Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Freemium models and in-app ads spur growth in mobile app revenue July 12, 2025 IDC and App Annie have just published their research on the past and future trends for mobile app advertising and monetization. The data finds that mobile app and advertising revenue is surging, up on average around 70 percent between 2013 and 2014 and further growth is forecast over the next few years....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google is best when it’s affordable, so why does it chase the premium market? July 02, 2025 We’re three months on from the launch of theGoogle Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, and it’s been far from smooth sailing to say the least. Between aniffy fingerprint scanner,dubious charging metrics, and a completelybroken December update, the phone doesn’t look as well polished as it did at its premiere....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Maps rolls out integrated Street View images in turn-by-turn directions August 11, 2025 Google Mapsoffers turn-by-turn directions for getting you exactly where you want to go. However, sometimes those directions can be hard to figure out if a location for a turn has a more complex intersection. Now, a new server-side update for the Android version adds a feature made to fix this problem; Street View pictures that have been integrated in those turn-by-turn directions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel 3a is easier to repair than Pixel 3, according to teardown July 31, 2025 Teardown specialistsiFixithave dismantled theGoogle Pixel 3a, finding that the mid-range device is easier to repair than theGoogle Pixel 3flagship. The website gave the Pixel 3a a repairability score of six out of 10, compared to thePixel 3‘s four out of 10 score. Google’s latest phone also achieved a better score than the likes of theSamsung Galaxy S10andHUAWEI Mate 20 Pro(and tied with theiPhone XR)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Store kisses the Nexus 6 goodbye June 30, 2025 It is a new era for Google. One in which users don’t have to opt for a supersized smartphone just to get the Nexus experience. TheNexus 6PandNexus 5Xhave come to complete the equation with a couple form factors, varied prices and different levels of performance. The time for theNexus 6to die was imminent, and Google has pulled the chord today....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google unveils four new budget-friendly Chromebooks for under $250 July 19, 2025 Alongsidethe announcementof its Chrome OS-powered Chromebit, Google has announced four new Chromebooks aimed at folks who are on a budget. To start off the list, the Haier Chromebook 11 and the Hisense Chromebook are the cheapest of the four, available now for pre-order for just $149. Since these Chrome devices are so inexpensive, both the Haier and Hisense laptops are made of a black plastic material that seem very resilient to scratches and bumps....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google’s new app teaches you new things every day July 20, 2025 Whether it’s cooking, beauty, or home improvement,YouTubehas become the go-to platform over the years for tutorials and other guides. ButGooglethinks this type of content might require its own home, so it’s launched Tangi. Tangi is an experimental app born out of its Area 120 lab, and it hosts short-form video guides and how-to clips....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here are the top HONOR View10 features June 14, 2025 Sponsored by HONOR The HONOR View10is now available forpre-order for $499and it’s got some impressive features. The phone has specs you would probably expect to see in a flagship phone, but for hundreds of dollars less. Let’s take a look at the major features of the View10. The Kirin 970 processor with built-in NPU AI chip Inside the HONOR View10 is HUAWEI’s in-house processor,the Kirin 970....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to take screenshots on OPPO smartphones July 05, 2025 Oppomakes plenty of decent smartphones packing dense, vivid displays. But what if you wanted to capture the content visible on that screen quickly? Well, the company allows users several ways to take a screenshot on OPPO smartphones. We detail the most common methods below. See also:Everything you should know about OPPO’s Color OS...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HP announces two more affordable Chromebooks, this time with AMD processors August 22, 2025 After announcingtwo education-focused Chromebooksyesterday,HPis back with two more affordableChromebooks: the Chromebook 11A G6 Education Edition and Chromebook 14A G5. Starting with the Chromebook 11A G6, the device features an 11.6-inch HD (1,366 x 768) display that comes in three flavors: an IPS touchscreen, a matte IPS non-touchscreen, and a matte SVA non-touchscreen....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI is repeating some of Samsung’s old mistakes July 05, 2025 Huaweiis a big name in the smartphone industry these days, having grabbed a significant share of the growing Chinese market and also gaining ground abroad in European and even North American markets. While the company has been releasing some very solid devices, critics may have noticed that HUAWEI seems to be falling into some ofSamsung’sold pitfalls in the pursuit of catching up with the big two....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo Smart Clock just got two of the Google Nest Hub’s best features June 28, 2025 Today, Google announced anAssistantupdate for theLenovo Smart Clock. With the update, Lenovo’s smart display will work as a smartdigital photo frameas it sits next to your bed and supportContinued Conversation. When not in use, the Smart Clock will display pictures from yourGoogle Photosaccount or featured pictures from Google....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG posts narrower loss, sold 60 million handsets last year July 14, 2025 LGhas announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year for 2015 and it’s a bit of a mixed set of result, as seems to have be the theme for big electronics corporations last year. LG managed to reduce its net loss, but the company’s smartphone division continues to haemorrhage cash....