Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC circling the drain: sales down 35% in 2015 Jul 15, 2025 It’s no secret that HTChas been in trouble for a while now. Despite producing some really great phones in the past like theHTC One M7andHTC One M8, the company has never really seen the sales figures that should accompany such impressive phones. So it’s no surprise that on the back of the failed HTCOne M9 that the company’s finances are looking disturbingly grim....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC lays off large portion of US branch, smartphone and VR divisions merge (Updated) June 17, 2025 Update (02/23):Android Authorityhas received an official response from HTCregarding its layoffs: Original post (02/21):HTC‘s smartphone ambitions took another significant hit today as the Taiwanese company laid off a large number of employees from its US arm, reportedDigital Trends. A source close to the matter said anywhere between a few dozen and 100 employees received the pink slip....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI Backup hits the Play Store, foreshadows future decoupling of EMUI July 19, 2025 One of the largest contributing factors to the increased fragmentation of the Android ecosystem is that updates takeforeverto roll out to such a wide variety of devices. Every time a new update comes down the pipe, smartphone makers have to scramble to update as many devices as possible to the new version....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. iGallery: Enjoying the iPhone’s Photos app on Android August 17, 2025 It wasn’t all that long ago that we took a look at alauncher that turned your Android tablet’s UI into a dead ringer for iOS. Some people find iOS attractive and clean while others may beg to differ. If you’re one of those people who admire Apple’s software then you can appreciate the neatness of iOS’s Photo app interface....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Iran is latest nation to ban Telegram, offers government-approved alternative August 20, 2025 The Iranian government has banned encrypted messaging appTelegramand launched its own replacement, according to a report fromAl Jazeera. The government is said to be encouraging users to adopt messaging app Soroush instead, which is expected to lack the same privacy features as Telegram. Telegram is estimated to have 40 million users in Iran and was reportedly used “extensively” during 2017 protests in the region....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo’s second-gen Legion gaming phone packs dual cooling fans July 15, 2025 The rumorswere true. Lenovo has unveiled its second-generation gaming handset, the Legion Phone Duel 2, and it’s an even more audacious design thanthe first model. The Legion Phone Duel 2 centers around a new cooling system that mates a vapor chamber with dual cooling fans. TheSnapdragon 888inside should stay cool and maintain peak performance even during lengthy gaming sessions, in other words....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G7 vs LG G6 quick look: Definitely upgrade August 18, 2025 LG typically updates its G line of phones without too many radical changes – this year, it has married some of the ideas of the G6 with the more recentV30. But LG always manages to inject a few new ideas to keep everything feeling fresh. I’ll give the main takeaway right now – if you are still using anLG G6and you want to retain much of the same experience, the latest iteration is definitely worth your attention, as it’s yet another solid G series phone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G8 ThinQ to pack OLED screen that can be used as an amplifier August 08, 2025 We’ve seen loads of rumors regarding theLG G8 ThinQin the past few months, and so-called Sound On Display technology was one of these claimed features. Now, the Korean company has officially announced the tech, calling it Crystal Sound OLED (CSO). According to a post on theLG Newsroom, the LG G8 ThinQ will feature the technology, which essentially turns the phone’s screen into an amplifier....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG offering an extra year of limited warranty to G6 users in US June 03, 2025 LG’s new Second Year Promise Program extends the limited warranty for its current flagship from one year to two years. Unfortunately, it’s available only in the US. With fierce competition fromSamsung’s flagship duoand with highly-anticipated smartphones like theOnePlus 5and iPhone 8 coming later this year, LG is doing everything it can to ensure that the G6 remains relevant....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meizu M3 Max review July 30, 2025 Meizu M3 Max What we like What we don’t like Our scores Chinese smartphone manufacturerMeizumay not have the same level of global brand recognition asHuaweiorXiaomi, but that hasn’t stopped them from releasing great affordable smartphones like theM3 Note. While most new smartphones tend to have screen sizes around 5.5″, Meizu’s recently released M3 Max takes it up a notch to 6....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Motorola Moto Z3 review: Is the promise of 5G enough? August 04, 2025 Motorola Moto Z3 What we like What we don’t like Our scores Update – July 19, 2025– Motorola and Verizon have begun selling the5G Moto Modfor the Moto Z3. Normally the accessory is priced $349.99 but Verizon is currently selling it for just $199.99. Verizon does require that customers have a Moto Z3 on their account before they will sell them the 5G Moto Mod....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Xiaomi device stops by China’s TENAA, possibly the Redmi 3 July 20, 2025 Xiaomihas been producing some really great budget-friendly hardware over the past year or so. Specifically, Xiaomi’s Redmi line of smartphones are some of the more popular budget options available from the China-based smartphone maker, and it looks like we’re getting a pretty good glimpse at the next mobile device in this line....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia 9.2 PureView tipped to join the high refresh rate bandwagon June 14, 2025 TheNokia 9.2 PureViewis expected to pick up where theNokia 9 PureViewleft off, offering a flagship-level experience with a clean take on Android. Now, the latest leak points to improved screen technology. Frequent Twitter tipster Nokia_anew reports that the new flagship phone will offer a 120Hz screen....