Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We may know most of the specs for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ August 06, 2025 There doesn’t appear to be a lot of mystery anymore surrounding the upcomingSamsung Galaxy S8and its larger brother, the Galaxy S8+. New leaks that look like official slides from Samsung have now revealed most of the major hardware specs for both phones....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What are stablecoins and which one should you use? June 04, 2025 Digital currencies undoubtedly provide the fastest and cheapest way to transfer wealth over long distances, especially across international borders. However, some caveats steer most people away from using them — with volatility or price fluctuations often quoted as the critical deciding factor. Enter stablecoins. The termstablecoinrefers to a distinct class of cryptocurrencies explicitly designed with price stability in mind....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What to stream in January 2022 on Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, and more July 18, 2025 It’s a brand new year, and with 2022 comes an exciting array of TV shows and movies on yourfavorite streaming servicesthroughout the month of January. In this one-stop shop, we’ll tell you what to stream monthly across Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and other major platforms....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi could have a phone with 120W charging next month (Update) June 14, 2025 Update, July 23, 2025 (5:09AM ET):Well, it looks like we might know a bit more about an upcoming Xiaomi phone than just 5G connectivity and 120W fast charging support. XDAmembers kacskrz and Deic discovered that the phone has the code-name “cas” for starters. Furthermore, MIUI 12’s code suggests that “cas” has aSnapdragon 865orSnapdragon 865 Pluschipset....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi is finally fixing one of the worst things about Mi Bands July 18, 2025 Xiaomi gave us ourfirst lookat the upcomingMi Band 5just yesterday (June 8) and now the company has posted a slew of new teasers on itsWeibo page, giving us a much better look at the design and features of the fitness tracker. To start with, the Mi Band 5 will finally lose its age-old charging method....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Mi A2 specs comparison: Closer than you think August 01, 2025 Announced in July, theXiaomi Mi A3is the company’s latestAndroid Onesmartphone. That means the Mi A3 runs a clean version ofAndroid 9 Pieand should get monthly security updates, with updates toAndroid Qand R also guaranteed. Even though the Mi A3 is the new kid on the block, that doesn’t mean you should ignore its predecessor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 launched with 6.4-inch display and 5,300 mAh battery July 25, 2025 TheXiaomiMi Max 2 was rumored to show up more than a month ago, but now it has finally arrived. Xiaomi unveiled the handset at a launch event in Beijing earlier today and it boasts a full metal unibody with rounded edges. As the name suggests, the Mi Max 2 does things big, packing a 6....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. YouTube CEO: YouTube Red is “really a music service” coming to “a hundred” more countries June 20, 2025 In July last year,Googleannounced that its music service, Google Play Music,would merge with its premium YouTube service, YouTube Red. News on the merger was quiet until December 2017,whenBloombergreportedthat Google would be releasing the combined service, internally referred to as “Remix,” by March 2018....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 Android apps you shouldnt' miss this week! - Android Apps Weekly June 30, 2025 Wanna Survive Price:$2.99 with in-app purchases Wanna Survive is a retro-style strategy game with a classic zombie twist. You recruit a team, fight zombies, and try to make your way to safety. It plays very similarly to the PC version of the game and the PC version is a little difficult....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Oreo will let apps launch Google Assistant August 09, 2025 Google Assistantmight be ahead of its competitors when it comes to certain tasks, but third-party integration is not one of those tasks. That looks to significantly change withAndroid Oreo, though there are a few things to consider. Thanks to code found on the Android Developers website by XDA Developers, we have learned of the capability for an app to create a new task in Android’s activity manager....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Q could bring Google Pay cards to power button, just like the iPhone July 20, 2025 In thelatest beta of Android Q, the power button does quite a bit. It brings up the power menu, naturally, but also can be used as a way to end a call, a way to stop the phone from ringing, a way to quickly launch the camera app, and more....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Assistant-powered TicHome Mini speaker now up for pre-order July 15, 2025 TicHome Mini, the smart speaker that was announced back in August, is now finally up for pre-order. The device that goes head to head with theAmazon Echo DotandGoogle Home Minican be yours for just $79, but only for the next two days or so. After the flash sale ends, you’ll have to dish out $99 to get it....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BLU Life 8 XL review: really cheap, but that comes at a price July 07, 2025 While more and more budget-friendly offerings in their unlocked iteration are making their way to the US, one company that definitely stands out in this category is Florida-based BLU, with their diverse portfolio of devices that cover the entry-level and mid-range segment. The latest addition to their lineup is another such budget-friendly offering that falls in the sub-$150 price range....