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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: You’d buy the LG Wing if it was a bit cheaper August 10, 2025 There’s no denying that theLG Wingis a risky buy. Even in the world of foldable phones and clip-on screens, LG’s latest device is unlike any we’ve seen before. The practicality of its design is debatable, but it’ll likely appeal to first-adopters, collectors, and those who want something a little different....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We need to rethink what a “big” smartphone is August 22, 2025 I’ve seen a lot of people complaining lately that theGalaxy S8is too big. And if not the base model S8 then absolutely the Galaxy S8 Plus with its ludicrously large 6.2-inch screen. Compared to other devices we know in that space – like theXiaomi Mi MixandNexus 6– the Galaxy S8 Plus surely has to be a monster, right?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What is a GPU and how does it work? - Gary explains July 16, 2025 Besides the CPU, one of the most important components in a System-On-a-Chip is theGraphical Processing Unit, otherwise known as the GPU. However for many people the GPU is shrouded in mystery. You might know it has something to do with 3D gaming, but beyond that maybe you don’t really understand what is going on....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are official: starting at $120 with 18:9 displays June 24, 2025 After weeks of rumors, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are now official. The new handsets were unveiled in China earlier today and, in typical Xiaomi fashion, they’re set to deliver high-quality on a tight budget. These are slim, aluminium-clad devices with fashionable 18:9 displays, and while similar in looks, inside, they house quite different specs configurations....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: Here’s how your Pixel 5 is looking after accidental drops August 03, 2025 TheGoogle Pixel 5bucked the trend of glass-backed phones earlier this year, featuring a “bio-resin” (plastic) material atop metal for the rear cover. It’s a rather interesting approach to smartphone design, with Google also cutting a hole in the metal layer to enable wireless charging....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 7 common problems with the Nexus 5 and how to fix them June 04, 2025 The Nexus 5 is recognized by many gadget lovers as one of the least expensive high-end Android handsets on the market, designed to give users optimized hardware and fantastic quality for a price that wasn’t going to break the bank However, just like any other phone, inexpensive or otherwise, the Nexus 5 has some issues, and although recent updates have provided some relief, a few problems continue to crop up....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alphabet brings the internet to parts of India via laser beams July 31, 2025 Alphabetis on a mission to bring internet to parts of the world where it has thus far been impossible to get connected. It startedProject Loon, its balloon-based internet project, several years ago to accomplish that goal. We’ve seen the balloons deployed in countries likeSri Lankaand Vatican City, and used after natural disasters inPuerto Ricoand Chile....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Arlo Security System announced, Arlo Ultra 4K security camera ships later in January July 31, 2025 Just a few days ago, Arlo, the makers of the popular wire-free smart security cameras,became a standalone company, as it completed its spin-off from its former parent NETGEAR. Now atCES 2019, Arlo is showing off some new and upcoming products, including a new suite of devices under the Arlo Security System family....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Does Instagram do Snapchat better than Snapchat? August 02, 2025 Snap Inc., as you may already know, is the company behind the insanely popular app, Snapchat. What started as a simple image messaging app by a bunch of Stanford alums went public just last month, withits stocks soaring 44 percenton the first day of trading. However, not everything has been smooth sailing for Snap Inc....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Essential confirms 2 years of updates, 3 years of security patches for PH-1 August 14, 2025 The smartphone world was surprised – though not shocked – at the news last week that Andy Rubin’s company Essentialmight be up for sale. With a rocky start to theEssential Phoneand the smartphone industry as cutthroat as ever, the company canceled plans for the Essential Phone 2 – although it seems Essential is not down for the count yet....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition out now on Play Store, full price revealed June 12, 2025 It’s finally here: Square Enix has unleashed the first part ofFinal Fantasy XV: Pocket Editionon the Google Play Store. You can pick up the first of the game’s ten chapters right now for free via the button below. In case you’ve missed the hype,Pocket Editionis an ambitious reimagining of the sprawling Japanese RPG for mobile devices....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Flitchio turns your smartphone case into a gaming controller August 04, 2025 Smartphone gaming accessories come and go in this fierce industry. A select few stick around for a while, an even more select group sticks around for long… but most simply wither away. This is because the market is congested and a manufacturer really needs to stand out from the crowd to grab people’s attention....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google and Vizio are allegedly conspiring to bring built-in Chromecast-like features to TV July 04, 2025 If you haven’t forked over the ~$30 yet to get your ownChromecast, you really don’t know what you’re missing out on. However, it looks like Google is trying to find ways to sneak users over that $30 hurdle. IfVarietyis correct, then Google is in cahoots with Vizio to effectively build Chromecast techintoTVs before they ship....