Fast charging broken for some Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus owners

It seems as though the October security patch has broken fast charging for some Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus owners. Are you affected by the bug? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google reportedly thinking about folding Nest into its hardware team

No timeframe was given for when Nest might be folded into Google's hardware team, but talks within Alphabet appear serious enough. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Understanding Project Treble and future Android updates

Android Oreo and Project Treble are promising much faster OS updates for Android phones in the future. We explore how this works and if the claims are true. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp spreads holiday joy with its first ever timed event

Santa outfits, festive trees, snowmen, and more come to Pocket Camp as Nintendo looks to celebrate the holiday season. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Samsung has begun production of its 2nd generation 10nm FinFET CPU technology

Samsung is remaining committed to producing more efficient chips, announcing it has begun production of its 2nd generation 10-nanometer FinFET technology. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Apple countersuit alleges Qualcomm infringed battery life patents for Snapdragon 820, 800

The bad blood and ongoing legal scuffle between Apple and Qualcomm continues, and this time Apple is attacking two of Qualcomm's flagship chipsets. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

HTC U11 Life (unlocked) receiving Android 8.0 Oreo from today

It might not have launched with Oreo like its Android One brother, but the unlocked HTC U11 Life variant is now receiving it in an update. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Essential discusses its next phone, Andy Rubin, Oreo, and Portrait Mode in Reddit AMA

Some of the folks from Essential took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything thread yesterday to weigh in on a number of subjects — check out the highlights here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

LG goes back to its roots with new mobile division CEO, but can they turn things around?

LG Electronics has appointed a new president for its mobile division that could signal a bold shift in the South Korean giant’s future strategy. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The upcoming Honor 7X will go on sale in India on December 7

Honor is set to launch the Honor 7X next week in London, but the company has already shared availability details for India. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The Google Home can now respond to two voice commands at once

The Google Home has been updated so that it can now respond to two voice commands in the same sentence, rather than one at a time. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and Gear Sport make their way to India

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro will set you back Rs. 13,590, while the Gear Sport will retail for Rs. 22,990. Pre-orders kick off December 4. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

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

Update: After a couple of false starts, it appears that Nougat is now finally rolling out to the Moto X Pure Edition. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Xiaomi launches its new budget smartphone – Redmi 5A – in India

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its new budget smartphone in the bestselling Redmi series, the Redmi 5A. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google launches Datally app to manage and save mobile data

Google has announced the launch of a new app to help users understand, control, and save on their mobile data. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Xiaomi to announce Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with 18:9 displays on December 7

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is said to come with a 5.7-inch 18:9 display with HD+ resolution, the Snapdragon 450 chipset, and a 3,200 mAh battery. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Huawei’s Daydream VR headset might be one step closer to reality

The documents only detailed Huawei's controller and not the headset itself, though the controller still gave us some clues about how the headset would work. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

YouTube’s ‘Reels’ will be slightly different from Stories on Instagram and Snapchat

YouTube did not say when Reels will arrive in beta form, nor when they will be available to the masses and which creators will get first dibs. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Verizon’s 5G network will be available in three to five cities by the end of 2018

According to Big Red, the first launch is planned to be in Sacramento, California, with details for the other locations coming later. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

T-Mobile gives its device recycling program a charitable twist in time for the holidays

You have from December 1 through December 31 to recycle your device, no matter the condition or age of the device itself. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Honor 7X hands on

Honor recently announced it's newest budget device, the Honor 7X. Can it live up to the popularity of the Honor 6X? Find out in our hands on. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Amazon’s Silk web browser is now available for the Fire TV

Amazon says the browser is now available for a slew of Fire TV and Fire TV Stick devices, but there are a few interesting omissions. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The countdown begins: Google’s Santa Tracker app receives its 2017 update

It's that time of year again! Google has just updated its Santa Tracker app for 2017, complete with new games, videos, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Microsoft Edge sheds its beta status, is now available for all to download

Having previously been in preview for over a month, Microsoft's Edge browser for Android has shed its beta status and is now available for all. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Waze brings hands-free navigation in latest update

You can now control Waze with just your voice. A new update brings hotword detection and allows you to perform simple tasks like starting a drive. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Instagram could finally be adding a “Regram” button and a way to save your best Stories

Facebook-owned Instagram is testing a number of new app features, including the long-requested ability to “Regram” other users’ posts. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

5 tech gifts under $50 that normally cost over $100

Looking for the most bang for your gift gifting buck? You can check out these 5 gifts that are currently under $50 that are normally priced over $100. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The importance of gamma

"Gamma" has to do with how a display translates input signal levels into the intensity of output light. We show you how to understand the relationship. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Snapchat is burning its app to the ground with major update that splits “social from media”

Snap is taking the fight to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram with a complete UI overhaul and a new ethos that could put the company back on track. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Lowest Price Ever: VPN Unlimited (Update: Price drop AND additional 40% off)

Combine all current active promotions to get a lifetime subscription to this award-winning VPN for just $18. The lowest we've ever seen VPN Unlimited go. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Microsoft’s upcoming Photos Companion app will let you quickly transfer pictures to your PC

Microsoft's mobile strategy has been pretty aggressive, and that looks to continue with an upcoming photos companion app for Android devices. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google Pixel Buds review: in one ear, out the other

Google’s Pixel Buds are Google Assistant-powered wireless headphones. But at $159 it's debatable whether they add enough to the Bluetooth headphone market. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

What is cryptocurrency?

Here's a short guide explaining what are cryptocurrencies, how are they created, what are their advantages, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

8 fun drones you can control with your smartphone

Control quadcopters and more with your mobile device. Here are our favorite drones that you can control with your smartphone. Updated with DJI Spark and DJI Goggles. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Psychological horror game Neverending Nightmares now available for Android

Neverending Nightmares is a black and white game that's full of graphic images and creepy music. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

WhatsApp getting in-app YouTube playback and voice record lock

The new features were seen in WhatsApp version 2.17.81 for iOS — should land on Android soon. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Amazon Echo devices now have support for third-party notification skills

Until today, it wasn’t possible for third-party Alexa skills to send notifications to any of your Alexa-powered devices. That changes today. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

ZTE Axon 7 reaches end of life, but where’s the Axon 8?

ZTE has confirmed that the Axon 7 is no longer being manufactured, but don't worry, a successor is apparently on the way. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Andy Rubin taking leave from Essential in wake of “inappropriate relationship” report

After news broke of an alleged improper relationship he maintained while at Google, Essential's Andy Rubin is taking a leave of absence from his company. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

BLU’s latest Life One X2 update is bricking phones, users told to wipe their data

Budget phone-maker BLU Products is in hot water with consumers after inadvertently bricking one of its devices via an OTA firmware update. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

ASUS launches ZenFone Max Plus (M1) with 18:9 display, 4,130 mAh battery

ASUS has revealed the ZenFone Max Plus (M1), featuring an 18:9 screen, dual rear cameras, and a 4,130 mAh battery — find out all the details here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

YouTube Go beta is here: Save videos to watch offline (Update: Now out of beta)

The new app allows you to save YouTube videos to your device or microSD card for offline viewing later. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

China’s largest display manufacturer to compete for Apple’s attention

BOE is the latest display manufacturer to significantly expand its OLED production, in the hopes of replacing Samsung as Apple’s main supplier. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Gboard beta update includes handwriting support, hints of Motion Stills integration, and more

Those on Google's Gboard beta have plenty to try out today, as well as a few new features to look forward to in future updates. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

57% off the complete Linux Academy

Access to the 5-star rated Linux Academy normally costs $348 per year, but this week you can start becoming a pro for far less! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The X-Files: Deep State mobile game is coming in 2018

The truth is out there and you're tasked with finding it in FoxNext's The X-Files: Deep State mobile game, coming in early 2018. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

11 secret Santa gifts that will be sure to stand out from the crowd

Here are just eleven fun (mostly techie) gifts that are perfect for your group's secret Santa exchange this year! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Huawei thinks it can one-up Apple’s Face ID with its own facial recognition technology

Huawei's facial recognition tech is impressive, but the company did not say when it will debut on one of its smartphones. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago