Android N and the Nexus 6P let you experience the future of Android VR and multi-tasking, without the wait

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android N and the Nexus 6P let you experience the future of Android VR and multi-tasking, without the wait June 29, 2025 Breaking away from the tradition it started with Android L, Google didn’t wait until Google I/O to make the Android N preview available and instead released it back in March. Since that time, we’ve had two additional previews, with the latest“beta-quality” preview touching downrecently during Google I/O 2016....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1377 words · Mary Murphy

Another report points to a limited Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Another report points to a limited Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch July 06, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S21 FEis one of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones of the year, and it’s expected that the device will deliver an affordable flagship experience. But there have been loads of rumors and reports regarding production issues due to the global chip shortage. Now, Korea’sYonhap Newshas reported that Samsung is thinking about launching the Galaxy S21 FE in the US and Europe only, citing unnamed “industry sources....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Russell Lee DDS

Civilization Revolution 2 makes its way to Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Civilization Revolution 2 makes its way to Android August 10, 2025 Android users have been missing out on Civilization games for quite some time now. When Civilization Revolution 2, the first mobile-optimized game in the Civilization series, first came out, it was unfortunately an iOS exclusive. Now Android fans can play the game on their mobile devices as well....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · David Lee

DeNA's Marvel Mighty Heroes fights its way to the Google Play Store

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. DeNA’s Marvel Mighty Heroes fights its way to the Google Play Store June 07, 2025 DeNA, the popular developer who hasrecently partneredwith gaming giant Nintendo, has just released a brand new Marvel game to the Google Play Store. Marvel Mighty Heroes is a 4-player co-op brawler that pits your team of Marvel heroes up against numerous villains that we all love to hate....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Matthew King

Designer turns old smartphones into sustainable jewelry, perfect for V-Day gift

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Designer turns old smartphones into sustainable jewelry, perfect for V-Day gift July 10, 2025 You might be looking for a gift for your Valentine right now (it’s about a week away!). Jewelry is a good go-to, but you might be worried about ethics and sustainability when it comes to precious metals. Luckily, sustainable jewelry is a hot market at the moment, and a company we are particularly excited about has a new line available....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Emily Guzman

Epic Games taking names in row with Apple/Google, and more tech news today

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Epic Games taking names in row with Apple/Google, and more tech news today July 28, 2025 1. Fortnite/Epic Games versus app store taxes Epic Games kicked off a brief, enthralling campaign against Apple and Google yesterday. First, it emerged that it had found a way to offer discounted in-app purchases in Fortnite, the lifeblood of the game. All without Apple or Google taking a cut, the lifeblood of those app stores....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · John Williams

Escobar says 'RIP Samsung,' reveals new foldable that's literally a Galaxy Fold

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Escobar says ‘RIP Samsung,’ reveals new foldable that’s literally a Galaxy Fold July 19, 2025 Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria, the biological brother of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, is back with the launch of a “new” foldable device. The Escobar Fold 2, shown above on the left, is very strangely reminiscent of theSamsung Galaxy Fold, which you can see right next to it....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Amber Alvarez

Galaxy Note 7's new all-in-one Notes app will come to other Note devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy Note 7’s new all-in-one Notes app will come to other Note devices August 15, 2025 Previous Note users who jumped on Samsung’snewest phablet powerhousemay have noticed, upon ejecting theS Pen, that note management of your different inputs has changed. This is because Samsung has simplified the experience, and consolidated all the note-taking functions into one app – Samsung Notes....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Jacob Davis Jr.

Get it now: Stable Microsoft Edge Chromium is available for download

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Get it now: Stable Microsoft Edge Chromium is available for download June 26, 2025 Microsoft has finally released the stable version of the new, retooledMicrosoft Edgefor macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. This revamped browser comes with a shiny new Chromium base, making it a truly viableGoogle Chromereplacement. Microsoft’s browsers have trailed behind Chrome andFirefoxfor many years now — first with Internet Explorer and then with Microsoft Edge....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Benjamin Mckinney

Google Fit's much-needed update includes new sleep tracking details and more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Fit’s much-needed update includes new sleep tracking details and more June 09, 2025 If you use a Wear OS smartwatch, Google Fit is likely one of your go-to fitness apps. It’s quite bare, though, and is often criticized for not offering as many features asother fitness appson Android. Google is now taking a step in the right direction by adding a number of new features to the app on Android, iOS, and Wear OS....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Brian Nelson

Google is giving out Pixel holiday sweaters at their NYC pop-up

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google is giving out Pixel holiday sweaters at their NYC pop-up June 08, 2025 Winter iscominghere.While we walk aimlessly about the streets being warmed by our hot cocoa and layers and layers of clothing, there are some that have long since missed the welcoming heat we take for granted. It used to be the case that smartphones would heat themselves up quite a bit after the slightest bit of use, but these days selfish advances in cooling technology have caused our smartphones to keep cool under most conditions....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Richard Morgan

Google Lens now has its own standalone icon

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Lens now has its own standalone icon August 19, 2025 LaunchingGoogle Lensis pretty easy: long-press on the home button to launchGoogle Assistant, and then click the Lens icon in the lower right-hand corner. However, what if you don’t use Google Assistant? Well, unless you want to get anLG G7 ThinQso you can access Lens directly using the built-in hardware key, you didn’t have too many options....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Marissa Ellis

Google wants to help save 10,000 lives each year with new 911 technology

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google wants to help save 10,000 lives each year with new 911 technology August 10, 2025 The Wall Street Journalreports that Google tested its new 911 location-sharing technology in December and January and that the results were promising. According to federal regulators, having precise locations of 911 callers could help save tens of thousands of lives each year. When 911 calls are made, each minute is precious....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Ricardo Jacobs