Why you should never buy a phone in the first month

It's great to get a new phone in the first month being available, but often those phones have issues that OEMs need to fix right out of the gate. Worth it? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Black Friday 2017: Here are four great smartphone deals you should check out

There are plenty of tech deals to be had for Black Friday, but what about smartphone deals? Let's take a look at some we think are worth your while. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Original Pixel phones on Android 8.1 gain Pixel 2 features in latest update

The 2016 Pixel phones on the Android 8.1 dev preview are getting a new feature that has previously been exclusive to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Amazon’s Deal of the Day offers huge savings on the Huawei Mate 9, Honor 6X, and more

A handful of Huawei products are now on sale at Amazon for a limited time, including the Mate 9, Honor 6X, Watch 2, Band 2 Pro, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Razer Phone will receive a number of camera improvements over the next few weeks

Razer says that upcoming updates to the camera app will bring speed and performance improvements, along with new features. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Display specs: the good, the bad, and the completely irrelevant

Believe it or not, some of the specs that are trumpeted the most really don't have all that much to do with whether or not the display is really any good. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Weekly Plan Spotlight: $33/mo Unlimited Data on Verizon through ROK

For the week leading up to Black Friday, ROK is offering their record-low Unlimited Plan for even cheaper than usual for all new users! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Is Samsung about to release a Star Wars: The Last Jedi-themed Note 8?

Disney and Samsung could be collaborating on a Star Wars-themed phone, but it's not as exciting as you might think. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

UC Browser has returned to the Google Play Store

The popular UC Browser has returned to the Google Play Store after a week of being delisted due to an unintentional error. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Check out these beautiful Google Pixel 2 XL wallpapers

We have partnered with Zedge Ringtones & Wallpapers to offer Android Authority readers a collection of beautiful Google Pixel 2 XL wallpapers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Nvidia’s Black Friday sale slashes 50 to 75 percent off Shield games

Nvidia's deals are available from Wednesday, November 22 through Monday, November 27. They apply for titles on the Play Store and GeForce Now. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Galaxy Tab S3 and other Samsung tablets on sale for a limited time

A number of Samsung tablets, including the high-end Galaxy Tab S3 and the affordable Galaxy Tab A, are on sale on Amazon. You better hurry! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android Wear v2.6 is here with some worthwhile quality of life upgrades

Say hello to download status and connectivity indicators, a new "recent app" complication, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Black Friday 2017: Get a 4-port QC 3.0 car charger for just $8.99, and more

You may want to check out these cool deals for charging gear over on Amazon.com – they’re that good. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google redesigns its search interface to help shoppers ahead of Black Friday

Google has rolled out a new version of its search interface to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy the products they want. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 shaping up to be more “refinement” than “revolution”

Samsung’s next marquee S-series phones won’t be the revolutionary devices some fans are hoping for, according to new reports. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google rolls out Black Friday Play Store deals: get up to 80% off games, movies and more

Get four free months of Google Play Music, $0.99 movie rentals, $5 credit on book purchases and more with the Google Play's Black Friday deals. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

OnePlus 5T becomes the company’s fastest selling smartphone

The feat was achieved after just six hours of the handset being on sale. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

10 best nature apps and nature sound apps for Android

Nature is all around us. Tech can't replace the real thing, but it can help the experience! Here are the best nature apps and nature sound apps for Android! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Using Android Architecture Components: Lifecycles and SQLite made easy

Get started with the Room data persistence library, and learn how to create lifecycle-aware components using the Architecture Components Lifecycles library. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

December 14 could be a grim day for Internet users in the US

The Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai will reveal his proposal to end net neutrality tomorrow in preparation for the December 14 vote. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Uber concealed data breach for a year, paid hackers to delete stolen personal data

Uber revealed that it learned of a data breach in October 2016, which means the company concealed the attack for over a year. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Looks like Google fixed the disabled bootloader unlock on some Pixel 2 units

Google marked the issue as fixed on the Issue Tracker page, with affected owners saying that the OEM unlocking option is no longer grayed out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Home finally supports multiple calendars

If you own a Google Home and want to gain access to multiple calendars, now you can. Google is rolling out multiple calendar support right now. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

OnePlus 3/3T and 5/5T will get Android 8.1 Oreo but no Project Treble

The OnePlus 3, 3T, 5, and 5T will all receive Android 8.1 Oreo, but no Project Treble. Does this make your more or less inclined to buy a OnePlus device? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Nova Launcher 5.5 throws in adaptive icons, Google search bar in the dock, and more

The new version will have features familiar to those that have used the beta, but are brand new for those who like their apps stable. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Latest Uber update brings live location sharing, beacon expansions, and much more

Uber is introducing a number of new features to its Android app that will make finding your ride much quicker: live location sharing, beacon expansion, and more! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

GE’s C-Reach hub adds Google Assistant and Alexa support to its budget smart lights

GE is upgrading its low-cost smart lighting range with the release of the C-Reach - a hub that connects its cheap Bluetooth bulbs to Wi-Fi. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

YouTube is back on Amazon’s Echo Show

With a redesigned app in tow, the Amazon Echo Show is regaining support for YouTube. The app was originally removed for creating a poor user experience. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Computer Science Degree Replacer just got a lot less expensive

2017's hottest CS learning bundle currently has a Week of Black Friday price drop that lets you become an expert for $25 instead of 4 years + tuition. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

No more low-quality accessories: an interview with Made for Google’s Blade Olson

We were lucky enough to interview Blade Olson, head of the Made for Google program, about the certification process, what partners need to do to join the program, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sequel to World of Final Fantasy arrives by year’s end for Android

It's an interesting shift in strategy, seeing how World of Final Fantasy was released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD sneaks onto NVIDIA Shield TV, on sale for limited time

One of the greatest games of all-time is now available to download for NVIDIA’s Shield Android TV box. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $0.99

You have until December 23, 2017 to pick up three months of Music Unlimited for just under $1. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

OnePlus 5T now available on Amazon India, includes referral program and offers

The OnePlus 5T is now on sale in India via Amazon, and it arrives with a number of purchase incentives. Find out all the details here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android devices have been sending location data to Google regardless of privacy settings

Android phones have been collecting the addresses of nearby cell towers and sending the data back to Google— even when location services are disabled. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Misfit’s new Command hybrid smartwatch is beautiful and not too expensive

The Misfit Phase's hybrid predecessor gets an updated design and a a price tag that won't break the bank. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The best prepaid and no contract plans in the US (November 2017)

As contract plans get more and more expensive, more and more people are looking into the prepaid market. Join us as we look at some of the best options. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung is hoping to sway iPhone X buyers in South Korea by loaning them a Galaxy S8 or Note 8

Samsung's “Galaxy Experience Program” lets Apple addicts loan a Galaxy S8 or Note 8 for a month to show them that the grass is greener on the other side. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Garmin launches the multi-fit activity tracker vivoactive 3 in India

The GPS-enabled smartwatch is designed to keep an individual tab on a variety of activities using the 15 pre-loaded apps package access. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi announces its third manufacturing facility in India

Starting its journey in India in 2014, Xiaomi already has two plants for manufacturing smartphones in India. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Clicker Heroes developer’s new approach to monetization is nothing like EA’s

Clicker Heroes is a smash hit free-to-play Android title, but its sequel will have a fixed price. In a frank blog post, one of its developers explains why. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

7 ways to write better code

Writing code for Android apps can be tough, especially if you don't approach the best way. Here are 7 beginners' tips to help streamline your projects. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi launches Mi Exchange program in India to make its phones even cheaper

Xiaomi has detailed a new trade-in program for the Indian market designed to make its handsets even more affordable for consumers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google adds support for Apple’s Swift programming language to Fuchsia

Google is adding Swift support to Fuchsia. Does that tell us more about Google's view of Swift or more about its plans for Fuchsia? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How to use Google Tez

If you haven't used Google Tez already, here's everything you need to know to get started!  | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How your flashlight or Solitaire app could be stealing your bank information

A new version of BankBot hidden inside flashlight and Solitaire apps has affected thousands of Chase, Citi, and WellsFargo users across the world. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Gboard gains support for stickers and a ton of new languages

Google's keyboard, Gboard, is receiving an update that brings support for stickers and 40 new languages. Is your native tongue now supported? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago