Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Teens aren’t negatively impacted by screen use before bed, says study August 19, 2025 With smartphones becoming more and more integrated with nearly every facet of our lives, there’s a concern that people — especially young children and teens — are getting too much screen time. All that staring at glowing rectangles is likely bad for them, right? According toa new studyby Amy Orben and Andrew Przybylski of the prestigious Oxford University, it’s not as bad as we might assume....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Tested: Is the Google Pixel 4a powerful enough for a budget phone in 2021? June 21, 2025 TheGoogle Pixel 4ais here, offering another affordable entry point into Google’s smartphone ecosystem. Much like 2019’s Pixel 3a, this latest model isn’t attempting to win over the performance-enthusiast crowd. Instead, the Pixel 4a offers just enough of everything you need in a comprehensive, reliable smartphone package....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Android 11 statue is up, and you can view it at home in AR June 03, 2025 Google has just launched the final version ofAndroid 11to a number of smartphones. The latest major update to its mobile operating system is always celebrated at the Mountain View campus with a statue, and this year is no exception. Read more:The best Android 11 features you should know about...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The first phone with an under-glass fingerprint sensor officially announced June 02, 2025 Update (01/24):vivo has officially announced the first phone with an under-glass fingerprint sensor. The vivo X20 Plus UD, as mentioned in the original article below, is simply a variant of original X20 Plus without the rear-facing fingerprint sensor. Instead, vivo has partnered with US-based sensor maker Synaptics to include an under-glass fingerprint sensor in the front of the phone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 could pull most of Samsung’s foldable weight next year July 05, 2025 Samsung has been the market leader in thefoldable phonespace for a while now, dating back to the original Galaxy Fold and first-generation Galaxy Z Flip. And the company is seeing even more success with theGalaxy Z Fold 3andGalaxy Z Flip 3. It sounds like Samsung has loftier goals for 2022 though, as Korean-based publicationThe Elecreports that the manufacturer is aiming to step up production of its 2022 foldables....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. the Security Architecture of Android August 15, 2025 We all love Android. One of the major reasons we love it is the diversity of applications it provides us – the users. Undoubtedly, Android is a very versatile and customizable OS because of its many applications. But, have you ever wondered how your personal info is protected by this OS itself?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. These photography tips will help you take your photos to the next level Jun 25, 2025 Anyone can press a shutter button, but shooting a striking photo requires special talent. Once you know thebasics of exposureand have a general idea of composition, it’s time to take your photography skills to the next level. Today we will show you more advanced photography tips to consider when composing an image....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. TSMC comes to America, plus more tech news you need to know August 02, 2025 1. TSMC comes to America It’s official:TSMC will build and open a 5nm advanced chip factory in Arizona(WSJ, $), it announced today. What it could all mean: 2.Pixel 4a price leak: Google could be bringing the fight to the iPhone SE: $349 would be very interesting indeed (Android Authority)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. UK cell towers burned by 5G conspiracy theorists August 06, 2025 Despite the fact that5G has no credible link to canceror any other illness, conspiracy theories still flourish on social media and certain parts of the internet. Now, amidst the globalcoronavirus pandemic, conspiracy theorists have ramped up the paranoia by fabricating a story connecting 5G to the spread of COVID-19....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon LG G4 pre-orders begin May 28th, available in-store June 4th August 10, 2025 If you’ve been wondering when you’re able to get your hands on anLG G4onVerizon, wait no longer. Verizon has just announced that you can pre-order the device in Metallic Gray, Genuine Black Leather or the Verizon-exclusive Ceramic White starting Thursday, May 28th. Pre-orders will begin shipping out to customers before the in-store launch date, which falls on Thursday, June 4th....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon’s changes to its Total Mobile Protection aren’t all that bad June 19, 2025 For those of us worried about physically damaging our phones in any way, insurance is usually a good way to put our minds at ease. One such option,Verizon‘s Total Mobile Protection, recently sawsome changes, and they actually aren’t all that bad. Let’s get the bad stuff out of the way first: Verizon customers will have to pay more each month for Total Mobile Protection....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Here’s how much you’re willing to pay for the Pixel 6 Pro August 18, 2025 Google’sPixel 6 seriesis coming in hot and thePixel 6 Prois shaping up to be a flagship phone to watch out for. The device is expected to land with many first-time Pixel features. For starters, Google is rumored to equip it with a custom chip codenamed Whitechapel....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Surprise surprise, most of you are running Android 10 July 12, 2025 Depending on which company makes your phone, you might get a new Android updateright after it’s announced, or you might need to wait months on end. TheAndroid 11 Developer Previewhas been a big topic of conversation this week, with the update now rolling out to Pixel phones....