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We asked, you told us: Here's how you feel about buying a $1,500 Xiaomi phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Here’s how you feel about buying a $1,500 Xiaomi phone July 15, 2025 Last week, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun asked fans on Weibo if they would buy a $1,500 phone from the company. Considering multiplerumorsand the brand’sown teasers, it’s quite possible that we’ll see a foldable Xiaomi phone this year that might cost big money....

We asked, you told us: The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has its fair share of detractors

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has its fair share of detractors July 18, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3might be the bestfoldable phonewe’ve ever seen so far on paper, owing to the improved screen durability, water resistance, and S Pen compatibility. It doesn’t hurt that the phone is actually a little cheaper than its predecessor....

We asked, you told us: You are mostly split about Nothing

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: You are mostly split about Nothing August 20, 2025 OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei announced the name of his new startup last week, and it’s literally called Nothing. It’s certainly an unconventional name for a company, and we’ve (I’ve?) made plenty of puns as a result. Is Nothing a bad name though? Or does punny equal money?...

What should you expect from MIUI 13? A new leak may have dropped details

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What should you expect from MIUI 13? A new leak may have dropped details August 25, 2025 Xiaomi’sMIUIAndroid skin has come a long way from its iOS-inspired days, growing to a respectable skin in its own right. We’re undoubtedly expecting MIUI 13 to debut later this year, and a leaker may have just given us a few details. Weibo tipsterBald Panda(h/t:NotebookCheck) has claimed that Xiaomi is working on several features for the new MIUI version....

Why are smartphone chips suddenly including an AI processor?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why are smartphone chips suddenly including an AI processor? June 29, 2025 If virtual assistants have been the breakthrough technology in this year’s smartphone software, then the AI processor is surely the equivalent on the hardware side. Apple has taken to calling its latest SoC the A11 Bionic on account of its new AI “Neural Engine”. HUAWEI’s latestKirin 970boasts a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and is billing its upcoming Mate 10 as a “real AI phone“....

Will AI be the next big smartphone feature?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Will AI be the next big smartphone feature? August 03, 2025 Amazon’s “artificial intelligence” software or should we say smart assistant,Alexa, was thequiet star of CES 2017, appearing in a huge range of products, from fridges to smart lamps, to cars. Alexa has even made its debut in its first smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate 9 – Alexa, and this could be the start of a new trend in 2017 that sees smart assistants become important flagship differentiators....

Will we soon be able to watch brand new movies on our phones?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Will we soon be able to watch brand new movies on our phones? August 23, 2025 “The Interview” is the most successful online release ever for a Hollywood movie. For the first time, customers were able to watch a new film from the comfort of their house and/or on their phone or tablet. Thanks to Sony Pictures Entertainment being hacked and movie theaters being threatened, Sony decided to release the film online at the same time that it hit select theaters....

YouTube is remastering classic music videos, and they look totally rad

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. YouTube is remastering classic music videos, and they look totally rad July 05, 2025 Today, YouTube announced — in partnership with Universal Music Group — that it isremastering classic music videos. So far, there are only a few posted, but they look amazing. Watching YouTube music videos can be a fun way to not only experience terrific music but also to explore a medium that defined a generation....

(Update: 2 short videos, too!) BlackBerry Venice images leak, could land in November

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: 2 short videos, too!) BlackBerry Venice images leak, could land in November July 27, 2025 [/twitter] So now that you’ve seen it in video form, what say you? Are you any more excited to get your hands on the device? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! Original post:Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard a lot aboutBlackBerry’s upcoming Venice slider smartphoneand further renders of the device have leaked along with more information about when we can expect BlackBerry’s new flagship hit the shelves....

(Update: 70M phones sold) Xiaomi misses expectations, makes investors wonder and worry

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: 70M phones sold) Xiaomi misses expectations, makes investors wonder and worry August 15, 2025 Despite missing its targets, Xiaomi’s yearly sales grew by 15 percent compared with the 61 million phones that it shifted in 2014. Xiaomi declined to provide an exact sales number and doesn’t typically release any yearly sales figures. The rough guideline issued today seems to be an exception designed to calm nerves about the company’s recent performance....

All of the Pixel 2 XL issues we've heard about so far (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. All of the Pixel 2 XL issues we’ve heard about so far (Updated) June 15, 2025 Ever sinceGoogleannounced its new Pixel smartphones, I knew the allure of thePixel 2 XLwould be too strong to ignore. A modern aesthetic, a large battery, Android 8.0 Oreo, and three years of updates directly from the mothership were more than enough to convince me to plunk down the cash for the large phone....

Android 8.1 preview rolling out to beta users, manual OTAs apparently halted

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 8.1 preview rolling out to beta users, manual OTAs apparently halted July 31, 2025 TheAndroid 8.1 developer previewrolled out a couple of days ago and we, as well as many other fans, have been busy exploring all that it offers. This work-in-progress version of Android 8.1 is available to Nexus and Pixel users, and it was relatively easy to install, though Google has just made it a little trickier....

Android's answer to AirDrop, Nearby Share, is available now

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android’s answer to AirDrop, Nearby Share, is available now June 30, 2025 You no longer have to be a tester to send files usingAndroid’s Nearby Share. Google has started rolling out the feature to phones using Android 6.0 and later, making it easier to send files to friends (from asafe distance, of course) without leaning on cloud services or special transfer modes....