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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Women showcased on Google Play for International Women’s Day August 01, 2025 This coming Thursday, March 8, is the ninety-ninth annualInternational Women’s Day. To celebrate amazing women in app development, game design, and the arts, theGoogle Play Storewill showcase the women who inspire us all. Starting this week, when you log into the Google Play Store, you’ll find collections ofgamesandappscreated by women from around the world....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi announces MIUI 7: here’s what’s new July 02, 2025 Following its Chinese announcement the other day, Xiaomi has now lifted the lid on the global version its latest Android-based operating system – MIUI 7. While perhaps not as drastic of an update as some users were hoping for, there are a number of useful features to get to grips with....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi sets sights on Australia, expect Xiaomi Mi 9 to hit market ‘soon’ July 24, 2025 Update, August 18, 2025 (3:15AM ET):Panmi has confirmed toAndroid Authoritythat it’s signed a deal to distribute Xiaomi products in Australia, while also confirming that it runs theMi-store.com.auwebsite. A Panmi representative said theXiaomi Mi 9will be available in the country “soon.” So those wanting a sensibly priced Snapdragon 855 flagship won’t have to wait too long....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can refund your HUAWEI phone if it doesn’t run Google apps in this market June 03, 2025 There has been plenty of fear-mongering and misinformation surrounding theHUAWEI trade ban. One of the biggest concerns from consumers is whetherGoogleapps and services will run on theircurrent HUAWEI devices. Now, a group of 30 HUAWEI phone retailers and dealers in the Philippines have reportedly announced that they will offer refunds if HUAWEI devices sold by them can’t run Google or Facebook-owned apps down the road....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You’ll soon be able to order a $2500 gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge July 12, 2025 We’ve seen companiesapply gold plating to smartphonesin the past, but one company that stands out above the rest is Goldgenie. The company has applied its gold and platinum plating to devices like the HTCOne M7, M8, Apple iPhone 6 and even a number of different BlackBerry devices....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 10 technologies made obsolete by Android smartphones August 22, 2025 Smartphones are like the Swiss Army knife of the technology world. They can do a little bit of everything, and you only need to carry one device in your pocket to cover a lot of bases. Technological convergence is about increasing functions and delivering more features in a single package, and it’s hard to think of anywhere it has been more successful than in the smartphone market....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A closer look at Samsung’s “neural network” M1 CPU June 30, 2025 Some ofSamsung’sGalaxy S7series andNote 7handsets come sporting the company’s ownExynoss 8890processor this year. The release of this chip marked a major first for Samsung, as it is the first processor to feature the company’s custom designed M1 CPU core, code-named Mongoose. At theHot Chip 2016conference Samsung has revealed more information about its latest processor, including details about an interesting “neural network” CPU design....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. All about the latest Android version : Android 4.3 Jelly Bean August 05, 2025 Android has gone through major changes over the years, with loads of features added and improvements made. It’s unfortunate that due to manufacturer and carrier delays, many Android users are stuck on older versions of Android. However, many Android devices are launching with at least one of the three versions (Android 4....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Amazon updates Kindle for Android app, adds X-Ray and flash cards August 05, 2025 One of the things I love about reading books with Kindle is the synchronization across devices. I have often been reading something on my Kindle device and then had to go out. While waiting in a queue (or whatever) I can get out my Android phone and continue reading using Kindle for Android....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android P developer preview reveals screenshot editor Markup July 31, 2025 It’s a big day at Google with the newly releasedAndroid P developer previewgiving us some hints of what to expect from the next version of Android. One of the most exciting revelations so far,spotted by 9to5Googleearlier today, is Markup, a fairly basic built-in screenshot editor that let’s you doodle and crop your screenshots....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apple could adopt Samsung’s strategy and launch iPhones in both Spring and Fall July 31, 2025 For nearly ten years now, Apple has launched its latest crop of iPhones at an event in early September and then started selling those iPhones later that month. However, according to a new analyst report from JP Morgan’s Samik Chatterjee (viaMarketwatch), Apple could change that strategy significantly for the batch of 2021 iPhones....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ARM announces its Cortex-R8, destined for future 5G modems July 30, 2025 Today,ARMhas unveiled details about its new Cortex-R8 processor. The processor is designed for real-time mass storage and modem solutions, boasting double the performance of previous designs. Before we delve any further into ARM’s latest announcement, let’s take a look at the technologies that are making increasingly high demands of modem processors....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Best Android gifts for under $300 June 27, 2025 Admit it, you’re still Christmas shopping. We’re getting down to the last few weeks before the holidays, and it’s not too late to buy the Android-lover in your family some awesome gifts. We’ve already given you our lists for the top Android gifts forunder $50,under $100, andunder $200, and now we’re about to help you out if your budget is between $200-$300....