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This week in Android: Moto Z3 hands-on, Google Pixel 3 XL leaks, and more
June 04, 2025
As I’m sure you know by now, we were in Chicago, Illinois this week to see Motorola announce theMoto Z3. While it may not be the super high-end phone people were expecting, it has a pretty gigantic trick up its sleeve: the promise to be the first5G-capable smartphone.
Actually, this week was pretty much Motorola Week at Android Authority. Aside from the Moto Z3 madness, we also published our full reviews of theMoto G6, G6 Play,E5 Plus , and E5 Play.
There are quite a few more important Android stories worth checking out below, so don’t miss ’em! If you don’t feel like reading, feel free to listen to the first five stories on our latest episode of the Android Authority Podcast.
Oh one more thing — we’re also giving away two itel P32 smartphones and $500 worth of Amazon gift cards. The giveaway is linked below.
Here are your top stories for the week
1:05 –Motorola Moto Z3 hands-on: Our first glimpse at the 5G future
The Moto Z3 is the latest flagship from the Lenovo-owned Motorola. So what does the Z3 bring to the table? Let’s take a look.
16:45 –Still doubt HUAWEI? It just became the second biggest smartphone OEM in the world.
HUAWEI has beaten Apple in global smartphone shipments for the first time in history.
24:14 –Samsung says Galaxy S9 under-performed, prepares for early Galaxy Note 9 release
Samsung has confirmed slowGalaxy S9sales due to market competition, but says theNote 9is being released early to help combat it.
28:31 –Sony’s failing smartphone business should come as no surprise
Sony’s recent financial earnings report shows what happens when a company has no clue what to do in the smartphone market.
38:10 –Fortnite will not be available on the Play Store, CEO of Epic Games confirms
Fortnite won’t land on the Google Play Store. Instead, you’ll have to install directly from Epic Games.
Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn’t cover on the podcast
Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play review: The best cheap Android phones you can buy
These phones are great. Read our full Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play review to find out why.
Leaked Pixel 3 XL photos in Clearly White show off an orange power button and huge chin
The fastboot menu also all but confirms that at least onePixel 3 XLvariant will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S4 with DeX support, aiming to replace your Surface
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has been unveiled. It’s a high-end tablet with laptop-style features and will cost quite a lot.
OnePlus 6 camera review
TheOnePlus 6packs improved camera components, but are they enough to satisfy your photo needs? Here is our OnePlus 6 camera review.
Moto E5 Play and Moto E5 Plus review: All good things come to an end
In the budget smartphone world, Motorola has long been king. But does the new E5 series deserve the crown? Find out in our Moto E5 Play and Moto E5 Plus review.
Who wants to win an itel P32 smartphone or an Amazon gift card?
This week, we’re giving awaytwoitel P32 smartphones and $500 in Amazon gift cards.Enter this week’s Sunday giveawayfor your chance to win!
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