Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. First phone with 10-core MediaTek Helio X30 chip to be shown at MWC 2017 July 10, 2025 Hardcore hardware fans love to see mobile phones with more cores in their processors (if you know what we mean, and we think you do). Chinese-based Vernee is stepping up to the plate in that area, announcing it will show the Apollo 2, the first phone withMediaTek’s 10-core X30 processor, in two weeks at the2017 Mobile World Congress trade showin Barcelona, Spain....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Five Shadowy Facts You Need to Know About Contrast and Its Protagonist Dawn June 14, 2025 Contrast,new onNVIDIA SHIELD Android TV, is a strange and atmospheric adventure set in 1920s Paris. Powered by the Unreal Engine, it casts you as Dawn and tasks you with helping young Didi get her family back together, with plenty of twists and magic along the way....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy Note 4 vs Galaxy Note 3 quick look July 11, 2025 Samsunghas just taken the wraps off the latest entrant to the Note lineup, the Galaxy Note 4! It’s natural to wonder how much of an upgrade it is from its predecessor, and that’s what we find out, as we take a quick look at theSamsung Galaxy Note 4vsGalaxy Note 3!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Allo themes might be on their way soon June 15, 2025 Google rolled out itsbig version 2.0 updatetoGoogle Allojust a few days ago, and with it came a number of new features like support for multi-window and direct reply from the notification shade. It also included a “Monochrome” theme in the settings menu, where you opt to make the app a tad more monochrome than before....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Duo’s new low-light mode makes it easier to see faces in the dark June 11, 2025 Today, Googleannounceda new low-light mode for its Duo video-chatting app. From the name, you’d expect low-light mode to darken the UI elements when chatting with a friend. Instead, the mode detects the lighting conditions and automatically adjusts the picture to better illuminate your face....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Family Link is now available in 38 countries - here’s the full list June 11, 2025 Google is expanding itsFamily Linkservice to an additional 27 countries from across the E.U. The extension, spotted today on the Google for Families help hub (viaAndroid Police), takes the total of supported countries to a grand total of 38. Family Link launched fully in the U....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google is developing a possible podcast app called Shortwave August 18, 2025 Googlefinally got around to releasinga standalone podcast appback in June (appropriately namedGoogle Podcasts). But there might be another Google podcast app in development. The app – called Shortwavein this trademark filing– appears to be a podcast app with a focus on shareability. This makes perfect sense, as one of the best ways podcasts gain an audience is by people suggesting episodes to friends and family....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel & Pixel XL vs the competition August 14, 2025 Representing a major shift in direction away from the Nexus family before it, Google has now taken the veil off its new Pixel line-up. The Pixel and Pixel XL are designed by Google from the ground up and are ready to go head-to-toe with high-end flagships from Apple, Samsung, and other major smartphone brands....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel 2 XL has a flashing screen issue that actually looks kind of cool [video] July 12, 2025 ThePixel 2problems continue, though this latest one actually has some charm. Like this previous issues, this was once again noted multiple times in the Google Product forums, and once more relates to the XL 2 display. But it’s notwashed out colors or burn-inthat’s the subject this time: this is more like an exclusive lightning mode....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel C hands-on and first look July 10, 2025 At today’s Google event, the company showcased a new generation of the Chromecast, as well as two new Nexus phones. One of the better-kept secrets, however, was a brand-new Google tablet. The latest tablet might be from Google, but it’s not a Nexus. It’s a Pixel device, but not a Chromebook....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Shopping’s rebrand brings it one step closer to competing with Amazon June 16, 2025 Earlier this year, Google announced it wouldrebrand Google Expressto create a universal shopping service across all of Google’s products. Now, that rebrand has officially happened, and you can check out Google’s Amazon competitor —Google Shopping— for yourself. What is changing? Right off the bat, the most substantial changes are the obvious ones....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google will no longer automatically populate search results as you type July 22, 2025 Google will no longer automatically populate search results as you type because it just doesn’t work on mobile devices, and mobile devices are where most Google searches happen these days. Indeed, Instant Search is dead at last. Remember whenGoogle first introduced what it calls Instant Searchall the way back in 2010?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s how Android apps on Google Play will share their security policies August 12, 2025 Google is taking some of the mystery out of thePlay Store’s upcoming safety section. The tech firm hasdetailedhow Android apps in Google Play will have to share their privacy and security policies, including firmer deadlines for when those changes can (and must) take effect....