Why Samsung and Xiaomi are talking UWB, and more tech news you need to know today

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why Samsung and Xiaomi are talking UWB, and more tech news you need to know today July 30, 2025 1. UWB is ultra, it’s wideband, and Apple’s announcing it tomorrow? Here’s a little preview of the future via Samsung, which said today in a blog post that says it expects UWB to be one of the “next big wireless technologies”....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Terry Zuniga

Xiaomi announces Mi TV Stick, Redmi 9 series, and more smart home products

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi announces Mi TV Stick, Redmi 9 series, and more smart home products June 13, 2025 For many,Xiaomiis one of the most successful smartphone makers in the world. But the company’s product portfolio doesn’t end at phones. The Chinese tech giant is also one of the biggest players in the smart home space and has been constantly ramping up its portfolio around the world....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Larry Davidson

Xiaomi will make its CES debut in January with a global product launch

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi will make its CES debut in January with a global product launch June 28, 2025 Xiaomihas announced its first attendance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, along with a global product launch. The Chinese manufacturer made the announcement on Twitter yesterday but didn’t reveal what the upcoming product would be. CES 2017 will take place between January 5 – January 8 and is expected to see thousands of exhibitors display new and upcoming consumer tech products across a variety of industries....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Nicholas Jackson

Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker – Mi Band 3 – comes to India

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker – Mi Band 3 – comes to India June 20, 2025 In a press event in Bangalore,Xiaomiannounced the launch of theMi Band 3in India. The Mi Band 3 is the latest update to the company’s popular affordable fitness tracker. The Mi Band 3 has a fairly by-the-numbers design, but it gets the job done. Like the Mi Band 2, the Mi Band 3 has an OLED display, although this time it is also a touchscreen and is slightly bigger....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Adam Dawson

You can now listen to podcasts with a personal twist in Pandora

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now listen to podcasts with a personal twist in Pandora June 21, 2025 In ablog post, Pandora announced thatpodcastsare now available to all listeners. The Pandora app now features a new “Recommended Podcasts For You” tab. From there, you may search for your favorite podcast or listen to one that’s, well, recommended for you. According to Pandora, it spent the last year fine-tuning its Podcast Genome Project to dole out personal recommendations....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Jennifer Griffith

You can now talk to Alexa in Hindi, here's how

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now talk to Alexa in Hindi, here’s how July 25, 2025 Amazon’sEchodevices powered by the Alexa voice assistant have been around in India for almost two years now. For the longest time, Indian users had only one language option to interact with Alexa and that is something Amazon calls Indian English. It’s basically the way Indians speak in English as opposed to someone from the US or UK....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Robert Brown

Your OnePlus phone will now optimize charging while you snooze

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Your OnePlus phone will now optimize charging while you snooze July 20, 2025 OnePlus has always been at the forefront offast chargingsolutions for smartphones. It started with Dash charging on the OnePlus 3 and moved up toWarp Charge 30Ton theOnePlus 7T. As OnePlus boosts charging speeds (not charging power), battery drain remains an issue of concern. This is why the company has introduced a new feature called Optimized Charging....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Dr. Joshua Short

YouTube finalizes massive London Space filled with 'firsts'

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. YouTube finalizes massive London Space filled with ‘firsts’ June 20, 2025 Feeling a bit cramped in its initial quarters,YouTubeSpace London is about to sprawl out its new 20,000 square-foot facility that will be filled with “firsts” in new King Cross location. Already having the distinction of hosting YouTube’s first production facility, the London location is also about to be the first to host a Creator’s store....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Carla Cohen

(Update: "end of August") Android 7.0 release date is August 22 according to Telus

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: “end of August” - Optus) Android 7.0 release date is August 22 according to Telus June 08, 2025 Update, August 19:Another carrier officially announced that Nougat is coming by the end of this month. According toAustralian carrier Optus, the Nexus 6P is expected to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update by the “end of August.” The update is currently in testing on the Australian network....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Nichole Gray

(Update: Nintendo denial) Nintendo’s NX console will be powered by Android – Nikkei report

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Nintendo denial) Nintendo’s NX console will be powered by Android – Nikkei report August 03, 2025 Update, June 2:Nintendo strongly refuted theNikkeireport: There you have it, rumor shot down. But, for what it’s worth, it’s possible that Nintendo is simply lying about the report not being true.It happened before. Original post, June 1:Nintendo’supcoming “NX” console will run a version of Android, according to a report from Japan’s respectedNikkei....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Kelly Hanson

25 Bixby actions to try with your new Galaxy S10

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 25 Bixby actions to try with your new Galaxy S10 August 24, 2025 After unboxing your brand newSamsung Galaxy S10andsetting up all the basics, it’s time to let loose and start playing with the plethora of features the device offers. One of them is Bixby, Samsung’s digital assistant that lets you interact with the device through voice commands. Bixby understands thousands of commands and lets you do things likeplay musicandcheck the weatherwithout even touching the device....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · John Thomas

5 things we want to see from OnePlus in 2022

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 things we want to see from OnePlus in 2022 July 03, 2025 2021 was a transformative year forOnePlusin more ways than one. The company extended its reach well beyond its original ambition of becoming the de-facto option for enthusiasts, introducing several entry-level and mid-range models for the mass market. And, from budget-minded smartphones to OnePlusfitness bandsand even a smartwatch, we finally started seeing the beginnings of a larger ecosystem at play....

June 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Nathan Nielsen

Acer Chromebook 14 arrives with metal chassis in tow

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Acer Chromebook 14 arrives with metal chassis in tow July 25, 2025 One of the best things about the Chromebook market is that it provides those with a modest needs a portal to the web and to basic productivity at an extremely affordable price. On the downside, reaching these generally sub-$300 prices means that most Chromebooks are plastic-clad and put very little value into aesthetics....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Michael Welch