Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nest CEO: “Nest is not for sale” August 22, 2025 Nest’s products have been a hit in the smart home market. Its thermostat, smoke detector and camera are among the best of their kind, but it seems that hasn’t been enough to bring the company where it should be.Nestishaving a hard time meeting Google’s (now Alphabet) expectations in terms of sales....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nougat now rolling out to Galaxy S7/Edge in India, Russia, and Germany August 07, 2025 Samsung is hard at work spreading Nougat to untold numbers ofGalaxy S7/Edgeunits around the world. Following ahead start for beta userstwo weeks ago, the company beganupdating stable devicestoAndroid 7.0on January 17. In India, the Galaxy S7 Nougat update is code-numbered G930FXXU1DQAZ and weighs in at around 1285MB....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 8 Pro’s color filter camera is now almost useless indoors July 02, 2025 The OnePlus 8 Pro’scolor filter camerais one of the more gimmicky features we’ve seen in recent times, shooting low-resolution images with grey and copper colors. Unfortunately, OnePlus had to temporarily disable the camera due to its ability to see through certain materials (i.e. thin plastics and certain articles of clothing)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus Buds are launching alongside Nord (Update: It has Warp Charge) August 01, 2025 Update, August 18, 2025 (1:30AM ET):OnePlus confirmed earlier this week that OnePlus Buds are coming, then gave us a sneak peek at the design and confirmed battery details. Now, the firm has revealed toTechRadarthat the new audio accessory will offer Warp Charge technology. More specifically, OnePlus Buds project manager Jay Liu told the outlet that the case can go from zero to ten hours of use in just ten minutes....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Opinion: These are my 7 essential smartphone features July 17, 2025 There’s no question that consumers have nearly limitless choices when it comes to buying a smartphone. There are more than a dozen high-profile manufacturers, some of which push out over a dozen phone models each year just on their own. That’s not even factoring in the offerings from smaller players....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Oregon joins states trying to pass net neutrality legislation July 03, 2025 Although the Federal Communications Commission voted torepeal Net Neutrality in December, that hasn’t stopped individual states from attempting to bring some degree of neutrality to their own districts. Oregon is the latest state tointroduce legislationthat circumvents the FCC, without technically contradicting its rules. Oregon’s proposal seeks to make it illegal for state agencies to sign internet service contracts withcompanies that don’t abide by net neutrality practices....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy A21s is a great upgrade (Update: India pricing) August 17, 2025 Update, August 20, 2025 (4:20AM ET):Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A21s in India today (June 17), being available via retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung.com, and other online retailers. The Korean brand has also issued pricing for the device, starting at Rs 16,499 (~$217) for the 4GB/64GB variant....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro has 4GB RAM, 5000 mAh battery July 28, 2025 For some weeks now,rumors have been floating aroundthat suggested Samsung had a “Pro” variant of itsrecently released Galaxy A9 (2016)prepping for launch. As time progressed, the words turned toa more visual variety. Now, the product has officially been announced for the Chinese market. The Galaxy A9 Pro will be released with the product number SM-A9100 and features a 6-inch Full HD (1920X1080) Super AMOLED display with a 1....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Fold release decision coming ‘in the coming weeks’ (Updated) August 01, 2025 Update, August 06, 2025 (12:10PM EST):In a statement sent toCNET, a Samsung spokesperson said that the company will announce timing for the Galaxy Fold’s re-release “in the coming weeks.” The statement arrives over a month after Samsung CEO DJ Koh said a new release date would be determined in a matter of days....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge pricing and availability: what we know so far June 17, 2025 It’s been quite the day here atMWC 2016. TheLG G5wasunveiledjust a few hours ago, followed closely bySamsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. When it comes to the G5,carriers have been remaining rather quietthus far, but that’s not the case for the two new Samsung smartphones....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Signal uses Facebook’s ads against it, gets banned instead (Updated) August 13, 2025 Private messaging appSignalhas enjoyed a boost in adoption owing toWhatsApp’s new terms and conditions, but it looks like the company is going on the offensive when it comes to Facebook’s platforms. Signal crafted an ad on Instagram in a bid to highlight just how much personal data Facebook’s platforms collect on its users....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Snapchat Spectacles review June 29, 2025 It’s a concept that technology has tried in the past – a camera that users wear in some sort of fashion on their faces, opening up possibilities of sharing not only one’s experience, but one’s actual perspective on life. There are a few examples out there of this concept but they haven’t really stuck, for a few different reasons: first, they tend to look a little too obvious; second, the issue of privacy turns up when people feel like they’re being recorded at all times....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia Z3+ pre-orders begin in the UK, costs £549 August 11, 2025 Following itsannouncement last month, theSony Xperia Z3+is now available to pre-order in the UK. A number of local retailers are offering the handset, with contracts beginning at £32 per month and unlocked handsets starting at £549. High-street retailerCarphone Warehousehas managed to secure itself exclusivity over the Ice Green colour option....