15 best root apps for Android

A lot of people root their phones and many may ask what apps to get once they're rooted. In this list, we'll go over the best root apps for Android | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google Photos snags a navigation overhaul

Google Photos’ existing navigation UI was by no means cumbersome, but there were a few frequently used features that were tucked away inside menus. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google’s “Hands Free” payment method has gone live

Hands Free is Google's payment method that doesn't require you to handle cash, cards, or even your smartphone. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Pay now supports Wells Fargo credit and debit cards

Debit and credit cards with Wells Fargo, one of the United States' largest banks, can now be used with Samsung Pay! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

10 interesting facts about Samsung

Samsung’s story is an interesting one, full of both highs and lows. In this feature we aim to explore some of the more interesting facts about this Korean giant. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

10 best to do list apps for Android

Having trouble staying organized? With a good to do list, you'll be getting organized and getting stuff done. Here are the best todo list apps for Android! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Supercell’s Clash Royale battles its way to the Google Play Store

Following the huge success of Clash of Clans, Supercell has released a new strategy game called Clash Royale to the Google Play Store. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

NVIDIA, Intel, Unity, and Samsung debate the merits of Vulkan

Researchers and graphics engineers from companies including Intel, Samsung, Nvidia, and Unity, among others, have been discussing the merits of the new Vulkan graphics API. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Pay is growing faster than Apple Pay

Although Apple Pay currently has more monthly users than Samsung Pay and Android Pay combined, Samsung Pay is reportedly growing faster than Apple Pay. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

USB Type-C: Not living up to the potential it can B (for now)

USB Type-C has been out for a bit now. It's almost foolproof in its design and yet... few OEMs are "smart" enough to standardize it! Where's the plug? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Alleged Samsung Marshmallow update roadmap leaks

A new roadmap has leaked reportedly outlining Samsung's international Marshmallow update plans for its Galaxy line of phones and tablets. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung launches S Service online tech support

Samsung has just launched its S Service software, which offers one-on-one online tech support from your PC. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

WhatsApp update introduces document sharing support

The latest beta release of WhatsApp has added the first stage of document sharing. The WhatsApp update to v2.12.493 now lets you share PDFs. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Report: Samsung to introduce a Galaxy S7 leasing program on March 11

Sources from South Korea report that Samsung will launch a leasing program for its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets on March 11th. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google updates Play Store terms to tackle inappropriate ads and apps

Google has revamped the look of its Play Store Developer Program Policy Center and has made changes to its rules to remove inappropriate ads and malicious apps. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Nova Launcher Prime is on sale for $0.99, down from $4.99

Nova Launcher Prime, the premium variant of the popular launcher, is on sale today for just 99 cents. At 20% of its normal price, this is a great deal for anyone looking to get the most out of their homescreen. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Huawei Watch not getting Android Wear 1.4 today, but it is coming soon

If you have been keeping up with the Huawei Watch news, chances are your eyes haven't moved away from that screen very much. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LMcable: first to charge both Android and iOS devices

There is now a solution for your cable woes... one unlike anything we have seen in the past. LMcable works with both Lightning and Micro USB ports! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

GM rolls out Android Auto updates to Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac

GM is rolling out Android Auto updates to a slew of vehicles that previously only supported Apple CarPlay. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Fallout Shelter update introduces crafting, customization, and junk

The latest update to Fallout Shelter brings quite a few new features to the table, including junk! Yes, junk! Wonderful, delightful, worthless junk. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marshmallow arrives on Moto G (2nd generation)

Although the Moto G wasn't as big of a hit in the US as it was around the world, Motorola is rolling out Marshmallow state-side. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

BlackBerry improves Priv’s Camera, Launcher, and Keyboard

BlackBerry just rolled out some serious upgrades to the BlackBerry Launcher, the default keyboard, and the stock camera app on the Priv. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Leaked Huawei P9 pics show off dual-camera setup in closer detail

The Huawei P9 has just leaked out yet again, this time giving us a closer look at the device's dual rear-facing camera setup. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

You can now pre-order gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices

You can now fork over $2K+ to get your Galaxy S7 slickly plated in 24K gold, 18K rose gold, or platinum. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google I/O 2016 site is live, registration begins March 8

Google I/O 2016 registration will take place beginning next Tuesday, March 8th! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Hound, SoundHound’s personal voice assistant, is now available for all

SoundHound has been working hard at bringing its personal voice assistant out of beta for the past few months, and that day is finally here. Hound is now available for all. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

10 best dating apps for Android

Getting into the dating scene can be difficult for some. Dating apps help and we've rounded up the best dating apps on Android right now. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Do we really even need an app drawer in Android?

Recent leaks have shown a promising possibility that the Android N app drawer may not be dead and buried quite yet. While the circumstantial evidence seems to point to OEMs knowing what's coming, it's time to ask the question: do we really even need the app drawer? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Vivo Xplay 5 launched with 6 GB of RAM, Snapdragon 820 and dual-edge display

The Vivo Xplay 5 Ultimate Edition has been officially launched in China, becoming the first smartphone in the world to ship with 6 GB of RAM. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LG G5 and Galaxy S7 in 20 seconds

Josh asks friends from Android Authority and beyond to say what they think about the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge and LG G5 in just 20 seconds. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Alcatel Idol 3 now just $180 on Amazon

Right now you can get the Idol 3 for just $180, a pretty great deal considering the specs offered here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

HTC Vive reportedly sold 15,000 VR units in first 10 minutes

HTC Vive pre-orders went live yesterday and according to HTC's Shen Ye, sold 15,000 units in less than ten minutes. That's a whole lot of VR. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

“Would you like fries with your VR?” McDonalds in Sweden adds VR goggles to Happy Meals

If you didn't think virtual reality was going mainstream this year, think again. McDonald's in Sweden is currently giving away “Happy Goggles” with its Happy Meals. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

ARM Interview at MWC 2016: top trends shaping the mobile industry

We talk with ARM’s Ian Fergusson and James Bruce about ARM, mobile industry trends, and the latest processors built on ARM technology. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Kia to offer Android Auto in all its European cars by 2018

Kia has announced that it will be offering Android Auto as an option in its entire range of cars in Europe come the end of 2017. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S7 takes on the iPhone 6s in a camera shoot-out (Video)

YouTuber SuperSaf has pit the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Apple iPhone 6s against each other in a camera shoot-out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

HTC Vive pre-orders just went live

HTC just opened its doors for Vive pre-orders, so if you've got a killer PC, a love for VR, and $800, now is your chance to dive in. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Leaked screenshot of Android N show new notifications shade and quick settings panel

In Android N, it looks like we can expect more information on notifications and even quicker quick settings. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Google self driving car hits a bus, Google bears the responsibility

Google’s self driving car initiative is one of the most ambitious and controversial projects currently under the scrutiny of the public eye. Although the search giant has had six years of experience under their belt with only 17 minor accidents occurring across over two million m … | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Android celebrates device diversity with Rock, Paper, Scissors ad

In the spirit of individualism linking hand in hand with community, Android has been running a marketing campaign under the slogan, “Be together, not the same.” | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

The Google Store now has a dedicated VR section

Google has been pushing the widespread adoption of virtual reality for a few years now, so it's no surprise to see the company has finally created a dedicated virtual reality section in the Google Store. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marshmallow coming to the DROID Turbo 2 tomorrow

That’s right! Android 6.0 Marshmallow is slated to hit the DROID Turbo 2 on March 1. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile already begins shipping Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders

It looks like T-Mobile has already begun shipping out Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders to early adopters. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LG Stylus 2 hands-on

We go hands on with LG's latest mid-range offering featuring a stylus experience, in this quick look at the LG Stylus 2! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Huawei P9 caught in the wild with dual-camera setup

Two new photos of the successor to the Huawei P8 have been caught in the wild, but rather than lock down previous leaks, they seem to contradict one another, further deepening the mystery surrounding Huawei's 2016 flagship. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Check out the Galaxy S7 filming 240fps slow motion video

Here's a clip showing off how the camera in the Samsung Galaxy S7 performs while recording 240fps slow motion video. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

HTC Vive international pricing set 25% higher than US at €899

HTC has posted the international price list for the HTC Vive VR headset, with Euro-zone countries getting a 25% higher price than the US, although it does include sales tax. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5

The LG G5 versus the Samsung Galaxy Note 5: everything you need to know to make the call between LG's 2016 flagship and 2015's favorite phablet. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago