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Google removes fake "System Update" app from Play Store

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google removes fake “System Update” app from Play Store July 22, 2025 Even though theGoogle Play Storeis by far the safest place to download apps for your Android smartphone or tablet, there’s always the danger of installing one that is not what it claims to be. Recently, Google removed such an app from the Play Store that was labeled as “System Update”....

Hands-on with the huge Wear OS redesign (Updated with video)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hands-on with the huge Wear OS redesign (Updated with video) August 19, 2025 Android Wearbecame Wear OS earlier this year, but not much has changed with the wearable operating system since the rebrand. But over the next few months,Googlewill roll out a Wear OS redesign that will dramatically change the way you interact with yoursmartwatch. The updated Wear OS will put more of an emphasis on getting to important information at the time it matters most to you....

Here's how to "treat yo self" to the Parks and Recreation special (Update)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s how to “treat yo self” to the Parks and Recreation special (Update) July 22, 2025 In this age ofCOVID-19, a ton of people are either forced to stay at home or want to remain inside, for work or play. If there is any silver lining to this tragic time, it’s caused the main creators and stars of one of the best TV sitcoms of all time to come back together, remotely, for a one-shot special....

Here's our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (not Pro)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (not Pro) June 30, 2025 Today, viaTechTalkTV, we have our first supposed real-life images of what appears to be theSamsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. If the photos are legitimate, they suggest thatSamsungwill stick with the “Plus” moniker for its flagship lines rather than use the “Pro” moniker some leaks suggested over the past few months....

How does Apple's new A12X processor compare to other 7nm mobile SoCs?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How does Apple’s new A12X processor compare to other 7nm mobile SoCs? June 01, 2025 Applerecently announcedtwo new iPad Pro models, one with an 11-inch display and the other with a 12.9-inch screen. The Cupertino company was keen to highlight the new features of the new iPad Pro models including the integration of Face ID, the switch toUSB Type-C, and Gigabit-class LTE....

How to hide your API Key in Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to hide your API Key in Android June 07, 2025 Many Android apps that interact with the cloud use a client – server architecture with the phone acting as a client and much of the heavy lifting taking place on the server. Sometimes you have control over the server, and sometimes it’s a third party who provides the data, e....

HUAWEI shipments rose 63 percent in Q3

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI shipments rose 63 percent in Q3 Jun 12, 2025 HUAWEI has reported stellar growth in Q3, with strong sales inChinaandEuropeleading to a 63 percent rise in year-on-year global smartphone shipments. The past quarter saw the Chinese OEM launch several new devices which helped the increase in sales, including theHUAWEI Mate Sand theHONOR 7. [related_videos title=”HUAWEI phones in video:” align=”left” type=”custom” videos=”651620,651264,650029,645715,648417,643970″]In the three months ending September 30, the company shipped 27....

HUAWEI would sign 'we promise not to spy' pacts with governments

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI would sign ‘we promise not to spy’ pacts with governments July 31, 2025 According toHuaweichairman Liang Hua (viaReuters), the company is willing to sign “no-spy” agreements with governments, including the United Kingdom. The pacts would ensure HUAWEI is legally responsible to prevent backdoor spying on other nations using HUAWEI equipment. “We are willing to sign no-spy agreements with governments, including the U....

Hundreds of users sue Korean carriers over disappointing 5G service

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hundreds of users sue Korean carriers over disappointing 5G service August 13, 2025 5G connectivityhas been around for a couple of years now, with loads of networks coming online in 2019 and 2020. The new generation cellular standard promised much faster speeds, but we wouldn’t blame you if you feel disappointed with real-world speeds. Now, legal action has been taken over these results....

Latest Google Home Mini update brings back touch controls for audio playback

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Latest Google Home Mini update brings back touch controls for audio playback July 07, 2025 Those hoping that Google would re-enable the top touch functionality on the Home Mini will be sorely disappointed with the smart speaker’s latest update, but at least you get that functionality moved to the sides! If you’re a bit confused, here’s the deal. Even before the Home Mini was released, it was found that the smart speaker spontaneously activated thousands of times each day....

Lenovo shows off dual-screen Magic View concept smartwatch

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo shows off dual-screen Magic View concept smartwatch August 25, 2025 The display uses a “Virtual Interactive Display” and according to Lenovo, this can help overcome small smartwatch displays by letting you viewing larger maps or photos through the secondary screen. Lenovo claims the VID can allow you to view images up to 20 times the normal size of the watch face and can also be used to display private information that you would rather not show on your main watch face....

New Google Play program will make it easier to find high-quality, family-friendly apps

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Google Play program will make it easier to find high-quality, family-friendly apps June 08, 2025 Although I’ve personally never had any major finding the apps I want onGoogle Play, a number of critics over the years have claimed that Google’s app store experience pales in comparison with what you’d find over at Camp Apple. While the number of apps offered have quickly caught up to the rival platform over the last few years, Google’s automatic app approval process has been criticized for being a less efficient way of vetting apps and as result a number of inappropriate, malicious, or simply low-quality apps have continued to make their way into Google’s app store....

New Samsung app GameDriver promises better performance, fast driver updates

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Samsung app GameDriver promises better performance, fast driver updates June 23, 2025 In December 2020,Samsung announcedthe launch of a new Android app: GameDriver. You can find it at theGoogle Play Storeby clickinghere(Adreno/Qualcomm models) orhere(Mali/Exynos models). On the outset, the app doesn’t seem too notable. It claims to offer better gaming performance on a select few Samsung Android phones. However, it only supports a handful of games at the moment and you must play those games on aGalaxy S20orNote 20device....