Lenovo launches the budget Moto E3 Power in India for Rs. 7,999 ($120)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo launches the budget Moto E3 Power in India for Rs. 7,999 ($120) Aug 05, 2025 In a press conference in New Delhi today, Lenovo launched their new affordable 4G smartphone, the Moto E Power, in India. The all new Moto E3 Power comes with a 5-inch HD display and is powered by Android Marshmallow out of the box....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Traci Schroeder

Looks like Google fixed the disabled bootloader unlock on some Pixel 2 units

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Looks like Google fixed the disabled bootloader unlock on some Pixel 2 units June 20, 2025 Google‘s newestpair of Pixel smartphoneshave been hit with issues since their launch, but one of the weirder ones was the bootloader unlock optionbeing disabledon some unlocked Pixel 2 units. Thankfully, it looks like the issue has been fixed on Google’s end. The problem was that some people who bought the Pixel 2 directly from Google said the OEM unlocking option within settings was grayed out....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Catherine Wood

Making sense of the latest Android security updates scare

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Making sense of the latest Android security updates scare August 24, 2025 Some of the world’s biggest publications including the Wall Street Journal and Forbes are running a story about how Google is no longer fixing security bugs in older versions of Android. The prize for the most sensationalist headline probably goes toForbesfor “Google Under Fire For Quietly Killing Critical Android Security Updates For Nearly One Billion....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Karen Moreno

New LG Music Flow Wi-Fi speakers to compete with Sonos

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New LG Music Flow Wi-Fi speakers to compete with Sonos August 12, 2025 LG Electronicshas announced three new compact speakers which make up its new Music Flow Wi-Fi Series. LG’s Music Flow line-up will be going head-to-head with Sonos’ renowned range of home audio products. LG’s new audio range begins with the 20-watt NP8350 (above) and ramps up to a 70-watt NP8740 (below)....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Mark Bray

OnePlus 6T: Where to buy, when, and how much (Update: McLaren Edition info)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 6T: Where to buy, when, and how much (Update: McLaren Edition info) July 16, 2025 Update: February 4 (9:04 am ET)– OnePlus is now selling the specialMcLaren Edition of the OnePlus 6Ton its web site. This version of the phone has 10GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, along with a special 30W “warp charge 30” charger that will give the phone a day’s worth of battery use in just 20 minutes....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Matthew Brown

OnePlus 8 Pro battery: Can you run that 120Hz display all day?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 8 Pro battery: Can you run that 120Hz display all day? July 15, 2025 The desire for better smartphone battery life is in a constant tug-of-war with demands for superior hardware. With theOnePlus 8 Pro, not only is the move to 5G more draining on battery life, but the handset sports a cutting-edge 120Hz QHD display as well. To ensure the phone powers through a full day of use, OnePlus packed one of its largest batteries ever into the 8 Pro....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Laura Adams

OnePlus says it will launch a 5G phone next year, hopes to be part of first wave

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus says it will launch a 5G phone next year, hopes to be part of first wave July 25, 2025 OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has confirmed the company will release a 5G phone next year. Speaking at theQualcomm 4G/5G Summitin Hong Kong, Pei said he expects OnePlus to be either the first or one of the first companies to release a 5G device, reportsEngadget....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Karla Martinez

Oukitel K10000 with 10,000mAh cell boasts 15 day battery life

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Oukitel K10000 with 10,000mAh cell boasts 15 day battery life August 20, 2025 Fed up with having to charge your smartphone up every day? Well Oukitel’s new K10000 smartphone boasts a humongous 10,000mAh battery, which the company boasts is enough to last 10 to 15 days of normal use on a single charge. That’s quite the claim. Despite the colossal battery, the Oukitel K10000 is otherwise a rather low-end smartphone....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Jennifer Barnes

Redmi K30 review: Immense value in a difficult ecosystem

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Redmi K30 review: Immense value in a difficult ecosystem July 17, 2025 What we like What we don’t like The Redmi K30 is a new mid-ranged device from Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi. But like other Chinese smartphones, the Redmi K30 is only mid-ranged in a few key areas, while it beats high-end flagships in others. Sporting a fast 120Hz IPS LCD display, a 4,500mAh battery, and four rear cameras, this phone feels like it may be worth a lot more than Redmi is asking....

July 21, 2025 · 9 min · 1780 words · Kristy Dudley

Report: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be much cheaper than S20 FE

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be much cheaper than S20 FE August 25, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S21 FEhas been the subject of several rumors and leaks in the past few weeks, ranging from apparent renders to product positioning in Samsung’s portfolio. Now, theKorea Herald(h/t:Sleepy Kuma) has reported that the Galaxy S21 FE could actually be cheaper than last year’sGalaxy S20 FE....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Anthony Coffey

Samsung officially launches the Galaxy A8.9mm thin, 3050mAh battery, 16MP camera

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung officially launches the Galaxy A8 - 5.9mm thin, 3050mAh battery, 16MP camera July 08, 2025 We’ve had a pretty good idea for some time thatSamsunghas been getting ready to announceits next mid-range smartphone, and now it’s official. Earlier today in China, Samsung officially unveiled theGalaxy A8– an impressive smartphone with solid specifications that likely won’t break the bank....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Jennifer Marsh

Samsung working with T-Mobile to create blazing 5G demos

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung working with T-Mobile to create blazing 5G demos July 03, 2025 Samsunghas just announced that they will be collaborating withT-Mobilein the US. The two mobile entities are working on a set of lab tests and demonstration that will be used to showcase and build upon 5G network technology. Samsung hopes to begin initial testing as early as later this year....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Maurice Morrow

Samsung's GalaxyPlay Link game streaming app is here (Update: And it's gone)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s GalaxyPlay Link game streaming app is here (Update: And it’s gone) June 22, 2025 Update, July 16, 2025 (4:32AM ET):Samsung has quietly announced that PlayGalaxy Link will be discontinued, less than a year after its launch. The firm is however directing users to try out PlayGalaxy partnerParsec’s game streaming service. Read the full article overhere. Original article, August 04, 2025 (08:30 PM ET):At its Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked event, Samsung revealed only a preview ofGalaxyPlay Link, its new game streaming service....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Debbie Pitts