Verizon to offer a 20-30 channel package for mobile-only viewing later in 2015

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon to offer a 20-30 channel package for mobile-only viewing later in 2015 July 05, 2025 Speaking at the Citigroup Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Las Vegas this week, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam announced Verizon’s plan to offer an over-the-top video service at some point later in 2015. The service will include 20-30 channels and will initially be available on mobile devices only....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Pamela Key

WileyFox launches Swift and Storm running Cyanogen OS

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WileyFox launches Swift and Storm running Cyanogen OS July 28, 2025 WileyFox, a new smartphone brand and Britain’s answer toOnePlus, has today launched two new smartphones in partnership withQualcommandCyanogen. The two handsets – the Swift and the Storm – run on Cyanogen 12.1 OS and will launch in theUKandEuropein the coming weeks. The Swift features a 5-inch HD display protected byGorilla Glass 3and is powered by aQualcomm Snapdragon 410quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage that can be expanded by up to 32GB....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Thomas Obrien

Xiaomi Mi 11 teardown shows it's easier to repair than S21 Ultra

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 11 teardown shows it’s easier to repair than S21 Ultra August 12, 2025 Smartphones have come a long way since the early days of Android and Symbian, but one aspect that hasn’t improved in that time is the ease of repairing them. Now, DIY repair websiteiFixithas conducted a teardown of theXiaomi Mi 11, and it seems like the new Xiaomi phone doesn’t drastically change things....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Marc Mathis

10 best nature apps and nature sound apps for Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 10 best nature apps and nature sound apps for Android June 17, 2025 Nature is all around us. Most people enjoy it that way. There is no digital experience that beats just walking outside and enjoying the sunshine. However, technology can help you enjoy such experiences a little more or help you enjoy them when it’s otherwise not an option....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1161 words · Mrs. Linda Webb DVM

5 features we'd love to see on Android phones in 2015

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 features we’d love to see on Android phones in 2015 July 29, 2025 Smartphone technology moves fast, but manufacturers can also be pretty cautious at times. The easiest and surest route to profit is often to match the competition and build on what’s there, rather than go back to the drawing board. While there’s an ever-expanding roadmap of possibilities opening up before us, many prove to be dead ends, and it takes major success with a road less traveled before the pack takes note....

August 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1409 words · Deborah Munoz

Android is getting its first full Harvest Moon title this winter

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android is getting its first full Harvest Moon title this winter June 12, 2025 If you’re a fan of the Harvest Moon franchise, you may want to listen up. Earlier today, video game developer Natsume announced that the next title in the Harvest Moon series will make its way to Android devices sometime this winter. The game is called Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories, and will also be made available on the Wii U, PC and iOS devices....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Kenneth Lee

Android vulnerability can lead to stolen fingerprints "on a large scale"

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android vulnerability can lead to stolen fingerprints “on a large scale” August 24, 2025 Biometric security is on the rise as more manufacturers adopt advanced security systems. The most popular method is the use of fingerprint sensors, a technique that has proven to be among the most secure and accurate. But is it really the safest authentication technique? According to researchers Tao Wei and Yulong Zhang, from FireEye, there is a significant vulnerability in Android devices with fingerprint sensors, which can lead to mass fingerprint data theft....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Stanley Johnston

Bose announces four new pairs of headphones for fans of sport and silence

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Bose announces four new pairs of headphones for fans of sport and silence July 03, 2025 Bose has announced four new pairs of headphones – two sports models and two wireless noise-cancelling headphones. As with all Bose headphones, you can expect superior sound quality and comfort with a slightly higher price tag than your run-of-the-mill cans. But the extra cash you fork out will get you noise-cancelling, excellent battery life and that all-important brand cache....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Christina Wilson

CES 2020: Panasonic unveils new 4K streaming camcorders

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. CES 2020: Panasonic unveils new 4K streaming camcorders June 26, 2025 With the growth of livestreaming services in the last few years, the need for high-quality mobile video solutions has only increased. AtCES, Panasonic today announced the HC-X1500, HC-X2000, and AC-CX10, three new camcorders aimed at livestreamers, broadcasters, and people who really need great video on the go. These camcorders all support 4K video at up to 60fps, with a 25mm wide-angle lens, 24x optical zoom, and digital zoom up to 48x (albeit at FHD, rather than 4K)....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Courtney Brown

Coolpad Dyno smartwatch review: Parents will love it!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Coolpad Dyno smartwatch review: Parents will love it! June 14, 2025 Coolpad Dyno What we like What we don’t like The Coolpad Dyno kids smartwatch must convince a demanding audience. Parents want to make sure kids can’t access the dark corners of the internet or contact strangers, so giving them a smartphone is not always the best bet. At the same time, keeping in touch with children is critical as they grow and become more independent....

August 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1596 words · Krista Bennett

Don't buy a new flagship smartphone right now's why

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Don’t buy a new flagship smartphone right now - here’s why August 04, 2025 The month of August has traditionally been one of the slowest of the year in terms of new smartphone releases(and, really, for tech news in general). Part of the reason is that many of us are trying to enjoy our nearly ending summers and get in some vacation time before the kids have to go back to school and/or college....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Adrienne Smith

Download the colorful new OnePlus 7 Pro wallpapers here

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Download the colorful new OnePlus 7 Pro wallpapers here July 26, 2025 Even though theOnePlus 7 Procosts less than your typical modern flagship smartphone, you’ll still have to pay at least $669 to pick one up. Instead of paying almost seven Benjamins to get the firm’s latest and greatest, just download the phone’s wallpapers and not pay a dime....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Scott Robertson

Durability test shows Galaxy Z Flip's display can be scratched with fingernails

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Durability test shows Galaxy Z Flip’s display can be scratched with fingernails July 20, 2025 Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flipboasts at least one structural improvement that makes its display better than theGalaxy Foldfrom last year. It uses a new ultra-thin glass (UTG) screen instead of a plastic display. This was supposed to make the Galaxy Z Flip’s display more resistant to scratches compared to the Galaxy Fold’s plastic screen....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Michael Thomas