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Android Authority this week – June 23, 2025
August 04, 2025
Android fans, this week Google released big updates to Google+, Photos, Fit, and other apps; Samsung launched new entry-level devices; we heard hot rumors about the LG G5; Samsung introduced the wonderfully weird W2016; OEMs announced plans for their Marshmallow updates; we tried to clear up some of the confusion surrounding USB Type C; NVIDIA refreshed its Shield Tablet; Google and ASUS launched their Chromebit; rumors and teasers gave us an idea of what to expect from Xiaomi’s next event; and LG cancelled the just-released G Watch LTE 2ndedition.
Inside AA HQ
As promised, this week we launched the first round of our gift guide series. We’re starting with thebest gifts under $50. If you’re looking for some tech stocking stuffers, this is where you can start your search. Keep an eye out for more guides coming soon.
Speaking of guides, don’t forget to check our updatedBlack Friday 2015 deals roundup.

This week, we’re giving away the excellent LG V10. Featuring a stainless steel frame and a very durable construction, the V10 is one of the best devices of the season.Enter the sweepstakes here.
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The stuff you shouldn’t miss
Top news of the week
LG G5 rumors
Samsung’s entry-level assault
A Galaxy S6 flip phone?
Marshmallow updates
USB Type C confusion
NVIDIA Shield K1 refresh
Google Chromebit
Xiaomi rumors & teasers
Google apps updates

Goodbye, LG Watch Urbane 2ndEdition
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