Android customization, using ADB

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android customization - how to make a screen recording, using ADB - root not required June 13, 2025 Last week on ourAndroid customizationseries, we dove into a deep and involved developer tool called ADB, or Android Debug Bridge. Our purpose last week was pretty simple, we were trying tohunt down apps that were eating up the batteryon our Android devices, and we used logcat to do so....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Francisco Green

Apple iPad Pro 9.7 vs Surface Pro 4: Can either replace your laptop?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apple iPad Pro 9.7 vs Surface Pro 4: Can either replace your laptop? June 28, 2025 Apple launched its iPad family to new heights back in 2015 with the advent of the iPad Pro. It added a keyboard and stylus to the large 12.9-inch display, and it followed up with a smaller version. The iPad Pro 9.7 took over where the iPad Air 2 left off and aimed squarely at Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4....

August 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1874 words · Brandon Lee

Are the new AirPods (2019) worth it?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Are the new AirPods (2019) worth it? August 05, 2025 Thenew AirPodslook identical to the old model save for the single LED centered on the front of the wireless charging case, but there are a few adjustments under the hood that may make Apple’s latest AirPods worththeir price tag. What’s the difference between the old AirPods and the new AirPods?...

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Karl Newman

AT&T customers can pick up the Razer Phone 2 later this week

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AT&T customers can pick up the Razer Phone 2 later this week August 03, 2025 Already available as an unlocked smartphone, theRazer Phone 2will be available onAT&T’sphysical and virtual store shelves starting Friday, November 16. The good news is that the AT&T version of the Razer Phone 2 will not get a price hike; you’re able to either pay the $799....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Timothy Jacobson

Black Friday 2017: Here are four great smart speaker deals you should check out

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Black Friday 2017: Here are four great smart speaker deals you should check out August 05, 2025 If you’re in need of some help from a virtual assistant, one of the better routes to go down is by picking upsmart speakers. Not only are they perfect items for budding cord-cutters, but with Black Friday coming up fast, they look to be great stocking-stuffers for those wanting a little extra functionality out of their speakers....

August 24, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Ross Bennett

Do black interfaces really save power on AMOLED displays?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Do black interfaces really save power on AMOLED displays? July 24, 2025 AMOLEDvsLCDdisplay technology is a long running dispute. One of the most commonly touted benefits of AMOLED is additional power saving when the display contains mostly black or darkened pixels. This is particularly important as displays are the biggest battery drainers, but is it really true? The theory behind this claim is quite simple....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · John Whitney

Energizer Power Max P600S officially announced with a 4,500 mAh battery

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Energizer Power Max P600S officially announced with a 4,500 mAh battery June 24, 2025 Energizer is known for its batteries, but that’s not all it makes. It actually makes Android devices too. Who knew, right? The company isout with its newest offering, the Energizer Power Max P600S. As you might expect, Energize put a big emphasis onbattery life. The Power Max P600S features a 4,500 mAh battery, which promises over 12 hours of use and 16 days of standby time, and supports 12 V quick charging....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Brian Daniel

First 64MP phone will likely be Samsung Galaxy A70S

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. First 64MP phone will likely be Samsung Galaxy A70S July 10, 2025 At the beginning of May, we heard about Samsung’s new camera sensor which will packa massive 64MP resolution, besting the current top dog: theSony IMX 586with a 48MP sensor. When we first heard this news, we naturally assumedSamsungwould launch this 64MP sensor inside theSamsung Galaxy Note 10. After all, it makes sense for a flagship camera sensor to debut in a flagship smartphone....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · James Liu

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge reportedly getting camera improvements with Android 5.1.1

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge reportedly getting camera improvements with Android 5.1.1 July 25, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S6andS6 Edgeare receiving plenty of positive praise due to the phone’s design, its slim-downed software, and its performance in general, but one of its biggest headlining features is actually the camera. There’s no denying that the GS6 has one of the best cameras available for smartphones, though theLG G4aims toprovide an experiencethat rivals what you’ll find with Samsung....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Kelsey Smith

Gay conversion therapy app still on Play Store (Update: Google takes down app)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Gay conversion therapy app still on Play Store (Update: Google takes down app) July 06, 2025 Update, August 22, 2025 (12:26PM EST):In a statement sent toCNBCearlier today, Google said it removed the Living Hope Ministries app from the Google Play Store. Google had the following to say in regards to the app removal: The removal comes after Google faced pressure from other groups....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Melissa Henry

Get unlimited photo editing filters with Shift for Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Get unlimited photo editing filters with Shift for Android June 15, 2025 The problem with many photo editing apps on Android is the inability to customize filters to your liking. Sure, VSCO Cam and other similar apps allow you to dial down the filter after you select it, but after that you’re stuck editing your picture with the same routine of brightness, contrast, and saturation....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Mary Thomas

Google Maps "experimenting" with retouched Explore section

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Maps “experimenting” with retouched Explore section August 14, 2025 More than just a tool for plotting routes, Google Maps has long been perfect for spotting new businesses and other points of interest. As such, it appears the Maps team is looking to enhance the app’s “Explore” tab to make the section more inviting and tempt you to stay a while longer....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Christina Edwards

Google's mobile site redesign is all about those curves

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google’s mobile site redesign is all about those curves July 23, 2025 If you’ve searched for anything on your phone today you might have noticed that Google’s mobile homepage and search result pages look a little different. That’s because the search giant has begun rolling out a redesigned mobile interface. The changes follow hot on the heels of a similar Feed makeover that’s in testing for Google’s primary app which wasfirst spotted mere days ago....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Samuel Smith