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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI aims high despite trade ban, targets 270m smartphone shipments in 2019 June 29, 2025 Huaweihas already confirmed that theU.S. trade banagainst it resulted in amajor drop in smartphone sales, but founder Ren Zhengfei thinks the company can still reach 270 million units shipped in 2019. The HUAWEI founder revealed the shipment target in an interview withYahoo Finance, and it’s actually higher than what the company expected before the trade ban took place....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI will update over 100 devices with Harmony OS August 17, 2025 HUAWEI is determined to update as many devices as possible with Harmony OS, not just ship new hardware like theMatePad series. The Chinese tech giant has unveiled plans to upgrade over 100 phones, tablets, and smart screens with its latest software, and that includes some surprisingly old products....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. I love that new emoji are coming, but I still just want the blobs back June 22, 2025 On Wednesday,Unicode Emoji 13.0 was finalized, adding 62 different emoji to our lives. It includes such selections as bubble tea, people holding babies, and my personal favorite, a chef’s kiss hand, incorrectly titledpinched fingers. This is great news. I, for one, am a hardcore emoji stan, frequenting selections like ✨, 🌈, and 🎉....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. IFA 2018 Chromebook announcements give us a big hint about the future of Chrome OS June 09, 2025 AtIFA 2018, several OEMs introduced new premiumChromebooks, includingDell, Acer, andLenovo. These devices pack beefier Intel-powered specs, metallic designs, and in most cases offer larger display sizes than what we’ve typically seen from Chromebook devices. Why now, and what does it mean for the future of Chromebooks?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. IMO chat client adds NFC support, offers location sharing June 01, 2025 If you’re like me, you want your apps and information to be portable. This is why I don’t just rely on a single app or device for my communication needs. For instant messaging, I’ve found IMO to be a fairly capable client that can work on a variety of platforms....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Leaked OnePlus doc tells employees not to answer OS questions related to OPPO July 09, 2025 Earlier this week, OnePlus’ CEO Pete Lau formally announced thatOnePlusand associated brand OPPO would “further integrate” with each other. It’s no secret that the two brandshave been closely related, but now they will move even closer together. When you consider that the original level of integration between the two companies was foggy, it’s now even more confusing since neither firm is being very clear on what this all means....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo TechWorld 2015 - the highlights August 05, 2025 Today, Lenovo held its TechWorld event in Beijing, China and alongside announcements of new consumer products, the company also showcased some concept devices that show the company’s future products may also be truly spectacular. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of TechWorld 2015: Laptops & Tablets We’ll kick things off with Lenovo’s new tablets and laptops range:...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G5 vs iPhone 6S: a risky bet and its polar opposite August 20, 2025 Before the release of the LG G5 at MWC in February, it was clear for everybody that LG needed to bring something new and exciting to the table. LG did that and much more: not only is the G5 unlike any LG phone before it, it’s different from any other phone on the market right now....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Me can see: Xiaomi Mi Max passes through China’s TENAA June 16, 2025 Several weeks ago leaks were sufficiently sprung whenit was revealed thatChinese OEM, Xiaomi, was planning to produce a pretty big phablet. Named the Xiaomi Mi Max, the device allegedly featured an impressively large 6.4-inch screen. Soon thereafter, Xiaomi itselfstarted teasing it, followed by an actualevent announcement. While the phone is set to be officially unveiled on May 10th, the mystery and intrigue surrounding the phone has been spoiled somewhat, as China’s TENAA regulatory authority has inspected the phablet, photographed it, and put up the specs....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Mighty Battles mixes Clash Royale strategy with FPS action on Google Play Store July 29, 2025 Hothead Games, developer and publisher of theKill Shot series, is ready to deploy its next mobile title. This time the studio is taking on industry juggernautClash Royalewith Mighty Battles – a lane-based arena game that fuses battle arena strategy with first-person shooter gameplay....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. No OnePlus 9T Pro this year, but nice display specs for 9T, says leak August 07, 2025 Last year,OnePlusdecided to skip launching a Pro variant of theOnePlus 8T. This was surprising at the time, as the company had launched theOnePlus 7T Proin 2019 (and even a OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition). Recently, a leaker on Weibo (shared byTechDroider on Twitterand promoted byPhoneArena) claims that OnePlus won’t be changing up the formula again this year....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia 3.1 Plus review: A return to form for a beloved brand June 10, 2025 HMD Global Nokia 3.1 Plus What we like What we don’t like Nokiahas experienced mountainous ups and abysmal downs over the last decade. The Nokia 3.1 Plus isthe brand’s re-entry to the U.S.after a few years’ absence. Make no mistake, returning to a U.S. carrier isa big deal....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia G20 comes to the US with a big battery and a low price August 13, 2025 One of the most important models inNokia’s reworked phone lineupis headed to the US. HMD Global’sNokiabrand has revealed that the G20 will be available stateside on July 1 in “night” and “glacier” colors for a price of $199. The hook, as in other countries, is the combination of that low price with a huge battery....