Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul launches "Yo Bitch" messaging app

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul launches “Yo Bitch” messaging app June 19, 2025 For me personally, the list goes like this: Daryl and Rick from The Walking Dead, Tyrion fromGame of Thrones, and Jesse from Breaking Bad when it comes to TV characters that have left a mark on me. Any true fan of Breaking Bad knows all about the iconic Jesse Pinkman and his infamous “Yo, bitch!...

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Erica Weber

Buying a 5G phone is already a confusing mess

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Buying a 5G phone is already a confusing mess July 14, 2025 2020 is supposed to be the year 5G really takes off and becomes a mainstream success — if you believe the industry hype, that is. However, this year’s big smartphone releases have barely made it out the door and already knowing which5G handsetto buy is quickly descending into a farce....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Debra Hahn

Crowdfunding project of the week: the MATRIX PowerWatch runs on body heat

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Crowdfunding project of the week: the MATRIX PowerWatch runs on body heat July 23, 2025 We are back with yet another ‘Crowdfunding project of the week’, where we highlight the hottest tech from sites likeKickstarterandIndiegogo. We know you don’t have time to be searching through hundreds of campaigns, so we are doing the hard work for you. Shall we get right to this week’s featured project?...

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Phillip Sheppard

Cyanogen OS will be pre-loaded with social game store PlayPhone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Cyanogen OS will be pre-loaded with social game store PlayPhone July 25, 2025 When Cyanogen is not trying toput a bullet through Google’s heador collectingboatloads of cashfrom investors, they are partnering up with all kinds of companies to bring users new services. The company recently partnered withBoxer,TruecallerandMicrosoftto offer a bevy of pre-installed apps and services that should enrich your experience....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Angela Rogers

Deal: Save $150 on unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Deal: Save $150 on unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in US July 01, 2025 Amazon and Samsung are both offering a $150 discount on unlockedGalaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Pluspurchases. With trade-in, you could save up to $300. Samsung, as well as various US carriers, have been offering BOGO deals on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus for some time now, but if you were looking for just one Galaxy S8 device, this one is for you: right now, Amazon and Samsung are offering unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus for $150 cheaper....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Kelli Williams

Exclusive: LG V30 will go on sale on September 28

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Exclusive: LG V30 will go on sale on September 28 July 03, 2025 LG is expected to launch its new LG V30 flagship at itsIFA 2017 press conference in Berlin on August 31and after this, the handset is expected to go on sale globally, including coming to Europe for the first time in the history of the V-series. But when will you be able to buy it?...

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Ashley Barry

Fitbit Sense ECG should be ready by the holidays (Update: Sooner, actually)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Fitbit Sense ECG should be ready by the holidays (Update: Sooner, actually) Jun 02, 2025 Update, August 06, 2025 (12:00 PM ET):The original article below suggests it could be November or even December before we’ll see the Fitbit Sense ECG feature. However, Fitbit confirmed toAndroid Authoritytoday that the feature will actually arrive by October 2020. Fitbit said that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA as well as CE marking in the European Union for the Sense....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Victor Wilson

FTC antitrust case against Qualcomm officially starts

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. FTC antitrust case against Qualcomm officially starts August 19, 2025 Today, in California, the United States Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case against chipset-maker Qualcomm officially started, viaReuters. The FTC accusesQualcommof abusing a monopoly on mobile chip technology, the company’s bread-and-butter. The outcome of the case could have major ramifications not only for Qualcomm’s business but the smartphone industry at large....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Sean Stewart

Give your phone wings with the PhoneDrone Ethos

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Give your phone wings with the PhoneDrone Ethos June 26, 2025 Drones have proven rather popular lately, but that fun comes with a relatively hefty price tag. The PhoneDrone Ethos wants to help lower this barrier to entry by using your everyday smartphone to power its flight. The little drone makes use of the various sensors, processor and wireless capabilities found in our smartphones to control a lightweight chassis....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Jeffrey Brown

Google explains how that crazy astrophotography mode works

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google explains how that crazy astrophotography mode works August 07, 2025 One of the most impressiveGoogle Pixel 4features has to be theastrophotography mode, allowing users to accurately capture pictures of the stars. Google has previously touched on how it works, but the company has now published a full explanation on itsAI blog, and it makes for some interesting reading....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Adam Butler

Google Nearby allows apps to get a better feel for where you are

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Nearby allows apps to get a better feel for where you are August 20, 2025 SoGooglehas started an initiative that angles to make your devices provide you with information that’s more relevant based on your current location. Although GPS is nice and all, the search giant has found that low-power Bluetooth ‘beacons’ are far more effective at this task....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Lonnie Molina

Google Pixel 4a specs: Is it enough of a Pixel 3a upgrade?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel 4a specs: Is it enough of a Pixel 3a upgrade? June 26, 2025 Entrants like theOnePlus NordandiPhone SEall deliver great features for the price, but what does Google’s budget phone bring to the table? TheGoogle Pixel 4awas one of the most clamored smartphones in 2020, and for good reason. This handset offered great value for its price, a trend that was very welcomed in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Paul Roman

Google reportedly releasing a rival to Samsung's Gear VR later this year

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google reportedly releasing a rival to Samsung’s Gear VR later this year August 05, 2025 It’s no secret that Google is getting serious aboutVR. The company just recentlycreated a new virtual reality divisionthat would see Google VP Clay Bavor at the helm, and there has also beena recent pushto get VR just about everywhere you look. Now it looks like Google is planning on releasing its own VR headset, at least if a recent report fromThe Financial Timesproves true....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Brianna Hoover