Google Daydream platform is Cardboard's much more advanced successor

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Daydream platform is Cardboard’s much more advanced successor June 19, 2025 It’s hard to believe it has been two years since Google first took the lid off of Cardboard, its minimalistic vision for VR. In that time, the platform has given a great number of people their very first taste of VR at super affordable price. Taking things a step further, at its I/O 2016 Keynote Google unveiled its successor, Daydream....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Jonathan Shaffer

How to pair your PS4 DualShock controller to various devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to pair your PS4 DualShock controller to various devices July 20, 2025 Whether you love playing on PC, console, or you are a mobile gamer, there’s no denying that some games work best with a controller. The PS4 DualShock controller is on the top of the list for many, thanks to its slim frame, comfortable feel, and great feedback....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Matthew Davis

HTC Exec: Samsung is only interested in money, Xiaomi won’t last long

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC Exec: Samsung is only interested in money, Xiaomi won’t last long July 13, 2025 MWC 2015 arguably saw a complete role reversal from Samsung and HTC, with HTCdoing little new in terms of design, while Samsung brought its A-game, melding glass and metal into a unibody design that is undeniably more attractive (to most) than previous Galaxy S iterations....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Mark Barker

HUAWEI Nova 2 with dual-camera setup certified by TENAA

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI Nova 2 with dual-camera setup certified by TENAA July 04, 2025 HUAWEI took the wraps off theNovasmartphone back atIFA 2016. It looks like its successor is just around the corner, as it has recently been certified by TENAA in China. As of now, we don’t know anything about the specs of the device, as they haven’t been listed yet....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Dennis Valdez

It seems Samsung – not LG – produced the iPhone XS Max OLEDs

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. It seems Samsung – not LG – produced the iPhone XS Max OLEDs June 03, 2025 Way back in June, we reported ona new partnership between Apple and LG, with the latter agreeing to supply organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays to the former. Supposedly, the OLEDs were going to be used in the next batch of iPhones,which then launched in September....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Justin Ramsey

Jaybird X4, worth the upgrade?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Jaybird X4, worth the upgrade? July 12, 2025 Yes, theJaybird X4is worth the upgrade from theJaybird X3,at least if you’re a swimmer. With theIPX7certification, the updated model can withstand submersion up to one meter for 30 minutes. Aside from the improved certification, there’s nothing compelling listeners to abandon the perfectly fine — even adored — X3workout earbuds. If you don’t have either handset and have been considering making the move to Jaybird headphones, we recommend picking up the Jaybird X3 on discount if you don’t care about waterproofing....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Kathryn Figueroa

Latest leak suggests that Xiaomi Mi 5 will be ultra thin

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Latest leak suggests that Xiaomi Mi 5 will be ultra thin August 22, 2025 Xiaomi is holding a product launch event on January 15th in Beijing, and many people are expecting the company to unveil its new flagship smartphone, the Mi 5. Newly leaked technical data from the nowhereelse.fr website (NWE) suggests that the Mi 5 could be ultra thin, in fact it could be under 6mm....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Catherine Lopez

Latest version of Action Launcher lets users try Android P-like features

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Latest version of Action Launcher lets users try Android P-like features July 02, 2025 The latest version of popular Android launcherAction Launcherhas brought Android P-style features, alongside a host of other additions and fixes. This means you can get an advance look at whatAndroid Pcould be like without having to download theAndroid P Developer Preview or the Android P Pixel Launcher....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Tina Paul

LG admits G4 bootloop problem is a hardware fault, will repair affected devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG admits G4 bootloop problem is a hardware fault, will repair affected devices July 09, 2025 After several months ofLG G4 owners complaining of a bootloop issueto no avail, we picked up the story and confronted LG. The official response has come through and it should make G4 owners happy: LG has acknowledged theLG G4bootloop issue is a hardware defect and will repair affected devices....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Victoria Salazar

Moto X Style / Pure Edition tips and tricks

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto X Style / Pure Edition tips and tricks June 16, 2025 Like its predecessors, theMoto X Style, also known as theMoto X Pure Editionin the US, basically runs a stock iteration of the Android OS, but with a few extremely useful features baked in. If you’ve already been a part of the Moto X family, you should already have a fair idea of what to expect withMotorola‘s latest flagships....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Jerry Garcia

New Nokia Android phones to launch in 120 markets at the same time in Q2 2017

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Nokia Android phones to launch in 120 markets at the same time in Q2 2017 August 21, 2025 At theMobile World Congress 2017trade show in February, HMD Global showed off its newNokia 6, 5, and 3 Android smartphones, along with the new version of the classicNokia 3310 feature phone. At that time, HMD indicated the Nokia 6 would be available globally, but now we have some more clarification on the company’s plans to launch its new smartphones....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Bruce Hammond

Noodlecake takes revenge on pirates with an unbeatable game

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Noodlecake takes revenge on pirates with an unbeatable game June 03, 2025 Piracy blights major and indie developers alike, soNoodlecake Studiosdecided to seek a little revenge on the thieves. The studio uploaded a modified, unbeatable version of its lasted title, Shooting Stars, to popular torrent sites and watched the drama unfold. The modified version of Shooting Stars features an unbeatable boss at level 3, which doesn’t appear in the usual game....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Allison Washington

OPPO patents smartphone with mini pop-up display, looks as silly as it sounds

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO patents smartphone with mini pop-up display, looks as silly as it sounds June 09, 2025 Towards the end of January, Chinese smartphone makerOppoapparently filed a patent for some new smartphone designs. The folks over atLets Go Digitalcreated some renders based on the patent drawings. Check out the patent drawings (as interpreted byLets Go Digital) below: The first patent is for a smartphone with a miniature pop-up display....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jennifer Blake