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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi plans to launch more than 10 5G smartphones in 2020 August 25, 2025 Xiaomi is planning to ramp up its5Gdevice portfolio by launching more than 10 5G smartphones in 2020, company CEO Lei Jun announced during his speech at the World Internet conference in Wuzhen, China. Commercial 5G networks are yet to launch in China. However, the Xiaomi head remarked (viaReuters) that demand for its first 5G smartphone in China, theMi 9 Pro 5G, has already exceeded the company’s expectations....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 review August 08, 2025 Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 What we like What we don’t like Our scores Consumers were pleasantly surprised when Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note in early 2014, with the extremely affordable smartphone offering specifications and features beyond what its price point would suggest. A year later, and the affordable smartphone segment has become increasingly competitive....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi working on a solution for pesky MIUI ads (Update: Xiaomi confirmation) August 15, 2025 Update, August 01, 2025 (10:35 AM ET):The information in the article below about MIUI Ads was based on a third-party source. Now,Android Authorityhas direct confirmation from a Xiaomi representative that the ability for users to switch off certain MIUI ads is coming. Check out the confirmation below: The original article below gives more clarity on the situation....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can now use your voice to set location-based reminders on Google Home June 24, 2025 Even though you can set location-based reminders on your phone, you could previously not do so on yourGoogle Homedevice. That changed today, whenGoogleannounced you can use your voice to set location-based reminders on Google Home. With the feature, you can say things like, “Hey Google, set a reminder to pick up more coffee at the grocery store....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: Here’s what you do with your old phone when you get a new one June 04, 2025 Upgrading to a new phone is always an exciting experience, as you go through the honeymoon period of enjoying a shiny, new device. It’s especially enjoyable if you haven’t upgraded in a few years, as the differences between the old phone and new device can be stark in terms of performance, battery life, and more....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is still worth buying in 2021 June 13, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S21 FEis rumored to release at some point in the near future. In the meantime, we recently published ourGalaxy S20 FE long-term reviewto understand if Samsung’s current affordable flagship holds up in 2021. While we draw our own conclusion, we also wanted to hear from readers if they believe the Galaxy S20 FE is still an attractive proposition....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Your OnePlus phone won’t aggressively kill background apps anymore June 25, 2025 One of the quickest ways to save juice on your phone is to kill apps running in the background, and virtually all manufacturers do this automatically. But some brands are more aggressive about killing apps than others, meaning that you might miss out on alarms, messages, and other functions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Zoom opens encryption for all but troubles remain, and more tech news today July 14, 2025 1. Zoom now working on encryption for all subscribers, free included Zoom announced late yesterdaythat it now plans to offer end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to all its users, not just those with paid subscriptions. What happened: Why it matters: Zoom’s widening problems: HUAWEI reportedly delays production ofupcoming Mate 40 series flagship(Android Authority)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Google not involved) Virginia to allow testing of self-driving cars July 14, 2025 The team atHEREhave been in touch to let us know that Google is actually not involved in the trials. The introduction of the autonomous highways is a partnership between HERE and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and seeks to revolutionise the testing and deployment of automated vehicles....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5 reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is best for productivity June 24, 2025 The Samsung Galaxy Note series is known for bringing some of the best productivity powerhouses to the market and, with the release of the Note 8, that hasn’t changed. It’s bigger, stronger and packs all the amazing features we have grown to expect from the line-up....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A smartphone drove our car, and we lived to tell the tale June 29, 2025 It’s an unusually cold morning in Barcelona and, together with two of my colleagues, I’m shivering in an empty parking lot outside the city’s legendary Camp Nou. We’re waiting for our ride, a Porsche Panamera. Not bad from a bunch of humble Android bloggers, right?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AA Photo Contest #2: Shows us your best “Pets” photos June 18, 2025 It’s a wrap! The June 2018 AA Photo Contest is now over, and we’ve chosen a winner. Congratulations to Adinel B., who will take home a Jopree 4-in-1 Camera Lens Kit. We received over 100 great submissions and we would like to thank everyone for participating. Stay tuned for the next edition of the AA Photo Contest, coming very soon!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alleged Galaxy S9 retail box reveals exciting new details about the flagship August 21, 2025 A Vietnamese website calledNetnewsgot its hands on an image of an alleged Galaxy S9 retail box, which reveals some of the specs of the upcoming smartphone—check it out below. It shows that the flagship could be equipped with a 12 MP primary camera with OIS and variable aperture — f/1....