Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge review: 120W charging on the cheap August 10, 2025 Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge What we like What we don’t like Last year’sMi 10idebuted a 108MP camera in the mid-range category, but this year Xiaomi is focusing on bringing fast 120W charging speeds to a wider audience with the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. However, is the phone just a one-trick pony or is there more to discover here?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi will offer Mi 11 without charger, but it has a great solution on hand August 14, 2025 Update: July 29, 2025 (8 AM ET): Xiaomi has now clarified toAndroid Authorityin an email that its announcement made on Weibo concerned users in China. It has a nifty plan up its sleeve, too. See the firm’s full statement below. This suggests that it might have a different plan in mind for global users....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now buy the LG V20 in-store at AT&T for $830 July 20, 2025 AT&Tcustomers will now be able to purchase theLG V20from the mobile carrier’s retail stores for $829.99 with no contract. AT&T’s price tag, however, is much higher than that of other carriers: T-Mobile’s retail price is just $769.99 while Verizon is asking only $672 for the phone outright....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now make two requests back-to-back using Alexa July 11, 2025 Let’s say you want to askAlexato do two things for you that have nothing to do with each other, like turning on the living room lights as well asplaying some music. You would have to say, “Hey Alexa, turn on the living room lights,” and then say, “Hey Alexa, play some music....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: Here’s how many readers switch off 5G on their phones August 24, 2025 5G phonesare steadily growing in numbers, but the technology hasn’t yet become an essential feature across all regions. If you’re predominantly served by Wi-Fi all day or are satisfied with your 4G LTE speeds, chances are you switch off 5G when it’s not really needed....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. YouTube CEO hears creators' complaints, is working to appease them July 23, 2025 In a blog postpublished yesterday, YouTube CEOSusan Wojcickidirectly addressed a few different concerns high-profile YouTube creators have with the platform. Although you might not be a creator, anyone who watches YouTube videos (which is pretty much everyone on the planet at this point) can learn a lot from her post....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 250 million devices now support ARCore, Google celebrates with a new update August 02, 2025 WithARCoregetting closer to its first birthday, Googleannouncedthat 250 million devices now support itsaugmented realitySDK. Supported smartphones include those from companies likeSamsung, OnePlus,LG,Huawei, and much more. Even iOS devices and devices from Xiaomi and HUAWEI that do not ship with the Play Store are supported. To that end, Google also announced that theSamsung Galaxy A3,HUAWEI P20 Lite, and others now support ARCore....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5G smartphones from LG, Samsung could launch in February, retail in March July 23, 2025 Recently,The Korea Heraldpublished a new report suggesting we might not have to wait very long before we see 5G smartphones from bothSamsungandLG. According to the report, both companies could launchtheir respective 5G phonesat Mobile World Congress 2019, which starts up at the end of February....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 7 Best Social Games on Android August 24, 2025 Social games have been around for quite some time now. We’ve all been guilty of playing these deceivingly simple and yet quite addicting apps for hours on end. Now that everything is packed in our trusty Droids, there’s a whole new level of mobile interactivity that make these games much more engaging....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 7 tips for improving smartphone low-light photography July 11, 2025 Low-light photography isn’t simple to master, especially if you are using a smartphone. Trying to get the right shot in a dark environment can often lead to a series of failed attempts, ending in frustration. Images turn out too dark or very noisy. Motion blur is another issue, as smartphone cameras tend to lengthen shutter speed to expose images under unfavorable lighting conditions better....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alexa, what’s new with Edifier’s latest smart speakers? July 29, 2025 Edifier’s latest bookshelf speakers and smart home theater system supportAmazon Alexafor ultimate at-home convenience. While the company traditionally provides listeners with no-frills setups, its transition towardsmart homespeakers seems a safe, calculated move. Edifier also steps out of its comfort zone with its debuttrue wirelessTWS2 earbuds, demonstrating that its a company ready to roll with the punches....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apple, Amazon, Google team up to make smart homes suck less June 03, 2025 There’s a staggering number ofsmart home gadgetson the market right now, but compatibility with your desired ecosystem is far from a given. The variety of smart home standards means that you very well could buy a smart thermostat or smart kettle that doesn’t work with your favorite platform....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS ZenWatch 2 will reportedly offer 3 to 4 day battery life, and beyond July 25, 2025 Earlier today ASUS tookthe wraps off the ZenWatch 2. Amid improved water/dust resistance, a revamped design, and the addition of a new smaller size was the promise that the device could offer improved battery life as well. Although ASUS didn’t initially reveal any further details, reportedly an ASUS spokesperson has since clarified the device will offer about double the original’s battery life, which should translate into about 3 to 4 days of battery power....