Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why Congress must update USA’s definition of Internet privacy August 19, 2025 Major tech groups like ACT the App Association have sent a joint letter to US Congress in support for the International Communications Privacy Act. But why exactly? There are several changes that the new US administration has been trying to push, but amidst this seemingly wasteful effort, there is one particular issue that truly requires Congressional action: making sure the US has an up-to-date, 21st-century-ready understanding of what law enforcement should look like regarding Internet data....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wireless charging “at a distance” on its way to smartphones and other gadgets June 18, 2025 While we wait for batteries that havedouble the normal capacity and charge five times as fast, the FCC has just approved a product that delivers the next step in wireless charging. The WattUp Mid Field transmitter, developed by San Jose startup Energous, is a power-at-a-distance wireless system that can charge devices up to around 3 feet away....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite appears in early unboxing video, could launch on March 29 June 04, 2025 The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is one of the most anticipated phones right now because it’s expected to offer solid specs and theMi 11‘s design aesthetics in a more affordable package. After a series of leaks, the phone has now appeared in an early unboxing video....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 5X or Mi 6 to launch in India on September 5? July 07, 2025 TheXiaomi Mi 5XandXiaomi Mi 6were launched within the last few months in China. The Mi 6, one of Xiaomi’s flagship phones, launched in April, while the Mi 5X went on sale more recently on August 1. Both are currently available in China, but neither has yet seen a release in Xiaomi’s other major market, India....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 9 specs: Bang on the money July 03, 2025 We’re deep into 2019’s flagship season and the newXiaomi Mi 9is next up for a spec dissection. The Mi series has always offered an interesting value proposition — not quite targeting the ultra-premium tier but still offering all the key specs. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is no different, with some compelling hardware on offer at a cutthroat price point....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now learn to cook with some help from Google Home June 03, 2025 If you are hopeless in the kitchen, then maybe you just need a little help on how to make some great meals for family or friends. Today, Google announced it is adding support for teaching people how to cook with the help of itsGoogle Homeconnected speaker and itsGoogle Assistantservice....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: You’ll definitely be running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC August 09, 2025 Microsoft announcedWindows 11last week, making for a pretty significant change compared to Windows 10. We’ve got an overhauled UI, improved window layouts, and improved Virtual Desktop support. But the biggest addition has to beAndroid app support. Yes, Windows now lets you natively download and run Android apps via a new subsystem in the desktop operating system....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 2017: the year of AMOLED, HDR, and flexy LCD displays? August 12, 2025 AMOLEDvsLCDhas been a long running debate between smartphone enthusiasts, but the consensus is now leaning towards AMOLED as the technology that has made the greatest strides in improving display quality and pushing the boat out in terms of new form factors. Flexible AMOLED has been made popular by Samsung’s Galaxy Edge flagships, but flexible LCD and other advancements could mean that this battle is soon to heat up once again....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alphabet shrugs off EU fine to bring in $3.2 billion Q2 profits June 03, 2025 Google’s parent company Alphabetrecordedprofits of $3.2 billion in Q2 2018, it has announced, despite the $5 billion fine it received from the EU. During the three month period, Alphabet recorded total revenues of $32.7 billion. Company profits without the fine taken into account would have stood at $8....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 13 could give more options for Material You theming, perfect for haters August 25, 2025 One of the keyfeatures of Android 12is Material You theming. This system scans your phone’s wallpaper and pulls out four colors it thinks complement it. You can then choose between four different combos of these colors and your entire system will follow that theme....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android apps not coming to older Chromebooks, including the original Pixel June 11, 2025 You may have heard the news that Chrome OS isgetting the Google Play Store, a fact that will immediately bring an incrediblydiverse array of Android softwareto Chromebook users, and it might even give the platform the boost that it needs to trulycompete with Microsoftin the low-cost laptop market....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Q beta 3 is now available, OTA rolling out August 18, 2025 Google announced today during its Google I/O 2019 developer conference that the latest version of the Android Q beta is now available. Even better, the OTA is now rolling out to devices already running the Android Q beta. Some headline features includeno-reboot security patches, Focus Mode, integrated parental controls, asystem-wide dark mode, and the ability to use Smart Reply withevery messaging app....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Best Android customization projects of 2015 July 30, 2025 Did you get the chance to look atrooting your devicelast week? We are excited to get around to root apps, tools, tips and tricks moving forward on ourAndroid customizationseries. But first, we’ll take some time to celebrate the holidays. It’s Christmas Eve, whether you celebrate this holiday or not, it is still a time that most can get together with family and friends to enjoy some time off of work or school....