Here's how to unlock your Vodafone UK phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s how to unlock your Vodafone UK phone June 17, 2025 There are a lot of advantages to getting a phone from anetwork carrier. To start with, you don’t have to figure out where to buy the phone. More importantly, monthly installment plans allow you to get your hands onthe latest flagshipswithout breaking the bank. Unfortunately, devices bought from a carrier are usually locked to that particular network....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Melissa Hammond

High-end HUAWEI Kirin 950 SoC spec sheet leaked

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. High-end HUAWEI Kirin 950 SoC spec sheet leaked June 01, 2025 Although perhaps not as well-known as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon or Samsung’s Exynos range of mobile SoCs,Huaweihas its own line-up of Kirin processors that it uses in its mobile devices. The datasheet for a new Kirin 950 SoC has leaked online, revealing a next-generation design that rivals the major players....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Michael Bowman

How to force apps into full screen on the Samsung Galaxy S8

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to force apps into full screen on the Samsung Galaxy S8 July 03, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S8has a stunning display, but quality is not the only thing that differentiates it from the crowd. The phone is narrower and taller than others, thanks to its 18.5:9 screen ratio. This is an unusual practice, but it makes the phone easier to handle while keeping that Infinity display looking sharp....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Sarah Thompson

How to use lists in Python

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to use lists in Python July 19, 2025 A string is a variable that allows you to store multiple variables with an index. This is an extremely powerful tool in programming and one that you will find yourself using again and again. In this post, we’ll see how lists work, how to create them, and how to add to a list in Python!...

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Ricky Gonzalez

HTC U19e revealed: More expensive than Google Pixel 3a, but what do you get?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC U19e revealed: More expensive than Google Pixel 3a, but what do you get? July 06, 2025 HTC announced a June 11 event last week, and the company has indeed revealed a new smartphone today. TheHTC U19eisn’t a follow-up to theHTC U12 Plusthough, as it targets the upper mid-range price bracket. The new HTChandset sports aSnapdragon 710chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a 6-inch full HD+ notch-free screen (OLED with HDR10 support)....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Shawn Nunez

iPhone 12 Mini explains why there are no small Android flagships, and more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. iPhone 12 Mini explains why there are no small Android flagships, and more August 21, 2025 1. Oh yeah, that’s why there are no real small flagships Reviews are out of the iPhone 12 Mini and while it isthe smol phone to beat(Wired), the shortened battery life is a compromise. And it’s bad enough that it clearly shows us why Android smartphones are so monstrous now....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Daniel Cunningham

It’s time to ditch your Galaxy S21 Ultra for a OnePlus 9 Pro

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. It’s time to ditch your Galaxy S21 Ultra for a OnePlus 9 Pro July 15, 2025 OnePlus has long been a brand of flagship killers. It’s been a brand true to its motto of “Never Settle.” Now, it has become a brand of killer flagships — look at the OnePlus 9 Pro. If you’ve been committed to the Samsung Galaxy for a few years now, it just might be time to reconsider your loyalties....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Luke Jones

Leaked: our first look at LG's upcoming Android Wear watches

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Leaked: our first look at LG’s upcoming Android Wear watches August 01, 2025 The bigAndroid Wear 2.0rollout has been a long time coming. Google first mentioned the 2.0 upgrade back at Google I/O 2016, letting us know thatcompatible deviceswould receive the big update “before the end of the year.” Although the launch date has since been postponed, it looks like we don’t have much longer to wait; a recent tweet from a reliable leaker claimed that Google would release Android Wear 2....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Tiffany Martinez

Let's build a simple Android app, part 2

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Let’s build a simple Android app, part 2 July 05, 2025 In the last exciting installment of “Let’s Build a Simple Android App”… We went through the process of creating a basic app that asked a question and let you give a response. It was cooler than it sounds – it had a nice color palette and everything. In part 2, we’ll be building on that starting point and adding some more advanced functionality....

August 2, 2025 · 18 min · 3654 words · Brittney Conley

LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: an in-depth look

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: an in-depth look August 24, 2025 The latest 2014 flagship smartphones from all major Android OEMs are now available, and it’s always interesting to see how they fare against each other. Every flagship may have some key features in common, but also manage to offer something unique, be it the full metal design of the HTCOne M8, or the fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor of the Samsung Galaxy S5....

August 2, 2025 · 12 min · 2446 words · Charles Durham

LG will show off a Chromecast-based PC monitor at CES 2017

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG will show off a Chromecast-based PC monitor at CES 2017 June 26, 2025 LGwill be showing off a lot of new products in just a few weeks in Las Vegas duringCES 2017. That includes new PC monitors, and one of them will have built-in support for streaming media from smartphones with its Chromecast feature. In an early press release, LG said that the upcoming 34-inch 21:9 34UM79M UltraWide Mobile Monitor will be the first such product that is Chromecast enabled....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Francisco Young

Looks like Xiaomi's budget smartwatch is all set to step out of China

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Looks like Xiaomi’s budget smartwatch is all set to step out of China July 25, 2025 Xiaomi could soon launch two new wearables in India. According to91Mobiles(via tipsterIshan Agarwal), the company is all set to launch the Mi Watch Revolve andMi Band 5in the country. When (and if) it launches, the Mi Watch Revolve will be Xiaomi’s first smartwatch in India....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Gina Carter

Moto X Style announced: 5.7-inch Quad HD, Snapdragon 808 and a whole lot of style

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto X Style announced: 5.7-inch Quad HD, Snapdragon 808 and a whole lot of style July 12, 2025 TheOnePlus 2 has just been unleashed into the world, butMotorolais keen to show that not all high-end phones are vulnerable to the “2016 Flagship Killer.” In fact, the Lenovo-owned company seems confident that thoughtful features, deep customization options, and a refined design can render its new Moto X Style and Moto X Play immune to the murderous attacks ofOnePlus 2and its kin....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Cody Wilson