Portable origins – Where did all your smartphone’s features come from?

Smartphones are amazing pieces of technology, but we rarely take the time to consider each individual component. Let's dive into some history. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Huawei is expected to launch the Kirin 970 tomorrow

Huawei is holding a keynote address on September 2nd at IFA, during which it will announce the OEM's next flagship System-on-a-Chip, the Kirin 970. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 – what’s new in Audio?

The LG V30 sports a number of impressive premium features, but the company has paid extra attention to the quality of the phone's audio setup. Here's the breakdown. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Skype Lite’s new SMS Insights feature helps you stay on top of important messages

The new SMS Insights feature for Skype Lite takes the most important info from the texts you have received and presents it to you on one page. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Acer Chromebook 15 Aluminum hands-on impressions: Silver surface

Acer has announced a new Aluminium version of the Chromebook 15 at a pre-IFA event in Berlin. Check out what it has to offer here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus hands on

We go hands on with the latest mid-range offering from Sony here at IFA 2017, in this quick look at the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The top 5 Essential modules we’d love to see

Essential thinks you should attach a 360 camera to their phone's inductive pins, but we think there is a lot more you could do with them. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Report: Samsung Galaxy S9 might be revealed in January

Samsung might reportedly take the wraps off the Galaxy S9 series in January, which might help it gain a competitive advantage over its rivals. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Pre-register for Game of Thrones: Conquest and get $50 of in-game content

The mobile fantasy MMO game, based on the hit HBO TV series, is scheduled to launch globally for Android sometime later in 2017. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung’s new Gear Fit 2 Pro now up for pre-order in the US

You can pre-order the Gear Fit 2 Pro from Samsung or Best Buy for $199.99. The device will be shipped to your address by September 15. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Two new Caterpillar phones, the Cat S41 and S31, can take a lot of abuse

The two new Caterpillar phones revealed today both run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box and both have large batteries as well. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

T-Mobile set to show off its next Uncarrier moves on September 6

Rumors peg everything from a replacement to JUMP! to the next member of T-Mobile's Revvl family of smartphones. Either way, we will learn more soon. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google encourages developers to make standalone Android Wear apps

Google's policy change is partly because the company wants Android Wear apps to reach folks on Apple's side of the fence. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Walking Dead: March To War bring the zombie conflict to Android

The Walking Dead: March to War is based mostly on the comic books, but it centers on the story arc that's currently unfolding in the AMC TV show adaptation. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Gboard for Android update will let you add Bitmoji and stickers to chats

Google is rolling out an update for its Gboard keyboard app for Android that will let users add stickers and Bitmoji to their conversations. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Harman unveils Alexa- and Google Assistant-powered speakers

The Harman Kardon Allure is a humidifier-looking speaker powered by Alexa, and the JBL Link series harbors Google Assistant. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

SanDisk unveils the world’s first 400 GB microSD card

Imagine being able to store up to 40 hours of Full HD videos inside a microSD card with transfer speeds of up to 100 MB/s. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Moto X4 hands-on – the center of your mobile disco

The Moto X4 is a new mid-range device from Motorola with one really compelling audio feature. Join us as we go hands-on with the Moto X4! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Moto X4 is finally here: a mid-range handset with one killer audio feature

Motorola has officially unveiled the Moto X4 at IFA 2017: find out what it has to offer here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Lenovo’s Home Assistant Pack mounts an Alexa-powered speaker to your 4-series tablet

Lenovo is launching a new Home Assistant Pack which breathes new life and functionality into their Tab 4-series line of tablets. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Download the LG V30 wallpapers here

Looking for those sexy new LG V30 wallpapers? We've got you covered. Head here to download all the V30 wallpapers at full resolution. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Assistant can now be used to quickly take a screenshot with your voice

Google Assistant users can now either type or speak to have it take a quick screenshot of your smartphone display. Pretty handy! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The LG V30 is the first to benefit from T-Mobile’s 600 MHz spectrum for better coverage

The new LG V30 is the first phone to support 600 MHz LTE, meaning that it can benefit from T-Mobile's latest network upgrade for better coverage. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 quick look

We pit what many consider the true flagships of their respective companies against each other in this quick look at the LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony reveals which of its devices will get the Oreo update

Sony has listed all the devices it plans to upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo, including the Xperia X, XZ, XZs, and the newly-announced Xperia XA1 Plus. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 versus the competition

LG officially took the wraps off the V30, which looks to be a multimedia powerhouse. Let's see how it stacks up with its competition. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

BlackBerry unveils KEYone Black Edition: a faster, more stylish variant

The upgraded handset will arrive with more RAM and internal storage space, as well as a new lick of paint. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Use a lightsaber and an AR headset in Lenovo’s new Star Wars: Jedi Challenges experience

The game uses a special smartphone-powered AR headset, along with a lightsaber controller, to turn you into a Jedi Knight. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Inside the LG V30’s new display – POLED vs Samsung’s Super AMOLED

The new LG V30 is the first phone packing in LG Display's latest POLED display technology, but how does it compare to Samsung's impressive AMOLED? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 vs LG G6 quick look: LG has finally hit a groove

Is the V30 LG’s real 2017 flagship? Is it worth shelling out for the V30 if you already own the relatively new LG G6? Let’s take a look in our LG V30 vs LG G6 comparison! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony’s new Google Assistant-powered speaker will take on Google Home and Amazon Echo

Called the LF-S50G, Sony's new smart speaker has Google Assistant on board, offers 360-degree sound, and has an IPX3 splash rating. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The V30 is LG’s first smartphone to support Daydream VR

LG's high-end V30 is the company's first device to join the list of Daydream-ready smartphones. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact hands-on – a flagship in two sizes

Sony's Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact bring flagship specs and a new 3D Mapping camera feature, but are they different enough from previous Sony phones? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact specs

Sony's new Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact sport Snapdragon 835 processors and 19 MP rear cameras. Here's the full list of Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact specs! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact announced with Oreo on board

Sony has today announced the new Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact, bringing flagship specs including a Motion Eye 3D camera in two different sizes! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus specs – big battery and a surprising camera

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, a 23 MP rear camera, and a big 3,430 mAh battery. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus announced, packs a few small improvements over predecessor

Sony's mid-range offering has gained a new member with the launch of the Xperia XA1 Plus at IFA 2017, bringing the Xperia Z5 camera in a new body. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Garmin is bringing all-day stress tracking, improved strength and cardio activities to fenix 5 and Forerunner 935

Garmin is rolling out an update to the fenix 5 lineup and Forerunner 935 that will allow the devices to easily count reps, track interval training exercises, keep track of your stress levels, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Garmin unveils the vívoactive 3, vívomove HR, and vívosport activity trackers at IFA 2017

At IFA 2017, Garmin is adding three new devices to its vívo lineup of activity trackers: the vívoactive 3, vívomove HR, and vívosport. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Report: Samsung bringing dual cameras to its mid-range smartphones soon

According to a new report, Samsung's first mid-range smartphone with a dual-camera setup will be released sometime in the fourth quarter of this year. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LastPass vs 1Password vs Enpass: Which of these password managers is the best?

In the password manager industry, LastPass, 1Password and Enpass have emerged as the leaders, but which one is the best to use? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 hands on – a mobile photography powerhouse

LG has announced the LG V30 with several upgrades, including a new OLED screen and lots of new camera features. Let's take a closer look at all the changes! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 arrives on the scene: Snapdragon 835, POLED display, and IP68 rated

The LG V30 has been officially announced. What's new and what are the key features of LG's latest flagship? Join us as we dig in! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 specs – a true multimedia machine

The LG V30 specs include a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64/128 GB of storage, an IP68 rating, and dual 16 and 13 MP rear-facing cameras. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG V30 price, release date, and carrier deals

Looking to buy the LG V30? We've got all the information on the LG V30 price, release date, carrier deals, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

With an aggressive resurgence in the works, Micromax aims to recapture market share in India

As Micromax aims to garner market-share as well as mind-share over the next six months, it is getting back to the basics. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The BLU Vivo 8 packs a big battery and a 16 MP selfie camera

BLU will sell the Vivo 8 on Amazon for just $199.99 on August 31 and September 1 before the price goes back up to $299.99. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Palm-branded devices may reportedly make a return in 2018

A new report claims TCL plans to launch new devices using the Palm branding it acquired a few years ago sometime in 2018. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago