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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. With Android apps on board, will Chrome OS become the tablet OS of choice? July 29, 2025 Big new things are heading to the world of Chrome OS, Android things. Finally, the complete library ofAndroid apps are coming to Chrome OS. Not only that, but they will operate in a way that will be very familiar to PC users, with re-sizable windows and multi-tasking functionality that will put current tablets to shame....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You can finally mail in your Google Pixel 3 for repairs August 01, 2025 Google Pixel 3repairs have been a bit of a nightmare since the device launched in October 2018. Unlike with the Pixel and Pixel 2, you couldn’t mail in your Pixel 3 toGoogle’s repair centerfor it to fix and send back to you. Instead, you’d have to finda physical uBreakiFix location....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Zoom video calls come to smart displays from Google, Amazon, and Facebook June 08, 2025 You’ll soon have the option to handle yourZoom video callson a smart display, and you won’t have to be too picky about which device you use. Zoom hasannouncedthat video calls are coming to popular smart displays, including theGoogle Nest Hub Max, Amazon Echo Show series, and Facebook Portal models....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE Axon includes inexpensive device repair for two years with Axon Passport program June 11, 2025 We’re here in New York City whereZTEhas justofficially announcedtheAxon, a new smartphone that comes with an all-metal build, front-facing speakers, a Quad HD display and many other notable features for just $449 off-contract. We’ve already gonehands-on with the new handsetand pitted itagainst the competition, but this impressive smartphone isn’t the only thing the Chinese manufacturer announced today....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 5G is a golden opportunity for Chinese OEMs July 01, 2025 5G mobile networks are going to open up new experiences and possibilities for the Internet of Things (IoT), media businesses, and consumers. It also represents a major opportunity for infrastructure developers, researchers, and manufacturers. China is looking to play a major part in the development of 5G, with a number of its biggest companies heavily involved in standards and testing....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. A trio of 10: HTC’s new flagship may come in multiple variants July 21, 2025 Mobile World Congress was held several weeks ago, and much to the dismay of HTCfans, the Taiwanese OEM had a decidedly non-flagship phone to feature. Whilethe HTCDesire 530, Desire 630, and Desire 825might have whet some viewer’s whistle, it is the company’s upcoming device,codenamed HTCPerfumeand now being referred to as the HTC10, that is commanding full attention....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android 12L’s new features could ‘soon’ come to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 August 09, 2025 Google recently announcedAndroid 12L, a version of Android better suited to devices with larger displays. The company also confirmed a developer preview would soon arrive for the Lenovo P12 Pro tablet with the reveal. Now, it seems that one of the first foldables to receive this OS refresh could be theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Andy Rubin taking leave from Essential in wake of “inappropriate relationship” report July 13, 2025 Essential Products founder and Android co-creator Andy Rubin is reportedly taking a leave of absence from the company in the wake of a recent news story. According toThe Information,which broke the story yesterday, Rubin had an “inappropriate relationship” with a female colleague while working at Google and left the company shortly after it had been investigated....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus battery life — how long does it last? June 26, 2025 Apple’s aging iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus never had the largest batteries, even when brand new. However — as Apple has shown time and time again — size doesn’t always matter. The company spent years using smaller batteries than its Android rivals yet never lost much battery life....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Arm Cortex-A76 CPU deep dive July 02, 2025 Despite the minor change in digits to Arm’s latest CPU moniker, the latest processor design is a significant release for the company powering Android smartphones everywhere. The Cortex-A76 is a ground-up microarchitecture redesign which emphasizes improving peak performance and, perhaps more importantly, sustaining it in compact form factors. According toArmthis is just the first in a series of CPUs that will build off the A76 to push performance to new heights....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS introduces new ZenBooks, Chromebooks, and more at CES 2022 June 24, 2025 After a strongASUS ROG launch, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the company had plenty up its sleeve for non-gamers, too. We saw new Strix models launch as part of the Rise of Gamers event and the Future Unfolds event held even more forCES 2022. ASUS bounced from Zenbooks to TUF Gaming machines, and even a 17-inch foldable display laptop as part of its 45-minute event....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. AUKEY Omnia 65W PD GaN charger: Power and versatility June 28, 2025 Aukey Omnia 65W PD GaN charger What we like What we don’t like Gallium Nitride chargersare the single biggest innovation to come to the relatively staid world of charging bricks. The size advantage can’t be overstated. Combined with USB-C, it makes using a single charger for all your devices a very realistic solution....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Belle speaker features incredible bass and links to 6 other speakers August 15, 2025 Looking for a good speaker? Kickstarter is featuring one of the coolest ones we have seen in a while. They call it Belle, and it may become the life of your parties. Other featured Crowdfunding projects: There are plenty of great Bluetooth speaker options out there, but Belle....