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Android Authority this week – Aug 19, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Android fans, this week we learned more details about the upcoming Nexus 6P and 5X; the BlackBerry Priv starred in several hands-on ahead of its official unveiling; OnePlus X specs and images leaked out; details surfaced about the HTCOne A9 and Motorola’s Droid Maxx 2; and OEMs revealed more about their Marshmallow plans.

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Hungry for Marshmallow? We’ve put together aMarshmallow updates roundup, a one stop shop for all information regarding Android 6 releases, OEM update plans, and custom ROMs based on Marshmallow. We will be updating it frequently, so you know where to come to keep up with the Marshmallow rollout.

The camera will always be a key aspect of the smartphone experience. We all agree on that, but when it comes to which phone has the best camera, the Android community is divided. We’re trying to bring a little objectivity into the mix with ourblind camera shootoutbetween the Xperia Z5, LG G4, Galaxy Note 5, and iPhone 6S. Vote here and come back for the results tomorrow.

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Last week, it was a Nexus 5X. This week,we’re giving away a Nexus 6P. Get your sweepstakes ticket here and good luck!

The stuff you shouldn’t miss

Top news of the week

Behold, the Priv

OnePlus: X and more

HTC One A9: more leaks

Nexus countdown

Marshmallow updates

nexus 6p first look aa (17 of 23)

Droid Maxx 2

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