Moto X (2013) Lollipop update coming in a 'few weeks', in testing now

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto X (2013) Lollipop update coming in a ‘few weeks’, in testing now June 14, 2025 While a number ofMotoroladevices have already made the jump to Lollipop, the same can’t be said for the originalMoto X.For those Moto X owners still holding out for Google’s latest sweet treat, the good news is that it may finally be coming “in a few weeks”....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Travis Mitchell

New Google Wallet app launched, may signal the impending Android Pay release

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Google Wallet app launched, may signal the impending Android Pay release August 06, 2025 A new Google Wallet app has just shown up at the Google Play Store, and we mean that in every sense of the word. This is literally a separate app that you can install and see being positioned right next to the older one in your app drawer....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Christine Evans

New Samsung Galaxy S20 estimated sales numbers are really, really concerning

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Samsung Galaxy S20 estimated sales numbers are really, really concerning June 20, 2025 A data company called M Science gavePC Magsome research-based information on how5G smartphonesare doing so far in the United States. Although the report shows that 5G phones are doing pretty well right now, a side-effect of the report is suggesting just how poorSamsung Galaxy S20sales could be....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Frederick Mcdaniel

Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X launched in India; here are the details

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X launched in India; here are the details August 21, 2025 Googleis bringing its latest Nexus devices toIndiaand at an event today, the company has confirmed just how much the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X will cost you. Having already looked atthe cost of the new Nexus outside of the US, does the Indian pricing follow suit with a large mark up?...

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Daniel Bradley

Niantic shows us the future of AR gaming with Codename: Neon

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Niantic shows us the future of AR gaming with Codename: Neon August 24, 2025 Niantic, for now, is primarily known as the company behind the mobile gaming megahitPokémon Go. However, the company’s ambitions don’t stop with putting Pikachu on a sidewalk outside your local supermarket. According to a new feature onCNET, Niantic is developing technology which likely will change the way we play video games....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Brian Harris

No, these 'Fortnite beta' APKs are definitely not the real thing

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. No, these ‘Fortnite beta’ APKs are definitely not the real thing August 05, 2025 Fake Fortnite APKs have once again started popping up online as the hype builds for the game’s upcoming release on Android devices. Epic Games’ battle royale title is the biggest game in the world right now, pulling in millions of players every day on pretty much every modern gaming platform you’re able to think of with one notable exception: Android....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Bryan Lewis

POCO F2 Pro goes without the POCO F1 magic, and more tech news today

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. POCO F2 Pro goes without the POCO F1 magic, and more tech news today July 24, 2025 1. POCO F2 Pro: Going without the POCO F1 magic ThePOCO F2 Pro has been announced! It doesn’t quite capture what made the POCO F1 a super-intriguing device, but it does look like it’s going to tempt some buyers who want features but don’t need everything in a phone:...

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Darlene Griffin

Pocophone F1 vs OnePlus 6: Can POCOphone steal the crown?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pocophone F1 vs OnePlus 6: Can POCOphone steal the crown? August 18, 2025 We’ve done plenty ofversusfeatures in the past, but this one feels like a real grudge match: ThePocophone F1vs. theOnePlus 6. This is such an epic showdown because in many ways POCOphone is positioned to steal a crown that’s belonged to OnePlus for a long time. OnePlus has always been where to turn for flagship specs at mid-range prices....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Steven Taylor

Pretty much all the info on the Motorola One Zoom just leaked (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pretty much all the info on the Motorola One Zoom just leaked (Updated) June 18, 2025 Update, July 13, 2025 (1:45PM EDT):We have new images and information fromMySmartPrice. Make sure to check out the updated article below for the new info! Over onRoland Quandt’s Twitter page, most of the pre-release info related to theMotorola One Zoomjust leaked. The device — which we originally speculated would be called the Motorola One Pro — looks to be a solid mid-range entry from Motorola....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Jessica Rich

RCS messaging on Google Fi rolling out today to compatible phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. RCS messaging on Google Fi rolling out today to compatible phones July 31, 2025 According to the blog post, Google Fi RCS messaging will be available on all smartphones designed for Google Fi (Pixel devices, some LG devices, and some Motorola devices —full list here). If you don’t own one of those, Google says RCS messaging will also work on phones not designed for Fi but still compatible with the service....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Elizabeth Newman

Red HONOR 7X could be the perfect Valentine's Day gift (Video)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Red HONOR 7X could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift (Video) June 21, 2025 When wereviewed the HONOR 7Xlast month, we praised it for the incredible value that it provides. With the HONOR 7X, you can get a great smartphone experience with few compromises for less than $200 in the US. The HONOR 7X’s competitive pricing makes it an undoubtedly excellent choice for first-time or young smartphone users....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jared Lewis

RedTube wants to listen to you in the shower, for a good cause (Update)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. RedTube wants to listen to you in the shower, for a good cause (Update) July 07, 2025 Update (04/20/18 at 1:00 A.M.):A RedTube representative has clarified privacy concerns, noting that nothing is actually recorded. “The application matches the sound of the shower in the background and uses that as a base to determine when the water is turned off. Audio is not recorded or stored anywhere,” the representative elaborated....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Charles Williams

Report: Samsung to promote the S6 Edge Plus ahead of the Note 5

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung to promote the S6 Edge Plus ahead of the Note 5 June 13, 2025 Samsung’sunique Edge display has proven rather popular this year and industry sources from Korea are suggesting that the upcomingGalaxy S6 Edge Pluswill be receiving the bulk of Samsung’s manufacturing and market resources when it launches alongside theGalaxy Note 5later this year. The sources state that Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will see a familiar global rollout, but that production of the Note 5 will be more limited....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Angela Martinez