Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: This mid-range Samsung phone was the top Android device in H1 2020 August 22, 2025 Apple’s iOS might only account for a fraction of the global smartphone market compared to Android-powered phones, but iPhones still sell by the ship load. Now, tracking firm Omdia has revealed the most shipped smartphones of the first half of 2020, with Apple’siPhone 11far and away the number one device....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. RSVP now to be one of the first to experience the Samsung Galaxy S10 in NYC June 30, 2025 Samsungwill unveil theSamsung Galaxy S10on August 14, 2025, from an event space in San Francisco filled with members of the press and mobile industry reps. However, at the same time on the other side of the country, the company will host a live stream event that will be open to the general public....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Internet for Gear VR is a browser made for 3D headsets July 20, 2025 Why shouldVRheadset be limited to their own apps and specialized software? There’s a world of information out there, waiting to be found by curious users surfing the web. Remember. The internet has evolved, so someone had to come up with a good browser made for virtual reality; that someone seems to beSamsung....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Say goodbye to M, Facebook’s virtual assistant August 02, 2025 If you’ve used Facebook Messenger over the past few months, you may have noticed little suggestions popping up during your conversations. Maybe you used the phrase “what time” in a message, and a notification popped up giving you the option to “Start Plan.” Clicking that would get a schedule going for a private event between you and the participants in the message....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 quick look July 14, 2025 Sony took the wraps off of their latest flagship offerings at an event in Berlin, ahead ofIFA 2015, and introduced to the world the first smartphone to feature a display with a 4K resolution. Naturally, you may be wondering how Sony’s latest high-end device fares against its direct competition....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The honor 5X makes its way to Canada and changes its name to HUAWEI GR5 August 15, 2025 Thehonor 5Xis a great phone, and you know what they say about a rose by any other name. The honor 5X, which was announced back atCES 2016andlaunched in the U.S. in January, has changed its name as it finally crosses the border into Canada....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This Android tablet could be the ideal companion for laptops, Nintendo Switch July 28, 2025 Android tablets have generally been used as cheap media consumption platforms or pricey productivity tools in recent years. Fortunately,Lenovoseems to think it can bring something different to the table, as new leaks point to a hybrid tablet device. The Lenovo Yoga X, spotted by Android developerTill Kottman(h/t:XDA-Developers) and frequent leakerEvan Blass, seems like a somewhat typical Android tablet according to the wireframe mockup above....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Apple: Five iPhones possible in 2020, maybe including ‘iPhone 9’ July 14, 2025 This week in Apple news we have some new rumors pertaining to the batch of 2020 iPhones. Apple could introduce the biggest iPhone lineup ever with a whopping five devices, including the iPhone 12 models shown in concept renders above. Read on for more info on that!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Two UK committees: ‘No technical reason’ to not use HUAWEI tech in 5G networks June 03, 2025 Two different committees in the United Kingdom last week issued their positions regarding the rollout ofHuawei5G technologywithin U.K.wireless networks (viaEET Asia). Both committees agreed there is no technical reason to avoid using HUAWEI products in those networks. However, both committees also agreed there are geopolitical as well as ethical problems with using HUAWEI 5G tech....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Update #2: Marshmallow updates for Galaxy flagships delayed again on Telus, this time indefinitely July 03, 2025 Update, March 22:Telus has updated its timeline again and the news is pretty bad: instead of setting a new target date, the updates for Samsung devices are now simply marked as “Delayed.” Update, March 15:Telus hasannouncedeven moredelays for theMarshmallow updateon the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What’s new on HBO Max in January 2022: Peacemaker and more July 22, 2025 What’s new onHBO Maxin January 2022? Well, we’ll get a show called Peacemaker, which is a new DC Comics-based spin-off of The Suicide Squad, a Harry Potter reunion special, and new series from the HBO mothership. Read more:Best HBO Max movies Peacemaker Season 1 (January 13) The Suicide Squad movie was not the big hit that Warner Bros....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp finally rolls out payments in India June 27, 2025 WhatsApp has finallyrolled outits payments platform in India. You can now use the Facebook-owned messaging app to send and receive money across the country. Just like Paytm, Walmart-owned Phone Pe, andGoogle Pay, WhatsApp Payments also use the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) platform. The service is now available on the latest version of the iOS and Android app....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What’s the deal with Android’s new security suite ‘Google Play Protect’? August 24, 2025 When you’ve got 2 billion devices running your software, security is never likely to be far from your thoughts. The Android platform is a juicy target for potential scammers, but Google so far seems to have dealt with threatsquickly and efficiently(given the scope of the platform, you understand)....