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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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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is arriving today, loaded with bug fixes

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 17:48 EDT

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is now available! Read more ›

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Android 16 may automatically organize your notifications with Gmail-style categories

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 17:35 EDT

Google is working on a new “bundled notifications” feature that groups together notifications that are similar. Read more ›

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Broken screen? Samsung Care Plus will soon offer free repairs for its premium tier

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 17:28 EDT

It's a good time to be a clumsy Galaxy user. Read more ›

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Google Whisk lets you fuse multiple images into something all new

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 16:57 EDT

The latest Google Labs experimental tool uses separate images as prompts for the subject, scene, and style. Read more ›

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Narwal Freo X Plus deal: Save $60 and keep your floors squeaky clean

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 16:48 EDT

The Narwal Freo X Plus is capable, smaller, and affordable! Read more ›

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Google Messages may soon let you explain why you want RCS spam to stop (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 16:45 EDT

Now you can say why you're unsubscribing. Read more ›

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Here’s why you should read the fine print on your monthly carrier bill

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 16:04 EDT

Your carrier may be trying to sneak fee increases into your bill that are easy to miss. Read more ›

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Here’s how you’ll know if an app was built for Android XR (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 15:22 EDT

Android XR apps are coming, and the Play Store will be ready for them. Read more ›

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NFL RedZone brought the internet together to complain about ads (Update)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 14:14 EDT

NFL RedZone may not be so ad-free anymore. Read more ›

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Chromebooks are getting a safety reset feature that doesn’t wipe your data

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 13:52 EDT

The Back to Safety feature is just one aspect of the imminent Chrome OS M131 update. Read more ›

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One UI 7 adds new game frame rate options, but also takes one away

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 13:52 EDT

One UI 7 is introducing a new "gaming motion smoothness" feature. Read more ›

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Samsung fonts don’t work in all apps in One UI 7 for a simple reason

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 12:01 EDT

Samsung has to defer to Android on this one. Read more ›

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NFL Redzone brought the internet together to complain about ads

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 11:48 EDT

NFL Redzone may not be so ad-free anymore. Read more ›

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Galaxy S24 Ultra display coatings are wearing down prematurely, and it just looks gross?

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 11:21 EDT

Wiping the display won't get rid of these marks and smudges. Read more ›

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As an introvert, I wish Google Maps would make these small updates

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 11:00 EDT

Make it easier for me to find quiet spots for study, work, and coffee, Google. Read more ›

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Here’s how Arm accelerates AI workloads

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 11:00 EDT

No GPU or NPU necessary. Read more ›

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Android Wrapped: The fun and cringe-worthy stats you might see

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 10:21 EDT

Many brands are emulating the Spotify feature, but you don't need a mirror held up to your phone habits. Read more ›

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Google’s endless and superfluous Android UI tweaks are the bane of my tech life

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 10:00 EDT

Google’s UI experiments often leave users frustrated. Are endless tweaks a sign of innovation or confusion? Read more ›

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I finally got access to OpenAI’s Sora, but I’m struggling with its learning curve

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 10:00 EDT

When you only get so many videos per month, you have to use them wisely. Read more ›

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T-Mobile and Starlink’s satellite messaging will enter beta soon. Here’s how to register!

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/16/2024 09:59 EDT

This will allow you to use satellite messaging for anything, not just emergencies. Read more ›

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