Google quietly removed its custom phone case program

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google quietly removed its custom phone case program August 06, 2025 According toa Google support page, the Google My Case program — originally called the Google Live Case program — is no longer active. With its shuttering, there is now no official way to create a custom case for your Google-branded smartphone. Usually, you would find the Google My Case page listed onthe accessories portalat the Google Store, but it is no longer there....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · James Parker

Google to take on Amazon with Echo Show competitor — report

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google to take on Amazon with Echo Show competitor — report June 11, 2025 Google is reportedly preparing an Assistant-powered device with a large display to take on Amazon and itsEcho Show. According to a report byTechCrunch, it’s codenamed “Manhattan” and will have a screen size similar to that of its biggest rival, so around 7-inches. In addition to Assistant, the new device is said to support YouTube, Google Photos, as well as video calling....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Belinda Carr

Hands-on images leak of Moto G7 Plus in pretty red color

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hands-on images leak of Moto G7 Plus in pretty red color June 05, 2025 We’ve already seen quite a few leaks surrounding the upcoming line ofMotorola Moto G7smartphones. Today, we’ve now seen real-life hands-on photos of what looks to be the Motorola Moto G7 Plus (viaFone Arena). The images depict what we expected to see: a waterdrop notch, the Motorola log on the chin, a logo on the rear fingerprint sensor, and a dual camera setup in the usual circle formation on the back....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Helen Walters

How to stream the Xbox One to Windows 10

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to stream the Xbox One to Windows 10 August 06, 2025 One of the coolest gaming features packed intoWindows 10is the Xbox app. It lets you remotely access your Xbox One console and stream games to a Windows 10 PC. This comes in handy when everyone is watching a boring movie on the living room TV where your Xbox One is connected, but you’d rather play Metro Exodus or Tom Clancy’s The Division 2....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Michele Russell

Huami is bringing two more Amazfit smartwatches to the US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Huami is bringing two more Amazfit smartwatches to the US August 13, 2025 Huami’sAmazfitis broadening its brand offerings in the US with the debut of the Bip U and the Bip U Pro in the country, the company announced in apress release. TheAmazfit Bip Umade its debut in India back in October packing an Apple Watch-like squared face with a 1....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Rebecca Tucker

Hugo Barra: “Xiaomi could sell 10 billion smartphones and not make a profit”

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hugo Barra: “Xiaomi could sell 10 billion smartphones and not make a profit” June 16, 2025 Xiaomi’s plummeting smartphone sales are of little concern to the company’s bottom line because, according to Xiaomi global vp Hugo Barra: “We could sell 10 billion smartphones and we wouldn’t make a single dime in profits. Basically we’re giving them to you without making any money… we care about the recurring revenue streams over many years”....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Kathryn Smith

Iris scanning eventually heading to mid-range Galaxy phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Iris scanning eventually heading to mid-range Galaxy phones June 16, 2025 It might not be surprising to hear that the newGalaxy Note 7will be just the first Samsung handset to spot iris scanning technology, but the company’s mobile division president, DJ Koh, is already thinking ahead about mid-range smartphones that could include iris scanners as well. Speaking at the sidelines of the Unpacked event in New York, Koh revealed a little about the company’s grander plans for iris scanning technology....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Michael Pierce

Is wireless charging dead? Does it even matter?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Is wireless charging dead? Does it even matter? August 22, 2025 Wireless charging has long promised a convenient alternative charging method for phones and tablets. For the past few years, various standard promoters have teamed up with automotive, furniture, and even coffee businesses to create a world where wireless power is always within reach. Despite all that, the technology has dipped in and out of popularity and still doesn’t seem like a major selling point for many consumers....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Jimmy Perez

It's official: Google has acquired Fitbit (Update: DOJ is still investigating)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. It’s official: Google has acquired Fitbit (Update: DOJ is still investigating) August 20, 2025 Update, June 04, 2025 (12:43 PM ET):The news below makes it seem like the Google/Fitbit deal is secured. However, the United States Justice Department’s investigation into the acquisition is still ongoing. This raises doubts on whether the deal will sail on without any more troubles....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Spencer Gomez

Lenovo says Moto Z and Moto G4 families are getting Android Nougat in Q4

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo says Moto Z and Moto G4 families are getting Android Nougat in Q4 August 22, 2025 We already have theworld’s first phone to run the all new Android 7.0 Nougat right out of the box. And with thePixel phones slated to be unveiled very soonand with major manufacturers preparing for the Nougat update wave, it’s only a matter of time untilNougat becomes actually visible in the Android distribution chart....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Nathaniel Higgins

Meizu MX4 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meizu MX4 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions July 28, 2025 There are a growing number of companies in markets such as China and India that are increasingly giving the big names in the world of Android a run for their money. Their lack of penetration in western markets is also slowly changing, with these OEMs making a bigger push towards a more global presence, with devices that go head to head with the latest and greatest, while featuring more affordable price points....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Mrs. Robin Hanson

Moto X Style launches in India for Rs. 29,999

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto X Style launches in India for Rs. 29,999 July 20, 2025 As expected after yesterday’s invites, theMoto X Stylehas officially made its way to India today and will be available to purchase from next Wednesday, October 14th. The Moto X Style boasts a 5.7-inch QHD (2560×1440) display, Snapdragon 808 SoC, 3GB of RAM and an impressive 21 megapixel rear camera....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · James Jones

New 5G USB data terminal from TCL will offer fast wireless speeds for PCs

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New 5G USB data terminal from TCL will offer fast wireless speeds for PCs August 19, 2025 During theMobile World Congress 2019trade show in Barcelona this week, China-based TCL Communication announced its first 5G USB data terminal. The company is developing this terminal in a partnership with China Mobile, and hopes it will bring high-speed wireless service to PCs....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · William Thompson