ASUS ZenFone 3 series to launch in India on August 17

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS ZenFone 3 series to launch in India on August 17 June 17, 2025 So far, ASUS has introduced five smartphones under the ZenFone 3 family – the ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ZenFone 3 Ultra, ZenFone 3 Laser, and ZenFone 3 Max. Whether you are in the market for a budget smartphone, a phablet, or a multimedia-friendly handset, the ZenFone 3 series has something for everyone....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Tiffany Moon

AT&T adds over 60 DirecTV Now channels to its Unlimited Choice plan for $70 a month

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AT&T adds over 60 DirecTV Now channels to its Unlimited Choice plan for $70 a month July 06, 2025 Earlier this year, offering unlimited data became the big new trend from US wireless carriers who previously were turning away from those kinds of plans. Since then, some of those offers have been modified, mostly by adding new features that benefit the end user....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Rebecca Kirk

Caltech sensor could turn your phone into a 3D scanner

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Caltech sensor could turn your phone into a 3D scanner June 18, 2025 3D printing technology is gradually becoming slightly more affordable, but we’re not all CAD experts and a cheap 3D scanner to help produce our own objects remains elusive. Fortunately, CalTech researchers, working under electrical engineer Ali Hajimiri, are working on a new “nanophotonic coherent imager” (NCI) that may one day allow users to scan 3D images with just their smartphone....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Michael Forbes

Command and Conquer: Rivals review

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Command and Conquer: Rivals review - The perfect mobile RTS no one asked for August 24, 2025 When EA first announced its revival of the classic Command and Conquer franchise withCommand and Conquer: Rivalsat E3 last year,fans were obviously upset. Given EA’s track record and the direction the industry is going, it would be easy to write this new title off as a pay-to-win cash grab without even playing the game....

June 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1502 words · Debbie Adams

Confirmed: Samsung to announce Note 7 investigation results on January 23

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Confirmed: Samsung to announce Note 7 investigation results on January 23 June 09, 2025 A couple of weeks ago, we reported thatSamsung concluded its Galaxy Note 7 investigation. It was rumored that the company identified the issue that causedNote 7devices to explode and will reveal all details to the public in January. Samsung has now confirmed that it will announce the results of the investigation on January 23....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Mary Mills

Dots developer teases new puzzle-RPG "Wilds" in live action video

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Dots developer teases new puzzle-RPG “Wilds” in live action video June 23, 2025 DeveloperDots, known for its games Dots, Two Dots and Dots & Co, has just teased its fourth game titled Wilds. The teaser comes in the form of a live action video (like the company hasmadepreviously) which sees a barefoot man walk through a forest toward a glowing orb....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Lori Martin

Everything you need to know about MIUI 13

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Everything you need to know about MIUI 13 August 01, 2025 Xiaomiofficially launched MIUI 13 alongside its 2022 flagship smartphone line, theXiaomi 12 series. As one would expect, MIUI 13 comes with many new features and enhancements. The three major categories of updates are performance, security, and design. Below, you’ll find out what you can expect within each of those categories....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Austin Myers

Exynos chips could land in way more Galaxy phones next year (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Exynos chips could land in way more Galaxy phones next year (Updated) July 11, 2025 Updated: August 08, 2025 (12:54 AM ET):Another outlet has corroborated the claim below that Samsung will be drastically increasing the production of Exynos chipsets to be used in its phones.EE Times(h/t:ITHome) reports that the number of Samsung phones powered by Exynos processors will double or even triple in 2022....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Sharon Harris

Facebook now allowing Google to index its mobile app

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Facebook now allowing Google to index its mobile app June 09, 2025 The need to useGoogle Searchis becoming less and less prominent in today’s society, as mobile apps are now able to do much more than they were in the past. To keep its search engine relevant, Google has been using something calledApp Indexingthat displays a developer’s app content in Google Search results....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Beth Miller

Facebook's leaked Android smartwatch might include detachable cameras

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Facebook’s leaked Android smartwatch might include detachable cameras July 09, 2025 Facebook’s rumored Android smartwatchmight be even more ambitious than first thought.The Vergesources claim the Facebook watch will include two detachable cameras — to share photos and videos on the social network, of course. The custom Android wristwear would reportedly center on a camera hub with one front sensor for video calling and a 1080p, autofocus-capable second camera that could capture photos and video when detached....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Anthony Lopez

First alleged pics of Google Pixel 3 (not XL) are here, along with specs

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. First alleged pics of Google Pixel 3 (not XL) are here, along with specs August 07, 2025 After a huge number ofGoogle Pixel 3 XLprototype units somehow made their wayto the black market, the world already knows pretty much everything there is to know about the larger variant of Google’s upcoming smartphone line. But for all we know about the Pixel 3 XL, we know very little about the Google Pixel 3....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Pamela Smith

Flashbacks and Forecasts: HTCin 2016

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Flashbacks and Forecasts: HTCin 2016 August 01, 2025 The smartphone industry is in turmoil. Commoditization, market saturation, and plain old competition are weakening the position of established players, while hungry newcomers are seeing opportunities everywhere. Only the strongest will be able to grow in 2016, but the fate of smaller players is unclear. Don’t miss: Case in point, HTC, a shadow of its former self, battling for relevancy throughout 2015....

June 11, 2025 · 10 min · 2036 words · Eric Buck

Galaxy Note is smartphone with best screen-to-body size ratio, S3 follows closely

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy Note is smartphone with best screen-to-body size ratio, S3 follows closely June 18, 2025 Not long ago it seemed like a mobile phone’s most important target was to be as slim, light and portable as possible. But recently, tech users have started changing their views on the market. They now look for phones with the largest and brightest screens, first and foremost....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Ashley Dalton