Google’s annual security report: more than 400m devices scanned daily

In its latest security report, Google aims to shed a little light as to the current security situation for Android, and all the positive steps Google has been taking to further improve it. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Report: Google Play gets double the download numbers as iOS but brings in half the revenue

In a new app report, Google Play has maintained its dominant position over iOS in terms of download numbers, but iOS continues to dominate financially. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

WSJ: Americans upgrading smartphones less thanks to installment-based payment plans

A new report by The Wall Street Journal finds that as installment-based plans have become more popular, smartphone upgrades are happening less frequently. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marshmallow rolls out for the global Samsung Galaxy S5

An Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is now rolling out for the global model of the Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM_G900F), starting in Sri Lanka. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Nubia Z11 Mini announced with high-end 16MP camera

ZTE sub-brand Nubia has announced its new Nubia Z11 Mini smartphone, a mid-range handset that boasts some impressive camera specifications and capabilities. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge+ update delivers Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

The T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge+ update has now commenced, bringing Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to the largest S6 variant of all. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Flipkart “Samsung Week” discounts a number of Galaxy handsets

Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart is right in the middle of its “Samsung Week," offering up discounts on a number of older Samsung Galaxy smartphones. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google confirms Android N supports 3D Touch

Google has confirmed that the new Android N feature called Launcher Shortcuts will work on pressure-sensitive displays like that found on the Huawei Mate S. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Pay continues to grow, adds TD Bank and Regions Bank support

Samsung is continuing its expansion into the US mobile payments market this week, having just added support for TD Bank and Regions bank cards. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Sony Marshmallow rollout continues for Xperia Z2 Tablet and multiple Z2 and Z3 variants

The Sony Marshmallow update is ramping up, with multiple new variants of the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 getting the update now, including the Xperia Z2 Tablet. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories hits the Play Store

Just in time for spring planting season, Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories has arrived. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV update brings mouse navigation, game optimization

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV just got update 3.1, which brings a handful of exciting upgrades to this Android entertainment machine. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: BlackBerry Priv going for $450, the cheapest we’ve seen it

Well, holy smokes. Daily Steals is currently selling BlackBerry Priv handsets for $450, more than a hundred dollars cheaper than the lowest price we've seen for the phone so far. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

YouTube unveils 360-degree live streaming with spatial audio

Expect to start seeing sporting events, concerts, and virtual classrooms arriving live on YouTube in the near future. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Mercedes-Benz joins the Open Automotive Alliance

After setting aside their initial privacy concerns, it looks like Mercedes-Benz will be using Android Auto in the near future. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Top Kickstarters of the month – April 2016

We take a look at some of the top crowd-funding Kickstarter projects that are worth your attention and backing in the month of April 2016. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Podcasts come to Google Play Music

It's been a long time coming, but Google has finally added podcasts to Google Play Music. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Ears on with the LG G5’s Bang and Olufsen DAC

We go hands on with the Lg G5's Hi-Fi Plus and Bang & Olufsen PLAY modular audio DAC to see how it compares to the phone's regular listing experience. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Best HTC One A9 Cases

We take a look at some of the best HTC One A9 cases and covers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

You can now play the original Counter-Strike 1.6 on Android

A crafty developer with a taste for nostalgia has successfully ported Counter-Strike 1.6 to Android. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

CoWatch aims to be the very first Amazon Alexa-integrated smartwatch

Amazon may not have its own smartwatch yet, but this new crowdfunding project might be the next best thing. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Save $100 on a HTC 10 upgrade if you never used Uh Oh Protection

HTC is offering a $100 discount on a new HTC 10 for HTC One M9 or One M8 owners that never used Uh Oh Protection and wish to upgrade. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Unsubstantial Style: Samsung’s Edge Panel is a forgettable feature

It's difficult for me to understand why the Galaxy Note Edge's intelligent presentation is consistently subjugated with S-series products. Let's explore. (Opinion piece) | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marshmallow rolls out to the Telus Galaxy S6 and T-Mobile Note 5

An Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is now heading to Samsung Galaxy S6 owners on Canada's Telus and the US T-Mobile branded Galaxy Note 5. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Moto G4 leaked in two new live photos

Two new photos of the unannounced Moto G4 have appeared, showing us the fingerprint scanner on the front and our first look at the back of the device. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal Alert: 16GB unlocked Huawei GX8 for $249 ($100 off)

Amazon and Newegg are currently selling the Huawei GX8 mid-range smartphone for $249. That's $100 off the regular retail price. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Moto X Pure owners complaining of display driver issues

A sub-Reddit devoted to the Moto X Pure has uncovered a potentially widespread problem with the device's display driver. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Metal bodied Samsung Galaxy C5 specs spotted

According to sources from China, Samsung has a new Galaxy C series in the works. The Galaxy C5 may feature a thin metal body and a Snapdragon 617 processor. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Southern Japan earthquakes disrupt Sony’s CMOS camera sensor production plants

The two devastating earthquakes that hit Japan this past week have caused problems for Sony's CMOS camera sensor production plants in the area. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Crowdfunding project of the week: Lighty smart projector

Today we are taking a look at Lighty, an Android-powered smart projector that will make your downtime much more enjoyable. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly

Welcome back to Android Apps Weekly! This week we talk about some big things Google is doing, Miitomo's success stats, and more Android apps and games news! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Need for speed – What’s the fastest Android browser?

We subjected 10 of the best Android browsers to a series of tests and benchmarks to find out which one is the top performer. Which is the fastest Android browser? Continue reading to find out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Must read: top 10 Android stories this week

Is the HTC 10 the sign up of a comeback? It may be a little early to call it, but boy we're excited to see HTC deliver a great phone again. Read on for our HTC 10 review and other top Android stories of the week of April 17, 2016. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

HTC 10 International Giveaway!

Win yourself a brand new HTC 10 in this week's Sunday Giveaway! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Oracle and Google head into retrial over Java in Android

It seems that despite a lengthy meeting to settle the ongoing lawsuit between Google and Oracle concerning the use of certain part of Oracle’s software in Android, the two companies were unable to reach an agreement in the copyright lawsuit. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Get Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P for $50, plus free gift card

If you’re still looking to pick up a Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P then Best Buy and B&;H Photo both have savings on the devices, and gift cards to boot. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Withings Activité Steel review

The Activité Steel is a great looking watch, but how does it stack up against other fitness trackers out there? Find out in our full Withings Activité Steel review! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – April 16, 2016

HTC 10 review, LG G5 tips and tricks, and much more -- here are the Android-related videos you don't want to miss this week. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft Outlook comes to Android Wear smartwatches

Microsoft have released an Android Wear app for Outlook to view and reply to emails. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android N shows hints of native VR Mode

The latest trail of developer preview breadcrumbs points to native VR support in Android N. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

7 ways the Galaxy S7 Edge is better than the Nexus 6P

Having used both the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Nexus 6P for months now, it's time to start tallying up the pros and cons of each phone. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

You can stream Coachella 2016 on YouTube for free right now

The Coachella 2016 music festival has kicked off and you can stream different channels of content for free on YouTube all weekend. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge update now rolling out in the UK

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners in the UK are receiving a maintenance update that brings better touch response, camera fixes and Wi-Fi calling on EE. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

First Moto G (4th gen.) and “Moto G4 Plus” details emerge

The first specs have emerged for the Moto G (4th gen.) and specs and images of a "Moto G4 Plus" have appeared as well. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Apple comes out swinging against the FBI in Round 2 of the war on encryption

Apple is clearly getting tired of the constant harassment and has started being less-than-congenial in its communications to the FBI. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Square Enix has a new Valkyrie Profile game coming soon for Android

The new game looks to be set before the franchise's first installment and is confirmed to be a mobile product. Release is set in Japan for this summer. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

3 with LTE: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015), LG Stylo 2, and Kyocera Hydro REACH now avaliable in the USA

Three new LTE phones are now available for purchase in the USA with Boost stocking all three now. Virgin customers must wait for Samsung and LG's offerings. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Nexus 6P going for $50 off… again

This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen the Nexus 6P drop to $450, but just like last time, this offer has a deadline. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago