The best Mario Switch games you should buy right now

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best Mario Switch games you should buy right now July 25, 2025 Mario is a beloved and classic Nintendo character. From the beginning of Nintendo’s journey, Mario has always been there. Whether in games by himself or games with other characters, like Luigi or Yoshi, Mario Switch games are usually big hits for Nintendo. There are so many great games featuring Mario....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Jacob Daniels

The best version of the Galaxy Fold is launching soon, but not for you

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best version of the Galaxy Fold is launching soon, but not for you June 22, 2025 Samsung reportedly teased theW20 5Gdevice earlier this year, showing what appeared to be afoldable designand not much more. We weren’t sure whether this was an all-newSamsungdevice with a foldable display or an entry in itsoverpricedChina-only clamshell smartphone series. It now seems like we finally have an answer, as a Samsung W2020 5G device has hit China’sTENAAregulatory website this week....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Jeffery Alvarez

The Developers Alliance finds some interesting facts about Android users

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Developers Alliance finds some interesting facts about Android users August 21, 2025 The Developers Alliance has asked 3,000 Android users how they interact with their apps, and not surprisingly, customization plays a key role in their behavior. Android, ever since its birth, has been about customization. That’s why each Android manufacturer’s skin is unique and that’s why each Android user has the ability to change not only their wallpaper but also the device’s default launcher and icons....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Tyler Ortega

The HUAWEI Mate 20 will have a tasteful little notch, thank gosh

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The HUAWEI Mate 20 will have a tasteful little notch, thank gosh June 02, 2025 WithGalaxy Note 9reviews going up – and some suggesting it’s totally fine tospend up to $1250 on it– you may be tempted to take the plunge and buy one. You should probably wait though. A formidable alternative is coming from HUAWEI in just a couple of months and new renders fromXDA-Developerssuggest it may be worth the wait....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Kevin Lee

The HUAWEI Mate 9 Porsche Edition is an incredibly expensive Galaxy Note 7 lookalike

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The HUAWEI Mate 9 Porsche Edition is an incredibly expensive Galaxy Note 7 lookalike June 03, 2025 Huaweihas unveiled a limited edition version of its newMate 9phablet, created in partnership with Porsche, at an event in Munich. The Porsche Design Mate 9 combines HUAWEI and Porsche’s design sensibilities and comes exclusively in graphite black. The handset houses a 5.5-inch curved QHD display and physical home button – not unlikeSamsung’s Galaxy Note 7– but differentiates itself with chamfered edges and a slightly rounded rear....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Paul Stokes

This week in Android: Google buys Fitbit, dark mode dangers, and more!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Android: Google buys Fitbit, dark mode dangers, and more! August 17, 2025 The big news this week was Google’s (or technically its parent company Alphabet’s) acquisition of Fitbit for$2.1 billion. It wasfirst rumoredearlier this week, then confirmed early Friday morning. The purchasemakes a lot of sense for Google, since its Wear OS hardware hasn’t lived up to other lines likePixel phonesandPixelbook chromebooks....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Kimberly Rowe

This week in Apple: New AirPods might be delayed, but new Apple TV isn't

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Apple: New AirPods might be delayed, but new Apple TV isn’t Jun 27, 2025 This week in Apple news we found out some bad news for AirPods fans. It appears that the new set of AirPods we expected to see launch soon might have been delayed due to supply chain issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Theresa Stevenson

Update: Today is the last day you can send SMS in Google Hangouts

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Update: Today is the last day you can send SMS in Google Hangouts July 26, 2025 Looking for a replacement? I prefer to use Google’sAndroid Messagesapp, or you can check out ourbest texting apps listfor more. Original post (3/24):Google is continuing to make changes to itsHangouts appand service. Late on Thursday, the company sent an email to its G Suite administrators, informing them that SMS text messaging support for the Hangouts chat app will be removed on May 22....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Sara Wolfe

Verizon finalizes AOL acquisition

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon finalizes AOL acquisition August 03, 2025 Verizon and AOLannounced their agreement for an acquisition only six weeks ago– an agreement that these joint companies today see finalized. As previously stated, Big Red is purchasing AOL at $50 per share, adding up to a grand total of $4.4 billion USD. This is definitely one of the biggest acquisitions we have seen in the mobile industry in a while, and it is likely the most significant one Verizon has gone through in a long time....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Joshua Shepherd

Vertu V06 will have SD 810 CPU and 4GB RAM

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Vertu V06 will have SD 810 CPU and 4GB RAM June 05, 2025 British manufacturerVertuhas a prestigious history of producing incredibly crafted smartphones adorned with precious stones and gems but the one thing its handsets lacked for many years was performance. Until the business – which was established byNokiain 1998 – was sold into private equity in 2013, the company’s handsets ran the Symbian OS but this all changed; first, the Vertu Ti (February 2013) and then, theSignature Touch(June 2014) saw a switch toAndroidwith performance now a key part of the experience....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Lauren Garrett

Video: Wove band puts a truly flexible e-ink display on your wrist

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Video: Wove band puts a truly flexible e-ink display on your wrist August 03, 2025 The smartwatch ecosystem is growing fast, but not all wearables need to adhere to the watch form factor in order to be successful. And while devices from companies like Fitbit, Samsung, or Microsoft have shown that people love smart bands, current products are rather basic, and there’s clearly a lot of room for innovation in this field....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Brian Kennedy

vivo V15 Pro announced: 32MP pop-up camera on a budget

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo V15 Pro announced: 32MP pop-up camera on a budget July 04, 2025 If you loved the pop-up selfie camera on thevivo NEXbut don’t want to pay top dollar for it, vivo has you covered. The company today announced thevivo V15 Pro, a device that combines great design with pretty decentspecifications. Key specs and features The front of the phone has a large 6....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Natalie Bridges

Weird CES: The bizarre things we didn't expect to see

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Weird CES: The bizarre things we didn’t expect to see June 03, 2025 The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the biggest technology events of the year where brand new devices and products are shown off to the world, sometimes for the very first time. As such, you’ll see some of the coolest and most exciting things at CES....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Mark Jacobs