Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2 announced: all-new designs, software features and more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2 announced: all-new designs, software features and more July 29, 2025 Fitbithas been focusing on form over functionality lately, with the recent launch of theBlazeandAltaearlier this year. Now Fitbit is back with two new activity trackers that aim to bring more features and style to the company’s growing lineup. The Charge 2, which is the successor to the extremely popularCharge HR, is Fitbit’s new flagship activity tracker that sports some new software features and interchangeable bands....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Mallory Jones

Galaxy Note 7 recall could cause major internal changes at Samsung

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy Note 7 recall could cause major internal changes at Samsung June 18, 2025 Theworldwide recallof theSamsung Galaxy Note 7could lead to major internal changes at the South Korean company. A new report says that many Samsung employees fear there could be layoffs at all levels in the near future. According toReuters, Samsung’s annual employee review will begin in December....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Sierra Alvarez

Garmin’s latest software update brings new features to its best watches

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Garmin’s latest software update brings new features to its best watches August 22, 2025 Garmin’slatest software update enables a host of fitness features for theFenix 6 series, Enduro, and Marq models. Among these is a call to self-assess with the introduction of Rate of Perceived exertion (RPE) and feel. Rate of Perceived Exertion and feel If you’ve ever finished a workout totally gassed and thought “remember this moment,” yourGarmin watchwants to hear about it....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Kristin Gill

Google activates RCS messaging in the US (Update: Available to all US users)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google activates RCS messaging in the US (Update: Available to all US users) June 29, 2025 Update, August 07, 2025 (2:23AM ET):RCS messaging is now available to all Android users in the US. Google’s Head of Communication Products, Sanaz Ahari, confirmed the news in a tweet. Users are advised to update both the Messages and Carrier Services apps to be able to use RCS....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Tonya Jones

Google rumored to launch two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches in Q1 2017

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google rumored to launch two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches in Q1 2017 August 07, 2025 A new rumor claims Google is targeting the first quarter of 2017 for the launch of its first twoAndroid Wear 2.0smartwatches. The company first revealed the second major version of its smartwatch operating system earlier this year, but so far it has not confirmed plans to release its own wearable devices that will run the OS....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Brittany Campbell

Google teaming up with LG for two new Android Wear watches, the Watch Sport and Watch Style

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google teaming up with LG for two new Android Wear watches, the Watch Sport and Watch Style August 03, 2025 We’ve heard plenty of rumorsin recent monthsregarding Google’s plans to release two new wearable devices alongside its bigAndroid Wear 2.0refresh. Details have been pretty scarce about the devices themselves, with rumors and speculation pieces only giving us the bare minimum about the two newAndroid Wear-powered smartwatches....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Michael Ramirez

Google tinkering with autoplay videos in the YouTube app

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google tinkering with autoplay videos in the YouTube app August 15, 2025 Personally, whenever I sign into theFacebookapp on any of my devices, the first thing I do is turn off autoplay videos. There’s something about an app doing something I don’t want at any given time that rubs me the wrong way, but others view it as a convenience rather than an annoyance....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Karina Medina

Here's what Samsung says about Exynos Galaxy S20 being weaker than Snapdragon

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s what Samsung says about Exynos Galaxy S20 being weaker than Snapdragon July 23, 2025 Samsunghas reportedly responded after enthusiasts criticized the company for using itsExynos 990chipset in someGalaxy S20variants. The 2020 flagship series ships with the Exynos processor in some markets, while the likes of Korea and the US getSnapdragon 865chips instead. Our own testing shows that the Snapdragon version beat the Exynos variantfor pure performance, but the Exynos 990-toting S20 seriesdisplayed better battery life....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Matthew Hudson

HONOR 6X launches with dual rear cameras and small price tag

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HONOR 6X launches with dual rear cameras and small price tag July 23, 2025 Honorhas launched the HONOR 6X at a press event in China. The new handset, successor to the low-costHONOR 5X, features dual rear cameras, a 5.5-inch 1080p display and a metal unibody. HONOR has made a name for itself manufacturing budget Android handsets that deliver on quality and the 6X looks like it will maintain the trend....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Michael Cox

How to change subtitles and language on Hulu

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to change subtitles and language on Hulu July 12, 2025 Thanks to its extensive catalog ofTV shows and movies, along with live TV, there’s plenty to like aboutHulu. Even better, you can enable or change Hulu subtitles and change the language of content you want to watch. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to change subtitles and the language in Hulu....

August 23, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Rebecca Murphy

HTC 10 officially announced

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC 10 officially announced - everything you need to know July 07, 2025 In the smartphone world, HTC’s bread and butter has always been design. TheOne M7is widely considered to be one of the most attractive smartphones to date, and the company even managed to improve on that design language with its 2014 flagship, theOne M8. Then with theOne M9in 2015, many consumers were torn....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1163 words · Shannon Garcia

HTC Desire 530 hands on

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC Desire 530 hands on June 28, 2025 HTC might not have had a flagship level product to show off at MWC 2016, but that didn’t stop them from unveiling a trio of new Desire products this week. While hanging out with HTCwe had the opportunity to get our hands on the HTCDesire 530, a mid-range budget smartphone aimed at casual users and those who want a phone that “just works”....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Daniel Williams

HUAWEI Ascend P7 Review, just not a standout

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI Ascend P7 Review - highly capable performer, just not a standout July 03, 2025 We’re seeing some good releases out of the Chinese market this year, and in this review we look at an update to a phone from veteran companyHuaweiknown for being one of the thinnest around. This is our review of theHUAWEI AscendP7. While a flat profile is found all around the sides, two rounded corners up front are opposite a nicely rounded bottom portion....

August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1704 words · Sarah Solis