Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best Google Pixel 3a screen protectors you can buy July 06, 2025 ThePixel 3awas Google’s cheapest phone in 2019 and remained the best budget pick until thePixel 4acame along. Even with its affordable price tag, the phone offered excellent hardware features, including a 5.6-inch OLED display and Google’s powerful camera. Of course, you will want to keep that display safe from damage one way or another....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Sharp Aquos S2 is now official, and it looks pretty familiar July 31, 2025 A few days ago, we reported that Sharp will be introducing its new bezel-less Aquos S2at an event in Beijing today. And, as promised, the handset was indeed unveiled, boasting an impressive, yet oddly familiar design. Sharp appears to have borrowed some ideas from the Essential Phone, and the Aquos S2 also bears a resemblance to recent iPhone 8 leaks....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The TAG Heuer Connected Android Wear watch now comes in Rose Gold and costs $9,900 July 19, 2025 In 2015, high-end watchmaker TAG Heuerlaunched its Connectedlineup of smartwatches, withAndroid Wearinstalled. Now the TAG Heuer Connected comes in a new Rose Gold version, but be prepared to pay for this addition; it costs a whopping $9,900. This new rose gold variant of the watch comes with a case and lugs that are made of 18K rose gold....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The U.S. government continues to claim that encryption will lead to deaths August 14, 2025 Several weeks ago, I wrote about how some people in the United Kingdombelieve that the only way to stop terrorismis to limit people’s “free speech” rights and allow government agencies to have unlimited access to everyone’s tech devices. The U.S. Justice Department even got into the argument by having a high ranking officialclaim that new encryption technologyon smartphones would “lead to tragedy” as a “child would die…....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Tizen powered Samsung Z3 launches in India July 05, 2025 After some indecision leading up to the Indian launch of its Z1 smartphone, Samsung has quickly followed up with aTizenpowered successor – theSamsung Z3. Again, the smartphone is making its début in India and is designed to cater to the value orientated segment of the market, but it does come with some notable hardware improvements over its predecessor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Android App June 15, 2025 Free Android apps attract us. Many of us love free apps, in fact. In many instances, there are free apps that provide good functionality and features, as well as great service from the developers. Yet, most free apps provide limited functionality. In most cases, the limitations can be lifted by buying the paid version of an app....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Ukrainian black market seller probably responsible for rash of Pixel 3 XL leaks July 19, 2025 Earlier today, we posted an article abouta massive series of leaksofGoogle Pixel 3 XLinformation. The leaked images and video leave very little to the imagination; other than pricing and availability, there’s pretty much nothing we don’t know about the device now. Now, via9to5Google, we might have an explanation for the rash of leaks....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Upcoming Redmi 5G phone could take fastest charging crown June 17, 2025 TheOPPO Reno Acecurrently holds the title of fastest charging smartphone, thanks to its 65W charging solution. In fact, the phone’s 4,000mAh battery can be fully charged in just 30 minutes. Now, a Redmi 5G phone with the model number M2001J1E/C has appeared on China’s 3C telecommunications website (h/t:Playful Droid), and it might just steal the fastest charging crown from OPPO....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo X70 Pro Plus goes official: The new smartphone photography king? June 19, 2025 After weeks of teasers and leaks, vivo’s freshest range-topping smartphone series is now official. The new vivo X70 series builds on theX60 series‘ focus on photography and introduces a refreshed design and upgraded internals. Aesthetically, the X70 series isn’t a fundamental rework of the X60 line....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why the Galaxy S8 finger scanner location is … July 01, 2025 We’ve just had another look at the design ofSamsung’supcomingGalaxy S8flagship and it echoes previous leaks regarding the placement of thefingerprint scanner. The leaked design suggests that Samsung will be removing its home button completely and moving the fingerprint scanner to the back of the phone. In addition, Samsung will place this on the right hand side of the camera module, moving the flash over to the left side....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why you might want to avoid SIRIN LABS Labs' blockchain phone June 28, 2025 News broke a couple of days ago of the world’s first* blockchain phone going into production, developed by SIRIN LABS Labs — creator of the $16,000Solarin smartphonefrom 2016. The upcoming device, known as the Finney (after bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney), is said to run on a secure, open-source operating system called Shield OS, built on Android....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xbox Series X, Pixel 4a 5G, and Garmin vivoactive 4 international giveaway! August 15, 2025 NOTE:This giveaway has now ended.Check out the latest giveaway here. It’s time for the Sunday giveaway! This monththreeluckyAndroid Authorityreaders have the chance to win some top tech! A big congratulations to the winners of last month’sOnePlus 8T, Garmin Venu, and Sony WH-1000XM4 international giveaway, Sophie C....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi’s attempt to register Mi Pad as an EU trademark gets denied August 14, 2025 It looks likeXiaomiwill not be able to use the ‘Mi Pad’ name for its tablets in the European Union, thanks to the EU’s second-highest court siding withApplein a recent decision that prevents Xiaomi from registering Mi Pad as a trademark. This all started back in 2014, when Xiaomi filed an application with the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to register Mi Pad as a trademark....