Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google could be readying a cool astro timelapse feature for Pixels June 06, 2025 Google debuted anastrophotography modeon thePixel 4series back in late 2019, coming to earlier Pixels as well. The mode allows users to take astrophotography shots, combining 16 15-second frames to get the final, star-filled result. Now,9to5Googlehas dug into the latest version of the Pixel Tips app (3....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hangouts adds “shareable link” feature to join group conversations June 26, 2025 TheGoogle Hangoutsteam – what many of us picture as a lone guy in a Mountain View basement – have been on a bit of a run lately. FirstHangouts 11 added support for video messaging(or embedded video links) and now a new feature is about to be rolled out....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC 10 pre-orders start on Verizon today, Sprint will stock the phone on May 13th August 16, 2025 After lackluster reception from the HTCOne M9, and a somewhat tepid response from the A9 as well, HTCis really hoping for a hit with its new HTC10. So far, the reviews have been pretty positive and a number of staff members here at Android Authority have been singing its praises so far....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI and ZTE’s hopes in the US hit another roadblock July 27, 2025 In aletterpublished November 13, U.S. Attorney General William Barr saidHuaweiand ZTE “cannot be trusted.” Barr published the letter in support oftwo FCC proposalshoping to push back against the two companies. In the letter, Barr cited the pending federal criminal charges against HUAWEI CFO Meng Wanzhou. The U....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro seen on subway train, which is apparently a trend now June 15, 2025 A new photo just hit the internet of a man holding what appears to be aHUAWEI Mate 20 Proas he takes a subway ride. you may scroll down a bit to see the photos, but let’s talk about this whole “subway rider with unreleased phone” trend for a second....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI P40 series launch date confirmed (Update: More launch event details) June 13, 2025 Update, July 03, 2025 (3:11AM ET):HUAWEI confirmed the P40 series name last month, adding that it would launch in Paris on March 26. The manufacturer has just revealed a teaser banner for the launch, and it confirms that it’s now an online event. The teaser banner onHuawei’s websitelinks to a calendar entry titled “HUAWEI P40 series online global launch event....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G4 is alone: Is a removable battery still a must have feature for you? June 26, 2025 We are now four months into the year and have already seen a number of flagship devices fromHTC,Sony,Samsung, andHuawei. All of these phones have numerous differences that set them apart, but at least one thing in common: they don’t offer user-replaceable batteries....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meet the HUAWEI Mate X, a $2,600 foldable powerhouse (Update on release date) August 04, 2025 Update: July 01, 2025 11:47 am ET– HUAWEI has confirmed that the Mate X will nowofficially launch in September. The company claims that they want to improve the foldable phone’s flexible display so it does not have any issues. However, it’s possible the delay may also be due to the U....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Monster sues Beats, Dr. Dre and HTCfor fraud over famous headphones August 23, 2025 Audio engineering company Monster has sued Beats, Dr. Dre and HTC over alleged “fraud and deceit” in the way that Beats acquired the rights to the popular “Beats by Dr. Dre” headphones. In 2008 Monster entered into a relationship with Dr. Dre and Beats to design and manufacture the now famous “Beats by Dr....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New US Bill would require makers of encrypted devices to leave a backdoor July 08, 2025 US Senators have introduced a new anti-encryption bill called the “Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act,” which would require makers ofencrypted devicesand operating systems to leave a backdoor that could allow law enforcement to access encrypted information when requested. Basically, this means that all manufacturers would need to leave a backdoor in their encryption, which defeats the entire point of encryption in the first place....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. No fingerprint scanners for the US Xperia XZ and X Compact models June 19, 2025 Sony’slatestXperia XZandXperia X Compactwere only justannounced at IFA, but the two smartphones are already gradually making their way on to some store shelves. However, it appears that the company is tinkering with their features on the way to the US. An important feature is missing from the spec sheets for both of the handsets over at Sony’s official US website – there’s no mention of the fingerprint scanner....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia 2 V hands-on: Preparing for re-entry August 08, 2025 Nokia phones are finally coming back to the U.S.After a killer 2018 with a device per month on average, HMD Global has finally announced it will bring two devices, theNokia 3.1 Plusand Nokia 2 V to U.S. carriers. While the 3.1 Plus has been out for awhile elsewhere, we haven’t seen the 2 V before in any form....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pebble Time now available from Best Buy stores for $200, Target sales coming soon July 10, 2025 The new record-breakingPebble Timesmartwatch has been slowly making its way to early adopters’ wrists over the past few weeks, following the impressive crowdfunding campaign that resulted in thehighest-grossing Kickstarter projectof all time. Users are still waiting toget their hands onthe slightly more expensivePebble Time Steel, but that doesn’t mean Pebble Time fans will have to wait to buy theirs....