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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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Unless my phone can be a PC too, I don’t want to keep paying for extra performance

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/08/2024 09:00 EDT

With extra performance costing an arm and a leg, perhaps it's time to focus on other important phone attributes. Read more ›

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The Apple Watch doesn’t support Android, but one brand might have an answer

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2024 01:59 EDT

Apple doesn't let you use the Apple Watch with an Android phone, but Xiaomi could tackle this problem. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S24 series was a sales hit, but Samsung has even higher hopes for S25

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2024 00:45 EDT

Samsung apparently plans to ship even more S25 phones than the already successful S24 series. Read more ›

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Why are we still fighting smartphone bloatware in 2025?

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 14:00 EDT

No, I don't want to download terrible apps from your terrible third-party store. Read more ›

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One UI 7 is making me fall in love with Samsung all over again

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 12:00 EDT

Samsung needed to shake things up, and it has. Read more ›

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The best tech of 2024: Android Authority’s picks for the top smartwatches, foldables, tablets, more!

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 11:00 EDT

2024 was a great year for tech, but these were the best of the best. Read more ›

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Google skipped Qi 2 on the Pixel 9 Pro so I took matters into my own hands

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 10:00 EDT

From power banks to tripods, this case let my Pixel 9 Pro work with MagSafe accessories. Read more ›

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My Spotify Wrapped fell flat, but Google Photos nailed my 2024 recap

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 09:00 EDT

Google is excelling at Spotify's own game. Read more ›

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Google could make it easier to set watch faces from your phone (APK teardown)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 03:28 EDT

It looks like Google will let you more easily change your current Wear OS watch face via your phone. Read more ›

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Revealed: All the ways Apple’s first modem will lag behind even old Android phones

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/07/2024 01:59 EDT

The first Apple modem could be worse than even old Android phones, but subsequent models could rival Qualcomm's efforts. Read more ›

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Tired of waiting? These Anker fast chargers are on sale!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 20:21 EDT

Still rocking an old, slow charger? You won't believe how much faster these Anker chargers are, and they are on sale! Read more ›

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Poll: Did you like this year’s Spotify Wrapped?

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 18:41 EDT

Was this the best Wrapped yet, or just a shadow of its former self? Read more ›

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The latest GoPro action cameras are on sale, reaching new all-time low prices

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 18:24 EDT

If you want an action camera, GoPro is the industry's go-to brand, and its latest options are on sale right now! Read more ›

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Google Wallet is fixing it so you never have to worry about losing your passport

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 17:34 EDT

Google Wallet is also adding support for New Mexico driver's licenses and state IDs. Read more ›

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HMD Fusion impressions: Being a modular Android phone in 2024 isn’t its best trick

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

Come for the mods, stay for the ease of repairs. Read more ›

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Deal: Get an Xbox Series X for just $399.99

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 16:57 EDT

The Xbox Series X is $50 off, but only if you're OK with skipping the disc slot. Read more ›

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Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google releases guide for former Verizon Message Plus users

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 16:50 EDT

Google has released a guide that helps Verizon Messages users get used to the new app. Read more ›

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One UI 7 just made accessing your apps slick as hell

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 15:36 EDT

This week's beta release finally corrects Samsung's vertical app drawer oversight. Read more ›

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Broke your Xbox after rage quitting? You can now fix it with official parts from iFixit

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 15:23 EDT

Official Xbox repair parts are now available on iFixit. Read more ›

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One of Google’s biggest rivals has a new Android launcher, but is it any good?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/06/2024 14:00 EDT

Yahoo's new Android launcher is pleasing to the eye, but that's only half the story. Read more ›

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