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Android Authority this week – August 22, 2025
June 30, 2025
It was the week of IFA, and some of the biggest names in technology delivered once again. Sony launched a new generation of the Xperia Z series, including the bombshell Xperia Z5 Premium, the world’s first 4K smartphone. Samsung managed to wow us with a Tizen smartwatch that actually looks sleek and compelling. Motorola brought out its refined Moto 360 2ndgeneration. HUAWEI introduced the impressive Mate S and the long-delayed HUAWEI Watch. Lenovo and ZTE continued their quest to conquer the market with affordable, but competent devices. Startup Nextbit showed off a fresh take on the cloud-centric smartphone concept. And maybe the hottest news of the week: details on the upcoming LG Nexus 5X.
Inside AA HQ
Having a team that is spread out throughout the world has its perks, but one drawback is we don’t often get to see each other IRL. That’s why big shows like IFA and MWC are special for us on a personal level. Not only we see each other, we get to meet up with our colleagues, friends (and competitors) in the blogosphere and media. And for people that spend their days literally staring at screens, that’s a blast.
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Josh, Lanh, Nirave and I have had a good time in bustling Berlin, bringing you what we hope is some of thebest IFA coveragearound. But the show still goes on, so keep it tuned for more posts and videos over the next couple of days.
This week, we brought you ourexclusive report on the Nexus 5X. Coming September 29 at an affordable price, the Nexus 5X will probably be targeted at the mass market, and that makes us happy – more people will be enjoying Android in the most Googley way possible, and we can’t wait to see the new device (andHuawei’s Nexus) in action.
Is 4K even remotely necessary on a smartphone screen? The debate will rage on for years, but Full HD is still a great choice, especially if battery life is what you’re after. From my hands-on time with the Full HD Xperia Z5, it’s a lovely piece of gear. If you want to win one, ourweekly giveaway is the place to go– best of luck to everyone!
The stuff you shouldn’t miss
Top news of the week
Xperia, now in 4K
Gear S2 is here, and it’s impressive
Moto 360, take two
HUAWEI Mate S
New Lenovos
Nexus 5X coming soon
Nextbit Robin: perching in the cloud
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