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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This Kickstarter project turns your smartphone or tablet into a universal remote, no IR blaster needed August 09, 2025 The dawn of the Internet of Things is upon us. However, even if household appliances and everyday objects are increasingly becoming connected, not all devices are already capable of connecting to the grid via the Internet. Some analog devices like television sets, air conditioners, music players and the like are accessible through good old fashioned remote controls....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Video: This film student secretly tracked the thief who stole his smartphone June 30, 2025 Getting your smartphone stolen isn’t the best experience you could have. The idea of a total stranger having access to your photos, videos, text messages, and other personal data is quite disturbing to most people. Anthony van der Meer, a Dutch film student, has experienced this first-hand when his phone was stolen in a restaurant in Amsterdam....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo Xplay 5 launched with 6 GB of RAM, Snapdragon 820 and dual-edge display June 13, 2025 Thevivo Xplay 5Ultimate Edition has been officially launched in China, becoming the first smartphone in the world to ship with 6 GB of RAM. The vivo Xplay 5 specs also include the Snapdragon 820, 128 GB of internal storage and a 5.43-inch QHD dual-edge Super AMOLED display just like the Galaxy S7....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp won’t limit functionality over unaccepted privacy terms in India June 03, 2025 WhatsApp’s controversial newprivacy policy updatewent into effect on May 15. But despite the platform’s repeated attempts at squashing concerns over how it collects and shares data with third-party companies, governments and users continue to mount pressure on the company to withdraw the changes. One such move by the Indian administration may just have worked in favor of Indian WhatsApp users....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wrap up your Black Friday shopping with up to 40% off a new Roborock vacuum June 14, 2025 The holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing, and you might be more focused on getting the best deal than keeping your house clean. Why not combine the two with some serious savings on new Roborock vacuums? Right now, select models are up to 40% off from Amazon, starting with the brand-newRoborock S6 Purefor$359....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. XBMC’s Kodi media player officially makes its way to the Play Store with version 15 update August 08, 2025 The popular Kodi media center application, formerly known as XBMC, has finally made its way to the Play Store. The app launched in Google Play last month in beta form, but now it’s officially available for all to download. Along with the big Play Store announcement, Kodi is getting a hefty update to version 15 which brings some notable features that make the app even more functional than ever....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alarming study shows how much money wasted in US on unused mobile data June 27, 2025 A few years ago, whenT-Mobilebrought back the idea of unlimited data plans, consumers were overjoyed. Finally, we could consume as much 4G data as we liked without worrying about overage fees! However, a new study released by used electronics retailerIt’s Worth Moreshows that we maybe should stick with capped plans....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Pie has killed fast charging on some Google Pixel XLs (Update: Fix coming) June 27, 2025 Update, July 09, 2025 (04:00PM EST):A Google spokesperson toldThe Vergethat it is aware of the fast charging bug described in the post below and that a fix will arrive in the coming weeks. However, the spokesperson clarified that the official Pixel and Pixel XL chargers that came with the devices should be unaffected by the Android 9....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser review August 14, 2025 Asus Zenfone 2 Laser What we like What we don’t like Our scores There are a slew of high-end, and expensive, smartphones that dominate the Android smartphone game, but this year, there has been a larger focus on affordability, without compromising quality, as well. One such device is the ASUS Zenfone 2, which is one of our favorite mid-range smartphones of 2015, thanks to the unprecedented value for money it brought to the table....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AT&T HTCOne M9 getting Android 5.1 Lollipop on July 15th July 13, 2025 The Android 5.1 Lollipop update continues making its way to HTCOne M9 devices across the country. The latest version to get the sweet treat was Sprint’s, onJuly 1st. Fast-forward just a couple weeks and we are finding out the AT&T version of HTC’s flagship handset is also ready to get its relative update....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Become an iOS developer: How to start developing for iPad and iPhone August 11, 2025 Android may be one of the most popular operating systems in the world, but it’s far from the only mobile operating system! If you want your mobile application to reach the widest possible audience, then you’ll need to target multiple platforms. While youcouldopt for across-platform development tool such as Flutter, you could also create multiple codebases, which allows you to deliver a user experience that’s designed and tailored for each mobile platform....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Build Your Own Mobile App for Free with Infinite Monkeys August 19, 2025 Building mobile applications need not be costly and can even be free, thanks toInfinite Monkeys‘ app builder calledThe Machine. The self-service, drag-and-drop platform requires no coding, thus it is a great option for small businesses and independent personalities who don’t have enough budget to keep up with the advertising efforts of popular brands in the market and yet would want to have a mobile presence....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Can’t use Google Pay on your OnePlus 8? You’re not alone. August 22, 2025 OnePlus hasn’t enjoyed the most reliable software updates in the last couple of years, as users reported a variety of bugs in Oxygen OS. It looks like we can now add another bug to the list as someOnePlus 8owners are reporting thatGoogle Payand several other apps are disabled on their phones after a system update....