Update: The Nokia 3310 3G is now available to pre-order in the US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Update: The Nokia 3310 3G is now available to pre-order in the US June 09, 2025 Update (10/20/17): It’s finally here! HMD Global, the company that makes Nokia devices, has announced that you can finally order yourNokia 3310 3Gin the United States. The phone will hit store shelves on October 29 and you can pre-order at Best Buy (link below) right now....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Lauren Montgomery

Verizon Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus getting Android 9 Pie (Update: Sprint models too!)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus getting Android 9 Pie (Update: Sprint models too!) July 12, 2025 Update #3, June 24, 2025, 04:55 AM ET:After Verizon kicked things off yesterday, it looks like Sprint is the second major U.S. carrier to roll out Android Pie to the Galaxy S9/S9 Plus. The news arrives viaSamMobile, citing multiple users who confirmed the update earlier today....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Harold Case

vivo X70 Pro Plus leaks: Expect a unique camera hump (Updated: launch date)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo X70 Pro Plus leaks: Expect a unique camera hump (Updated: launch date) August 04, 2025 Update: July 08, 2025 (2:27 AM ET):vivo’s X70 series leaked last week, and the Chinese manufacturer has now announced a September 9 launch date in its home market. Check out the official image posted onWeibobelow. It’s unclear if all three devices (standard, Pro, Plus) will debut here or if this will be a global launch as well....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Denise Brewer

What is Hayu? Our look at the reality show streaming service

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What is Hayu? Our look at the reality show streaming service June 01, 2025 One of the biggest exports that the United States has is television. That includes reality TV shows where you can see housewives, realtors, chefs, and others deal with their lives and each other. If you don’t live in the US, you might be able to check out hundreds of reality shows via the Hayu streaming service....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Sarah Beasley

What is Pokémon Home and how does it work?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What is Pokémon Home and how does it work? June 22, 2025 Every Pokémon fan has dreamt of a place where they can gather all of thePokémonthey have discovered. With Pokémon Home, a new cloud service from Nintendo, this is finally possible. This new app allows you to transfer Pokémon from older generation games toSword and Shield, trade with people from around the world and more!...

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · David Maldonado

WhatsApp rolls out support for encrypted message backups (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp rolls out support for encrypted message backups (Updated) June 18, 2025 Update: June 19, 2025 (3:05 AM ET):WhatsAppisofficiallyrolling out end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) backup support to users on Android and iOS. The new feature allows users to lock their private messages on Google Drive or iCloud behind a password or “a 64-digit encryption key.” The optional layer of security can be found by heading toSettings>Chats>Chat Backup>End-to-end Encrypted Backupin the app....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Russell Chambers

Why haven't other true wireless earbuds taken off like Apple's AirPods?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why haven’t other true wireless earbuds taken off like Apple’s AirPods? June 12, 2025 While there’s an abundance oftrue wireless earbudson the market, there’s little doubt that Apple’s AirPods reign supreme. Apple capturednearly half the marketin 2020 — even heavyweights like Samsung and Xiaomi had just a fraction of that share despite their much stronger positions in the smartphone world....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Craig Elliott

ZTE is back in business: What now?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE is back in business: What now? July 31, 2025 The United States government hasrescindedthe devastating sanctions it handed down toChinese telecom ZTEjust weeks ago, reversing its outright technology export ban. It’s a stunning turnaround, though it had been signalled for some weeks. ZTE isn’t exactly suddenly restored to full and lasting health, but the funeral service has been canceled....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Gregg Lewis

‘Spice’ brand to make a comeback in India as a joint venture with Transsion Holdings

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ‘Spice’ brand to make a comeback in India as a joint venture with Transsion Holdings August 05, 2025 A few years ago, much before the onslaught of the Chinese players as well as the ‘bloodbath’ amongst domestic players, Spice was one of the fastest growing mobile devices brand in India after being one of the first mobile operators in India in 1998....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · John Guerrero

(Update: Xiaomi responds, denies leak) Full Xiaomi Mi 5 specs leaked

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Xiaomi responds, denies leak) Full Xiaomi Mi 5 specs leaked July 21, 2025 Update, February 18:Xiaomi has contacted Android Authority to inform us that the powerpoint presentation from which the specs below were leaked “did not originate from Xiaomi”. While the presentation itself may be fake, that’s doesn’t necessarily mean at least some of the specs mentioned aren’t accurate....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Daniel Williams

7 problems with the BlackBerry Priv and how to fix them

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 7 problems with the BlackBerry Priv and how to fix them August 06, 2025 BlackBerry has certainly been witness to better days, but fans of the once iconic brand had something to get excited about when the company announced its first Android smartphone last year. TheBlackBerry Privoffers specifications that are at par with high-end competition, and the slew of BlackBerry features that are baked in to the software experience not only serve to evoke a sense of nostalgia, but actually prove to once again be very useful....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Mrs. Erika Cabrera

Amazfit Bip U Pro review: Don't come for Alexa, but stay nevertheless

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Amazfit Bip U Pro review: Don’t come for Alexa, but stay nevertheless July 04, 2025 Huami Amazfit Bip U Pro What we like What we don’t like Huami’s Amazfitsmartwatchesrange from basic to high-end, from sports-focused to fashion-focused. The Amazfit Bip U Pro comes from the company’s cheap-and-basic category of devices. Even so, it’s got plenty of higher-end features for its price tag....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1482 words · John Guzman

Amazon's upcoming Echo Show will also support front door security cameras

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Amazon’s upcoming Echo Show will also support front door security cameras August 24, 2025 We’re now less than a week away from the release of theAmazon Echo Show, which goes on sale June 28 for $229. Unlike Amazon’s previous Echo products, its new Alexa-powered smart home device features a 7-inch touchscreen, allowing for a broader range of uses. Just ahead of its launch, Amazon has announced that Echo Show will support front door security cameras too....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Martin Webb