Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Q desktop mode will support third-party launchers on both screens July 04, 2025 Even beforethe first beta landed for Android Q, we already had heard rumors that Google would includea native desktop modewithin the system. This new feature will enable users to connect their smartphone to a computer monitor and use it in a desktop-style interface. However, atGoogle I/O 2019, lead Android developers went in-depth for the first time on how the desktop mode will work during a small event entitled “Build Apps for Foldable, Multi-Display, and Large-Screen Devices” (spotted byXDA Developers)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Asphalt 7: Heat now available on Google Play July 16, 2025 After a long, long wait, Android gamers can finally rev up their virtual engines in the hottest release of the summer – Asphalt 7: Heat. The latest installment of the hit series developed by GameLofthas been teasedfor many weeks now and suffered several delays. The game wasreleased on iOSmore than a month ago, forcing Android fans to look with envyon the other side....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AT&T pushes BlackBerry Priv update with improved camera, performance and more July 18, 2025 It turns outBlackBerry Privusers onAT&Tdidn’t have to wait too long, though. The carrier has just started pushing out the first OTA update to the BlackBerry Priv. Weighing in at about 475 MB, it is certainly not as tiny as we would expect an initial update to be....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BLU’s Pure View offers an 18:9 display and $200 price tag August 12, 2025 As 18:9 displays become more popular, companies likeBLUeventually adopt the stretchy standard. That eventuality came as a surprise yesterday, when the company quietly launched the Pure View. The Pure View features a 5.7-inch, 18:9 display with HD+ (1440 x 720) resolution. Around back is a 13 MP camera and fingerprint sensor, while the front sports dual 8 MP cameras with flash....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BlueStacks CEO comments on Android apps coming to Windows 11: ‘It’s not so easy’ August 07, 2025 Yesterday, Microsoft dropped a big surprise by announcingWindows 11 will support native Android apps. This is possible thanks to a software product called Intel Bridge. Theoretically, it should allow for users to see seamless integration with Android applications within Windows. Related:Microsoft officially announces Windows 11, coming this Fall as a free upgrade...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Chrome Dev is testing video casting improvements to Chromecast July 10, 2025 Casting video toChromecast-supported device using the Chrome app should be easy, right? Unfortunately, sometimes casting video from a website yields poor video quality, along with the fact that it can cause your device’s battery to drain much faster. Thankfully, Google understands this frustration is doing something about it....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Developers: Here’s how to prepare your app for Android P August 08, 2025 Android P is just around the corner — expected around August this year — which is great news for device owners hoping to get some cool new features and UI changes. For us developers, it means it’s time to go to work and ensure our apps are ready....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Discrete cuckoo clock using Tasker - Android customization August 02, 2025 We actually had some fun last week going over some of our bestAndroid customizationposts from the year, it reminded us some of the fun we’ve had. It’s almost the new year now, and forgive me for stretching here, but I am inspired to think of time. Before we really dive into root stuff, let’s do one more lazyTaskerproject, a clock....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Do Android users dream of a Blade Runner 2049 hero RPG game? Well, we’re getting one July 02, 2025 While it’s not quite the 34 years Blade Runner fans had to wait for a sequel to hit movie theatres, it’s easy to forget that it took two decades for another game set in the cyberpunk franchise to see the light of day....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Essential Phone shows up on Best Buy in unlocked and Sprint versions June 15, 2025 After firstshowing offits exciting new phone at the end of May, Essential has since hit a bit of a rough patch, with some of its executivesmoving on to other companies, and itmissingthe scheduled release date of its handset. However, a couple of weeks ago, the company said its Essential Phone (also known as the Essential PH-1) was on its way....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Experts on 5G, AI, and smart cities assemble for Arm TechCon 2018 July 22, 2025 Arm TechCon 2018is closing in fast and theagendafor this year’s event is now live, which you should definitely peruse if you’re contemplating a visit. The 2018 event will run from October 16 – 18 at its new location in the San Jose Convention Center....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Former Apple and Tesla engineer will try to simplify Google’s AI efforts June 30, 2025 Googlemight have already been making significant headway with its artificial intelligence efforts, but those efforts will likely get boosted with the hire of formerAppleandTeslaengineer Chris Lattner. The name might not ring a bell, but Lattner was a prominent figure in the world of Apple software....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Get ready to play Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Android this Spring June 18, 2025 Because having a couple Yu-Gi-Oh! gamesin the Google Play Storesimply isn’t enough for real fans, Konami has announced that a new mobile title will be hitting our handsets come this Spring. The title goes by the name of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. Let’s go over what it’s all about....