Finally vindicated, Samsung recalls Steve Jobs’ opinion on big phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Finally vindicated, Samsung recalls Steve Jobs’ opinion on big phones July 03, 2025 Well, it had to happen sooner or later. Yesterday, Apple tacitly admitted that big phones are betterby releasing the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. In itself, that’s not a big deal. Phones that are five inches or higher have been commonplace in the Android world for years now....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Gabriela Barton

Google Camera review

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Camera review August 20, 2025 Functionality Okay, so this is a camera app which means it does camera app things like taking video and pictures. The camera app comes with five modes including Panorama Mode, Photosphere Mode, regular Camera Mode, Video Mode, and a new thing called Lens blur mode. The regular video and camera modes are pretty much self-explanatory....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · John Beard

Google Maps mistake leads to the wrong house being torn down by demolishers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Maps mistake leads to the wrong house being torn down by demolishers July 01, 2025 We’ve all suffered fromGoogle Mapserrors: aimlessly walking around the point on the map the app has directed you to only to find the address is not there. Well, one unlucky home owner in Texas has got us all beat: her tornado-damaged house – which was scheduled for repair – accidentally got torn down when the demolition team got the real house’s location mixed up....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Theresa Evans

Greater control over a website's notifications coming to Google Chrome in Android O

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Greater control over a website’s notifications coming to Google Chrome in Android O June 17, 2025 One of the more significant changes withinAndroid Oinvolves what Google’s upcoming update has done relative to notifications. From notification dots to how they are presented in general, notifications received plenty of attention from the search giant. Google’s work on that front is not done, however, since it will update Chrome to give websites their own notification channels....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Victoria Johnson

How to create your own Alexa alarm clock for Echo and other smart speakers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to create your own Alexa alarm clock for Echo and other smart speakers August 12, 2025 Getting the most out of your technology is always best. One of the simplest, but best, ways to do that is to use smart home tech to make sure you’re getting up on time using your Amazon assistant. We will be telling you is how to create your own Alexa alarm clock withEcho smart speakers, or any other speaker that supports Alexa....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Misty Gregory

How to Download Torrents on Your Android Device

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to Download Torrents on Your Android Device June 19, 2025 If you’re fond of using torrents on your home computer, there’s no reason why you can’t use them on your Android device too. Finding and downloading torrents on an Android device is easy–and best of all, free. Be aware, though, that just because something is freely available via torrent does not mean that it islegallyavailable....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Christina Blair

HP Slate 21: a Tegra 4 Android-running all-in-one with a 21.5-inch display (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HP Slate 21: a Tegra 4 Android-running all-in-one with a 21.5-inch display (Updated) July 19, 2025 HP, the giant of the PC industry that recently made its first forays into the world of Android, has unveiled today a new device that is sure to turn some heads – the HP Slate 21, an Android-powered all-in-one computer. As its name suggests, the device features an expansive 21....

June 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1920 words · Ricardo Wright

HTC executive VP Jason Mackenzie departs the company after 12 years

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC executive VP Jason Mackenzie departs the company after 12 years August 05, 2025 HTC just can’t catch a break, as one of its most vocal and long serving executives has now announced his departure. Yes, Jason Mackenzie, who worked at the company for 12 years, most recently as its global executive vice-president, officially made the decision public earlier today via his Twitter account....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Daniel Kelly

HTC posts worst April in 6 years, following poor One M9 demand

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HTC posts worst April in 6 years, following poor One M9 demand August 22, 2025 HTChas just released financial figures for the month of April, which, unlike earlier Q1 figures, takes into account the launch window for the new flagshipHTC One M9. Unfortunately for the company, the results are actually the worst revenue figures for April that the company has posted in the last 6 years....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Natalie Gates

HUAWEI and Xiaomi's upcoming foldables could use ultra-thin glass too

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI and Xiaomi’s upcoming foldables could use ultra-thin glass too June 20, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy Z Flipis a landmark release of sorts, as it’s the first foldable phone to offer ultra-thin glass (UTG). This means it should provide improved durability compared to a foldable with a plastic-only screen. Now, Weibo tipsterDigital Chat Stationreports thatHuaweiandXiaomihave purchased “ultra-thin flexible glass.” Furthermore, the leaker suggests the two brands could use it for products with foldable screens or “surround screens....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Patricia Jordan

HUAWEI has found an alternative to Google Maps on new smartphones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI has found an alternative to Google Maps on new smartphones June 05, 2025 TheUS trade ban against HUAWEImeans the company is unable to useGoogle Mobile Serviceson its latest smartphones. That means noGoogle Play Store, Gmail app, or Google Maps. Fortunately, the Chinese manufacturer has lined up a Google Maps alternative by signing a deal with TomTom.Reutersreports that the deal was signed “some time ago,” citing a TomTom spokesperson....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Christina Hancock

HUAWEI launches a lawsuit against Verizon (Update: Verizon responds)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI launches a lawsuit against Verizon (Update: Verizon responds) August 16, 2025 Update: August 11, 2025 (11:30 a.m. ET):Verizon Wireless hasissued its response to HUAWEI’s lawsuitagainst the carrier. Since the statement is so brief, we will post it in full: “Huawei’s lawsuit filed overnight, in the very early morning, is nothing more than a PR stunt. This lawsuit is a sneak attack on our company and the entire tech ecosystem....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Richard Davis

IF and DO Button by IFTTT on Android Wear

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. IF and DO Button by IFTTT on Android Wear - Android customization July 15, 2025 I hope you had the chance to check out ourAndroid customizationprimer on IF by IFTTT for your Android Wear device last week. The project was simple enough, providing a little pop up notification whenever there is a new post on Android Authority. With the concept of pushing info to your Android Wear device out of the way, let’s now look at using your smartwatch as the button to run actions on your phone....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Anthony Stevens