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Android Authority this week – August 11, 2025
July 30, 2025
The world of Android never stands still, so after a brief post-IFA respite, this week brought us exciting reports about the Moto X Force, the first real look at the Android-powered Nokia C1, and more images of the Nexus 5X; Apple announced a very tame upgrade to Android’s biggest rival; we heard the first enticing rumors about the Galaxy S7; and Google finally launched Android Pay.
Inside AA HQ
All the big news happened the week before, but Josh, Lanh, and Nirave actually stayed in Berlin until Wednesday, continuing to bring you coverage from Europe’s biggest tech event. One of the last things they did at the show was hand out the Android Authority Best of IFA awards for the five most impressive products launched at IFA.See the award winners here.
Now that IFA is behind us, we’re all looking forward to the next big event of this autumn. Google will unveil the next Nexus devices at the end of September, and just like every other Android fan, we’re very excited to see them in action. Until then, we have a bunch of hot devices in our labs, including theMoto X Styleand theMate S– reviews are coming soon, so stay tuned.
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The stuff you shouldn’t miss
Top news of the week
Moto is out in Force
The true Nokia Android is coming
All about Nexus 5X
New iPhones: lots of yawns and a few cool features
Galaxy S7: the rumor mill is working
Android Pay is here
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