Read more ›

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Logitech and Razer deals: Check out these amazing gaming mice!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 16:15 EDT

Here are two of our favorite gaming mice, and both are on sale right now. Take advantage of these deals while you can! Read more ›

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Google Saved finally gets a feature it should’ve had a long time ago

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 16:00 EDT

Google Saved just made it easier to find your bookmarked links and Maps locations. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s Hulu perk reportedly coming to more plans — with a catch

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 15:22 EDT

T-Mobile's Hulu perk may soon come to even more plans than Go5G Next, though there is a bit of a catch involved. Read more ›

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One UI 7 fixes one of the most frustrating parts of setting up a smart home

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 15:03 EDT

Setting up smart home devices can be a nightmare if you have a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, but One UI 7 has fixed it. Read more ›

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Goodbye, Hello Mobile: If you’re on the prepaid network, be prepared for a sudden plan change

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 14:44 EDT

After five years Hello Mobile's time comes to a close as its customers are transitioned over to Liberty Wireless. Read more ›

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 could introduce a completely new S Pen experience

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 14:38 EDT

Spoiler: Samsung foldables may never get the built-in S Pen everyone wanted. Read more ›

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One UI 7’s Now Bar will give you key live info at a glance whether you asked for it or not

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 14:34 EDT

Samsung teases more personalized and private AI in One UI 7. Read more ›

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Want to avoid older, slow Wi-Fi networks? This One UI 7 labs feature can help with just that

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 13:18 EDT

One UI 7 lets you filter by network type, if you know where to look. Read more ›

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Right now AT&T’s Cricket Unlimited plan can be yours for just $23 a month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 12:29 EDT

AT&T owns and operates Cricket, which means the provider has many of the same features as postpaid. Read more ›

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