Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ARM’s CEO reveals his IoT wishlist June 27, 2025 There is a 99 percent chance that your smartphone is using a processor based on a design from ARM. Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, even Apple all make processors based on ARM’s designs and/or compatible with the ARM Architecture. But ARM isn’t just into complex CPUs and GPUs. It also designs a range of microcontrollers, and they are proving to be just as popular....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BlackBerry Evolve, Evolve X now official: Are they worth the asking price, though? July 07, 2025 We’ve known for some time now thatBlackBerrybrand licensee Optiemus Infracom was planning to launchtwo BlackBerry devices. Now, the company has revealed the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X for the Indian market. The two phones share a number of features, including 64GB of expandable storage, a 6-inch full HD+ LCD screen (18:9), a 4,000mAh battery, USB Type-C connectivity, a rear fingerprint scanner, and a 16MP selfie snapper....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Dear Google, When are you going to fix Android Wear? August 18, 2025 Smartwatches are in a funny state. They’re not really all that popular amongst the populace at large, but they’re not exactly busts either. The Apple watch is still the big seller in terms of market penetration. Android Wear is no slouch either, with many OEMs producing a wide array of options....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. For Android apps, “zero permissions” does not actually mean zero permissions July 21, 2025 Android’s security issues and vulnerabilities have been the subject of heated debates in the technology world for a while now, with many developers and researchers claiming that the former Android Market, now known as Google Play, is the source of numerous malicious apps. And while I don’t intend to thorougly analyze and discuss all of the issues surrounding Android security weaknesses (we have done something like that a while back here on the website), I would like to bring to your attention a report from Paul Brodeur of Leviathan Security....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. For now, Verizon won’t charge extra for 5G (unless you use the Moto Z3) July 12, 2025 As theinitial rollouts of 5G serviceacross the United States begin, many people are wondering: how much more expensive will 5G access be as compared to what we currently pay for 4G LTE? The answer to that question when it comes toVerizonwas $10 — as in $10 more added to your current 4G bill....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Fortnite adds in-game gifting option for limited time July 09, 2025 The holiday season is just about to get into full swing, andFortnitegamers are going to be able to get in on all the fun with the next software update for the battle royale game. Withsoftware patch v6.31 for Fortnite, gamers will be able tosend in-game itemsto their Fortnite friends....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. From motion blur to audio zoom, here’s what Google could soon bring to Pixels July 14, 2025 The Google Camera for Pixel phones is among the more polished camera apps, offering great daytime snaps thanks to HDR+ as well as low-light features likeNight Sightand anastrophotography mode. Now,9to5Googlehas dug into version 7.5 of the app (found in the latestAndroid 11 beta) and uncovered a host of features possibly coming to Pixel phones....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Full Galaxy S21 Ultra specs leak, no in-box charger allegedly confirmed July 16, 2025 One day after posting dozens of press renders of the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus,WinFuture’sRoland Quandt, who has a good track record when it comes to pre-release leaks, has shared all of the S21 Ultra’s specs. If you’ve been following ourrumor hub, you’ll know we’ve been able to piece together most of the S21 Ultra’s spec sheet before today....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Garmin vívosport review July 16, 2025 Garmin vívosport What we like What we don’t like Our scores What happens when you take one of thebest fitness trackerson the market and add a new color display, all-day stress tracking, strength training, and more in a thinner form factor? You get the vívosport, the latest feature-packed fitness tracker from Garmin. Even if you’re familiar with Garmin’s current fitness band lineup, you might still be confused as to where this device fits....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Get ready for kick off with Google’s new World Cup 2018 features August 07, 2025 It’s been just under four years since Germany triumphed over Argentina in Brazil and that can only mean one thing: it’s World Cup time once again. Starting later this week, 32 national teams will compete over the most coveted trophy in all of international soccer, andGooglewill be there to help us all keep track of all the goals and drama....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google App version 5.8 beta brings back auto-rotate home screen option, icon normalization Jun 10, 2025 Not all that long ago Google introduceda beta testing program for its Google App on Android, allowing interested folks to preview new features and tweaks before they rolled out to the general public. The app has seen a few notable improvements over the last few months, and today’s update brings back some familiar functionality that will definitely make some users happy....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hats off to the UK for smartphone unlocking laws, and more tech news today July 25, 2025 1. UK bans locked phones, hooray! TheUK has announced a ban on the sale of network-locked phones, finally ending one of the vices that carriers try and use to keep you loyal to them. Elsewhere? TheOnePlus Nord N10 and N100were announced yesterday with the leaks right on the money....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s how Microsoft powers offline neural language translation on HUAWEI Mate 20 Series July 12, 2025 The recently launchedHUAWEI Mate 20andMate 20 Prointroduced fully neural on-device language translations via the Microsoft Translator app in partnership with Microsoft. The app comes pre-installed on HUAWEI Mate 20 devices allowing users to have native access to online quality level translations even when they are not connected to the internet....