Facebook is pushing photo-sync users to Moments app

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Facebook is pushing photo-sync users to Moments app July 27, 2025 It looks like Facebook is trying to make Moments follow in the footsteps of Messenger and become their next big app. On June 19, 2025, the sultan of social media is shutting down its photo-syncing service. Users have the option to download a zip file containing their photos or start using Facebook’sMomentsapp instead....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Pamela Miller

Google brings more beautiful wallpapers to your phone or Mac

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google brings more beautiful wallpapers to your phone or Mac June 01, 2025 If you’re a fan of Google’s “Daily Wallpaper” feature baked inside of theofficial “Wallpapers” appbut find yourself drifting towards Apple’s desktop ecosystem, you’re in luck. Google put up a blog post today detailing the beautiful photos that users upload to its Google+ social network, letting the world know that some of these images would soon be available for your Android device as well as your Mac....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Lindsay Williams

Google Duplex is rolling out to some Pixel users, still looks outrageous

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Duplex is rolling out to some Pixel users, still looks outrageous July 16, 2025 Google’s AI-powered voice booking systemDuplexhas arrived on somePixelphones in the U.S. In a statement, Google toldVenture Beata small group of users in select U.S. cities will gain access to the feature. At the moment, the software can only be used to make restaurant reservations. You start the process by asking Google to make a booking....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Jessica Higgins

Google shut down a secret Android location data service for US carriers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google shut down a secret Android location data service for US carriers June 20, 2025 Have you ever been using your Android phone in a particular spot where coverage is spotty? On the flip side, have you ever used your Android phone and thought to yourself, “Wow, coverage here is awesome!” Chances are good,Googleknows about both of those times....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Randy Smith

Google will soon let you text companies to communicate with them

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google will soon let you text companies to communicate with them June 13, 2025 Google has been experimenting with click-to-message ads for quite some time now, and it looks like the search giant is finally ready for a broader rollout. Click-to-message ads essentially let you text a company to communicate. For instance, if you are looking to make a reservation at a hotel, you can simply click on the SMS button and ask the hotel if it has a room available....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Aaron Ortiz

Google's Cardboard Camera app lets you make your own VR photos

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google’s Cardboard Camera app lets you make your own VR photos July 30, 2025 Google is doing some really amazing things with its virtual realityCardboardplatform, and today it gets even better. Google has just released an application to the Play Store called Cardboard Camera that will actually allow you to take your own VR photos. The app is pretty simple, and the capture process is super easy....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Antonio Hurst

Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – August 15th, 2015

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – August 15th, 2015 August 11, 2025 If you’re an Android fan and just so happen to love giant smartphones, we have some good news for you. This week brought us two new flagships fromSamsung– theGalaxy Note 5andGalaxy S6 Edge+– and so far we’ve been really enjoying our time with both devices....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Jacob Gallagher

HONOR 8X global debut: What to expect

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HONOR 8X global debut: What to expect June 23, 2025 Most of the details about the newHONOR 8X’s hardware are already out in the open, following the announcement of the smartphone in Chinaback in early September. However, the handset is gearing up for a global launch in the near future, hopefully along with regional pricing information and launch dates. We’re also getting a closer look at the handset’s design as the handset prepares to make its way out to consumers....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Larry Barnes

How to download and install ShowBox on Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to download and install ShowBox on Android July 01, 2025 ShowBox is a popular third-party media streaming and downloading app for Android. It’s currently not available to download directly from the Google Play Store. To download and install ShowBox on your Android smartphone, you’ll need to change a few settings on your device. It’s pretty easy to get your phone ready to download and install ShowBox for Android, so let’s dive in....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · George Hines

HTC's next flagship probably won't arrive at MWC 2018

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC’s next flagship probably won’t arrive at MWC 2018 August 21, 2025 HTC’s next flagship won’t arrive atMWC 2018, according to a report fromAndroid Headlines. The smartphone, possibly titled the HTCU12, will miss out on one of the world’s biggest electronics shows, which will also see the launch of theSamsung Galaxy S9and possibly theSony Xperia XZ Pro. Android Headlines, who cites an inside source, said HTCwill instead launch the phone at its own event sometime later, likely in March or April....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Holly Barker

HUAWEI P30 series to deliver best Snapchat experience on Android?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI P30 series to deliver best Snapchat experience on Android? July 14, 2025 TheHUAWEI P30 seriespacks some impressive camera tech, such as great zoom, ultra-wide angle cameras, and extreme low-light capabilities. It also looks like these phones might be your best pick if you’re aSnapchatuser. The outlet notes that theP30andP30 Prowill shoot at a higher resolution when using Snapchat, although it’s unclear whether this applies to photos, videos, or both formats....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Richard Thomas

HUAWEI reportedly made less profit last year despite selling 30% more phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI reportedly made less profit last year despite selling 30% more phones August 03, 2025 We’ve already reported onHuawei’s dramatic growth over the last year. The company sold 30 percent more phones in 2016 than in the year previous, despite smartphone sales generally slowing down across the globe. But new data fromThe Informationimplies those additional sales came at the cost of lowered profits....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Richard Steele

Huawei's HiSilicon says it has long been prepared for US ban, has backup plans

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Huawei’s HiSilicon says it has long been prepared for US ban, has backup plans June 11, 2025 Update, 9:45AM ET:HUAWEI has since issued a statement, denouncing the move to add the company to the Commerce Department’s Entity list. “HUAWEI is against the decision made by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the US Department of Commerce,” the firm noted in an emailed statement....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Angela Jensen