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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Worried about Stagefright? Here’s what you can do for now July 11, 2025 Android vulnerabilities have been surfacing regularly over the past couple of years. They stir up talk – usually some rather alarmist posts by security companies and a flurry of comments on various tech blogs. But then something interesting happens – the scares just fade away, replaced by other alerts, to the point that worrying about (in)security has become the norm in the Android ecosystem....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A will be revealed on November 4 July 30, 2025 Xiaomi has quite a few great devices on offer. One of them is the Mi Note 2, a 5.7-inch phablet that reportedlysold out only 50 seconds after it launchedin China. Then there’s theMi MIX, an almost bezel-less device with a very futuristic look. The next Xiaomi device Android geeks are waiting to get their hands on is the Redmi 4, which will be officially announced in just two days....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You could buy a Tesla Model 3 instead of this luxury Galaxy Note 9 Gold Edition July 21, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy Note 9is rather expensive, even for a flagship device, with a price of $1,000. But even that pales in comparison to the Galaxy Note 9 Fine Gold Edition from luxury phone brand Caviar. The new model, spotted bySamMobile, ditches the standard glass back in favor of a custom panel made out of a kilogram (2....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZEROHOUR RELIC XR, for all your portable charger in a tactical flashlight needs July 19, 2025 Another nifty idea that graced the floors ofCESlast week, was a convenient, multi-purposeportable chargerbuilt into the form of a tactical flashlight. The ZEROHOUR RELIC XR is well on its way to graduating from idea to store shelves with its ongoingKickstartercampaign. Amy Truong and Aaron Son launchedthe RELIC XR on Kickstarterback in January....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: 6GB RAM version spotted) TENAA listing confirms OnePlus 3 specs and design June 24, 2025 Update, May 31:Anupdate to the TENAA listing(viaNowhereElse.fr)of the OnePlus 3 (OnePlus A3000) confirms the existence of a version of the phone that features 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage space. Other specs appear to have remained unchanged. Official confirmation of all the specs isjust a few days away....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Android app now available) Google launches Spaces, a sharing tool that creates mini social networks on the fly June 29, 2025 Update, May 17:The Google Spaces Android app is now available in the Play Store. Original post, May 16:Google has been trying to cut down on the amount of app-hopping that you have to do when using your device on the regular....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 40MP shootout: HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro vs Nokia Lumia 1020 June 11, 2025 In 2018,Huaweilaunched the first 40-megapixel camera smartphone in a very long time — theHUAWEI P20 Pro. Wepitted it against one of the most beloved camera phonesof all time, the 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020, to see which was better. Opinions were mixed, but the gist of our testing showed HUAWEI’s camera sensor was better but the company leaned far too heavily on oversharpening post-processing, which ruined a number of pictures....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 6 new streaming movies and shows to watch this weekend: Encanto and more August 22, 2025 Merry Christmas and happy holidays! It’s time to gather with family and friends to exchange gifts, drink some eggnog, and watch the ton of new content that’s going to be available to watch on streaming services. Here are our picks for the six new streaming movies and shows to check out during the holiday weekend....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A quiet Sunday spent hacking Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s social media June 07, 2025 Original post, June 27:Less than a month after Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify boss Daniel Ek had various social media accounts hacked,GoogleCEO Sundar Pichai has joined the club. A three-man “security team” from parts unknown, OurMine is making a name for itself by hacking high-profile social media accounts and leaving its tell-tale calling card....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Adobe’s Illustrator Draw and Capture CC apps make their way to the Play Store August 23, 2025 Adobeis no stranger to releasing and removing applications from the Google Play Store every few months, and it looks like we’re getting another taste of that today. The California-based software company has just released two new applications, Illustrator Draw and Capture CC, to the Play Store, which should help you create all-around better images....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android-powered Microsoft Surface Duo spotted in the wild for first time July 21, 2025 The launch of Mircosoft’s new Android-powered device — theMicrosoft Surface Duo— is just around the corner. Thankfully, we don’t need to wait until then to catch a glimpse of the device in the wild. Yesterday, an eagle-eyed commuter posted a picture of the device in action onTwitter....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apple announces iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, and more August 08, 2025 Apple today revealed its 13th generation iPhone family, named the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. These new devices go head to head with the best fromSamsung,Huawei,LG, and others in a fierce push for consumer dollars. Sure, we’re an Android site but there’s no denying that Apple tends to influence the competition and so it’s always interesting to see what Apple has up its sleeve....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apple co-founder sues YouTube over bitcoin giveaway scams August 17, 2025 Steve Wozniak has filed a lawsuit against YouTube. According toBloomberg, the Apple co-founder says scammers frequently use his name and likeness to trick people into thinking he’ll double their bitcoin investment. He alleges the company has consistently ignored his requests to take down those fraudulent giveaways. Comparing the company to Twitter, which took immediate action when it washacked last weekin a similar scheme, Wozniak says, “YouTube has been unapologetically hosting, promoting, and directly profiting from similar scams....