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

The 215th Android Apps Weekly is out! This week we talk about a lot of Google stuff, a couple of fun new games, and more Android apps and games news! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google almost included a pair of Pixel Bud-like earbuds in the Pixel 2’s box

Google didn't include a pair of earbuds in the Pixel 2's box, but new evidence suggests they considered it at one point. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Must read: top 10 Android stories

This week we reviewed the Google Pixel 2 and Huawei Mate 10, got our first look at Android 8.1 Oreo, and rounded up some of the latest OnePlus 5T rumors out there. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 International Giveaway!

Enter this week's Sunday Giveaway for your chance to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 8! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

10 best zombie games for Android

There are worse ways to spend a day than killing hoards of the undead. Now you can do so in a variety of ways with the best zombie games for Android! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Should we tolerate hard-to-fix devices for better phones?

Consumers want the basic right to repair their own devices, while huge companies fight against the same thing. So why do we put up with it? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Dear Google, When are you going to fix Android Wear?

Android Wear has some glaring issues that cause it to continue failing. Google needs to fix Wear if it ever expects to catch up to the competition. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Netflix finally releases an app that lets you manage your DVD queue

Netflix removed DVD queue functionality from its app back in 2011, so it's good to see it back as a standalone app, even if it took six years. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview has hints of SMS connection to Chromebooks

The feature, which is not working in this preview build, could let Chromebook owners send and receive SMS messages that were sent to their phone. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

OnePlus 5T: Release date, specs, price & features rumor roundup

The OnePlus 5T is coming with an all-new design. Check out the latest rumors regarding its specs, design, price and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

You can grab the ASUS Chromebook Flip for only $150 if you act quickly

If you're looking for a really nice Chromebook without breaking the bank, check out this deal. Right now, you can grab the ASUS Chromebook flip for $150! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Home can go back to 1984 with new Stranger Things audio game

The Google Home smart speakers can engage you in an audio game where you speak to character from Netflix's hit show Stranger Things. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony announces the mid-range Xperia R1 and Xperia R1 Plus

Sony is looking to plant its flag in India's mid-range market with the brand new Xperia R1 and R1 Plus. Check out the specs here! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

You can now use picture-in-picture mode with Netflix in Android 8.1

If you've updated your Pixel to the Android 8.1 developer preview, you'll now have access to picture-in-picture mode when watching Netflix. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL deals: Best Buy takes $100 off the Pixel 2 on contract

In this post, we’re taking a look at the all-important Google Pixel 2 pricing and availability details. What are the best Pixel 2 deals? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

You’ll be fine if you’ve already purchased a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL

If all the talk of Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL display issues has you concerned, fret not. You'll be fine, return policies are there for a reason. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sundar Pichai remains coy on Google hardware, talks about the cloud and YouTube

Google had a busy third quarter, and CEO Sundar Pichai had plenty to say in regards to the company's hardware, YouTube, and cloud efforts. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

A second opinion on the Mi MIX 2, Xiaomi’s shot at the flagship segment in India

Is the Mi MIX 2 a well-rounded option against other mid-range flagship smartphones? Let's find out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

You’ll soon be able to delete your embarrassing WhatsApp messages across all devices

WhatsApp is rolling out a way for users to delete messages on their own devices, as well as recipients' devices, in an upcoming version of its app. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How to add more voice commands to your device

Ever wanted to add more voice commands to your smartphone to turn it into a portable Jarvis? This post has the answers. Hack Google Assistant and more! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Chrome for Android now lets you view saved passwords

The latest version of Chrome lets you see your saved passwords, which is a feature previously only available on the desktop variant of the browser. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

High-octane shoot-’em-up Death Road to Canada lands on Android

The tongue-in-cheek action title, published by Noodlecake Studios, arrives just in time for Halloween. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro review: All about promises

The Huawei Mate 10 series is full of promises: from AI to updates, HDR10 and better performance over time. This is the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro review. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.1 preview rolling out to beta users, manual OTAs apparently halted

Google appears to be rolling out the Android 8.1 Developer Preview to those on its Beta Program, though it has also redirected its OTA downloads page. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Pixel 2 “clicking” noises fix incoming, NFC to blame

Switching off NFC is said to prevent the noises in the meantime, though some users report that this doesn't address the issue. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Starting Android App development with RxJava 2.0

Upgrading to the latest release of a library is usually as simple as changing the version number, but switching to RxJava isn't quite so straightforward. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google extends Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL warranty period for “peace of mind”

Google's Preferred Care plan coverage, however, remains unchanged. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google: Our Pixel displays are great, but we’ll tweak them anyway

Google explains the various issues raised by users and promises some tweaks or outright fixes. These include a new saturated mode and fade-in navigation bar buttons. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Hate bezels but love selfies? Check out the all-new OPPO F5

Boasting a powerful front-facing camera and AI beauty recognition technology, the OPPO F5 brings a Galaxy-esque bezel-less design at a fraction of the cost. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The US is no longer the world’s second largest smartphone market

As predicted, India is now the second largest smartphone market in the world, with two brands accounting for nearly half of the total shipments. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a $230 tablet aimed at kids

Samsung is giving you another compelling option if you're looking to get your kids a tablet this holiday season with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Alphabet records 33 percent rise in profits for Q3 2017

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, Nest, Waymo and other companies, brought in $6.73 billion in profits for the quarter that ended on Sept. 30, 2017. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

You can now cast HBO and CBS shows with your Google Home

Starting today, you can ask your Google Home to cast shows and movies from subscription services like HBO NOW, CBS All Access, and The CW. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung restates its case as the king of cell phone displays

Samsung wants you to know that its displays are still the best on the market. We're sure this has nothing to do with the recent Pixel 2 XL display is issues | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

$1,200 worth of Learn-To-Code training materials now just $49

Tech Deals is running a sale on their popular Learn to Code 2017 bundle, but it won't last long. 10 learning kits for less than the price of 1. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Assistant vs Alexa shouldn’t be the new Android vs iOS

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa have been the new Android vs iOS competition, but I think that's misguided, can't Assistant and Alexa get along? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.1 lets you disable those pesky “App is running in the background” notifications

Did Android Oreo's nagging battery notifications annoy you? Google is now giving you more control in Android 8.1 about what apps they show up for. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 Android skin will reportedly launch in November

With a few months of beta releases under its belt, Xiaomi is reported to roll out the stable version of MIUI 9 to supported devices throughout November. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG’s phone business is still losing money

LG released its financial results for Q3 2017 and the news is grim for the mobile division. You'll be stunned when you see how much money it lost. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 wishlist: What we want to see

Here's a list of all the features we want to see on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 series. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.1 Oreo brings Bluetooth battery levels to your Quick Settings menu

The latest version of Android now lets you see your connected Bluetooth devices' battery levels right in the Quick Settings panel. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Here are some Pixel 2 features that Android 8.1 Oreo brings to the original Pixels

Android 8.1 Oreo is here, and it brings several Google Pixel 2 features to the original Pixels — let's take a look at what they are. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

It’s not pretty, but the rugged Cat S41 will last a while with its huge 5,000 mAh battery

No, the Cat S41 will not give the Pixel 2s and Galaxy S8s of the world a run for their money, but with a big 5,000 mAh battery, it doesn't have to. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG G6, G6+, Q6, and X Charge join Amazon Prime Exclusive at discounted prices

The newest additions to Amazon's lineup of Prime-exclusive phones are now available for pre-order at discounted price points. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.1 limits notification sounds to one per second for every app

Google is setting a limit on how many sounds an app can generate in quick succession. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

NVIDIA Halloween sale incoming: get up to 80% off select titles

The big sale starts October 27 and runs until Halloween night. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Nokia 6 Arte Black edition with 4 GB RAM/64 GB ROM listed on Amazon US

The suped-up version of the regular Nokia 6 is listed as out of stock for the time being, but it should be available soon. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi to launch new selfie-centric series in India on November 2

Xiaomi has sent out invites to launch a product launch on November 2 in India, where it says it will unveil a "new series." | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago