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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon HTCOne M9 getting Android 5.1 update August 20th Jun 11, 2025 Verizon HTCOne M9 users have been growing tired of waiting for their Android 5.1 update. We have good news for you – it’s finally time for your device to get upgraded, and the manufacturer has decided to hit a few birds with a single stone. See also:Best HTCOne M9 cases HTC’s own Mo Versi, VP of product management at HTC, took it to Twitter to tell us Verizon finally approved the Lollipop 5....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Vine successor may be back on again June 06, 2025 Vine fans had plenty of reason to rejoice in December 2017, when Vine co-founder Dom Hofmannteased a follow-upto the popular app thatTwittershut down in January 2017. Hofmann’sannouncementof a lack of backing money in May threatened to derail those plans, however. The happy times are back for Vine fans, however, thanks to an announcement on theforumsthat a public beta for the Vine follow-up is currently in the works....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo V7 launched with 24 MP camera and bezel-less display August 02, 2025 vivo has announced the vivo V7 in China. This is virtually the same device as the recently launchedvivo V7 Plus, with only a couple of features separating the V7 from its larger sibling. However, it’s coming with a smaller price tag. The V7 houses a 5.7-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) IPS LCD display with 18:9 format and 83....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Most of you don’t use a ton of widgets July 01, 2025 Widget functionality is one of Android’s oldest features, giving you quick access to specific functions or info at a glance without launching an app. Whether it’s a simple clock and weather widget, a Google search bar, or something different altogether,widgetsare pretty handy....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What being an “AI first” company means for Google July 03, 2025 Back atGoogle I/O, CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the company’s vision as an “AI first” company, with a new focus on contextual information, machine learning, and using intelligent technology to improve customer experience. The launch of thePixel 2 and 2 XL, the latest batch ofGoogle Home products, and theGoogle Clipsoffer a glimpse into what this long-term strategic shift could mean....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp public group links appear in the beta branch June 25, 2025 WhatsAppgroup chats look set to receive a much sought after feature in the near future. The ability to share link invitations to public groups has just been updated in the beta branch and should be heading to the main app in the near future. The update also throws in a quick button for forwarding media to other contacts as well....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Who needs drones when Amazon Key delivers packages into your home? July 31, 2025 One of the biggest reasons to cough up $99 each year forAmazon‘s Prime service is its flexibility in terms of delivery methods. Whether it is through free two-day shipping, same-day shipping, or the use of lockers in stores and buildings, there are many ways Prime customers can receive their orders....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Windows 11 release date revealed, but Android app support won’t be included June 23, 2025 Microsoft has just announced that Windows 11 will arrive on October 5. It’s been a while since Microsoft announced the next major version of the Windows operating system. Currently, the new version is being beta-tested through the Windows Insider program. Related:Windows 11 beta impressions...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi and OPPO could launch their own 5G smartphone chips as early as this year July 12, 2025 Xiaomi and OPPO seem all set to take onQualcommandMediaTekby developing their own 5G smartphone SoCs. According toDigitimes, the two Chinese vendors will introduce their respective in-house sub-6GHz 5G chips between late 2021 and early 2022. Shanghai-based fabless chipmaker Unisoc will also join the two companies in developing its own smartphone processors....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 7 Plus specs: Battle of the Snapdragon 660, Android One phones August 16, 2025 We knew theXiaomi Mi A2was coming for months now, and the Chinese manufacturer made the news official this week byrevealing the phone in Spain. It’s a clear statement that Xiaomi wants to focus on Europe, but the brand will also need to look out for a resurgentNokia/HMD Global in the region....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi rolls out update to fix Wi-Fi issues for Mi Max users in India June 04, 2025 While the earlier units sold did not seem to have any problems, Indian consumers who purchased the Mi Max in the first week of August began complaining of their smartphone being unable to connect to Wi-Fi. Trying various options, such as performing a factory reset, resetting the Wi-Fi, restarting the router, updating the software, and changing the bands, all failed to resolve the problem....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can be sued simply for uploading an app to Google Play June 30, 2025 If you’re an app developer uploading content to the Google Play Store – or you plan to be at some point – then the following may serve as a cautionary tale. Austin Meyer, an app developer from South Carolina, has posted a video on YouTube explaining how he is being sued by a patent troll in East Texas simply for uploading his app to Google Play....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ‘Pearl’ is a 360-degree tearjerker from Google July 10, 2025 One of the ongoing challenges of VR and 360-degree video is that the design language is still in a nascent state. While older visual mediums like conventional film have well-established conventions such as panning, framing, and stage left or right, all of these concepts go right out the window when control of the camera is placed in the hands of the viewer....