Sony Xperia XZ is coming to US for a hefty $699.99 on October 2

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia XZ is coming to US for a hefty $699.99 on October 2 June 15, 2025 Sony’s recently-announced Xperia XZ is coming to the US with a flagship price tag. The questions is: “Is the Xperia XZ worth the $699.99 price tag?” Sony introduced the Xperia XZ and the Xperia X Compact early this month at IFA. With the Xperia Z series put to rest, Sony’s X lineup seems to be growing faster than ever....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Michelle Cole

Tackle security threats before they arise with AT&T ActiveArmor

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Tackle security threats before they arise with AT&T ActiveArmor July 29, 2025 Online threats are one of the most dangerous aspects of our increasingly digital world. Whether you’re connected to fiber internet or on the go, there are legitimate concerns about data security, scams, and fraud. There are plenty of costly ways to keep yourself and your family safe, but one of the most sensible options is AT&T ActiveArmor....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Olivia Barrera

The best AWS courses for professionals

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best AWS courses for professionals July 28, 2025 AWS courses aim to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to attain AWS certification. This, in turn, provides IT professionals with demonstrable skills that are widely sought after by employers. One survey conducted in 2018, suggested that AWS certification could increase a professional’s average salary by 20% on average. Also read:What is AWS certification?...

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Derek Washington

The dark side of trackers: avoid mistakes that could hurt your fitness goals

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The dark side of trackers: avoid mistakes that could hurt your fitness goals June 15, 2025 Fitness trackersare legitimately excellent tools for getting into shape. While they can’t magically turn you into a lean, mean, healthy-eating machine, they do encourage an increased mindfulness when it comes to calories consumed and steps taken, and often that’s enough to make a dent in your fitness goals....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1468 words · Anita Becker

The new Vertu Constellation phone is made for the super-rich

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The new Vertu Constellation phone is made for the super-rich June 03, 2025 If you are at all familiar with Vertu, you know the UK-based company crafts mobile devices with high-end materials that also give the phones a high-end price tag. Today, the company unveiled its latest phone, the Vertu Constellation, and as usual it looks like it’s going to be made for those of us that purchase $1 million yachts out of our pocket cash....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Debbie Lee

There might not be an Exynos-based Samsung Galaxy Fold (Update: Confirmed)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. There might not be an Exynos-based Samsung Galaxy Fold (Update: Confirmed) Jul 13, 2025 Update, August 14, 2025 (11:15 AM ET):The sleuths over atXDA Developersgot their hands on the firmware from the international edition of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. As we expected, the international variant will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, proving that there will be no Exynos-based version of the Galaxy Fold....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Elizabeth Romero

This week in Android: Galaxy S10 is here, and so is MWC 2019!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Android: Galaxy S10 is here, and so is MWC 2019! August 24, 2025 In case you missed it, Samsung announced a ton of stuff Wednesday:new phones,new wearables, andeven a folding phone. Let’s start with theGalaxy Fold. The foldable phone has some of the beefiest specs we’ve see on a mobile device thus far, but unfortunately it has aprice tag to match....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Jordan Sullivan

Verizon puts the Pixel 3 price at $799.99, offering buy-one-get-one-free

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon puts the Pixel 3 price at $799.99, offering buy-one-get-one-free August 06, 2025 WhileGooglemaintains some surprisesremain for the Pixel 3 launch, we already know heaps about it — we’ve evenheld the Pixel 3 XL in our hands. Yet the price for the new Google flagship has remained elusive. Thanks to Verizon, however, we may now have a solid idea of how much the phone will cost....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Courtney Welch

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (Nov. 10)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (Nov. 10) July 13, 2025 Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday!In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful ofAndroid wallpapersyou can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here atAndroid Authorityas well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Kayla Fernandez

We asked, you told us: You're not okay with OnePlus installing apps via updates

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: You’re not okay with OnePlus installing apps via updates August 08, 2025 A large part of OnePlus’ success can be attributed to itsOxygen OSsoftware. Its clean, stock-like UI has played a major role in the success of the OnePlus phones. However, the company’s changing approach to the software is becoming morecontroversialby the day. Just yesterday, wereportedthat the OnePlus 8T is receiving a new Oxygen OS update in India that installs the Amazon shopping app on the phone without user consent....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Mr. Brett Lee

We hope this HUAWEI foldable phone patent doesn't result in a real product

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We hope this HUAWEI foldable phone patent doesn’t result in a real product August 01, 2025 HuaweiandSamsunghave two different takes on the premiumfoldable phoneformula, but a patent filing unearthed byLetsGoDigitalshows HUAWEI is thinking about Samsung’s form factor. Huawei’sMate XandMate XShave tablet-sized screens that can be folded in half, with one half of this screen being used for the smartphone display....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Brian Butler

What does the Google Pixel's IP53 rating mean in real life? (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What does the Google Pixel’s IP53 rating mean in real life? (Updated) August 04, 2025 Water resistant IPratings are back in focus this generation, with Samsung, Sony, and Apple, all boasting IP67 or IP68 tested smartphones. However, the brand new Google Pixel handsets are only rated at IP53. But what does that actually mean? In short, this means that you won’t be taking your new Pixel in the shower like you’re able to your new Galaxy Note 7 or Xperia X Performance....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Deanna Baker

What to expect from next-gen mobile processors in 2022

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What to expect from next-gen mobile processors in 2022 July 03, 2025 As 2021 draws to a close, talk inevitably turns to next-gen smartphones and their upcoming features. The beating heart of every handset is thesystem on a chip (SoC), packing in countless transistors that your phone’s apps, games, photographs, and more depend on. Big changes here can revolutionize your next smartphone experience, although industry maturity makes this more of a rarity these days....

August 2, 2025 · 13 min · 2566 words · Cory Garcia