Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite missed the global Mi 11 launch, but it's still coming

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite missed the global Mi 11 launch, but it’s still coming June 15, 2025 TheXiaomi Mi 11launched in Europe yesterday (February 8), marking the flagship’s first foray outside China. Rumors from the likes ofGizmochinaalso pointed to the arrival of the budget-focusedMi 11 Litemodel at the event, but this clearly didn’t happen. Now, Xiaomi’s Lite phone has surfaced on theBluetooth SIG website, confirming that the device is indeed still in the pipeline....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Brandon Acosta

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro will feature fancy new battery tech

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro will feature fancy new battery tech August 20, 2025 We’re only a few days away from the next big smartphone launch fromXiaomi. At the event, we expect to see the two highest-end entries in the Mi 11 series, namely the Mi 11 Pro and the super-powered Mi 11 Ultra. Obviously, both phones will be similar to theXiaomi Mi 11, which launched at the very end of 2020 (and whichwe’ve already reviewed)....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Kristina Tate

(Update: launch date revealed) Here's our first look at Gameloft's upcoming MMORPG, Order & Chaos 2: Redemption

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: launch date revealed) Here’s our first look at Gameloft’s upcoming MMORPG, Order & Chaos 2: Redemption July 22, 2025 Be sure to check out the new launch trailer attached above to get a better look at the new game. Original post (9/4):Just last month, Gameloftannounced its plansto bring a new MMORPG to mobile devices called Order & Chaos 2: Redemption....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Brenda Turner

(Update: phone exposed in video) New HTC10 leak lets loose specs and pics

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: phone exposed in video) New HTC10 leak lets loose specs and pics July 20, 2025 Update, 4:55AM EST:What appears to be a promo video for the HTC10 was published on YouTube. The brief video confirms the leaked design and features, including the USB Type C port. Original post, 3:40AM EST:HTCis set to announce its 2016 flagship for the yearin just a few days, however that hasn’t stopped an additional leak from springing forth this past weekend....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Jessica Phillips

Abstruct is a new wallpaper app from the creator of OnePlus' wallpapers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Abstruct is a new wallpaper app from the creator of OnePlus' wallpapers June 30, 2025 OnePlusphones have dazzled with their wallpapers almost since the beginning, and it’s largely thanks to one man: Swedish designer Hampus Olsson. In atweet earlier today, Olsson revealed his new wallpaper app, Abstruct, which will allow other Android fans to enjoy his work. The free app features dozens of wallpapers, all of which come in 4K resolution....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Nicholas Carter

Amazon still leads smart speakers, and more in tech news you need to know today

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Amazon still leads smart speakers, and more in tech news you need to know today July 08, 2025 1. Smartphone: 📉 Smart speaker: 📈 The reason smartphone sales have been in decline in most parts of the globe is that most people already own one that’s good enough for most purposes. 5G and folding displays do represent bold new features, but it’s all a bit early, while faster/stronger/better cameras are just enough to get people to upgrade every so often, rather than yearly....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Malik Sanchez

Android 11 will make 5G even more confusing

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 11 will make 5G even more confusing June 08, 2025 With 5G networks andphonesbecoming more common by the day, Google has revealed how it’ll display 5G network icons on your phones withAndroid 11. Google’supdatedicons will help users tell the difference between sub-6GHz 5G, mmWave 5G, and LTE Advanced Pro networks. The new iconography will be as follows. These 5G categorizations might seem like a jumbled mess right now, but let’s try put things into perspective....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Michael Scott

Android P finally gets screenshot button in native power menu

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android P finally gets screenshot button in native power menu July 01, 2025 Those of you out there who have ever used acustom ROMof some kind have probably seen the option to take a screenshot using the power menu. You hold the power button for long enough to see the power menu, and then there’s a button right there to capture a screenshot....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Christian Martinez

Another report says HUAWEI is working on the next Nexus

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Another report says HUAWEI is working on the next Nexus August 11, 2025 Huaweiis expected to release a Nexus phone later this year, one person involved with the project toldThe Information. The info adds credibility to several reports out of China claiming that HUAWEI is collaborating with Google for a new Nexus smartphone.First surfacing in April, the rumor gained weight when two prominent Chinese tech analysts confirmed its veracity....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Joshua Davis

aptX Voice: what it means for Bluetooth call quality

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. aptX Voice: what it means for Bluetooth call quality August 12, 2025 One notable improvement made to today’s 4G networks is support for high-quality voice calls. New muffled 8kHz narrowband technologies (like AMR) from the 2G and 3G days have made way for 16kHz wideband (AMR-WB) and even32kHz super-wideband codecslike EVS. EVS is a core technology of VoLTE, which now is supported by most carriers, enabling VoWiFi as well....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Kenneth Hughes

Blackberry Venice shown off in quick look video

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Blackberry Venice shown off in quick look video June 09, 2025 Earlier this week we brought you an exclusive look at some new pictures and features from theupcoming Blackberry Venice. At the time we didn’t reveal our source, but they have now decided to step forward with a new hands-on quick look video! In the video above, our friends at Baka Mobile gives us a rundown of the Venice....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Warren Barnes

Download the official Google Pixel 2 wallpapers here

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Download the official Google Pixel 2 wallpapers here June 16, 2025 One of the great things about getting a new phone is checking out those newwallpapersthat came with it. If you love the look of thePixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL‘s wallpapers but aren’t looking forward to spending an arm and a leg, now you don’t have to. We recently brought you news that thePixel Launchercould be installed on other devices, and now a Reddit user is sharing the Pixel 2’s wallpaper collection....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Terry Roth

EU will use smartphone location data to track coronavirus spread

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. EU will use smartphone location data to track coronavirus spread July 16, 2025 Major European telecom carriers have agreed to sharesmartphone location datawith the European Commission in order to better track the spread of thecoronavirus. Reutersreports that Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Orange and five other telecoms providers met with the EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, Thierry Breton on Monday....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Eric Castaneda