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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G5 will reportedly show off two magic slot modules at MWC August 15, 2025 Earlier today we leaked an image of the LG G5with a unique module attachedto it that basically added a strange hump to the device. While we were certain the image was legit, we weren’t as sure what exactly the accessory was, though we postulated that it might in fact be some kind of camera attachment....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meet the team - John Velasco Jun 26, 2025 Howdy folks! You might know me, you might not, but there’s one thing you should know – I’m the latest addition to the growingAndroid Authority family. I’ve been covering mobile technology for thebetter part of the last 7.5 years, covering and reviewing things mobile-related in that span. So, you’re all probably wondering why am I here and what will I be doing with Android Authority?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Microsoft debating Android app support for Windows Phones July 02, 2025 Windows 10 will unify Microsoft’s PC and mobile platforms with a single operating system and app store. However, with Windows accounting for roughly only 2.7 percent of the smartphone market,Microsoftneeds a plan to win back consumer support in a big way. According to a former Microsoft employee, the biggest priority for Microsoft this time around is to “stop the leakage” and prevent Android and iOS users from completely abandoning Microsoft’s operating system....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. More alleged LG G4 renders show front and sides… and an outdated logo June 10, 2025 2014 was a very good year for LG. Despite the fact that its smartphone market share didn’t actually increase, it saw mobile phone sales rise byover 10millionunits. This was in no small part thanks to the LG G3 flagship, the world’s first mainstream device to feature a QHD display....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. More evidence suggests Pixel 6 could get in-display fingerprint sensor (Update) June 23, 2025 Update: July 12, 2025 (3:20 AM ET): New evidence has emerged suggesting that theGoogle Pixel 6line may feature in-display fingerprint sensors. A loop posted to Twitter byXDA‘sMishaal Rahmanshowcases a new fingerprint sensor animation inAndroid 12 beta. This comes after evidence of in-display fingerprint unlock support was first spotted in Android 12 DP2’s code....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) launched: Good hardware at a good price June 24, 2025 At this point, we are almost certain theSamsung Galaxy Note seriesis done. The idea of a premium smartphone with a built-in slot for a stylus will probably live on through theGalaxy S22 Ultra. That’s great news for premium shoppers, but what should budget shoppers look for instead?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Facebook feature could reveal how much time you’re wasting on its app August 24, 2025 Facebook is working on a feature that will show users how long they spent on the mobile app. The new feature, called “Your Time on Facebook,” was found within the Facebook app by Twitter userJane Manchun Wong. Facebook confirmed the feature toTech Crunch....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Google app released to help boost development of Pixel 4’s radar tech July 14, 2025 Google has released a new app called Soli Sandbox, which is designed to create new interactions based on thePixel 4radar technology. TheSoli Sandbox appis available onGoogle Playright now, and it’s designed to allow anyone to play with Soli prototypes created on the web. It will enable users to use touchless swipes, taps, and more while interacting with the new application....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Next Samsung One UI update might not be the big one you were expecting June 03, 2025 Samsung phones are currently running eitherOne UI 3.0orOne UI 3.1. The first one broughtAndroid 11to Samsung devices, while the second one came with minor improvements and several new features. Now, Samsung seems to be preparing another update to One UI, but it may not be a big one as per what a new report fromXDA Developerssuggests....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nexus 6P and 5X will require a new SIM card to use with Project Fi August 23, 2025 TheNexus 6was very lonely over atProject Fi, where it was the only device supported for a while. TheNexus 6PandNexus 5Xare now on board, a couple options that will surely makeGoogle‘s wireless service much more enticing. But those wanting to use these devices with Project Fi will need to keep something in mind, especially if they plan to use a current account and SIM card....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. No charger: Android makers set to follow Apple, and more tech news August 01, 2025 1. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: August 5 The news reverberating around is that come 2021,Samsung could follow Apple in killing the in-box phone charger. That means if you buy a new Samsung phone, you’ll only get the phone in the box, not the charger. Possibly....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia 1.4 launched: This cheap phone gains in size, but is it a Xiaomi rival? August 03, 2025 HMD Global has sometimes struggled to match up to Chinese brands like Xiaomi and realme when delivering value for money budget phones, but is this the case for its latest smartphone? The company has just announced the Nokia 1.4 in Europe and the UK, and it features a few upgrades over the Nokia 1....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia 7 Plus users get Android Pie update, but it’s another beta July 23, 2025 HMD Global has reportedly sent out another OTAAndroid 9.0 Piebeta toNokia 7 Plususers. The update comes despite HMD Global Chief Product OfficerJuho Sarvikassuggesting on Twitter that the version released in early August would be the last one before the official Android Pie release. The changes in the latest version, labeled V3....