Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What will be 5G’s killer app? Many industry players aren’t sure yet July 23, 2025 The5Ghype train left the station a long time ago, running at full speed towards its expected 2019 launch window. Between faster speeds, lower latency, and better support for IoT devices, it’s clear the new standard will deliver a step up in connectivity. What about past that?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review: What’s old is new again August 25, 2025 Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 What we like What we don’t like Our scores The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the clear successor to last year’sMi Mix 2andMi Mix 2S, now redesigned to compete head-to-head with theHONOR Magic 2. It offers very similar specifications and features, and it also utilizes the same unique slider design as the Magic 2....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi phones now have a WhatsApp Cleaner feature in MIUI 10 July 26, 2025 Like many brands,Xiaomiphones offer a security/phone management hub, bringing a range of system-related tools into one place. These tools included SMS/call blocklists, cache cleaners, anddata usagetracking. Now, we can add another tool to the list, as Xiaomiannouncesa WhatsApp Cleaner feature inMIUI 10‘s security hub (security app > WhatsApp Cleaner)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi’s wireless charging pad costs less than a dinner and movie June 04, 2025 Somewhat buried among the dual cameras and improved internals is theMi Mix 2Sbeing the firstXiaomismartphone to offer wireless charging. To celebrate the occasion, the company announced its own wireless charging mat to compliment the phone. Spotted byAndroid Central, the mat supports the Qi specification and delivers a maximum charge of 7....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. YouTube making major changes to kids video policies, will pay $170 million fine June 17, 2025 Today, theFederal Trade Commission announcedthat Google has agreed to pay a $170 million fine to settle some serious allegations againstYouTube. The FTC alleges that YouTube illegally collected personal information from children without their parents’ consent, a violation of theChildren’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Maybe not) Google Home multi-user support is just around the corner June 09, 2025 Update, April 11:As suspected, someone jumped the gun a little. Google removed the message with an update to the Google Home app and toldArs Technicait has “nothing to share” about the feature at this time. It’s obvious that multi-user support for Google Home is in the works, the remaining question being how soon will the feature be released officially....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 15 most challenging games for Android August 13, 2025 Every now and then, we look for a challenge. Something that tests our brains and reflexes. Challenges can come from anywhere and there are some very difficult games on Android. In some cases, mobile games can be even tougher. After all, developers try all kinds of stuff to break into an already crowded mobile game market....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Amazon Echo family becomes your home’s intercom system July 08, 2025 Echo users can communicate with each otherusing calls and messages, but the online retailer claims people have been requesting a feature that takes communication to another level. Amazon introduced “drop-in” via theEcho Show, which pretty much turns the unit into an intercom system for your home. Said device will be launching in just a couple days, but Amazon is not waiting to bring this feature to its other main digital assistant speakers....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Q beta 5 OTA update is available again (Update) August 02, 2025 Update, August 19, 2025 (8:00 pm ET):Google appears to be pushing the Android Q Beta 5 OTA out to Pixel handsets against after pausing the rollout last night (viaAndroid Police). The search giant updatedits Reddit postto state that the OTA was paused due to an issue which caused multiple reboots on a limited number of devices....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apparently, it’s pretty easy to fool the Galaxy S8’s facial recognition lock July 06, 2025 If you don’t want to use the strangely positioned fingerprint scanner on theGalaxy S8 and S8 Plus, there are other ways you can unlock the devices. You can enable the facial recognition feature that gives you the option of unlocking your device just by looking at it....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apply now to go to the OnePlus OxygenOS Open Ears Forum in NYC July 14, 2025 OnePlusregularly holds Open Ears Forums, which are events in which OnePlus fans can directly communicate with OnePlus staff regarding the company’s highly-regarded Android skin,OxygenOS. Thenext Open Ears Forumwill happen in New York City on July 08, 2025. If you’d like to attend the event, you’ll need to apply....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS launches Zenfone Max M2 and Max Pro M2 in India June 13, 2025 In a press conference in New Delhi, ASUS wrapped up a fine year for the company by launching the successors to itsASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1and ASUS Zenfone Max M1. The new smartphones –ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2and ASUS Zenfone Max M2 – feature a similar design but the Max M2 has a metal matte finish while the Max Pro M2 has a glossy glass back....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS to unveil three wearables in 2015, releases Morse-code CES teaser video June 24, 2025 TheASUS Zenwatchis one of thebest smartwatchesavailable right now and ASUS looks to be building on this success with three new wearables throughout 2015. First up, ASUS CEO Jerry Shen let slip that a second generation ZenWatch is set to launch in the third quarter of 2015....