Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: PUBG forever, Fortnite never - but is Fortnite the winner? June 07, 2025 Our poll waded into dangerous waters this week, asking you if you preferredPUBGorFortnite. Now, we asked in full recognition that Android has been left behind by Fortnite. We all knowFortnite is coming to Android very soon, and the release date is right around the corner if you believe theSamsung Note 9 / Fortnite exclusivity rumors....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We got a pair of McDonald’s VR “Happy Goggles” and they’re surprisingly good June 29, 2025 Remember howMcDonalds restaurants in Sweden were giving away a free VR headset– called Happy Goggles – with every Happy Meal recently? Well, we got a pair. We love the idea of a huge chain like McDonald’s getting behind VR but we wanted to know if it was even vaguely possible that Mickey D’s could include a passable VR headset as a free extra in a Happy Meal....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WeChat tackles Skype with the addition of landline and mobile calling August 07, 2025 It’s no secret that WeChat is huge. With over 600 million users, it’s right up there with Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp. WeChat clearly has expansion in mind,announcinga new landline calling feature for the US, India and Hong Kong called “WeChat Out”. Similar to the way you can call any number – Skype or regular – in Skype, WeChat now allows users the ability to dial out to any international landline or mobile number....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum to exit Facebook over alleged data privacy dispute July 23, 2025 WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum is set to quit the company and leave his post as a member of Facebook’s board of directors. According to theWashington Post, the decision comes after Koum clashed with Facebook over its attempts to use WhatsApp users’ personal and “weaken its encryption....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why the Xperia Z4 makes perfect sense… for Japan June 24, 2025 It’s been less than 24 hours since Sony officially unveiled the Xperia Z4, and to say the media’s reaction has been “subdued” might be an understatement. Our ownNirave Gondhiaquestionedwhy the company would release a productthat isn’t the major redesign that so many hoped for, and in truth, he’s not alone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Would you buy Sony’s latest compact phone? June 20, 2025 If you’re looking for anew small Android phonefrom a major brand, you’ve finally found it — although whether or not you like it is another story.GSMArenareports that Sony hasintroducedthe Xperia Ace II, a relatively compact 5.5-inch phone currently destined for Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo. True toprevious leaks, this isn’t a resurrection of the Xperia Compact line so much as the latest entry in the Sony budget catalog....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xbox Series X official accessories include an external controller battery August 09, 2025 Microsoft is just about tostart pre-ordersfor theXbox Series Xand Series S, and it’sintroducingthe first official accessories to match — all of which revolve around wireless controllers. As you might guess, the updated Xbox Wireless Controller will be available as a standalone item. You can get it in the same Carbon Black or Robot White as the new consoles, but you can also spring for a tri-tone Carbon Blue version (shown above) if you want a more colorful gamepad....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi POCOphone F1 gets an upgrade: Welcome Android 10. August 05, 2025 ThePocophone F1was the first entry into Xiaomi’s POCOphone subsidiary back in 2018. At the time, it caught nearly everyone’s eye because of its incredible value for the money. Though the device’sSnapdragon845 SoC is a little dated compared to some of the more recent competition, it’s still a decent purchase....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now opt-in to Pocket Casts' open beta program July 06, 2025 Even though Google launchedits own podcast application, Pocket Casts remains the top paid app in the News and Magazines section on the Play Store. Previously available as a closed beta, Pocket Casts announced the beta is now available for anyone and everyone. To join the open beta program, visit thesign-up pageand click the “Become a Tester” button at the bottom....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You might never have to search for your phone again thanks to SpeCam August 16, 2025 The new app uses your phone’s display and front-facing camera to detect the color and the material of the surface it’s on. If you recall, a team of researchers from the University of St. Andrews brought some impressive improvements toGoogle’s Project Solilast year: calledRadarCat, the technology uses radio waves which bounce off objects to create very specific patterns, similar to how bats navigate in darkness using echolocation....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE launches the Blade S6 Plus globally on eBay July 10, 2025 ZTE’sBlade S6handset was justannounced in January, carrying a Snapdragon 615 processor, LTE connectivity andAndroid 5.0 Lollipop. The company is back with its next handset in the Blade lineup, aiming its focus on the budget-friendly market. The Blade S6 Plus, which has just debuted globally on eBay, is now available for the temporary price of just $269....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 best Chinese to English dictionaries and phrasebooks for Android July 01, 2025 Read more: Dictionary Liguee Price:Free Dictionary Linguee is an excellent Chinese to English dictionary. It also supports dozens of other languages. That makes it great for folks that travel to various regions around the world. The app also features a clean interface, simple controls, a translation search, offline support, pronunciation, example sentences, and more....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A closer look at AUKEY’s best new wireless accessories July 21, 2025 Sponsored by AUKEY. When looking for affordable yet highly functional accessories, AUKEY is a name that’s becoming increasingly popular among consumers. The brand is probably best known for its battery chargers and power banks, but it actually produces a number of different accessories including earbuds and speakers....