Why you might want to avoid Sirin Labs’ blockchain phone

Sirin Labs is set to develop the world's first blockchain smartphone, the Finney, following a crowdfunding campaign in October. But will it be worth the money? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

HMD Global promises Android P and unlocked bootloaders for all its Nokia phones

Meanwhile, there's speculation that the Nokia 8 could receive the Android 8.0 Oreo upgrade by the end of October. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Funky OnePlus 5 JCC+ edition now on sale in Europe

Starting today, you can get the JCC+ limited edition of the OnePlus 5 from the company's website for €559 or £499. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Action video too shaky? Check out the Quark stabilizer for GoPro

The Quark is a stabilizer for the popular GoPro action camera. There are plenty of options out there, so the company had to do some things differently to stand out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Pay gets Android 8.0 support: Galaxy S8 Oreo beta incoming?

Samsung is updating its mobile payments app to include Android Oreo support on the Galaxy S8, indicating that the company's Android 8.0 beta program is on its way. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Leaked image of Huawei Mate 10 Pro leaves little to the imagination

A new image of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro has leaked, giving us a great look at the front as well as the back of the upcoming device. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

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

The 211th Android Apps Weekly is out! This week we talk about GO Keyboard messing up, some huge app dates around the corner, and more Android apps news! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Amazon’s Android-based Fire OS 6 will debut on the upcoming Fire TV

The update is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, even though Android 8.0 Oreo is available for manufacturers to tinker around with. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Must read: top 10 Android stories

This week we reviewed the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 and Nokia 6, talked about the best new Android apps and games on the market, brought you a first look at ZTE's Axon M, and much more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Assistant might be headed to a Chromebook near you

We could hear an announcement as soon as October 4, when Google is slated to unveil a slew of hardware products and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus International Giveaway!

Test your luck in this week's Sunday Giveaway for your chance to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google to take on Amazon with Echo Show competitor — report

Codenamed "Manhattan", it's expected to be powered by Assistant and is said to support YouTube, Google Photos, and video calling. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Why are smartphone chips suddenly including an AI processor?

Smartphone chip manufacturers are increasingly talking up the introduction of AI processor tech inside their latest SoCs, but why is this trend growing so fast? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Ported Google Camera with HDR+ gets RAW support and squashes major bugs

The updated port, which is now available for download, should be quicker and more stable to use than before. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Google app now lets you pin a few categories to your home screen as icons

If you want easier access to the Dining, Entertainment, and Sports categories in your Google app, we have great news for you. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Check out this new, sort of creepy teaser for the Huawei Mate 10

According to the video, the upcoming flagship from Huawei is “not a smartphone.” It also says the device will be so smart that it’ll “think for us.” | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Save up to $300 off HTC’s best phones during “Green is Good” week

Starting October 2, HTC Is giving you a chance to win some free prizes and save hundreds off its best phones during the "Green is Good" week. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Why the LG V30 has all the ingredients for success

There are lots of great smartphones on the market, but the LG V30 and its impressive hardware makes it one of the most compelling releases this year. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Save up to $40 off the new Fire TV with 4K HDR playback

If you're looking to pick up the newly announced Amazon Fire TV with 4K HDR support, we have a couple of bundles that might interest you. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Slides gets Keep integration, add-on support, and more with latest update

Google has added a bunch of new features to Slides for G Suite customers including add-on support and a drag-and-drop integration with Keep. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Pimp your smartphone with this new wallpaper app

Called Fondo, it offers a number of gorgeous wallpapers made in-house by the company’s team of designers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

New: Complete Android Oreo Beginner’s Bundle – $34

If you've always wanted to make your own apps but didn't know where to start, you're going to want to check out this bundle of Oreo coding kits. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Amazon doesn’t need to be in phones if it’s in everything else

Amazon is quickly ramping up its Alexa partnerships, and appears to be aiming for a connected future untethered from today's smartphones. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

BlackBerry turning things around thanks to record software sales

BlackBerry might not be manufacturing smartphones anymore but is still making a lot of money through software and licensing deals. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

What is a blockchain? – Gary Explains

If you have heard of Bitcoin then you have probably heard of the blockchain. But what is it? And how does it work? Please, let me explain! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Watch: Google’s upcoming search widget will be highly customizable

Check out the video of Google's new customizable search widget in action. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom review – is it worthy of its name?

Great battery life and a pleasant experience are also a couple of its benefits, but this series is all about the camera. Is it a worthy phone of its name? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

It looks like Galaxy S8 Active might be coming to T-Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active might not be exclusive to AT&T for much longer, as the device is reportedly coming to T-Mobile in the near future. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Samsung’s wireless Gear IconX earbuds can be yours for just $50

The Samsung Gear IconX earbuds are available for just $50, which is $150 off their list price. You can get them in black, white, or blue. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Linux kernel long term support extended to 6 years for Project Treble

Android uses the Long Term Support branch of the Linux kernel, which had 2 years of support. Now the LTS kernel will be supported for 6 years. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Facebook wants to help blood donors in India connect with patients and hospitals

To address India’s shortage of safe blood and to celebrate National Blood Donor Day, Facebook is taking initiatives to help locate nearby blood requests. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Get $10 in credit if you give Amazon’s Music Unlimited a try

The promotion comes as a timely offering from Amazon, which announced a slew of Alexa-compatible devices in the last few weeks. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Moto G4 now available for just $120 on Amazon

Normally available for $180, the mid-range Moto G4 can now be yours for just $120. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google’s Family Link is giving parents more control of their kid’s devices

Google will now give parents more control over their children's phone or tablet. Family Link will enable parents to set device limits and control apps. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Alcatel takes the wraps off Idol 5 and new VR headset

Alcatel Idol 5 is a Cricket-exclusive device that comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, two front-facing speakers, and a customizable "Now Key" on the side. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Assistant is now available on some Android TVs

NVIDIA Shield TV owners can now update their consoles and get access to Google Assistant. Google says the update is coming for Sony Bravia Android TVs soon. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

If you want an IT career, this is where you start

The conventional route to becoming an IT professional involves years of college and grad school, but the internet has changed this convention. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Anker Nebula Capsule is a cool and tiny Android projector and speaker

The Anker Nebula Capsule is currently on sale via Indiegogo for a discounted price before it officially launches in December for $349. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The LG V30 is off to a good start in its home market of South Korea

The LG V30 is off to a strong start at home. Here's how much better it's doing than the G6 and what killer feature could make it sell well overseas too. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Watch: Here’s how LG V30’s camera compares with $50,000 RED Weapon

Watch LG compare the V30’s camera with the high-end RED Weapon worth $50,000. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Magisk v14.1 (beta) adds support for Google Pixels and their OTA updates

The Magisk version 14.1 (beta) has been rolled out via the XDA Developers forums and includes support for the Google Pixel devices and over-the-air updates for them. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Doogee Mix review – the $200 bezel-less smartphone

The Doogee Mix is an obvious ripoff of Xiaomi's own Mi Mix, but is it still worth the $200 the company is asking? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Two-year-old Moto X Pure Edition might now be receiving Android 7.0 Nougat

Reports from Moto X Pure Edition owners on social media suggest the handset is now receiving what is expected to be its last, major update. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (dual-SIM), $864.99 on eBay

The international version of the Galaxy Note 8, which houses an Exynos 8895 chipset, is now available on eBay. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google developing a more premium Google Home with stereo speakers?

Recent speculation suggests that Google is building a higher quality version of the Google Home smart speaker called the Google Home Max. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

SDK invasion: The little known threat to your privacy on Android

The average number of 3rd party mobile SDKs in a Play Store app is over 17. But who is responsible for what these SDKs do? Is your privacy at risk? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google’s changes to its search engine leave everyone unhappy

Google is bringing some significant changes to how it displays search results in Europe, but it looks like nobody is fully satisfied. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Deal: Get free Bullets V2 earphones with your OnePlus 5 purchase

For a very limited time only, OnePlus is offering its Bullets V2 earphones for free with every eligible order of the OnePlus 5. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago