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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Windows on the Snapdragon 850: 5 reasons why you should wait for it July 25, 2025 Full disclosure: When he’s not covering mobile tech of a different sort over at our sister siteDgit, Steven works at Qualcomm. Qualcomm and Microsoft have teamed up to bring an all-new (ish) experience to consumers with their “Always on, Always connected PCs” using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 processor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi founder Lei Jun explains why his company doesn’t do waterproof phones August 08, 2025 For anyone who has ever lost a substantial smartphone investment by way of water, waterresistance is likely a key feature to consider when making future purchases. It’s also a brilliant boon for anyone who has alove for Pina Coladasand subsequently getting caught in the rain....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi is on a roll, but it needs to fix its software inconsistency June 18, 2025 The first quarter of 2021 is in the books, and it looks likeXiaomimay have been a major winner. The manufacturercemented third placefor global shipments and is now within spitting distance of Apple in second place. It’s bound to be welcome news for Xiaomi, especially after its humble beginnings as a ROM developer....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 vs Fitbit Inspire HR: Which fitness tracker should you buy? July 25, 2025 Unless you need more advanced features like built-in GPS, running dynamics stats, or music storage, theXiaomi Mi Band 4andFitbit Inspire HRshould both be at the very top of yourfitness trackerlist. Overall, they’re two great options for anyone looking to keep better track of their daily activity....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi sells 61 million handsets in 2014 with a revenue of over $12 billion July 10, 2025 Things are certainly looking good forXiaomi. A few days ago itofficially completed its latest round of fundraising, and managed to secure another $1.1 billion of additional investment. This gives Xiaomi a valuation of some $46 billion and technically makes the Chinese manufacturer the most valuable technology startup in the world....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. $7 million in grants awarded to projects that will stop an AI taking over the world June 17, 2025 It seems like a month doesn’t go past without some high-profile person commenting on the potential for machines with Artificial Intelligence to take over the world. Elon Musk is on record saying that AI systems are “potentially more dangerous than nukes....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 10 best wedding apps for Android to plan your big day July 25, 2025 Read more: Price:Free Bridebook is a surprisingly excellent free wedding planner. You input your date and start adding all of the relevant things. You can also keep track of your budget, your guest list, the venue, the caterer, a scrapbook feature, a checklist feature, and a whole bunch of tips and tricks to help you out....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. [Update: It’s rolling out now] Google Maps will soon roll out location sharing features worldwide August 16, 2025 Update – March 28: Google has reportedly started the rollout for its previously announced location sharing features in its Maps app. Original Story:It’s been one of the most requested features forGoogle Mapsusers, and it’s finally coming in the near future. The company revealed today that an update will soon be rolling out worldwide for both the Android and iOS versions of Google Maps that will add a way for people to share their current location with their friends, or anyone else....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AirDroid: Remotely manage your Android from a Web browser August 16, 2025 Most people these days use Android phones and/or tablets often out of necessity rather than as a luxury or as fashion accessories. Android devices do lift a heavy burden off your shoulder, especially for those who are on the go and/or who multitask a lot. Your Android lets you do multiple tasks on just a very small electronic device — communicate with contacts, organize your contact lists, manage apps, manipulate files, and more....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AirDrop made in China, and more tech news you need to know today August 02, 2025 1. AirDrop, but China: Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo create new alliance One of the very useful Apple features across macOS and iOS is AirDrop. Fast, free, and peer-to-peer file transfers with or without data or Wi-Fi make it a rare feature Android hasn’t really been able to copy with wide success....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 11 code hints at new OnePlus 8 color, possible OnePlus 8T feature July 14, 2025 It looks like OnePlus is working on some new goodies for theOnePlus 8, as a new Ice Blue color and 65W Super Warp Charging were just discovered in thenewly-released Android 11 betaon the device. A Twitter user namedLavin Amarnani(viaXDA Developers) did some digging into the code and learned some rather interesting things that could be coming to the OnePlus 8 and future OnePlus phones in the future....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 6.0 Marshmallow rolling out to Verizon’s Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Tab S2 July 17, 2025 Verizonhas (quite surprisingly) been rolling out a good amount of updates to its Android devices as of late. Recently we’ve seen theGalaxy S5,Droid Maxx 2and a few other handsets on Verizon receive updates to the latest version of Android, and today two more are joining the party....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 7.1.1 update for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge officially coming in January July 22, 2025 Samsung has confirmed theAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat updatefor theGalaxy S7andS7 Edgeis due in January. The confirmation comes via the Beta notices in the Galaxy Beta Program, although there’s still an element of doubt to the deadline: “We will do our best to distribute the official version in January as soon as possible”....