Report: Google to announce smaller Google Home and new Chromebook Pixel

The devices are rumored to be announced alongside the upcoming Pixel and Pixel XL refreshes, which will be announced by year's end. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Data: Will exploding phones hurt the Note 8 launch?

The arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is right around the corner, but will the legacy of the exploding Note 7 have any impact on the launch? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google could launch Google Assistant-powered headphones

Codenamed “Bisto,” these Google Assistant-powered headphones are mentioned throughout the latest Google app APK. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Rescue Party in Android 8.0 Oreo will help save your bootlooping phone

Android 8.0 Oreo’s new feature essentially sends out a “rescue party” when system components are stuck in crash reboot loops. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Andy Rubin talks new Essential Phone accessories and smartphone addiction

Both accessories will utilize the magnetic ports found on the back of the Essential Phone, though no word on when they will be available. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.0 Oreo OTA has started rolling out to Pixel and Nexus users

That didn't take long. Android 8.0 Oreo has now begun rolling out to Pixel and Nexus users! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How to flash Android Oreo on your Nexus or Pixel

Want to manually install Android 8.0 Oreo? We'll show you how in this quick guide! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

More images of the Moto X4 confirm our earlier exclusive leak

It was a week ago that we brought you exclusive renders of the upcoming Moto X4. Today, we have two more images of the phone. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

It’s official: Google announces Android 8.0 Oreo, rolling out to devices soon

Surprising pretty much no one, Google has revealed that the next major version of Android, version 8.0, will be called Android Oreo.  | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Samsung to continue distancing itself from ATL after Galaxy Note 7 fiasco

Samsung will continue to rely on Samsung SDI for Galaxy Note 8’s batteries and replace ATL with Japan’s Murata Manufacturing. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Watch: Samsung teases prominent Galaxy Note 8 features

Samsung has released two videos that confirm the Galaxy Note 8 will feature an S Pen and a dual camera setup with optical zoom. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Anker is cancelling its Roav Dashtop

Anker blamed the cancellations on technical difficulties, specifically not being able to integrate third-party GPS navigation services with the HUD. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Huawei’s back-to-school sale begins

Huawei is kicking off back-to-school sales with discounts on three of its smart watches. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi to release a stock-Android powered smartphone?

Xiaomi may be on the verge of releasing a stock Android version of the Mi 5X through Google's Android One program, according to a recent report. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android O launch: watch the live stream right here

Not only is today solar eclipse day, Google is also officially launching Android O! Here's how to watch the big reveal live. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

More Chromebooks get Google Play, Night Light hits Chrome OS dev channel

You can now run Android apps on four new Chromebooks made by Lenovo, Dell, and Asus. Also, Night Mode in now available for Chrome OS dev channel. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

HTC Vive receives permanent price drop: now $599

HTC has permanently reduced the price of the HTC Vive bringing the cost down to $599 — knocking $200 off the previous retail cost. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Why we wouldn’t care about the Nokia 8 without the Nokia name

HMD Global has just launched its first flagship Android phone, the Nokia 8. But would we still be relevant without the Nokia name? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android 8.0 to be called Android Oreo, suggests leaker Evan Blass

A number of names have been teased, but, according to reputable leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks), Oreo will be the official name of Android 8.0. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Most expensive Galaxy Note 8 variant could cost $1200

Rumors from Chinese tech site IT Home suggest the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may come in three memory variants, the most expensive of which could be priced at $1200. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

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

The 205th Android Apps Weekly is out! This week YouTube TV came out in more cities, Google Allo got a web interface, and more Android apps news! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Coolpad launches Cool Play 6 in India with 6 GB RAM and dual camera

The highlight of the smartphone is its dual camera setup at the back and that it is the only smartphone in the market that packs 6 GB RAM in this price segment. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Latest Action Launcher update brings weather widget, more robust theming options

Action Launcher version 27 is available now, bringing an inbuilt weather widget, new theming options, and much more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Must read: top 10 Android stories

We went hands-on with the Essential Phone and Nokia 8, reviewed the Nokia 5, talked about Android O, and much more. Here's the news of the week! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

OnePlus 5 International Giveaway!

Enter our latest International Giveaway for your chance to win a brand new OnePlus 5! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Using the first Android smartphone I owned in 2017

To better appreciate how far we've come, I decided to revisit the first Android smartphone that I ever owned and use it as a daily driver. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will take ‘bezelless’ to a whole new level

The original designer of the Xiaomi Mi MIX has shared a concept video for what the Mi MIX 2 might look like when it arrives later this year. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Pixel is a real testament to good software

We're used to bad software ruining good hardware. But in the Google Pixel's case, outstanding software saves relatively bad hardware. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Global Bixby updates rolling out ahead of Galaxy Note 8 launch

In advance of the Galaxy Note 8 launch next week, Samsung is pushing updates for a suite of Bixby apps globally - although Voice is still not yet active. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Wanna make Google Allo for web look like Hangouts? Here’s how to do it

This won't change the fact that Allo is Allo, but at least you can make it look more like Google's other messaging client. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Mophie Powerstation – 8x charge in your back pocket

The Mophie Powerstation 8x Battery Pack hold enough juice to recharge your smartphone 8 times, and it's thinner than your device too. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 pre-order buyers reportedly will get some nice freebies

A new report claims that people who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 before it officially launches will get some nice free accessories. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Tekken Mobile soft launches in Canada, pre-register for its US release

A smartphone version of Namco Bandai's popular fighting game series Tekken is now available in Canda, ahead of its worldwide launch later. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Top 5 features of the Essential Phone

The Essential Phone is here and it's a hotly anticipated device but should you care? What makes it special? Here's the top 5 features that make the Essential Phone... essential. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft brings a touch of Cortana to Skype Preview

With the latest update, Microsoft is bringing its AI assistant to the Skype Preview app. Unfortunately, this is only for US users. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

OnePlus wants to improve customer service by hearing what you have to say

The open community forum will be held in London, with European residents only having until August 27 to apply to attend the forum. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Home’s Bluetooth support is here. For real this time

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me, right? But it looks like Google Home is really getting Bluetooth pairing support this time. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google Home owners can now access free Spotify accounts

The Google Home connected speaker is rolling out support for accessing music from free Spotify accounts, after previously adding premium Spotify support. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android O incoming – Google hosting live stream on Monday

In celebration of the eclipse, Google has announced it will fully unveil Android O this coming Monday in a special New York City event. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Another Chinese smartphone brand, Comio, enters India market with an offline-only model and big ambitions

Comio aims to be the leader in the mid-segment smartphone category in the country by creating a strong offline brand. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Which of the ‘Big Four’ wireless carriers is right for you?

Looking for the best carrier in the US? Here's everything you need to know about the 'Big Four' to pick the best wireless network for you. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Telltale Games launches huge summer sale — save up to 75% on select titles

Telltale has launched a summer sale on its mobile games, bringing big reductions on titles like The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and its Batman series. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Micromax launches Evok Dual Note, a budget smartphone with dual camera, in India

Micromax announced a new smartphone - Evok Dual Note – that packs in a dual camera setup at the back. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Essential Phone hands on: 72 hours later

One of the most highly anticipated releases of 2017, we go hands on with the Essential Phone and its grab-bag of features. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

New Google app starts rolling out to Android users — some aren’t happy

Google has updated its Android app and Google Now cards, introducing some small, but significant changes — not all of which are going down well with fans. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Asus says it’s cutting the bloat and boosting the speed with ZenUI 4.0

Asus promises that ZenUI 4.0 is the company's lightest Android skin yet, with variable performance gains on a per-app basis. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Gboard’s latest beta throws in stickers, Bitmoji, and some tweaks here and there

Keep in mind that you can only use the stickers and Bitmoji with apps and text fields that play nice with Gboard's GIFs and images. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Android Instant Apps now work on over 500 million devices

Google officially launched Android Instant Apps earlier in 2017, which lets smartphone owners use apps without actually downloading them. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago