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HTC explains why it chose the U12 Plus name — and it makes a lot of sense

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC explains why it chose the U12 Plus name — and it makes a lot of sense June 16, 2025 HTC has explained why it chose theHTC U12 Plus(styled HTCU12+) name for its latest flagship handset. Typically, a “Plus” model accompany’s a standard version of a device — like with theHTC U11andHTC U11 Plus, orGalaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus....

HUAWEI could pre-install 70 popular Android apps on its phones, says source

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI could pre-install 70 popular Android apps on its phones, says source July 16, 2025 We expect to see theHUAWEI P40 and P40 Prolaunch quite soon. However, we are relatively certainthe HUAWEI ban enacted by the United Stateswill not be over by then, which means the devices will likely come without Google apps. That doesn’t mean, though, that there can’t be Android apps on the HUAWEI phones....

HUAWEI is open to using Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets in its phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI is open to using Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets in its phones July 16, 2025 HUAWEI has suffered numerous blows to its smartphone business as a result of the US sanctions against it, with its chipmaking division also hit particularly hard as a result. This turn of events means that the upcomingMate 40 serieswill be the last flagship HUAWEI line withKirinflagship processors — at least for now....

HUAWEI P30 Pro review redux: Bittersweet

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI P30 Pro review redux: Bittersweet June 03, 2025 It’s been two years since HUAWEI released theP30 Pro— a device that would go on to be the last HUAWEI flagship with Google services. The Chinese giant has launched several flagship smartphones since the introduction of thecrippling US trade embargo, but none have had access to the backbone of Android’s entire app experience....

If you could change one thing about Google Allo, what would it be? [Poll of the Week]

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. If you could change one thing about Google Allo, what would it be? [Poll of the Week] August 06, 2025 Google has been bringing a good amount of features and improvements toAlloover the past few months, including newthemes, achatbot called Luckyandnew sticker packs. There’s still a ton of room for improvement though, and I think a lot of our readers feel the same way....

Japan's plans for 5G include 10 billion 14-digit phone numbers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Japan’s plans for 5G include 10 billion 14-digit phone numbers June 25, 2025 With5Gpromising to bring billions of devices into the fold, Japan hopes to meet that demand by announcing plans to create 10 billion 14-digit phone numbers. AsThe Japan Timesreported today, all the new numbers will start with the code “020.” The plan is to introduce the new numbers by the end of 2021 at the latest....

Kingdom Rush: Vengeance is coming November 22 (Update: Available now)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Kingdom Rush: Vengeance is coming November 22 (Update: Available now) July 06, 2025 Updated July 28, 2025 (2:10PM EST):The time has come for Vez’nan to get his revenge, as todayKingdom Rush: Vengeanceis officially available on theGoogle Play Store. As mentioned below, this time you team up with orcs and goblins to take down the good guys. Like all Kingdom Rush titles after the first, Kingdom Rush: Vengeance is a paid title, costing 5 bucks....

LG G6 could get 3D facial recognition functionality in June

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G6 could get 3D facial recognition functionality in June July 09, 2025 LGcould be priming 3D face-scanning technology for its latest flagship, theLG G6. According to Korean news siteThe Investor, LG has secured a deal with facial recognition software firm Oez to implement its technology into the LG G6 as early as June. This is said to arrive in time for the launch of LG’s new mobile payments service in South Korea, where the OezFR software would be used to support a facial recognition verification option....

LG V50 ThinQ 5G launch in Korea delayed (Update: Back on?)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG V50 ThinQ 5G launch in Korea delayed (Update: Back on?) June 30, 2025 Update, July 25, 2025 (04:18 PM ET):According toBusiness Korea, the South Korean launch of the LG V50 ThinQ is allegedly scheduled for May 10. This new date is the first update we’ve heard on the release of the device since LG scrapped the previous launch date of April 19....

LG V60 hands-on: A proper 2020 refresh

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG V60 hands-on: A proper 2020 refresh August 06, 2025 Last year, LG released theLG V50, one of the first commercially available devices to work withVerizon’s 5G mmWave technology. Alongside it, LG launched thedual-screen display, an adapter for the V50 which adds a second display for better multitasking. While everyone else was working on foldable smartphones, LG decided to buy into dual-screen smartphones instead....

Looking forward: What do we hope to see from the Moto X 2015?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Looking forward: What do we hope to see from the Moto X 2015? June 27, 2025 We are now into the fifth month of 2015 and have already seen major flagships fromSamsung,HTC,LG, and (at least in Japan) fromSony. Of course, the mobile industry doesn’t hold still and neither does the rumor mill. It was only matter of time before rumors started to emerge regarding the “later 2015” flagships and now it seems that the first rumor for the Motorola Moto X (2015) has surfaced, though we wouldn’t take much stock in the claims just yet....

Moto X Style's camera is right behind the Galaxy S6 Edge, according to DxOMark

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto X Style’s camera is right behind the Galaxy S6 Edge, according to DxOMark July 11, 2025 Camera quality has plagued theMoto Xline ever since the first device launched back in 2013, andMotorolahas since been trying to fix that problem. While the2014 Moto X’scamera wasn’t anything to write home about, Motorola fans have been patiently waiting for the company to up its camera quality....

Moto Z2 Force is skinnier than ever, but why?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto Z2 Force is skinnier than ever, but why? Aug 05, 2025 I love the idea of modularity, be it in smartphones or anything else. Modular technology allows you to customize a device to suit your preference and, when done right, it can be the far more financially efficient option since you only have to buy what you need....