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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. T-Mobile attacked again by EFF over new “unlimited” data plan August 22, 2025 It seems that the Uncarrier’s new “unlimited” plan is in hot water with digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), but then again, did we expect any less? It was just late last week that T-Mobile hit off itsUncarrier 12 campaign; this time targeting carriers’ inefficient tiered data buckets and the shared data practice....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Moto Z has no 3.5 mm headphone port, but does it really matter? July 13, 2025 One of the biggest bits of hoopla coming out of Lenovo TechWorld today is the absence of a 3.5 mm headphone port on theMoto Zand Moto Z Force. While we’ve seen headphone port-less devices already announced from the likes ofLeEcoandOppo, no mainstream manufacturer has yet taken the plunge....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. There’s now a OnePlus 9 ‘Gift Bundle’ but you’ll have to buy it August 11, 2025 OnePlus has a very odd offer for potential buyers of theOnePlus 9 series. The company will start offering up a OnePlus 9gift bundlestarting March 17, but if you’re interested in getting it, you’ll have to buy it. So how is it a “gift” you ask?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon still on top and T-Mobile still struggling, according to RootMetrics July 31, 2025 If you’ve ever readaRootMetricsreportbefore, you are used to seeing one company dominate pretty much every category:Verizon. Whether the test is on coverage, speed, or call reliability, Verizon tends to own the other three major U.S. carriers by a longshot. As such,the latestRootMetricsreportfor the second half of 2017 is not all that surprising....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Most of you are considering buying the OnePlus Watch August 07, 2025 TheOnePlus Watchis now official some five years after it was first imagined by the company. It’s nothing revolutionary but does mark the company’s first foray into thesmartwatchsegment. For a $159 smartwatch, it packs a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, 4GB of storage, and a claimed two weeks of battery life....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi is bringing a ‘power-packer’ Redmi phone to India (Updated: Launched) July 26, 2025 Update: June 04, 2025 (1:56 AM ET): Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 9 Power in India. As expected, the phone is a rebranded version of the POCO M3, albeit with an extra rear camera sensor. you may read more about its India price and availabilityhere....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi Band 3 images purportedly leak, along with new Mi 8 SE August 07, 2025 We already know a fair bit about the upcomingXiaomi Mi 8andMi Band 3, but it looks like the Chinese brand is readying a Mi 8 SE for a launch event tomorrow as well. Images posted to aWeibo account(h/t:GSMArena) purportedly show the two phones and the Mi Band 3 ahead of the event....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xposed module and installer basics - Android customization June 18, 2025 As we dive into the world of root on our Android devices, thisAndroid customizationwill keep it simple and look at the basics of the Xposed Installer. For those new to the game, Xposed is a powerful framework that allows near total customization to your Android experience, for better or for worse....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now swipe between accounts in Gmail and new signs of a dark mode, too July 04, 2025 In the latest Gmail update (v2019.08.18), a new swipeable account switching gesture is active (viaAndroid Police). All you need to do is swipe up or down on your user avatar in the top right corner of the Gmail app interface. This will switch accounts quickly....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Zelda 30 Year Tribute: Fans recreate the original in 3D June 12, 2025 Over the past few years, there has been more than one large-scale internet tribute to the most storied franchises in video gaming.Pokemon were cited in town, and just last year, Google was converting regions of the world intoa Pac-Man fantasy. Today however, gives birth to what may arguably be the coolest creation ever conceived: two fans of Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series have re-created the entire original gamein 3Dwith Java for internet browsers....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE Axon 10 Pro is one of the best priced flagships on the market July 06, 2025 The newZTE Axon 10 Prowisely enters the crowded market by distinguishing itself with features that could rival top-tier smartphones without the premium price tag. In ourAxon 10 Pro reviewa couple of months ago, we praised it for its luxurious build quality, stellar hardware, and near-stock Android experience....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE to pay $1.19 billion over sales to Iran and North Korea July 23, 2025 If you weren’t particularly aware, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act currently restricts the shipment of US-made technology to countries like Iran and North Korea. Way back in 2012,Reutersreportedthat ZTE had signed a number of contracts agreeing to ship millions of dollars of hardware to an Iranian telecom carrier....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 ways to keep your personal stuff private when lending a smartphone July 14, 2025 “Don’t you dare swipe through my pictures!” – I have no idea how many times I have heard that, and I am sure you have too. It’s an ongoing problem trying to keep your files private when lending your phone to others, even if for a few seconds....