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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 review

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 review July 07, 2025 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 What we like What we don’t like Our scores TheXiaomijuggernaut now includes fitness bands, earphones, air purifiers, and more, but of course smartphones are its real stars. The company had a great 2016 in India selling over 3.6 million units of the Redmi Note 3, and crossing $1 billion in revenue in the country for the first time....

You'll take a massive loss on Google Store trading in older Pixels for Pixel 4

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You’ll take a massive loss on Google Store trading in older Pixels for Pixel 4 August 11, 2025 Looks like Google doesn’t appreciate your loyalty as a Pixel user, or at least that’s the impression you might get looking at the Pixeltrade-inprogram on the Google Store. If you are a proud owner of a fully functionalPixel 3 XLthe most you can get from Google in a trade-in value is $260 against the cost of a newPixel 4or Pixel 4 XL....

Zepp E Circle review: All the beauty but missing some brains

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Zepp E Circle review: All the beauty but missing some brains July 21, 2025 Amazfit Zepp E Circle What we like What we don’t like There is a high probability that this is the first time you’re hearing of Zepp. That’s because our Zepp E Circle review is centered on the very first Zepp smartwatch. You might be more familiar with Amazfit/Huami, which bought the Zepp brand earlier this year....

'Upgrade' your phone with an iPhone-style notch using this app

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ‘Upgrade’ your phone with an iPhone-style notch using this app June 14, 2025 TheEssential Phonehas a different take on bezel-less design than theSamsung Galaxy Note 8andLG V30. The device features a notch on top that houses the camera, with the screen wrapping around it. Apple took things to a new level with theiPhone X, which features an even larger notch where in addition to the camera you’ll also find the speaker and a few other things....

(Update: now in effect) OnePlus 3 will cost £20 more in the UK

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: now in effect) OnePlus 3 will cost £20 more in the UK August 11, 2025 Update, July 11:As expected, theOnePlus 3 is now £329 in the UK. Original post, July 5:UK’s Brexit vote opened a Pandora box of problems and perils, but few could predict the impact the vote would have on tech startups doing business in the country....

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp gets loot boxes because nothing is sacred

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp gets loot boxes because nothing is sacred June 10, 2025 Six months after its release, Nintendo has added loot crates (also known as loot boxes) toAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp. These have been given the moniker Fortune Cookies, and arrive in premium and standard versions offering exclusive items. The news arrives viaEurogamer, which notes that the premium Cookies can include time-limited sets of new furniture and clothing, as well as “larger props which unlock special story scenes with your animal friends....

Anker Soundcore Flare S+, one of many Alexa-enabled speakers announced at IFA 2018

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Anker Soundcore Flare S+, one of many Alexa-enabled speakers announced at IFA 2018 July 08, 2025 Ask Alexa how many smart speakers have been unveiled at IFA 2018, and she’ll probably say not enough. Ankerjoined inon the fun and announced itsIPX7-certifiedAnker Soundcore Flare S+, an update to theSoundcore Flare. The Anker Soundcore Flare S+ introduces Amazon Alexa to the Soundcore family, and illustrates that Anker listens to user feedback....

April Fools’ 2017 tech pranks: Google Maps go Pac-Man and iFixit Micro tech toolkit

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. April Fools’ 2017 tech pranks: Google Maps go Pac-Man and iFixit Micro tech toolkit June 24, 2025 Not in the mood for April Fools’ pranks? Too bad, because you’re getting them anyway. And because April 1 falls on a Saturday this year, you’re getting them a day early. April Fools’publicity stuntspranks from tech companies are already making the rounds, and to save you time – and the stress of having to sift through them to read the real news – we’re rounding them up here....

Attack on Titan: Assault is up for pre-registration on the Play Store

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Attack on Titan: Assault is up for pre-registration on the Play Store July 07, 2025 Are you patiently waiting for the fourth season of Attack on Titan? You might want to look at Attack on Titan: Assault, the mobile incarnation of the popular anime series. Previous Attack on Titan games for consoles and handheld systems were open-worldaction gamesthat let you explore the world and fight Titans in real time....

Calling it: The Galaxy Note 9 won't sell as well as the Note 8

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Calling it: The Galaxy Note 9 won’t sell as well as the Note 8 August 01, 2025 Samsungis the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy S series is the most successful Android smartphone brand. TheSamsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plusare poised to be the best-selling Android smartphones of the year, and critics (including here atAndroid Authority) love the devices....

Could Android replace Windows?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Could Android replace Windows? July 05, 2025 Suggesting that another operating system could fill the shoes of Windows sounds crazy, it certainly isn’t going to happen in the near future, desktop Linux still hasn’t managed it. What about the much longer term though? Android is surprisingly well-placed to take on the mantle of the Redmond behemoth. Don’t believe me? Keep reading to see why....

Countries with the fastest 4G LTE in 2016

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Countries with the fastest 4G LTE in 2016 August 04, 2025 OpenSignal is back withanother reportinto the state of the world’s4G LTEnetworks this year, and it makes for some more interesting reading. Compared with last year and even earlier this year, global speeds are up on average, with countries poised to pass the 50 Mbps speed for the first time very soon....

Don't expect Google to release any more Pixel tablets (Update: Google responds)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Don’t expect Google to release any more Pixel tablets (Update: Google responds) August 21, 2025 Update, August 20, 2025 (5:21PM EST):In a series of tweets, Rick Osterloh, Google’s senior vice president of devices and services, confirmed Google’s decision to move away from tablets. Osterloh also confirmed the Android and Chrome OS teams are still working on tablet software. Finally, Google will support the Pixel Slate “for the long-term as well....