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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Microsoft might have some secret weapons in store for its Echo competitor July 03, 2025 You may have caught a glimpse of Microsoft’s teaser for itsAmazon Echocompetitor the other day. It’s a Harman Kardon speaker runningCortanathat aims to take on not just the Echo, but also the likes ofGoogle Homeand whatever Samsung eventually comes out with running Bixby (besides theGalaxy S8of course)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New ECOVACS ‘ultra-premium’ X1 vacuums include built-in voice control August 14, 2025 While iRobot’s Roomba brand is practically synonymous withrobot vacuums, there’s plenty of competition out there. ECOVACS, in particular, seems poised to challenge iRobot’s best with the Deebot X1 line, led by the flagship X1 Omni. Another great vacuum:Roborock S7 review Reflecting its name, the Omni can both vacuum and mop your floors....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New LG V40 ThinQ renders and video detail triple-camera setup and headphone jack July 16, 2025 Just a few days ago, wegot our first lookat LG’s upcoming flagship smartphone, theLG V40 ThinQ. Now, notable leaker OnLeakshas teamed up with Slashleaksto bring us even more high-quality V40 renders. If you saw the original V40 leak last week, there isn’t a ton of new information to gather from these renders....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Palm phone could be called Pepito, might be a budget phone August 16, 2025 Earlier this year, it emerged that Palm brand custodian TCL planned to releaseanother Palm smartphone. It looks like we’re edging closer to a reveal as the FCC websitelistsa Palm device (h/t:Android Police), while a Bluetooth SIG filing reveals the possible name of Palm Pepito....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New premium noise-cancelling earbuds don’t try to mimic the AirPods Pro (Updated) July 13, 2025 Update: June 11, 2025 (1:00 PM ET):This article was updated to address price updates to the Technics EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40. Original article: August 05, 2025 (10:00 AM ET):Panasonic subsidiary Technics released two new true-wireless earbuds that target the modern worker who spends much of their time in conference calls....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nexus 5X sales begin in select markets July 16, 2025 After plenty of build-up, the time is finally here – LG has announced that theNexus 5Xis now available to purchase today, but only in a select number of markets at the moment. The Nexus 5X is available to buy from either the Google Store or other participating retailers and major carriers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Korea and Japan....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nexus 9 gone from the Google Store June 18, 2025 The Nexus line has long been the hardcore Android fan’s first stop to get the purest Android experience possible. For a while there, theNexus 9was the most vanilla-Android tablet you could find, but Google is taking their tablet branding in a different direction, starting with the Pixel C. A quick stop by theGoogle Storereveals that the Nexus 9 isn’t even available anymore....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 3T launches in India; sales start December 14 (UPDATE: now available!) Jul 27, 2025 [aa_button text=“Buy the OnePlus 3T” url=“http://tyvm.ly/qwrrFQ” icon=“https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/themes/aa/images/button_icon/amazon.svg” align=“center” nofollow=“1” color="#19db97" ] Special offer from Ola Not sure whether you want to buy the OnePlus 3T or not? OnePlus and Ola have partnered to bring one right to your doorstep. Here’s how it works: simply order a free OnePlus ride using the Ola app....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO’s ‘stock Android’ ColorOS 12 may have been the right approach all along August 25, 2025 Google’s Android 12 launch this year has been an interesting one, to say the least. From a source code drop to a delay for the Pixel family, the core operating system has us scratching our heads a little bit. The mystery only gets deeper once you think about what Android 12 means for OEM skins....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. POCO M4 Pro review: An affordable 5G phone with a few extra perks August 02, 2025 Poco M4 Pro What we like What we don’t like The POCO M series has earned a reputation in a short time for delivering some of thebest budget phoneson the market. Sure, these phones are often rebranded versions of Redmi devices, but you still tend to get good value for money....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. realme U1 announced: Helio P70 chipset, 25MP selfie camera for $170 August 18, 2025 Realmerevealed the existence of therealme U1earlier this month, promising a mid-range device with top-notch selfie credentials. The company held the official launch event in India today, revealing all there is to know about the device. The realme U1’s key selling point is the selfie camera, packing a 25MP f/2....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung sets high Galaxy S9 sales goal, despite low pre-order figures July 01, 2025 Recent reports suggest that Samsung plans to ship 43 million units of its flagship Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus smartphones. This is around two million more than the 41 million S8 handsets it reportedly sold last year. This report comes from Korean financial news websiteThe Bell,which quotes parts industry shipment plans that suggest Samsung believes it can improve on last year’s sales....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rovio’s match-three puzzler Angry Birds Blast launching December 22 (Update: available now!) June 20, 2025 As a reminder, Angry Birds Blast is free to download, and features in-app purchases ranging from $0.99 to $99.99. You should be able to play the game without spending any real money, though. If you’re interested, head to the Play Store link attached below....