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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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Netflix introduces Moments on Android to make sharing scenes easier

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 12:22 EDT

Netflix now has both iOS and Android users generating free publicity for the platform. Read more ›

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New FTC rules will end those sneaky fees for hotel rooms and concert tickets

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 12:10 EDT

Hotels and live events can't hide their extra fees anymore. Read more ›

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Samsung’s smartest move with One UI 7 is knowing what to ‘steal’

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 12:00 EDT

One UI 7 puts Samsung's software back on top. Read more ›

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Android prepares new options for customizing your lock screen clock

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 11:47 EDT

Android may soon let you customize the weight, width, roundness, and slant of the lock screen clock. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 Plus leaked hands-on images show off design details

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 10:30 EDT

We can see that Samsung hasn't gone with concentric rings around the rear cameras, and three of the bezels are thin. Read more ›

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Want MagSafe on your Galaxy S25? There’s good news and bad news

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 10:22 EDT

You might have to buy Samsung's official case for the optimum Qi 2 charging experience. Read more ›

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You should know these 3 notification tricks on Android

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 10:00 EDT

Not every notification is created equal, so not every interaction with it should be the same. Read more ›

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Roku rolls out new smart home features with a surprise addition

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 09:00 EDT

In addition to the previously announced Camera Carousel and other features, Roku is also rolling out Picture-in-Picture. Read more ›

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OnePlus 13 series global launch: Mark your calendars for this date!

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 08:03 EDT

OnePlus will hold its Winter Launch Event for the OnePlus 13 series on January 7, 2025. Read more ›

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These are the tricks I use to drastically reduce screen time

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 07:30 EDT

They just work. Read more ›

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HUAWEI MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition (2024) hands-on impressions: Bittersweet brilliance

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 06:00 EDT

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition (2024) got me excited about Android tablets for the first time in a long while. Read more ›

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Google Home now lets you give your family and friends just the right amount of access

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 04:02 EDT

Share smarter with Google Home's new Member access feature. Read more ›

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OnePlus 13 series global launch: Mark your calendars for this date!

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 03:55 EDT

Leak suggests that OnePlus could hold its Winter Launch Event for the OnePlus 13 series on January 7, 2025. Read more ›

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Google app now lets you try out the latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model on your phone

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 02:53 EDT

You can now switch Gemini models, though 2.0 Flash's experimental nature means you should stick to Gemini 1.5 for now. Read more ›

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Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 02:34 EDT

Time to say goodbye to app sharing in Play Store. Read more ›

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Google Search could soon let you attach and ‘ask anything about a file’

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 01:04 EDT

Searching through lengthy documents could be a piece of cake with this new Google Search feature. Read more ›

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Here’s what satellite messaging could look like in Google Messages

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/17/2024 00:06 EDT

The option to use satellite messaging should automatically appear when users are outside cellular/Wi-Fi coverage. Read more ›

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Save 48% on this Kasa Smart Light Bulbs 4-pack deal

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 20:19 EDT

Are you looking to fill your home with smart lights? Take a look at this 4-pack Kasa Smart Light Bulbs bundle deal! Read more ›

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Gboard looks like it’s getting ready for Android XR (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 18:52 EDT

Gboard's working to embrace a new free-floating window look, and preparing some fresh animations. Read more ›

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Hot phone deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 series

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 18:52 EDT

Are you looking for a great high-end smartphone? These are some of our favorites, and they are all on sale! Read more ›

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