How to take stunning photos of fireworks with the OnePlus 9 series

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to take stunning photos of fireworks with the OnePlus 9 series June 28, 2025 The Fourth of July is the best time of the year to try to capture pictures of fireworks. Yet, as anyone will tell you, it’s much easier said than done. Fireworks are bright, dynamic, and unpredictable, and they can prove to be too much for many cameras....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Daniel Santiago

HTC U11 Android 8.0 Oreo rollout begins in Taiwan

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC U11 Android 8.0 Oreo rollout begins in Taiwan August 01, 2025 The steady rollout ofAndroid 8.0 Oreocontinues. This time it’s theHTC U11’s turn, as Android’s flagship OS has begun rolling out in Taiwan via an OTA update. The major update (build number 2.31.709.1) clocks in at 1.33GB and includes the vanilla Oreo upgrade, as well as November’s security patch....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Charles Dunn

Is TouchWiz on the Galaxy S8 the best Android skin?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Is TouchWiz on the Galaxy S8 the best Android skin? July 08, 2025 For most smartphone enthusiasts over the past few years, there was always one interface that seemed to polarise users like no other. Samsung may have had excellent hardware butits software failed to match it, until now that is. No longer called TouchWiz – it’s now officially known as the Samsung Experience – here’s why the software on theGalaxy S8shows that patience really can pay off....

July 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1398 words · Linda Schultz

It’s not you, it’s your Android: confession of singles with iPhones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. It’s not you, it’s your Android: confession of singles with iPhones June 07, 2025 Do you have an Android? Well, good luck getting a date with an iPhone user. According to a survey conducted by Match.com, iPhone users are 21 times more likely to judge someone negatively for having an Android phone. What’s worse, if you’re using an old Android phone, you might as well adopt 50 cats right now....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Melissa Roy

It’s official: Galaxy S7 is launching on February 21

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. It’s official: Galaxy S7 is launching on February 21 June 23, 2025 Folks, it’s set in stone: the Galaxy S7 is launching on Sunday, July 08, 2025. Samsung sent out invites to members of the press for its February 21 Unpacked 2016 event and there’s no doubt that we will get to see the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Kendra White

I’d take the OnePlus 6 over the Galaxy Note 9 any day of the week

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. I’d take the OnePlus 6 over the Galaxy Note 9 any day of the week July 03, 2025 For me, the winner of theGalaxy Note 9vsOnePlus 6battle is clear — I’d much rather get the OnePlus 6. The phone has five features more important to me than the extra bells and whistles Samsung’s flagship offers. The software is amazing The first thing is software....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Kristen Maldonado

LG might enter online-only India market with triple-lens budget phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG might enter online-only India market with triple-lens budget phone August 07, 2025 A new rumor stemming from91Mobilessuggests that South Korean electronics companyLGcould be mulling a new strategy in the Indian market. According to the rumor, LG India is prepping the release of a budget-oriented smartphone that borrows multiple features from its flagship G and V series. This as-yet-unnamed handset would feature a triple rear camera, a cool gradient colorway, and would only be available through online purchasing....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Dr. Kim Johnson

LG V50 ThinQ 5G specs: 5G support and a 4,000mAh battery

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG V50 ThinQ 5G specs: 5G support and a 4,000mAh battery June 17, 2025 5G is a major theme atMWC 2019this year, and it’s no surprise LG wanted in on the action. Arriving only four months after theV40, LG has now officially unveiled the LG V50 ThinQ 5G. While the next-gen cellular technology is obviously the star feature, let’s take a closer look at theLG V50specs before we dive in further:...

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · George Carter

Nintendo Switch Pro may launch ahead of E3, release expected in September

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nintendo Switch Pro may launch ahead of E3, release expected in September June 02, 2025 The highly anticipated OLEDNintendo Switch Procould finally hit store shelves in September or October, sources familiar with the matter toldBloomberg. Nintendo could announce the console ahead of the upcomingE3 gaming conferencethat kicks off on June 12. Folks over atEurogameralso confirmed the development. This would allow publishers to showcase their range of new Switch games ahead of the official release of the machine....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Kathleen Haney

Nova Launcher to provide new shortcuts for even more ways to customize your device

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nova Launcher to provide new shortcuts for even more ways to customize your device July 21, 2025 We all love theAndroid 7.1 Nougatshortcuts. Everything that saves time these days is welcome functionality, especially when it comes to multitasking on our smartphones. That being said, many users would like to do more with shortcuts, but are limited by what Google provides....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Bobby Chavez

OnePlus releases 'Never Settle,' a book with a title very easy to criticize

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus releases ‘Never Settle,’ a book with a title very easy to criticize August 08, 2025 Since its inception,OnePlushas used “Never Settle” as its slogan. Originally, this was a great tagline when the company was releasingflagship-level phones for peanuts. Over time, though, the slogan has stopped having much meaning thanks to OnePlus forcing its fans to settletimeandtimeagain. It appears OnePlus isn’t going to give up on the slogan yet, though....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Kristin Ochoa

OPPO Reno4: Equipped with a smart sensor from the future

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO Reno4: Equipped with a smart sensor from the future August 07, 2025 Artificial intelligence used to be a futuristic villain in films that sought to take over the world. Now, it’s in almost every pocket around the world. But what has changed to bring AI into the modern era? OPPO has been refining its technology for years, and it’s all come to a head with the Reno4....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Patrick Rhodes

Plex wants to become a hub for video and audio subscription services

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Plex wants to become a hub for video and audio subscription services July 22, 2025 If you’re aPlexuser, you likely use it mainly to stream your personal library of audio and video files (all of which you purchased legally because you would never, ever pirate anything). This, after all, is the main reason for the existence of Plex. However, with Plex now supportingpodcasts,web shows, and even integrating withthe music streaming service TIDAL, the Plex platform is becoming much bigger....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Heather Hess