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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why 2017 was a smartphone year we’ll remember July 11, 2025 What a year it’s been. From the ten-year anniversary of the iPhone, which helped define smartphones as we know them, to Samsung bouncing back from its 2016 issues, and every OEM bringing their best; this year the smartphone industry became the most competitive it’s ever been. We all expected smartphone brands to step up their portfolio in a big way....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi TV Stick review: Lagging behind the competition June 10, 2025 Xiaomi Mi TV Stick What we like What we don’t like Smart TVs are all the hype, especially after the global pandemic increased everyone’s time at home. All the smart TV manufacturers are fighting for a place in your living room’s entertainment system.Android TVis among our favorite platforms and the Xiaomi Mi TV is an option if you’re looking to get yourself a dongle with Google’s TV OS....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is still worth buying a year later August 07, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultrais the most recent Note device to be released, as the Korean manufacturer has skipped a Note release in 2021. Instead, Samsung has opted to bring S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 3....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 key things to note about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 June 29, 2025 Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 mobile application processor is a bewilderingly complex piece of silicon. Between the new CPU, GPU, machine learning, image processing, a5G modem, and sensor hub components, there’s an awful lot to dive into. The bottom line is that the chip promises to be faster and more energy-efficient....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 6 best Flappy Bird alternatives July 29, 2025 [Price: Free]Flappy Bee is the quintessential clone if you want pretty much exactly the same experience. Most of the graphical elements are the same as are the physics. You can win medals so there is at least a point to this one that you can achieve if you feel so inclined. There isn’t much else to it....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A quick look at Android P beta on the Sony Xperia XZ2 August 21, 2025 Sonyhas always been good about releasing phones with the newest version of Android, but it’s never beenthisgood. Google recently announced a number of manufacturers would soon have access to theAndroid P beta. This is due in no small part to the launch ofProject Treble, which separates the SoC’s firmware from the Android OEM software layer, allowing for faster updates....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alleged Snapdragon 835 and Snapdragon 660 specs leak August 08, 2025 An image obtained by Chinese tech siteanzhuo.cnmight have revealed the specs for Qualcomm’s next-generation mobile processor, the Snapdragon 835. Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 835 – previously thought to be called the Snapdragon 830 – last week, but didn’t delve into details concerning its hardware. Now the finer details may be out in the open....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Authority this week - July 23, 2025 August 24, 2025 Android fans, this week Android 6.0.1 started rolling out to Nexus devices; alleged CAD renders of the Galaxy S7 leaked out; Marshmallow updates became available for a number of devices; we spotted a credible image of the Xiaomi Mi 5; the Pixel C rolled out to mixed reviews; first rumors about HTC’s next flagship surfaced; and Google released updates to many of its apps....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android head explains reasoning behind new permission system June 30, 2025 One of the most radical changes coming inAndroid Mis a new way to handle permissions for Android apps.Googleis finally giving users control over the specific permissions they want to grant to an app, moving away from the current model, where permissions are granted in bulk before the app is installed....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS ROG Phone 3 climbs above rivals with hidden 160Hz option June 19, 2025 TheASUS ROG Phone 3is tied with the likes of theREDMAGIC 5GandLenovo Legion Phone Duelas having the highest refresh rate on a smartphone, at 144Hz. This high refresh rate means you can expect smoother animations when swiping through menus and while playing games. But what if even 144Hz isn’t enough for you?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Best astrology apps for Android July 25, 2025 Getting your future told by a fortune teller with her or his magical crystal ball and power can be a scary and exciting experience. Not only can you catch a glimpse of your future; you will also feel curious about how these fortune experts managed to forecast your fortunes with dead accuracy....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BLU vivo Go with Android 9 Pie launches for $80, or $60 if you hurry August 23, 2025 A few weeks ago, details of a new Android Go phone from BLU leaked out. At the time, theBLU vivo Gowas reported to be priced at $89.99 when it launched. Today, the vivo Goofficially launches on Amazon, but its actual price is a bit lower at $79....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. China’s online retailer Alibaba is spending a lot of money on mobile gaming July 12, 2025 Alibaba, the huge online retailer based in China, is making yet another move in the mobile gaming industry. This week, it announced plans to invest 1 billion RMB (about $145 million) to help launch a global distribution network for mobile games. The company will establish other partnerships with companies like Russia’s Mail....