Galaxy Note 4 review: Samsung's true flagship

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy Note 4 review: Samsung’s true flagship July 22, 2025 When the Galaxy Note first burst onto the scene, smartphones with large displays were practically unheard of. Sure, there were a few fringe devices pushing the envelope before it, but those never came close to mainstream. Fast forward a few years, and – thanks to the success of the Note series – the big screen is now the current standard across all flagships....

July 4, 2025 · 13 min · 2641 words · Jessica Jefferson

Gallery: Here's what the Pixel 4's ASTRO mode can do

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Gallery: Here’s what the Pixel 4’s ASTRO mode can do June 20, 2025 Google’s Pixel series has always had some pretty amazing computational photography features, and the latest is the newAstrophotography mode. Last year, Google introduced Night Sight, which used the same concept as HDR+ to turn low-light photography on its head. Other manufacturers have been scrambling to catch up over the last year,but with the Pixel 4,Google is looking to yet again blow everyone else out of the water....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Kevin Franklin

Google Drive will soon be able to back up your whole computer [Update: service delayed]

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Drive will soon be able to back up your whole computer [Update: service delayed] July 09, 2025 “Based on your valuable feedback, we’ve decided to delay the launch of Backup and Sync while we make improvements to the product,” wrote Google in the post. “We’re planning to launch in the next several weeks, but please monitor theG Suite Release Calendarfor the specific date....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Vanessa Brewer

Google Duo allows you to share your Android phone's screen, but it doesn't work well yet

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Duo allows you to share your Android phone’s screen, but it doesn’t work well yet July 15, 2025 Google Duo received several significant features over the last few months, such asweb support,multi-device support, andvideo messages. That looks to continue with the latest update, which includes the ability to share your Android smartphone’s screen during a call, as spotted byAndroid Police....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Matthew Grant

Google Pixel 2 XL Giveaway and AAPicks Roundup

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel 2 XL Giveaway and AAPicks Roundup July 25, 2025 Today Tech Deals is holding a “Google Pixel & Friends Giveaway” that you’ll probably want to check out.Entry is free; all you have to do is provide an email address. The winner will receive aGoogle Pixel 2 XL, Daydream View, and Google Home. Why are you even still here?...

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Jordan Ramos

Google promises to unify Google Talk, Hangouts, and Messenger

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google promises to unify Google Talk, Hangouts, and Messenger June 02, 2025 Ever since the launch of Google’s “social layer”, Google+, the guys in Mountain View have been trying to focus on fewer products, instead of the scatter-shot approach on products they had before. But while they have streamlined many of their products and services in the past months, there’s one area where things have gotten worse since the launch of Google+, and that’s Google’s own messenger clients....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Henry Price

Google reveals "10 times faster" next generation Google Assistant

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google reveals “10 times faster” next generation Google Assistant June 20, 2025 Google has announced a big upgrade toGoogle Assistanton stage at Google I/O 2019. The new version will run on devices rather than in the cloud, helping Assistant perform up to 10 times faster than the current model — and it’s packed with new features. Google said it has achieved nearly zero latency with the next-gen Assistant, helping it multitask better than ever before....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · David Jones

Google Translate adds video translation support for 25 more languages

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Translate adds video translation support for 25 more languages July 02, 2025 In May of 2014 Google acquired Word Lens, leaving us wondering when exactly the tech would make its way intoGoogle Translate. The answer to that question came inJanuary of this year, when Word Lens real-time instant video translations arrived to the app with support for seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Taylor Ferguson

Helix Bluetooth headphones can be worn in a fashionable cuff

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Helix Bluetooth headphones can be worn in a fashionable cuff June 07, 2025 Finding the right Bluetooth headphones is no easy feat, even as wireless sound accessories continue to expand. The truth is most headsets are still bulky and easily tangled; and while companies like Beats display a certain fashion statement, most sound products won’t exactly look good when you take them to your next reunion....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Johnny Massey

Here's why you should care about progressive web apps

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s why you should care about progressive web apps July 11, 2025 Web apps have been part of the internet landscape for quite a few years now, allowing developers to essentially make their websites behave more like apps. We’ve also seen a new generation of web apps emerge in the last two years or so, dubbed Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Joshua Boyd

HONOR commits to at least 24 months of update support for new and existing devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HONOR commits to at least 24 months of update support for new and existing devices August 12, 2025 New smartphones that pack attractive builds and neat components are always exciting for tech enthusiasts like ourselves. But it often is the case that once we get our hands on said phone and spend good time with it, the software experience can end up determining our ultimate satisfaction or remorse....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Jeremiah Torres

How to force dark mode onto every app in Android Q beta

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to force dark mode onto every app in Android Q beta June 09, 2025 Yesterday, Google announced on stage atGoogle I/O 2019that yes, Android Q will have a system-wide dark mode. This is, by far, the most-requested missing feature in Android. While it’s easy enough to turn on the new dark mode (check out our article herefor more) inAndroid Q beta 3, there’s another setting that goes one step further and forces a dark theme onto literally every app....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jill Stout

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro review: The forbidden fruit

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro review: The forbidden fruit July 18, 2025 Let’s get it out of the way. Reasonably speaking, you shouldn’t buy the Mate 30 Pro, not in its current form. It’s a superb device, but the Google uncertainty makes it impossible to recommend to the average user. Okay, are you’re still with me? Then you’re likely not the proverbial “average user” who should stay away from all newly released HUAWEI devices right now....

July 4, 2025 · 17 min · 3436 words · Kevin Craig