LG V20 pre-orders may kick off on Sept. 14th, with modular extras in tow

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG V20 pre-orders may kick off on Sept. 14th, with modular extras in tow June 28, 2025 The Note 7 is on everyone’s mind at the moment, but we shouldn’t forget that LG’s phablet opponent is just around the corner. We already know that its official announcement isslated for September 6th. Not only that, but in the midst of the Note 7 hublub, LG couldn’t help but trickle little tidbits information regarding the promising device....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Brittany Ortiz

Meizu 15 Plus revealed: Ever wanted a Galaxy S8 in Meizu clothing?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meizu 15 Plus revealed: Ever wanted a Galaxy S8 in Meizu clothing? July 02, 2025 Meizu hasa habitof using Samsung’s Exynos chips for flagship phones, so is it any surprise to see the Meizu 15 Plus packing the same SoC Samsung used for the EMEA variant of theGalaxy S8? The new phone, announced today, should be a great performer as a result of theExynos 8895chipset....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Betty Diaz

Motorola One Power specs leak: What should you expect? (Update: TENAA listing shows up)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Motorola One Power specs leak: What should you expect? (Update: TENAA listing shows up) June 24, 2025 Update, July 30, 2025 (02:23AM EST):TheMotorola One Powerhas been the subject of several leaks recently, and now China’s TENAA regulatory body has delivered a host of details via a device filing. The filing reveals a phone with the model number XT1942-1, which lines up with our original article below (and other leaks)....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Robert Dawson

New Nat & Friends video explains how Google Earth actually works

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Nat & Friends video explains how Google Earth actually works August 24, 2025 The latest Nat & Friends video explores just how 3D images are created for Google Earth, but unfortunately, Lo will be officially leaving the project. If you are curious about what goes on inside Google or if you just live on YouTube like me, you’ve probably heard a thing or two aboutNat and Lo....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Brittany Gonzalez

nubia Z11 hands-on

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. nubia Z11 hands-on August 19, 2025 nubia is relatively new to the Android game, but in a short amount of time the ZTE-backed company has been making waves with a slew of great products that haven’t failed to impress. While their latest flagship offering, the nubia Z11, has been available in China for a couple of months now, nubia is now prepping for its launch in Europe, and eventually the US, which is why the company has decided to showcase the device here atIFA 2016....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Veronica Boyd

Official Google Pixel 3 marketing materials leak, focusing on nifty tricks

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Official Google Pixel 3 marketing materials leak, focusing on nifty tricks Jul 04, 2025 As you no doubt have noticed by now, we’ve seen a lot of leaks surroundingthe Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL. At this point, we know pretty much everything there is to know. However, all the leaks we’ve seen so far have been unofficial, meaning they originated from somewhere other than Google itself....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Randall Riddle

OnePlus Nord special edition revealed by now deleted forum post (Update)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus Nord special edition revealed by now deleted forum post (Update) August 20, 2025 Update: June 26, 2025 (1:20 AM ET): It seems OnePlus may have jumped the gun on this one. In a now inaccessibleforum post, OnePlus has revealed a special edition “Gray Ash” colorway for the Nord. Check out the image below attached to the post. The photo makes it unclear if the rear also adopts a sandstone texture as teased before....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Joshua Coleman

Pip-Boy app now available, whether you have the actual sleeve or not

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pip-Boy app now available, whether you have the actual sleeve or not August 19, 2025 Fallout fans were going nuts over thereal-life Pip-Boy sleeveBethestha announced last June. Yes, it is an actual Pip-Boy that works with your smartphone and a companion app. It is meant to connect to Fallout 4’s in-game information. Whether you were lucky enough to put your name to one of these Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition bundles or not, you will still be able to enjoy the app and its full functionality....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Andrew Edwards

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 and 800 are the first mobile chips to receive OpenGL ES 3 certification

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 and 800 are the first mobile chips to receive OpenGL ES 3 certification August 08, 2025 The next generation processor war is definitely on, we’ve already had a look at the promisingbig.LITTLE A53/A57combination, and now its Qualcomm’s turn to hint at what it has up its sleeve for the next batch of processors. This time it’s not about raw CPU power, but what the new Snapdragons plan bring to graphics and gaming....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Shelby Torres

Retro-style adventure Beat Cop, from This War of Mine studio, out now on Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Retro-style adventure Beat Cop, from This War of Mine studio, out now on Android June 24, 2025 Update, Jul 24, 2025 (9:38AM ET):Beat Cop is now available to download on the Google Play Store. 11 bit studios’ latest is free to download but to play the full game you’ll need to pay up $5.50 as an in-app purchase. Early user reviews (if you discount the usual ‘this game isn’t free brigade’) are fairly strong....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Julie Higgins

Rugged Alcatel GO PLAY now available for $199.99, free case included

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rugged Alcatel GO PLAY now available for $199.99, free case included August 20, 2025 Alcatelhas released a phone that may be able to put up with your fun and active lifestyle. It is not the super high-end smartphone of our dreams, but the Alcatel GO PLAY sure has plenty to offer considering its low $199.99 price point. And it is now available for purchase straight from Alcatel’s website....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Cole Walker

Rumor: Amazon to launch a cheap Echo-exclusive music service

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumor: Amazon to launch a cheap Echo-exclusive music service June 17, 2025 Amazonhas been in the digital music game for a while now, what with its library of MP3 downloads and Prime Music streaming service. According toRecode, the company isn’t done there though, Amazon also wants to offer a cheap music subscription service that costs just $4 or $5 per month....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Michelle Lewis

Samsung acquires home monitoring software company Perch

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung acquires home monitoring software company Perch August 14, 2025 Perch, makers of the clever do-it-yourself home monitoring software that repurposes old smartphones as security cameras, announced it has been acquired by Samsung Electronics yesterday. In the statement, Perch said, “our team will be working with Samsung groups around the world to develop next-generation IoT products.” But if you are using Perch’s home monitoring service right now, you’re about to find yourself in need of an alternative....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Jennifer Alexander