Deal: Moto G (Gen 3) going for $150 on Amazon, B&H

Amazon is selling the Motorola Moto G (3rd Generation) for the all-time low of $149.00, and B&H is doing the same... with a twist! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Observations on switching to the Galaxy S7 Edge from a non-Galaxy user

Having just switched to the Galaxy S7 Edge from the Nexus 6P, I've compiled a list of the pros and cons of making the switch from stock Android to the phone no one can stop talking about. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Fitbit Charge HR for $100 (normally $150)

9to5toys has discovered that the Fitbit Charge HR is currently going for a full third off on eBay right now. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung and de GRISOGONO join forces to craft a luxurious smartwatch

The Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO is a statement of status, style, and perhaps even opulence. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Samsung Fast Charge wireless charger, buy one get one free

For an extremely limited time, Samsung is offering you a free wireless charger when you buy one. Offer ends Friday. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Raspberry Pi 3 review

The Pi 3 has a better CPU plus built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth. Is it a worthwhile upgrade? Is the now the best time to buy your first Pi board? Let's find out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LastPass releases its own two-factor authentication app to the Play Store

LastPass, the popular password management service, has just released its own two-factor authentication app to the Google Play Store. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

How to properly wipe an Android device

Is it time to clear your smartphone? Maybe you want to sell it or give it away to someone. The smartest thing to do is wipe the device clean and get it back to factory settings. But did you know a traditional factory data reset won't take care of the job 100%? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Why the chip in this new drone is good news for smartphones

The newly announced Movidius Myriad 2 VPU that powers the DJI Phantom 4 drone might just be a big deal for smartphones too. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

The Nixon Mission is an Android Wear-powered smartwatch that can brave the elements

Nixon has just unveiled the Mission, the company's first Android Wear-powered smartwatch. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Three smartphone camera trends to watch for in the future

Smartphone camera technology has come on leaps and bounds, but the industry isn’t done yet. Here’s a list of upcoming handset camera tech and trends to keep tabs on. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

MediaTek Helio X25 developed exclusively for the Meizu Pro 6

MediaTek has unviled its new deca-core Helio X25 processor, which will be found exclusively in the upcoming Meizu Pro 6 smartphone. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Hugo Barra tortures the Redmi Note 3 in ultimate durability test

Xiaomi's Hugo Barra and Jai Mani have put the Redmi Note 3 through a series of durability tests to demonstrate the strength of the proprietary glass it uses. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

PlayStation Video streaming app arrives on Android

Sony has launched its PlayStation Video app for Android, offering access to recent films and popular TV shows across platforms. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Minecraft coming to Gear VR too: hold onto your virtual hats

Minecraft, that obsessively popular blocky world building game, has been confirmed for release on Samsung's Gear VR platform by Microsoft at GDC 2016. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Sony PlayStation VR launches in October with $399 price tag

Sony will launch its PlayStation VR headset in October this year with a $399 price tag. However, this doesn't include the required camera or controllers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marshmallow-based CyanogenMod 13 Release 1 is now available for download

CyanogenMod remains very much active and the team just released the first “snapshot” release based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow: CM 13.0 Release 1. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Instagram feed soon to ditch the chronological order

Apparently you miss about 70% of your Instagram posts. The solution? They claim the best way to go about it is to apply a similar algorithm to the one we have seen Facebook use. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android N and ten cents for charity | Podcast 055

Josh leads Joe and Jonathan through a maze of random talk about Amazon and apps before getting to Android N. Enjoy episode number 055 of the Android Authority Podcast. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

ARM and TSMC team up to create a 7nm chip

ARM and TSMC are continuing their tradition of teaming up to bring the world a commercially viable 7nm chip. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Fossil showcases 2 Android Wear devices, 5 additional wearables

As part of their initiative to launch 100 smart wearables this year, today Fossil has unveiled seven new models, two of which are Android Wear. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine VR experience coming to the HTC Vive

ILMxLab has just revealed its first trailer for the upcoming Vive-exclusive VR experience Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

HTC 10 will allegedly have “World First, World Class” camera on front and back

With claims like that, it looks like we can expect HTC's new smartphone to be a first class, first world device. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung’s experimental C-Lab projects at SXSW look pretty crazy

Samsung is showcasing an app that writes music based on your hums, a collaborative social media app, and VR tech that convinces you you're flying. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

AlphaGo’s victory: how it was achieved and why it matters

AlphaGo just proved that artificial intelligence is advancing much faster than anyone predicted. But how did AlphaGo became so advanced? And what are the implications for all of us? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

“Bottom navigation” officially added to Material Design guidelines

Bottom navigation has been added to Google's Material Design guidelines, meaning you'll soon begin seeing it beyond just Google+ and Google Photos. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Free apps can cost more than you think: here’s why

An ad here and there may not seem like a big deal when you can get an awesome application for $0, but a new study shows that this model is affecting our mobile experiences much more than we think. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android N called New York Cheesecake internally, what about the final name?

References to NYC - New York Cheesecake - have surfaced in the AOSP repository. Of course that's just the internal codename. As for the final sweet treat? A new Opinion Rewards survey suggests Google may actually be polling users for their feedback. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

TWRP recovery available for Exynos Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) custom recovery is now available for the Exynos 8890-powered Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

What’s your favorite feature in the first Android N developer preview? [Poll of the Week]

For Android Authority's first Poll of the Week, we thought we'd ask our readers an easy question - what is your favorite feature in the first Android N developer preview? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

CyanogenMod 13 Nightlies land for the Zenfone 2, SHIELD Portable, and carrier branded Galaxy S3s

CyanogenMod 13 nightlies are now available for the ASUS Zenfone 2 and Laser, NVIDIA's SHIELD Portable, and a selection of carrier branded Samsung Galaxy S3 models. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Best Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge accessories

From wireless chargers to cases to VR headsets, here are some of the best Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge accessories on the market. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Still waiting for Marshmallow? Try this TouchWiz theme on your Galaxy

If you are still waiting for Android Marshmallow to arrive for your Samsung phone, the TouchWiz 6.0 theme from the Theme Store might help tide you over. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android Authority is at SXSW!

Android Authority is at South by Southwest 2016, taking a closer look at all the latest virtual reality news from this massive festival in Austin, Texas. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marshmallow arrives for the Indian HTC One M8 Eye and global Desire Eye

HTC is continuing its Android Marshmallow roll-out this week, with updates landing for the HTC One M8 Eye in India and the HTC Desire Eye around the world. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

How to write an Android CPU benchmark tool (part 1)

This is part one of a two-part series showing you how to create your own CPU benchmark app using SHA-1 encryption and other algorithms. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google Maps rolling out heads-up navigation bubbles for upcoming turns

Google Maps is finally enabling the ability to show heads-up bubbles announcing upcoming turns and street or exit names while in navigation mode. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: 16GB Motorola Moto X Pure, 32GB microSD card & more for $300

B&H Photo is selling the Motorola Moto X Pure Edition with a 32GB microSD card and a photography accessory bundle for just $299.99. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Flashbacks and Forecasts: Motorola in 2016

In this episode of Flashbacks & Forecasts, we take a look at Motorola in 2015 and make some predictions for 2016 under its new parent company Lenovo. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LG unveils its budget focused LG K8 and K5

LG has officially unveiled two new smartphones in its mid-range K series, the LG K8 and the LG K5. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

OnePlus 2 is getting a permanent price cut in India

Seven months after its debut in India, the OnePlus 2 is getting a price cut that makes it even more attractive. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android N code hints at “freeform windows” mode like Remix OS

The Android N code has shown evidence of a freeform windows mode in a future update, bringing Remix OS-like functionality to stock Android. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus primed for launch today in India

Lenovo is expected to launch a new handset in India today, the Vibe K5 Plus. Packing a 5-inch Full HD display, it is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S7 camera: feature focus

Samsung is known for releasing some of the best camera phones in the industry. Can the Galaxy S7 keep up? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

OnePlus Gallery wants to be your one-stop shop for general photo needs

OnePlus Gallery has just been launched. They tout is as a "no-nonsense app" that is "perfect for everyday browsing, editing and organizing". | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Beta version of f.lux is live, anyone can sign up

F.lux filters out the blue light on your phone screen to help your brain ease into a sleep-ready mode the natural way. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Disney Magic Kingdoms will make its way to Android March 17

Gameloft has just announced that it will bring its brand new Disney Magic Kingdoms game to Android on March 17th. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Chrome app getting pausable, cancelable downloads

In a wait-we-didn’t-already-have-that? move, Chrome is adding Pause and Cancel functionality to their downloads. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago