Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp will always have security issues, according to the founder of rival Telegram Jul 03, 2025 Last week, it was reported that hackers hadmanaged to install spyware on a large number of smartphonesthanks to a previously unrevealed vulnerability inWhatsApp(it has since released an update to patch the issue). Now, the founder of a rival messaging service,Telegram, claims that WhatsApp users should never expect it to be secure....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. With the POCOphone F2 around the corner, POCO lead leaves Xiaomi August 11, 2025 We still haven’t heard a word of official information about the supposedly-upcomingXiaomi POCOphone F2, the follow-up to last year’s bonafide hit, thePocophone F1. Today though, we did get a piece of somewhat-related news: Jai Mani, the head of product at POCO, has left Xiaomi (viaAndroid Central)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi introduces new selfies-focused series, starting with Redmi Y1 and Y1 Lite July 03, 2025 In a press event in New Delhi today,Xiaomiintroduced a new Redmi Y series of smartphones with a focus on the front camera setup. The Redmi Y1 packs in 16-megapixel front camera paired with an LED Selfie-light. According to the company, the high-resolution front camera paired with the LED Selfie-light simulates effects of natural lighting, and captures sharper and more vibrant self-portraits....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi is finally bringing the Mi Band 6 to India later this month June 28, 2025 Xiaomi is hosting a Smarter Living event in India on August 26. While the invite shared with us on email doesn’t reveal much, Xiaomi India’s Chief Business Officer, Raghu Reddy, confirmed toIndia Todaythat theMi Band 6will finally make its debut in the country....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 6 unveiled: Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM, and dual cameras for just $360 June 16, 2025 Exactly 203 days from the launch of the Mi 5, Xiaomi is back with another affordable powerhouse. At a Beijing event today, the company revealed the Xiaomi Mi 6, and from what we could gather so far, it’s another impressive installment in the franchise....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi smart home gadgets get Assistant support and US launch this month June 24, 2025 Xiaomiis known predominately for its low-cost, yet highly-capable smartphones, but the company also has a host of other gadgets in its extended ecosystem. These are most prevalent on its home turf in China, but the company has nowannouncedit will launch several smart home gadgets in the U....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi’s next smartphone could pack a 4K display August 25, 2025 Xiaomiis seemingly gearing up for yet another phone launch, only this time the device in question is packing some enthusiast specs. A phone with model number 2109119BC recently passed throughTENAA(h/tGSMArena), showcasing its design and several key specs. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect is its display. The Xiaomi phone wears a 6....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now pre-order gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices June 02, 2025 Having a top of the line smartphone still just a little bit ‘meh’ to you? Need a little extra glam to really feel like you’re making a serious purchase? If that’s the case, you might be elated to know thatTruly Exquisitehas just announced that pre-orders for their gold-plated variations of theSamsung Galaxy S7andGalaxy S7 edgeare going live....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Nexus 9 LTE follows suit) Android 7.0 Nougat finally comes to the Nexus 6 June 20, 2025 Update, October 6:Nexus 9 LTE owners can check their tablets for an update to Android 7.0 Nougat. Unlike the Nexus 6 below, the Nougat update for the Nexus 9 LTE packs the September security update. The OTA image for the update (NRD90R) is available on Google’sOTA image repository....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 10 best photography background apps and wallpaper apps for Android August 08, 2025 Wallpaper apps are everywhere. They are a dime a dozen in the Google Play Store. Plus, you’re able to always search online for even more. However, some have a specific love for photography. Photos tend to have ridiculously high resolutions. You can find photos of cityscapes, landscapes, people, cars, and other such things....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 Must have Halloween apps for Android June 18, 2025 [Price: Free]First up is an app called Costumes for Halloween. This app is an online store where you can find Halloween costumes for kids and adults. There are a few costume store sources that you can choose from to find the costumes you want. [Price: Free]This isn’t a Halloween app on the face of it, but for parents who are letting their kids go out on Beggar’s Night alone for the first time, this app can provide some piece of mind....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 8 ways green energy is going to change the world Jul 22, 2025 Fossil fuels are powerful and profitable, but they are also wasteful and harmful. As we move into a new era it’s important to start thinking of energy that will push us forward, as opposed to just moving us around and powering the present world. Green energy is the way of the future....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A new major smartphone maker has just landed in Europe June 03, 2025 vivo is generally ranked as one of the top six or seven smartphone manufacturers in the world, and it’s been gradually growing its global footprint in recent times. The brand launched in several markets in the Middle East and Africa last year, and it’s now launching in Europe and the UK....