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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Is the lack of NFC a deal-breaker to you? June 15, 2025 The recentlaunch of the OnePlus 2gave us plenty to be excited about, but some of you where still a bit upset aboutsome missing features. Namely, NFC, which has become standard in current high-end devices. This technology promises simplified transactions, transfers and other types of contact-less communications. The dismissal of said component caused much commotion among tech enthusiasts… but is it really something you will miss?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lawsuit against AT&T for throttling “unlimited” data will go forward June 26, 2025 When AT&Tbrought back unlimited mobile data plans, the company neglected to promote that it would slow the connections of users after they burned through 5 GB of LTE data. Commonly known as “throttling,” the Federal Trade Commission argued that this represented “unfair or deceptive acts or practices” and sued AT&T....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo Q2 revenue down, but claims Moto Z has iPhone momentum July 09, 2025 Lenovohas just unveiled its financial results for the second quarter of 2016 and it makes for some mixed reading. While year-on-year revenue has dropped by 8 percent, quarter-on-quarter profits are up 12 percent, the company says that its mobile division is on track to turn back around come the middle of 2017....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition first look August 24, 2025 LGjust announced the steel-bound V10, but that’s not the only ferrous beauty coming from the Korean company today: the Watch Urbane 2ndEdition brings a classy look and cellular connectivity – a first for the Android Wear ecosystem. We had the opportunity to check out the Urbane 2ndEdition, with a caveat: we couldn’t play with the software at all....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Map the Pixel’s Active Edge to launch any assistant in Android Q July 27, 2025 When you squeeze the sides of theGoogle Pixel 2orGoogle Pixel 3, it launchesGoogle Assistant. This feature, known as Active Edge, can be tweaked inAndroid Qto launch a different assistant app (viaXDA Developers). As a forewarning, this feature isn’t a simple one to turn on – it will require access to the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Micro-LED paves the way for the ‘smart display’ August 23, 2025 There might not be any commercial micro-LED panels in production yet, but already the technology is emerging as the most likely successor to today’s high-end smartphone displays. As well as boasting image quality that’s at least on par with OLED, micro-LED technology also promises lower power consumption, higher peak brightness, and even more pixel-dense panels....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Motorola explains Lenovo’s rebranding plan August 22, 2025 The announcement yesterday thatLenovo would be phasing out the Motorola nameturned quite a few heads in the mobile industry. Some users were confused about what this meant for the future of Motorola and the Moto line. Today,on their official blog, Motorola posted a lengthier explanation of Lenovo’s actions and ensured audiences that the two corporate entities were working together in this endeavor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Suunto fitness watch specs, image revealed July 10, 2025 It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Suunto smartwatch make its debut. Now, a new model has popped up at theFCC, dubbed the Suunto 9 Peak. Bearing the model number OW194, the Peak is seemingly an upcoming addition to the premier Suunto 9 line. But the FCC listing doesn’t do much to set it apart from its siblings....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Omate Ungaro Ring vibrates when your special someone contacts you July 09, 2025 Omate is known for its fashion-centric wearable technology, offering gorgeous devices like the Omate X and Lutetia, but their latest product may be the oddest of the bunch. This could be both good or bad, depending on your needs. The Ungaro Ring doesn’t do much, but that could be great for those who want a simple wearable that keeps you connected to the person who really matters most....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus Buds are apparently failing for some users (Update: OnePlus responds) June 07, 2025 Update: August 24, 2025 (0:33 AM ET): OnePlus has responded toAndroid Authority‘s request for comment. “OnePlus is aware of this issue and we are investigating,” the company said in a brief emailed response. Original article: July 16, 2025 (3:36 AM ET): TheOnePlus Budsare among the cheapest true wireless earphones from a major brand, coming in at just ~$60....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus downsizing European teams (Update: New statement on the matter) June 14, 2025 Update, July 19, 2025 (10:53 AM ET):Over the weekend,OnePlus posted a statementon its official forums helping to explain the recent news (described below) that it is downsizing some of its European teams. The statement doesn’t fully explain why OnePlus is downsizing, other than “to better streamline our operations while continuing to meet the needs of our growing community,” which is basically corporate jargon for “cut costs....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Oracle denied another Java copyright trial with Google August 13, 2025 A federal court in California has deniedOracleanother pop atGooglein the long running dispute over the use of pieces of Java code and the Android operating system. Oracle had been attempting to argue that some evidence had been missed from the original trial, but the judge threw this out after describing it as “minor evidence and testimony”....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Phones are getting too heavy, but this carbon-fiber phone offers an alternative August 13, 2025 Surviving in the smartphone market, even as an established name with millions of dollars in backing, isn’t easy. It’s like playing Minecraft in Survival Mode with a few friends who can help you out. Entering the smartphone market as a new player is playing Minecraft on Hardcore: any mistake, and it’s all over....