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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp preparing to roll out video calling to beta users July 29, 2025 A beta version ofWhatsAppfor Android included the option to initiate a video call. The feature was not active for most users, and it was removed with a later update, but it’s a sign that the full release of the feature is approaching. Video calling for WhatsApp has been in the works for at least six months – back in December,screenshots of the iOS version of the app leakedshowing a basic video calling interface....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Who needs Google? Check out Xiao Ai, the Xiaomi virtual assistant July 13, 2025 While Google’s stance on China hascertainly softeneda bit over the years, it’s evident that the search giant isn’t going to fully integrate into Chinese society any time soon.Amazon’s AlexaandApple’s Siriwork in China, though many features are either limited or useless in China due to language barriers, cultural barriers, or lack of integrating hardware....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi patent points to modern take on Mi Mix 3’s sliding screen design July 27, 2025 TheXiaomi Mi Mix 3brought sliding-phone flair and practicality to a modern smartphone. It allowed the handset to parade an all-screen facia while still including a dual selfie array. Now,Xiaomi‘s latest patent is putting a new spin on this sliding smartphone concept. The patent, spotted byLetsGoDigital, is similar to that detailed in aprevious filingfrom September 2020....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You don’t need a Bethesda account to play The Elder Scrolls: Blades early access (Update) July 12, 2025 Update, June 26, 2025 (12:44PM EST):Bethesda announced on Twitter that you no longer need a Bethesda.net account if you want to play The Elder Scrolls: Blades early access. Bethesda also noted that early access is available to everyone, though that’s been the case since early April....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE Axon 7 reaches end of life, but where’s the Axon 8? June 24, 2025 ZTE has confirmed that theAxon 7is no longer being manufactured. The news comes via aReddituser that spoke to one of the Chinese OEM’s customer service representatives and was apparently told that while the mid-range device “could become available in the future,” it is “currently end of life”....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Samsung denies it) Samsung Display reportedly splitting to focus on OLED and kill off LCD June 09, 2025 The Korea Times’ article about ‘Samsung spins off OLED business’ is incorrect. Samsung Display has never spun off OLED business and will try its best to develop and produce LCD and OLED products to enrich human-beings environment and improve the well-being of society as one of the world-leading display companies....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 2019 iPhone will be thinner and lighter thanks to Galaxy S9 display tech August 21, 2025 According toETNews, Samsung is going to sell Apple some of its “secret sauce” when it comes to display technology. According to the report, Apple will usea Y-OCTA Samsung displayin at least one of its 2019 iPhones. This display is currently used in both theSamsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 7 problems modern smartphones have solved without you knowing it July 23, 2025 Today’s smartphones might not be as exciting as the early 2010s in some ways, but these phones have definitely improved in almost every category. From camera quality and battery life to charging and connectivity, you’d be making a massive step up if you upgraded from a smartphone bought in 2011 or 2012....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A letter to the manufacturers - here’s what we want to see in 2016 August 01, 2025 2015 was a great year for Android. Think back to the end of last year –Samsung’s Galaxy S5left much to be desired, BlackBerry was still making BlackBerry OS phones, and Motorola’s 2014 Moto X, despite its horrendous camera, was one of the best Android handsets on the market....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. After delays, the Misfit Vapor will finally go on sale October 31 June 15, 2025 Back in January, we told you about theMisfit Vapor, a brand new smartwatch that was introduced at CES. The first touchscreen watch from Misfit is also its first attempt at producing an Android Wear device. Misfit was aiming for alate summer release, but laterpushed that date backto October....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Authority’s Best of IFA 2017 awards August 03, 2025 IFA Berlinisn’t over just yet, but all the products worth talking about have already been unveiled days ago. As another edition of Europe’s largest technology tradeshow is wrapping up, we’re here to look back at some of the highlights of IFA 2017. WhereMWC Barcelonais known as the foremost mobile tradeshow in the world, IFA has a broader focus that includes home appliances and other decidedly not-sexy products....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS ZenFone Zoom is set to arrive in February August 22, 2025 It’s been a long time coming. The ASUS ZenFone was first announced all the way back in January 2015 at that year’s CES. Now it looks like the camera-centric phone is slated to hit US soil in February with a price tag of $399. TheZenFone Zoomis an interesting device that puts the heft of its capabilities into its 13 megapixel camera with laser autofocus and 3x optical zoom....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Best Google Pixel Accessories July 27, 2025 Although the Pixel and Pixel XL have been out on the market for a little while now, Google’s flagship family remains one of the best smartphones you can buy. Unlike the Nexus family before it, the Pixel line not only appeals to techies but also to more casual users as well, as evidenced by the earlystruggle to keep up with demand seen over at Verizon....