Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO R7 hands-on and first impressions July 11, 2025 Chinese mobile device manufacturerOppohas certainly made a name for itself over the past year or so, especially with the N3, Find 7 and R5 smartphones. The R5 particularly grabbed a fair deal of attention last year for its extremely-thin chassis and narrow bezels. We’re now getting a glimpse into the company’s future, as we go hands-on withOppo’s newly-announced R7!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Own an Android phone? You might be 30% less likely to get a match on dating apps July 02, 2025 If you’ve got a mirror selfie in your dating profile, guess what: the phone that shows up in the mirror might be helping or hindering your chances of getting a match. According to a new study published byCompareMyMobile, people with certain brands of Android phones in their profiles might be missing out on dates....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. PSA: Smart Switch wiping data on Galaxy S8, S8 Plus for Oreo beta users August 08, 2025 Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Oreo beta program isfinally overand a stable firmware rollout is expected in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, it seems that the excitement has led some users to download a bungled Smart Switch update that is inadvertently wiping all of their precious data....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000 specs: A rivalry renewed June 13, 2025 Qualcommis the king of the hill when it comes to flagship processors, as virtually all major manufacturers (with the exception ofHuawei) use its Snapdragon 800 series in their top-end phones. After a lengthy absence in the space, however,MediaTekis once again playing in the flagship segment. So how does Qualcomm’sSnapdragon 865processor compare to theMediaTek Dimensity 1000?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: HUAWEI readying Chinese-based chipset plant to skirt US sanctions June 20, 2025 Huaweiis readying plans for a dedicated chipset fabrication plant for its telecoms business in Shanghai that would bypass US sanctions, according to a report by theFinancial Times(FT). Per theFT, the plant would be run on HUAWEI’s behalf by a Shanghai-based R&D business backed by the local government....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy A7 (1st Generation) now updating to Marshmallow June 09, 2025 While the formal naming of Android N isjust a short while away– along with its subsequent formal release, presumably in October – there are countless handsets still making due with Android Lollipop, i.e. Version 5.X. This is, of course, due in no small part to OEMs placing more pressing priority on updating newer devices while older ones are left to stagnate or else vacate and vegetate completely....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 images leak: What to expect from new watch July 02, 2025 There’s been a steady stream ofSamsung Galaxy Watch 3 rumorsin recent weeks, covering the name, specs, and more. Now, a new leak has shown us what could be the Samsung wearable’s final design. Live images of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 appeared on the website of South Korea’s wireless regulatory body (h/t:TizenHelp), and it shows off a few changes compared to the original Galaxy Watch....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is getting these new features June 21, 2025 It seems like the launch of theSamsung Galaxy Watch 3is approaching fast. The firmware for the newsmartwatchhas now popped up online and serial tipsterMax Weinbachhas dissected it to reveal some new features. To start, Weinbach reports that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will be getting a bunch of new watch faces....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Say hello to the Olympic Games Edition Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus June 20, 2025 Samsungthis weekannounceda special “Olympic Games Edition” of theGalaxy S10 Plusto celebrate next year’s Olympics. Coming in Prism White, the special edition Galaxy S10 Plus features the Tokyo 2020 logo around back. The phone also features special content from the Olympic Games, which included dedicated apps and VR streaming in previousOlympicspecial editions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Some Google Play Store apps may soon tempt you with cheap intro subscription plans July 06, 2025 Many Android apps published in theGoogle Play Storeoffer subscription services at various price levels. Today, Google announced that apps that offer those kinds of subscription features will soon be able to bring in more customers through the use of lower introductory offers....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Some Pixel 3 devices from the Google Store can’t be bootloader unlocked August 18, 2025 Android Authorityreaders, as well as forum posters onXDA Developers, are reporting some troubling news: it appears someGoogle Pixel 3devices cannot be bootloader unlocked, even the ones purchased directly fromGoogle. Usually, devices purchased from the Google Store are easily unlockable, while models bought fromVerizon— the exclusive U....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Spec showdown: Samsung Galaxy A8 series vs Galaxy A7 and A5 August 10, 2025 Do Samsung’s latest smartphones offer a lot more in terms of specs, or are are they only modest upgrades? Which one should you get? Let’s take a look. Specs comparison The Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus are similar smartphones. Not only do they look identical, they also have virtually the same specifications, with a few exceptions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. T-Mobile experiences large breach, customer data compromised June 10, 2025 Customer data hacks at large companies are becoming so common now that it’s hard to even get upset sometimes. But it’s still serious business and how a company handles the situation tells you a lot about how much they value you and your business (coughEquifaxcough). A recentT-Mobiledata breach compromised personal data of some of its customers, both pre- and postpaid....