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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google’s Android 12 Go brings privacy and speed boosts to low-powered phones August 21, 2025 Google’s Android (Go edition) operating system doesn’t make the headlines like it used to, but that doesn’t mean it’s not being used. The company todayannounced200 million active users of Android Go, alongside an all-new version of the OS that will launch in 2022. The main focus for Android 12 Go edition — much like Android 12 proper — are privacy, security, and speed....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Gradient themes hit Gboard beta, could roll out to stable build soon (Update: Rolling out!) June 20, 2025 Update, June 06, 2025 (2:50PM EST):Gradient themes are now rolling out to the stable version of Gboard. The new themes show up in version 7.8.8, though not everyone with the new version sees it yet. In addition to dark and light gradients, the update also includes a new sand-colored theme....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s what Android Q DP3 brings to the OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, and 7 Pro August 23, 2025 On its forumsyesterdayafternoon, OnePlus announced Android Q Developer Preview 3 for theOnePlus 6,6T,7, and7 Pro. In this case, OnePlus’ Android Q Developer Preview 3 is the equivalent of Google’sAndroid Q Beta 5. Included is Game Space, a replacement for the existing game mode....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HONOR 8 Pro leaked in full ahead of April 5 launch August 21, 2025 A few weeks ago, rumors hit the internet that HUAWEI would launch itsChina-based HONOR V9 phonein other markets, but with a new name, theHONOR 8 Pro. Now the Russian HUAWEI site has seemingly posted a full listing for the HONOR 8 Pro well ahead of its official launch on April 5....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC 10 - The Beginner’s Guide July 28, 2025 Getting a new smartphone usually provides you with a warm feeling inside but for some, this joy is short as it is replaced by the fear of learning something new, especially if you’re switching from the iPhone to Android. Even if it’s just from another Android phone, each new smartphone comes with a range of new features so how do you do the basic tasks, as well as take full advantage of the more advanced features?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC One A9 first impressions: trying some new things August 06, 2025 The latest smartphone from HTC, unveiled earlier today, may be the latest addition to the One series, but that’s mostly in spirit, given that this new device is quite the departure from the flagship line. What does this new smartphone bring to the table? We find out, with this first look at the HTCOne A9!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC U12 leaks again in alleged new hands-on photos July 01, 2025 WithHTCpriming the upcomingU12to be a beast of a smartphone, alleged hands-on photos of the upcoming flagship look to have made their way toHTC Taiwan News’Facebook profile. Down to the two selfie cameras and two rear cameras, the photos seemingly line up with previous rumors. Even the dual LED flash unit, rear fingerprint sensor, and lack of a headphone jack line up with what we have seen and heard of the U12....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Intel, Qualcomm join Google in cutting off business with HUAWEI June 22, 2025 Huawei‘s trade ban by the U.S. government has already resulted inGooglecutting off the Chinese manufacturer. Now, several tech giants have joined the search company in following the government ban. Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Xilinx have all told employees that they won’t supply HUAWEI,Bloombergreported, citing people familiar with the actions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. iPhone users aren’t as loyal as you might think, Apple data suggests August 25, 2025 According to data released during Apple’s trial with Epic Games, between 12% and 26% ofiPhoneusers switched to another device between Q3 2019 and Q3 2020. Apple doesn’t mention Android by name, but presumably, these users are switching to Android devices. Thedata(spotted byAndroid Central) stems from Apple’s own market research and demonstrates how loyal consumers were to the company between 2019 and 2020....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG on track to post second-highest operating profit in history July 10, 2025 It looks like business has been good for LG in the first quarter of the year. The company said its operating profit is estimated at 922 billion won, which is around $812 million. This is well above market expectations and represents an 82.4 percent increase when compared with the same period last year....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Mafia III: Rivals is now available in the Play Store - Updated June 05, 2025 Update, October 7:As promised, Mafia III Rivals for Android is now available in the Google Play Store. Check out the free download below. Original post, September 23:There is a certain appeal to the gangster lifestyle, and you can live out those “bad boy” fantasies virtually via games without being hurt....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meizu’s Ard Boudeling: We’re not entering the US market at this time July 05, 2025 Chinese electronics company Meizu has been performing well in recent times, shipping more than 20 million smartphones last year, but it’s still relatively unknown out in the West. Like HUAWEI and Xiaomi, the manufacturer hasn’t yet taken a full leap into the US market....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto Z2 Force gets the hands-on treatment ahead of its announcement July 12, 2025 There are literally just a few hours left until Motorola kicks off its #hellomotoworld event in New York City. And thanks to a generous amount of leaks, we already know that the Lenovo-owned brand will be introducing its newest powerhouse of a handset – theMoto Z2 Force....