Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The patent battles just got more ridiculous - Goophone looking to sue Apple in China June 07, 2025 You thought that the patent war between Apple and the Android OEMs was ridiculous before? Wait ‘till you hear about the most recent impending trial! No, this time around it’s not Tim Cook’s company looking to draw blood from a competitor, but…Goophonelooking to challenge Apple in a Chinese court....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Apple: 5G iPhones early launch, iPad Air release, App Store revenue July 30, 2025 This week in Apple news we heard a rumor related to the possibility of Apple launching some of its 5G iPhones early in one country. Now, this is just a rumor and seems pretty far-fetched, but this is 2020 so anything is possible....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Ultimate Ears' new UE BOOM 2 might be the wireless speaker you’ve been waiting for July 19, 2025 TheUE BOOMBluetooth speaker has been a fan favorite for many years, but it’s no secret that the line could definitely use a refresh. Today that changes, as Ultimate Ears have just announced the newest in its line of mobile speakers, the UE BOOM 2....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Updated OnePlus Bullets Wireless on the way June 30, 2025 OnePluslaunched theOnePlus Bullets Wirelessback in May alongside theOnePlus 6. Now,according to the FCC, we know that a sequel pair — perhaps called the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 — are on the way. While we can’t say for certain, it’s a good bet we’ll see theOnePlus Bullets Wireless 2at the launch event for the upcomingOnePlus 6T, which for right now looks to be in October....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 to Android 2.3.6 XXLA4 Firmware June 18, 2025 While Samsung Galaxy Note users are anxiously waiting for a leak of the firmware based on Ice Cream Sandwich, they’ll be pleased that they’re getting a new firmware leak. Make way for Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build XXLA4. As in most cases of leaked official firmware, build XXLA4 for the Galaxy Note is hoped to bring a more stable build for Samsung’s hybrid phoneblet....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon adds two new prepaid plans with plenty of data June 09, 2025 Two-year contracts are so passé. Right now, the US is seeing two major trends: contract-free installment plans and bolstered prepaid plans. Verizon Wireless is adding two new prepaid plans, one with 5GB of data and the other 10GB. Even just a few years ago, prepaid plans were almost non-existent in the US....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo V3 and V3 Max coming soon, and it’s “Faster than Faster” [UPDATE: specs] June 25, 2025 [table id=582 /] Original post (04-02-16):A rumor or two have been building up to what could be the best couple smartphones that have come fromVivo. It’s time to make things a bit more official, and we have gotten information about the vivo V3 and vivo V3 Max straight from the manufacturer....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Watch The Fugitive, a top-tier manhunt movie, on HBO Max August 18, 2025 From the Vault:As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogs are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What matters out of Apple’s record earnings, and more tech news today July 06, 2025 1. Apple crushes it The world of Apple is doing just fine, thank you for asking. The main point to get across fromApple’s earnings release overnightis that the iPhone 11 sold bundles, and so did AirPods. Other interesting bits: 2.Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook’s Clear History tool is now available to everyone(Facebook)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Where to buy the HUAWEI P40 series: Price, deals, and more August 05, 2025 The HUAWEI P40 was revealed just over one year ago, but it’s still one of HUAWEI’s best. The base model P40 and theP40 Proare joined by theP40 Pro Plus, delivering even better camera and charging capabilities. We watched flagship phone prices increase all the time in 2020, but what should we expect from HUAWEI’s devices?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why are Chinese brands seen poorly in the US and what can they do about it? June 08, 2025 WhileChinesecompanies have experienced varying degrees of success in Western markets, very few have managed to make a significant inroad into the lucrative US market. Fromchanging company namesto remove the stigma associated with their Chinese parent companies to massive advertising campaigns, these companies have tried – and so far struggled – to change the way they are viewed in the US....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now pre-book Samsung’s upcoming foldables in India July 11, 2025 Samsungconfirmed that it’ll be showing off newGalaxy Z FlipandGalaxy Z Foldphones at its Unpacked event on August 11, allowing users to pre-reserve these devices as well. Now, Samsung India has opened pre-bookings for the phones as well. The Korean company revealed that Indian consumers can pre-book the new phones from today (August 6) by paying Rs 2,000 (~$27) viaSamsung’s online storeor the Samsung Shop app....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You could soon teach Google Assistant how to say your contacts' names correctly July 19, 2025 Google Assistant is easily one of thebest virtual assistants available, if not the best. But there are some things it still struggles with, and pronouncing some people’s names is often one of them. Thankfully, a recent Google app APK teardown byXDA Developersreveals you soon might be able to teach your Google Assistant how to properly pronounce contacts’ names it can’t seem to get right....