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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google rolls out Android 12L’s second beta to supported devices (Update) July 20, 2025 Update: June 02, 2025 (3:15 AM ET):Googlehas silently rolled out thesecond Android 12L betato eligible devices this week, keeping up with its rollout plans. This update’s earmarked as an “incremental beta update” but does bring several aesthetic tweaks to the table. The update is available to download on “any Pixel 3a, 4, 4a, 5, or 5a series device” but isn’t yet available on the Pixel 6 series....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google’s Pixel 4 Voice Recorder app will automatically transcribe notes for you June 09, 2025 For the longest time, I used this application calledOtter Voice Meeting Notesto help me transcribe lengthy interviews. The app could search through my audio recordings and arrive at the exact phrase I was looking for. It was truly a godsend and saved me the pain of physically transcribing each and every word....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s when you can expect the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro to launch July 20, 2025 TheOnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Prohave already leaked in renders. The latter of the two even has ahands-on videodoing the rounds. We’ve also heard some compelling rumors about the mid-rangeOnePlus 8 Lite. However, the launch time frame of the new phones has remained a mystery, with some industry watchers predicting anMWC 2020reveal....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HONOR 9 and HONOR 8 Pro get Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update in UK August 16, 2025 HONOR recently revealed which phones in its product portfolio will be updated to EMUI 8.0 – the latest version of HUAWEI’s custom UI based onAndroid 8.0 Oreo. We can now tick theHONOR 9andHONOR 8 Prooff that list as HONOR has confirmed that the latest OS upgrade is rolling out for devices in the UK....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI still working on EMUI 10 based on Android Q, software leaks for P30 Pro June 02, 2025 With HUAWEI’s presence on theUnited States Entity List, the idea of the company pushing outEMUI 10based onAndroid Qwas cast in doubt. However, it appears that the company is still working on the next iteration of its Android skin, as EMUI 10 software for theHUAWEI P30 Projust leaked....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI Watch Fit review: Cheaper, lighter, leaner August 11, 2025 Huawei Watch Fit What we like What we don’t like TheHUAWEI Watch Fitlooks like what you’d get if you threw a HUAWEI Band 4 Pro and aHUAWEI Watch GT 2into anApple Watchblender. It’s arguably a more fashion-forward wearable than a traditional fitness tracker or standard smartwatch, but it still packs enough smarts to fit in the “HUAWEI Watch” line rather than the “HUAWEI Band” family....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Instagram testing multiple photos in one post with some Android users July 11, 2025 Instagramcontinues to grow its user base, especially as more celebrities use the social network to promote themselves to their fans. As it becomes more popular, it is only natural that we will continue to see a growing number of useful additions designed to make an already solid platform even better....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Instagram tips and tricks: Do it for the ‘gram June 07, 2025 Social media. We all have an account on one platform or another. For many of us, maintaining an online presence is both a chore and a self-indulgent pleasure. Today, we have our eyes onInstagramin particular, the photo-based platform that appeals to all ages. While it’s great for recreational documenting and showcasing artistic creations, there are plenty of easy tips and tricks for you to get the most out of your photo sharing experience....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. It’s the last day for Pixel 3 ‘Original’ quality photo uploads. Make it count. July 22, 2025 When the original Google Pixel launched, it came with a unique perk: freeGoogle Photosbackups of photos and videos at their original quality. This applied for the entire life of the phone. It was a great perk that was one of the device’s big selling points....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Looks like the rugged Amazfit smartwatch is getting a more durable upgrade June 12, 2025 TheAmazfit T-Rexfrom last year is a great value-for-moneysmartwatchwith rugged charms. It’s also highly durable, offers a 20-day battery life, and features plenty of sports modes for fitness enthusiasts. Now, it seems Huami is working on a successor to the wearable in the form of a Pro model....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. No, you can’t shoot drones out of the sky! June 26, 2025 This is an excerpt from our full post onDrone Rush. I get it: There’s adronein your neighborhood — even over top of your property — that is making you uncomfortable. I will never condone pesky or illegal drone flights, but you still can’t shoot the drone out of the sky....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus launches improved trade-in program, bonus for OnePlus devices August 16, 2025 TheOnePlus 6 launches next week, and the company is gearing up for the event. Today, OnePlus announceda newly-improved trade-in programto help you subsidize the price of the OnePlus 6, which is likely to bethe most expensive OnePlus device yet. Using the trade-in program, you can earn a voucher from turning over any smartphone or tablet from virtually any brand....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus sweetens the pot for Indian buyers by launching OnePlus Care June 18, 2025 OnePlus has launched an after-sales service program in India called OnePlus Care. Thenew initiativefrom OnePlus is designed for existing and new OnePlus smartphone buyers. The company is offering buyers three exclusive perks through the OnePlus Care program at no cost whatsoever. Extended Warranty The first benefit of enrolling in the OnePlus Care program is a freeone-year extended warrantyon OnePlus smartphones....