The Samsung Galaxy S7’s manufacturing price tag is at least $255

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy S7 costs about $255 to build, and almost a quarter of that is thanks to the Snapdragon 820. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Qualcomm announces VR-targeted dev kit

Qualcomm is planning a brand new developers’ kit that focuses on unleashing the true VR potential of high-end mobile devices. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Verizon launches Annual Upgrade Program with Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Verizon wants to put a brand new Samsung smartphone in your hand every single year. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google will soon let users livestream games through mobile search results

Users will be able to test drive Android games from mobile search results through a new ad format called Search Trial Run Ads. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google loses Russian court appeal against anti-monopoly ruling

This puts Google in something of a pickle, because they’re staring down the barrel of a serious fine if they don’t radically change their business model in Russia. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

How does a mobile network actually work?

Ever wonder how that magic miracle machine in your pocket stays so in-contact with the world around you? Wonder no more! Here we unveil the secret of mobile networks. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Amazon has SanDisk’s 200GB microSD card for just $59, plus other memory deals

Today’s Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day sees deep discounts on various SanDisk storage products. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

SuperSU for the Android N preview is now out in first test release

Chainfire has just released an updated SuperSU test build for the Android N developer preview along with test versions of CF-Auto-Root for the entire Nexus family running Android N. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LG Stylus 2 is the first phone to support DAB+ radio

The LG Stylus 2 is the first smartphone to offer support for DAB+ radio in Europe and Australia. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has arrived and Android Authority is diving deep to give you a better look at Samsung's latest in this comprehensive review. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S7 Review

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is here and Android Authority is going in-depth to give you a comprehensive look at Samsung's latest in this Galaxy S7 review. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google and other retailers are taking $50-$100 off the Nexus 6P and 5X

To celebrate the first birthday of the Google Store (formerly, the hardware section of the Play Store), Google is shaving $50 off the price of the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. Other retailers are joining in the fun, and some promos are even better than Google’s. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

WhatsApp next on the government’s hit list in the great encryption debate

WhatsApp is reportedly the next company in the government's firing line in the great encryption debate, with a wiretapping case where encryption is blocking investigators as the backdrop. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Over 100,000 Galaxy S7 phones sold in Korea in the first two days

Samsung sold some 100,000 Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones in South Korea during their first two days on sale, according industry data. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Would you pay $3K for a 24K Galaxy S7 Edge?

Goldgenie has announced its 24K gold-plated "Stardust" Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge - for a cool $3,000. Do you think this is a good investment or a good way to get your phone stolen? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Meizu Pro 6 rumored to launch with 6GB RAM

A report from China suggests that the upcoming Meizu Pro 6 flagship smartphone will come with 6GB of RAM and a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Fortunately for Lil Wayne the Galaxy S7 is also champagne-resistant

Samsung has posted three clever new commercials promoting the water-resistance rating and Gear VR compatibility of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge featuring Lil' Wayne and Wesley Snipes. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Best Buy LG G5 pre-orders kick off on March 18th

Best Buy will start accepting pre-orders for the LG G5 on March 18th. The handset is expected to ship out to customers in early April. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Check out these awesome wood phone cases from Carved

Looking for a new phone case that will bring a unique look to your smartphone? Check out these awesome wood phone cases from Carved! | 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 a bit about Android N, in-app purchases in Google Cardboard, new live video streaming, and more! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Must read: top 10 Android stories of the week

Android N is out, and N stands for nut tellin’! Google dropped a bombshell this week: a very early preview of Android N that we’re still digging through to find all the goodies. Who’s excited? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Nexus 6P International Giveaway!

Test your luck in this week's giveaway and you could win yourself a brand new Nexus 6P Android phone! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Primo app offers free calls, SMS, video conferencing and more to 33 countries

Did you know phone calls just turned 140 years old? I had no clue, until the guys from Primo Connect sent us an email about it. Surely, things have changed plenty since then. We now carry powerful computers in our pockets, and it seems calls are about the most basic thing they ca … | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – March 12, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge unboxings, everything you need to know about Android Pay, and more -- here are the Android-related videos you don't want to miss this week. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Huawei closes in on Apple in China

While Apple’s growth has slowed substantially since 2014, Huawei has been briskly closing the gap, capturing fully 24.3% of the market. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Get $30 when you use Samsung Pay on your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge

Samsung is throwing crisp thirty dollar bills (which totally exist) at anyone who completes a Samsung Pay transaction on a new Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Nintendo’s first mobile app hits Japan on March 17

Miitomo is not a game, but rather a kind of "free-to-start," animated messaging application. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Confessions from a stock Android fan: TouchWiz isn’t the monster I thought it was

During my time with the Galaxy S7 Edge I've come to realize that, despite my perceived notions, Touchwiz isn't the monster I thought it was. At least not anymore. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Plants Vs Zombies Heroes: The Lawn of a New Battle is coming soon!

Check out our first glimpse of a teaser trailer advertising the upcoming game Plants Vs Zombies Heroes: The Lawn of a New Battle. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Get adoptable SD Card storage on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, no root

Modder Paul “MoDaCo” O’Brien has figured out a way to enable adoptable storage on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Hangouts now supports Android N’s grouped notifications and Quick Reply

Hangouts v8.0 has added support for Android N's new grouped notifications API, whereby you can not only expand or dismiss individual notifications in a group, but also reply to each one right from the notifications shade. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

What the Android N update schedule tells us about the Android 7.0 update

Google has been pretty explicit about its schedule for Android N updates. So what does this tell us about when you can expect to see Android 7.0 on your device? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Best Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge cases

Looking for a protective and inexpensive case for your new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge? We've got you covered! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Best Samsung Galaxy S7 cases

Looking for a protective and inexpensive case for your new Samsung Galaxy S7? We've got you covered! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

What’s New in Android N video outlines all the major features

We've done our own pretty comprehensive summary of all the new Android N features in the first developer preview, but Google has done one too, specifically for developers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta released for Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2 owners

Members of Sony's Xperia Beta Program are getting their first pre-release firmware today: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Xperia Z2. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google’s DeepMind AI wants to make your smartphone virtual assistant better

In the wake of two historic victories over a Go champion this week, DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis shares a few thoughts on how AI can be used to make virtual assistants like Google Now much better. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge can now be bought in store globally

After weeks of preparation and better than expected pre-order figures, Samsung has finally opened up the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge for in-store purchase around the globe. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Get a Nexus 6P + $50 gift card for $450 from B&H Photo Video (US only)

If you’re looking for the excuse to jump on the Nexus 6P bandwagon, B&H Photo Video has the perfect deal for you. The Nexus 6P is available from the US retailer for $50 off, plus a $50 gift card! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Marshmallow update expected today, March 14 for the S6

According to a snippet of a chat exchange with an AT&T rep, the Galaxy Note 5 update to Marshmallow should begin officially rolling out today and for the Galaxy S6 on March 14. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Latest News Republic for Android update brings some handy new social features

News Republic is a pretty solid Android app that provides users with many different sources of information, and today it's getting much better. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

One-click to clear all recent apps, with GravityBox – Android customization

For those whose Recent Apps list get a little out of control, here is the button to close all the apps. GravityBox root app required - Android customization | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

HTC 10 leaks out yet again in a pair of new images

We've seen everything from press renders to blurrycam shots of the HTC 10 over the past couple weeks, and today we're getting yet another pair of photos of the device the wild. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

15 best emulators for Android

Older consoles and games are a memorable part of a lot of childhoods and you can play the classics again with the best emulators for Android! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Nest gains Android Wear support and new features for better home automation

Nest's wide variety of products already do a pretty good job at automating your home, and today they're getting even better. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Is Android N starting to fix fragmentation?

What Android N appears to do is effectively break Android into two distinct pieces: a backstage and a front stage. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

NASCAR Pulls Into NVIDIA SHIELD in Real Racing 3 Update

One of the finest racing experiences to date available for Android devices, and more specifically NVIDIA SHIELD, is Real Racing 3 from Electronic Arts. However, what was already a comprehensive racing package has shifted up another gear with the release of a major new NASCAR upda … | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

If you’re on Verizon, Samsung Pay is now available for your Galaxy S7

You know. If you’re one of the few who have already managed to get their hands on a Galaxy S7. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago