Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Bond Edition announced) Sony Xperia Z5 showcased in “Made for Bond” promo June 03, 2025 Update, September 15:Sony is eager to capitalize on the full marketing potential of the Bond machine. Hence, it should be no surprise that a Bond-themed version of the Xperia Z5 is coming soon. UK carrier Vodafone has secured exclusive rights for the Bond Edition of Sony Xperia Z5....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: first teaser!) Yes, a special Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man edition is coming! August 01, 2025 Update, May 15:Samsung just released onTwitterthe first teaser for the Iron Man edition Galaxy S6 Edge. The retail box features a red and gold paint job and the device itself will likely be the same. The device is “coming soon” according to the tweet, though availability will vary by region....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: MWC launch confirmed) LG is already teasing the G6: 5.7-inch, waterproof, compact build July 18, 2025 Update, 09:00AM:LG officially confirmed to theKorea Heraldthat its next flagship, the G6, will be unveiled at MWC in Barcelona, starting February 27. The company also confirmed that the device will utilize LG Display’s new 18:9 5.7-inch display as well as a wide-angle camera, similar to the LG G5 and the V series....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Adventure Time Champions & Challengers brings real-time RPG fights to the Land of Ooo August 11, 2025 With no less than seven games in the Play Store,Adventure Timemight as well be its own game genre at this point. That list will only continue to grow withChampions & Challengers – Adventure Time. Developed by YesGnome Games, in collaboration with Cartoon Network,Champions & Challengersfeatures a story-based campaign that tasks you with rescuingAdventure Timecharacters kidnapped by the Dice Lord....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alexa users report outages and other issues June 26, 2025 WhileAmazondoes not have an outage status page for its consumer products like theAmazon Echoline ofsmart speakers, anecdotal evidence from around the world suggests that whatever system powers Alexa is experiencingsome sort of outage.Down Detectoris also reporting a spike in Alexa-related complaints. The image above depicts anAmazon Echo Dotwith a red circle and red microphone display, something that many users claim to have never seen before....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Almost a dozen Google employees quit over drone warfare project August 10, 2025 Back in April, we told you about howthousands of Google employeesvoiced their opposition to the company’s involvement in a drone warfare program initiated by the Pentagon. Today, almost a dozen Google employees quit their jobs in protest of the company’s involvement with the controversial government program, among other issues....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Authority this week – June 24, 2025 June 07, 2025 Android fans, this week vivo introduced the sleek X6, Samsung launched its new Galaxy A (2016) mid-rangers, OnePlus dropped the invite system for the OP2, we published our best apps and games of November, Google updated a ton of its apps, Samsung announced changes to deal with the tough year ahead, and we learned when to expect HTC’s first smartwatch....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Ascape hits Play Google Play, thrilling VR creators and consumers alike June 12, 2025 Thevirtual realitymarketplace on Google Play is getting pretty competitive. The availability of Google Cardboard and other smartphone kits is making development and consumption of the cutting-edge medium increasingly easy. Hundreds of tourism and relaxation themed VR apps have inundated the market, so what makes Ascape – 360° Virtual Tours stand out?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AT&T agrees to purchase Mexican carrier Iusacell for $2.5 Billion June 08, 2025 Subjunctive.net AT&T isbuyingMexican wireless company Iusacell for $1.8 billion, or $2.5 billion with debt included. It adds to the growing talk of AT&T wanting to expand their service into Mexico. Some are already claiming that this move could lead to plans that include free or reduced rates for Americans traveling in or calling to Mexico, or the other way around....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BBC pulls podcasts from Google Podcasts, Assistant, Search, but why? August 09, 2025 Googlehas generally supported podcasts in some fashion for a couple of years now, offering playback viaSearch,Assistant, and a new, standalone app. Unfortunately, one major podcast producer is now missing from Google’s properties. The BBC has decided to pull its podcasts fromGoogle Podcasts, Search, and the Assistant,PodNewsreported (viaXDA-Developers)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Best Android apps for pet lovers July 24, 2025 There’s no denying that no (wo)man is an island. But, sometimes we don’t want another human being to keep us company. That’s why there’s the saying, a dog is a (wo)man’s best friend. You don’t have to have a dog, of course. There’s a whole score of other pet companions you could have with you....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Boost your app downloads by shrinking your app size June 17, 2025 Since the Android Marketplace launched in March 2012, average app size has quintupled. Some of this increase makes sense. Today, we expect richer content, better graphics, and more features from our mobile apps, and none of this comes for free! The memory available on your typical Android device has increased, so why shouldn’t apps make use of this extra space if it helps them deliver a better user experience?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Camera shootout: OnePlus 8 Pro vs Galaxy S20 Plus vs HUAWEI P40 Pro August 08, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S20 Plus,HUAWEI P40 Pro, and theOnePlus 8 Procontinue to be amazing options for photo enthusiasts. With an MSRP of $1,000 or less, these phones compete for the same premium crowd, aiming to win them over with the best photography package around....