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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo Z1x review: Attractive design and good-enough specs June 10, 2025 What we like What we don’t like Our scores The pace of smartphone innovation is such that we’re seeing apparent successors to newly launched devices within a matter of weeks, rather than months. Thevivo Z1 Prolaunched in July and we praised it for having a laser focus on good design, photography chops, and long battery life....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Slider phones aren’t for you June 15, 2025 In the quest to get rid of bezels, smartphone companies have made countless attempts to redesign smartphones. While most companies are now moving towards hole-punch displays, some are experimenting withsliding phones. This design concept separates the screen portion of the phone from the rest of the handset....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: The Galaxy Note 20 Exynos debate is only just beginning June 26, 2025 There are some fierce topics for debate in the smartphone world, but perhaps the hottest right now is ifSamsungshould ditchExynoschips from its flagships entirely. The Korean firm currently uses flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon silicon in its North American devices. For those in Asia and Europe, you’re stuck with Exynos chips....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wear OS 3 is official name of new system, will come to these existing watches August 02, 2025 We’ve known about Google’s and Samsung’s newhybrid operating system for wearablessince May 2021. However, we haven’t known the official name and a lot of other information we’d like to know. Withthe first watch with the OSlanding in just a few weeks, we’re getting down to the wire....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp now has Windows and Mac desktop apps August 02, 2025 You don’t get to a billion active users by ignoring platforms. (Except BB10, evenWhatsApp can’t be bothered with BB10 anymore). Joining the Android, Apple, Windows Phone, Symbian and Nokia S40 (yes, really) apps, WhatsApp now has desktop apps for Windows and Mac OS. The apps are very similar toWhatsApp Web, the online clientlaunched in January 2015....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi launches the ‘big’ Mi Max 2 in India June 22, 2025 In a press event in New Delhi,Xiaomihas launched theMi Max 2in India. The Mi Max 2 was first unveiled in China in May, and the 6.44-inch phablet is successor to last year’s Mi Max. The ‘Max’ is clearly the keyword for the device as it sports a big 6....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 5 leaked: launching Feb 20, employees working overtime to meet demand July 13, 2025 A third-party retailer in China has leaked the Xiaomi Mi 5 and its supposed launch date on February 20. According to the product page on Gear Best, theXiaomi Mi 5release date will be the day after launch: February 21. Anticipation for the device is huge and the Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) factory producing it even has employees pulling additional shifts to ensure supplies can meet demand....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Your next Chromebook could include a dedicated GPU June 05, 2025 You probably don’t think ofChromebooksas gaming machines unless you’re aStadiafan, but that might change before long.Chrome Unboxedhas discovered Chromium OS source code hinting at a Chromebook with a dedicated GPU — the first known Google-powered laptop to pack that kind of graphics power. The Chromebook, codenamed Mushu, would use an AMD Vega 12-based GPU — not the integrated Vega 11 you find in certain processors....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: extended through 6/27) T-Mobile kicks off ‘Never Settle for Verizon’ campaign June 30, 2025 Update, June 3:T-Mobile is expanding the Never Settle for Verizon campaign through June 27. The move was announced by John Legere on Twitter: There you have it. More time to test the magenta waters, if you’re so inclined. We just wonder whatOnePlus thinks. Original post, May 5:One thing T-Mobile is known for is speaking up about the competition — loudly....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 10 of the most popular Galaxy S8 wallpapers August 13, 2025 If you’ve never heard of Zedge before, you’re missing out. With a 4.6-star rating and over 100 million downloads,Zedge Ringtones & Wallpapersremains one of the most popular customization apps around, giving you access to tons of free ringtones, wallpapers, and more. That’s why Android Authority is teaming up with Zedge to offer customized collections, starting with this collection of ten of the most popular wallpapers downloaded by Galaxy S8 users using the Zedge app....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 6 alternatives to the smartphone notch June 02, 2025 Between theHUAWEI P20 range, the newASUS Zenfone 5(seen above), theOnePlus 6, theLG G7, and hordes of budget brands, the smartphone notch is arguably 2018’s most dominant, yet divisive feature. In fact,Google’s supportfor the cutout displays is only further proof that the trend isn’t going away. Read Next:Best phones without a notch...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A guide to Motorola’s confusing 2017 lineup August 18, 2025 Motorola has been busy this year, releasing more smartphones than you can count on one hand, or is that two? There is, of course, the company’s latest flagshipMoto Z2 ForceandPlay, theG5 rangeand its new S revision, the Moto E4 and E4 Plus, and the new C series in India, at just a glance....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 making its way to Canada on June 30th July 03, 2025 If you’ve seenour full reviewof theAlcatel OneTouch Idol 3, you’d know that it’s one of the best budget smartphones available on the market today. And if you happen to live in Canada and would like to get your hands on this beast of a smartphone, you’ll be able to starting Tuesday, June 30th....