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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Some Nexus 6P devices are affected by bootloop issues July 12, 2025 Some users onRedditare reporting bootloop issues on their Nexus 6P devices, and Google says it’s a hardware-related problem. The HUAWEI Nexus 6P may have been the last Nexus device ever, but it’s still a solid device loved by many. Google finally rolled out the Nougat update for the phablet, and it seems like some Nexus 6P units are stuck on a never-ending bootloop after the update....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Stock Android-like Axon 7 Oreo update now in testing in the US Jul 26, 2025 The Axon 7 is one of the mosthighly regardeddevices the company has ever made. While we wait for a sequel (that hasapparently been confirmed) we also have the devices Oreo update to look forward to. This wasannounced in Decemberand it’s expected to arrive in its full formthis April(though we don’t know if that’s for the US or elsewhere)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge gained FM radio in the latest update June 11, 2025 A recent update to the T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge enabled the phone’s built-in FM radio receiver, making it possible to tune it to local radio stations without consuming any data. The updaterolled out on May 3with a rather vague change log that mentioned “enhanced voice services,” “Samsung Pay updates,” and “various system improvements....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Google Store now has a dedicated VR section June 02, 2025 Google has been pushing the widespread adoption of virtual reality for a few years now, so it’s no surprise to see the company has finally createda dedicated virtual reality sectionin the Google Store. In this section you’ll be able to download notable VR applications, as well as purchase a handful of virtual reality viewers directly from Google....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The mmWave 5G-ready Samsung Galaxy A71 is hitting Verizon for $650 July 13, 2025 Today,Verizon announcedthat it will soon sell the Samsung Galaxy A71, the highest-endGalaxy A phonethat Samsung plans to launch in the US this year. The Galaxy A71 is compatible with Big Red’s mmWave-based 5G network. With a retail price of $650, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is now the least expensive option for shoppers looking to buy a Verizon 5G phone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The OnePlus 5’s 2X zoom is not actually optical lossless zoom June 23, 2025 June 23, 1:40AM: Updated with OnePlus statement. The dual camera of the OnePlus 5 is one of the phone’s top selling points, so much so that OnePlus built its marketing campaign around the tagline “Dual Camera. Clearer photos.” Having two lenses working together – a “normal” wide-angle one and a telephoto one – allowed OnePlus to add several cool features, including Portrait mode and a high-quality zoom feature....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Shrink Next Door: What we know about the series and the story it’s based on August 16, 2025 Anchorman co-stars Will Farrell and Paul Rudd are re-teaming for a true crime–inspired thriller onApple TV Plus. The Shrink Next Door may have some laughs, but the two funnymen are mostly going into thriller territory in this one. So, what is The Shrink Next Door all about?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. These features make OnePlus, vivo, Xiaomi’s in-display fingerprint sensors stand out June 19, 2025 In-display fingerprint sensorshave been on the market for just over a year now, ever since thevivo X20 Plus UDdebuted at CES 2018. The technology has swiftly seen adoption since then, as the likes of OnePlus, HUAWEI, Samsung and others grab the feature. In-display tech is only going to improve down the line, as authentication speeds improve and the readable area expands to cover more of the screen....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Third-parties can now customize Google Assistant voice commands July 26, 2025 If you useGoogle Assistantvoice commands to control non-Google applications, you may have to move out of Assistant to do so. In the example of adding an item to yourOut of Milkshopping list, you have to say, “OK Google, talk to Out of Milk,” first, and then say, “Add broccoli....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Apple: iPhone 12 launch, yeah, but there was some other stuff too Jun 10, 2025 This week in Apple news we saw the official launch of the iPhone 12 series. Unlike previous years, this launch included a whopping four different models of the phone: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the newest variant to the family, the iPhone 12 Mini....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wet or overheating USB port? Now Android 10 will warn you July 03, 2025 Do you tend to drop your phone in the bathroom sink (or worse, in the you know what) a lot? Do you leave your device on charge for hours at end? If yes, you risk messing up your phone by plugging in a cable too soon or overheating the device by leaving it plugged in too long....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WhatsApp could make listening to voice messages a lot less annoying August 23, 2025 WhatsAppcould soon introduce a feature to streamline the voice message listening experience while giving users more freedom. The “global voice message player,” first spotted byWABetaInfo, would allow users to listen to voice messages wherever they are within WhatsApp. Currently, voice messages only play from the sender’s chat screen....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi gives us a sneak peak at the Mi Max August 19, 2025 If size doesn’t matter, why is the whole industry wondering how big the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max will be? Large screen lovers are said to be in for a treat, with a rumored display size of 6.4 inches, but Xiaomi is not giving us the exact details quite yet....