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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Acer Predator 8 now available for pre-order June 20, 2025 Acer’snew tablet targeting gamers, performance enthusiasts, and fans of beveled edges everywhere is now available for pre-order onNewegg. ThePredator 8is a monster of an Android device with some pretty impressive specs. The Atom x7-Z8700 processor is a 64-bit quad-core CPU chip with Intel’s Gen8 graphics architecture, and all that graphical power is showcased on a gorgeous 8-inch, 1080p display....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. After this week, Google looks more like Amazon and Apple July 26, 2025 I’ve been mulling over theGoogle Pixel 3 launchthese past few days and one thing struck me more than anything else. Google looks less like the Google of old (who made Nexus phones, for example) and now looks much closer to its big rivals,AmazonandApple. No, I’m not talking about the cliche presentation phrases, over-reliance on pop music videos, and the use of celebrity feature endorsements — although those are all terribly irritating imitations too....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Analyst: HUAWEI Mate 20 expected to steal sales from struggling iPhone XR June 16, 2025 TheApple iPhone XRis supposed to be the somewhat-budget-friendly alternative to the company’s ultra-luxuryiPhone XS and iPhone XS Maxmodels. The iPhone XR is also — whether Apple wants to admit it or not — the company’s answer to the influx of powerful-but-affordable Android devices. However,the iPhone XR doesn’t seem to be doing too wellright now....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 11 will bring wireless Android Auto to every phone August 20, 2025 WirelessAndroid Autohas been availablefor a while, but you’ve needed certain Google or Samsung phones to even consider leaving the USB cable behind. That’s all set to change whenAndroid 11arrives, however. Google has quietlyconfirmed(via9to5Google) that “any” smartphone using Android 11 will support wireless Android Auto. The only major obstacle is the need for 5GHz Wi-Fi support....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Angry Birds Friends first look and review (video) July 10, 2025 Everyone loves it when an Angry Birds game gets released and we here at Android Authority are no exception. The latest Angry Birds game, released yesterday, is called Angry Birds Friends and if you’ve been craving some fresh Angry Birds action, you will not be disappointed. Unless you don’t use Facebook, then you may be a little disappointed....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. DJI Mavic Air 2 expected at upcoming DJI “Up Your Game” announcement June 13, 2025 Dronemanufacturer favorite, DJI, has an announcement on deck. Scheduled for 6:30 pm on April 27th, the Up Your Game announcement teases a new drone. We think. There have been some rumors and leaks, leading us to believe the DJI Mavic Air 2 is about to hit store shelves....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Do smartphone colors matter? July 25, 2025 Take a second to look down at your phone. What color is it? Black? White? It’s most likely one or the other. Black or white are generally the most popular options at launch, though sometimes companies will tempt consumers with a special, limited edition color — one that encourages them to buy a device they weren’t all that excited about previously....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Dogecoin: Is it the currency of the internet or just a memecoin? June 27, 2025 Out of seemingly nowhere, Dogecoin has skyrocketed in popularity across the world. Once a small and unassuming cryptocurrency token, it is now worth billions of dollars. Created in 2013 as a light-hearted jab at cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin never claimed to be a serious financial asset....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. EU to investigate Qualcomm over “predatory pricing” June 27, 2025 TheEuropean Commissionloves to keep tabs on big foreign companies operating within its remit and its ever watchful eye has been drawn to possible market abuse by dominant mobile SoC developerQualcomm. The Commission has just opened up two antitrust investigations into the US semiconductor company. The first is looking at whether Qualcomm offered financial incentives to its customers in order to exclusively use its own baseband chips in their products....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Facebook is testing its new Wi-Fi service in India August 19, 2025 Dubbed “Express Wifi,” Facebook’s new Wi-Fi service will allow users to surf the web on local providers’ data. Facebook has launched a test version with state-run carrier BSNL, to offer 125 Wi-Fi hotspots in rural areas in India. This isn’t the first time that Facebook has tried to bring readily accessible internet to India, but that attempt didn’t go so well....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. First OnePlus Watch render lands, clearly inspired by other successful watches August 03, 2025 We’ve been hearing about OnePlus’ upcoming smartwatch for quite a while now, but only just today are we finally seeing it. Thanks to a render leaked throughUnbox Therapy on Twitter(mirrored above), we can see the watch up-close and personal. OnePlus’ official Twitter accountretweeted the image, so we can be assured this is what the watch really looks like....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Ford’s premieres Sync Connect, an app that lets you remotely start your car June 28, 2025 Smartphones are ubiquitous, vehicles are ubiquitous. It only makes sense that the two should live in harmony! Ford has unveiled a new app calledSync Connectthat will allow users to pair their smartphones to their vehicles. Using your phone, you can unlock the doors or start the engine, but it does a lot more than that....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. G Suite back online after long Google outage, and more tech news today August 07, 2025 1. Google finally restores service Google had suffered major service disruptions overnight and into the morning, with G Suite problems affecting Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Chat, and much more. But, via itsG Suite Status Dashboard, Google is now communicating that the service disruptions to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet, and Google Voice are now over....