Mysterious 'Google Pixel 5s' breaks cover in new leaked shots

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Mysterious ‘Google Pixel 5s’ breaks cover in new leaked shots June 30, 2025 We’ve seen plenty of purported shots of theGoogle Pixel 5, but new live images suggest another variant, namely the Pixel 5s, could be in the works. The device in question, posted to Twitter by aMexican radio personality, is reminiscent of the alleged Pixel 5 spotted in earlier leaks....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Cindy Reese

New Android ransomware poses as coronavirus tracking app

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Android ransomware poses as coronavirus tracking app August 06, 2025 We’ve seen loads ofcoronavirusapps pop up on mobile app stores in recent months, as the pandemic continues to sweep around the world. Google has taken steps to remove the more questionable apps from the Play Store, but it looks like one Android app on the web is actually ransomware....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Kelly Evans

Note 7 fallout: Samsung kisses $2.4 billion goodbye

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Note 7 fallout: Samsung kisses $2.4 billion goodbye August 22, 2025 The Note 7 turned out to be a disaster for Samsung’s reputation, but the fiasco will also have a serious impact on its finances, to the tune of billions. Samsung revised its earnings estimate for Q3 2016, cutting profits expectation by a third. As recently as last week, the company waspredictingthat theNote 7 recallwould only have a limited impact on its earnings....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Matthew Chavez

On Good Authority: Our favorite video games of 2021

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. On Good Authority: Our favorite video games of 2021 July 01, 2025 2021 was a strange year in gaming, with next-gen consoles and graphics cards still nearly impossible to get your hands on. Still, there were some absolutely great games released on all platforms. We have a lot of gamers on staff here atAndroid Authority, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to share our picks for the best games of 2021....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Timothy Garcia

OnePlus 2 officially announced: everything you need to know

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 2 officially announced: everything you need to know August 11, 2025 TheOnePlus 2, the self-dubbed “2016 flagship killer” has arrived, and we’re here to tell you all about it. From the OnePlus 2’s specs, to its main features, and details about its price and availability, we’ve got you covered. It’s July of 2015, andOnePlusis feverishly plotting murder. The weapon?...

June 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1833 words · Fernando Sandoval Jr.

Optical zoom & smartphones?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Optical zoom & smartphones - the next big thing? July 15, 2025 Smartphone cameras are making huge strides these days. Image clarity is on the up, while noise and crosstalk in smaller sensors is gradually being reduced. Despite all these improvements, smartphone cameras are still missing some of the most important features which still give simple point and shoot and compact cameras, let alone higher end DSLRs, an edge....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Jennifer Doyle

Out of sight: the human and environmental costs of our smartphone addiction

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Out of sight: the human and environmental costs of our smartphone addiction July 07, 2025 Smartphones are an indispensable part of our daily lives. They serve a myriad of purposes and offer tremendous value. They boost our productivity and help us pass time in ways that just a decade ago didn’t even exist. And this is just the beginning – smartphones are getting better all the time, and they are about to become ubiquitous....

June 24, 2025 · 12 min · 2348 words · Melissa Gordon

POCO C3 launches in India next week: Yet another Redmi reskin?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. POCO C3 launches in India next week: Yet another Redmi reskin? July 30, 2025 Word of a new Xiaomi POCO phone first surfaced in July, when certification for thePOCO C3was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG site. Now, POCO India hasconfirmedthe phone’s existence and plans to launch it in India pretty soon. POCO didn’t confirm any specs or pricing info, but the Bluetooth certification mentioned above suggests the POCO C3 will likely launch as a reskinnedRedmi 9C....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Amanda Wheeler

PornHub VR section will keep tech enthusiasts real busy [NSFW]

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. PornHub VR section will keep tech enthusiasts real busy [NSFW] July 09, 2025 Great! Now I am the weird bearded guy in the team who happens to have written about porn twice in one week. I guess duty calls, but if you have free hand over your time you might just be able to enjoy a bit more entertainment than me tonight....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Joseph Brown DDS

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 653, 626, and 427 processors with faster 4G LTE

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 653, 626, and 427 processors with faster 4G LTE July 15, 2025 Qualcommhas unveiled three new processors for its growing mid and entry tier mobile SoC portfolio today, dubbed the Snapdragon 653, 626, and 427. As you may have guessed, these are the successors to the 652, 625, and 425 labelled chips that launched earlier in the year, each boasting a selection of improvements and new features....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Nathan Roman

Razer teases its first smartphone, reveal to be made on November 1

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Razer teases its first smartphone, reveal to be made on November 1 August 04, 2025 Razerhas been making major hints about entering the smartphone market for some time, and now the gaming hardware and accessories company is going to officially reveal its first mobile product on November 1, according to a bare-bones teaser page on its website. The page clearly shows a person holding some sort of smartphone, and Razer says this product will be its “biggest unveiling” yet....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Barbara Thompson

Samsung Galaxy A53 renders leak: Say goodbye to the 3.5mm port

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy A53 renders leak: Say goodbye to the 3.5mm port August 03, 2025 The Galaxy A5x series is one of the more popular mid-rangeSamsungphone families, doing a great job of balancing sensible pricing with plenty of features. We’ve already seen the Galaxy A50, A51, A52, and several variants, and now we’ve got an extensive look at next year’s Galaxy A53....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Alexis Mccoy

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge receiving June security patch in Korea

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge receiving June security patch in Korea July 20, 2025 When it comes to personal data and privacy, the most important thing for most users is piece of mind. Even if they aren’t at risk – and may never be – just the idea of having the latest malware definitions or security patches can calm one’s proverbial nerves....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Ricardo Rosario