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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Let us take you on a visual tour of Google’s first permanent retail store June 06, 2025 At this point, Apple has over 500 retail stores around the world. Microsoft had a bunch of stores (but now only has a handful). Even Samsung had permanent retail locations before the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to shut them all down. Google, however, has been content with the online Google Store and some random pop-up establishments throughout the years....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG G8 ThinQ brings vein recognition, because 3D face unlock isn’t enough June 17, 2025 It seems like just yesterday that3D face unlockappeared on Android smartphones, but the LG G8 ThinQ packs a brand-new form of authentication. The newly announced flagship offers palm vein recognition, dubbedHand ID, and LG claims it’s the first manufacturer in the world to offer this capability....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Limited edition Galaxy S9 hints at Samsung’s custom case plans July 30, 2025 Samsung and Vodafone have joined forces to release a limited edition Red Bull Ring version of theGalaxy S9 and S9 Plusin Holland (spotted bySamMobile). The phone comes with a Red Bull Ring cover and plenty of unique Formula One-themed content. This includes rotating wallpapers, ringtones, and Always-on display images....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Make movie magic with your special someone with Google Photos' ‘Love Story’ June 07, 2025 Up until now, Google Photos automatically created movies withnine different themes. That number increased to 10 today, reported9to5Google, thanks to the addition of the new “Love Story” theme. As the name suggests, the Love Story theme allows Google Photos to create videos with you and a significant other....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Meet HUAWEI S1, a gorgeous fitness tracker with e-ink display July 08, 2025 Back in September, we reported thatHUAWEI is considering launching a Tizen-based smartwatchin the future. While it’s not clear whether the all-new HUAWEI S1 fitness tracker is running Tizen, one thing is for sure: it is most definitely not Android Wear. The watch was first unveiled mid-October and went on sale at the end of last month for around $100, and it’s proof that a well-priced fitness tracker doesn’t have to sacrifice its looks for functionality....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Messenger’s new AR features look like fun… for those who own a major clothing label July 19, 2025 Facebookis taking further steps into the world ofaugmented reality(AR), bringing the technology toMessenger, and launching an AR Studio platform forInstagram. The company used its F8 developer conference to announce the initiatives, starting with AR technology in Messenger. This will allow brands to use AR camera effects on the messaging platform, enabling users to “try on” merchandise and walk through new products, Facebookoutlinedin a recent post....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Minecraft Pocket is going cross-platform, and you can test it out now June 27, 2025 Minecrafthas long been about bringing people together, but since variants of the game released on such a wide array of platforms, most crafters have found themselves stranded in their own particular console bubble, perhaps isolated from some of their crafty friends. Minecraft: Realms is looking to solve this problem....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Monopoly Here & Now and Yahtzee Blitz games get friendly with Chromecast August 04, 2025 YourChromecastadventures just got a bit more interesting and social. Hasbro has added Cast support to a couple of its popular games – Monopoly Here & Now and Yahtzee Blitz. We know what many of you are wondering. Games? On the Chromecast? It may be hard to imagine, but Google’s HDMI dongle does much more than stream video and audio....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. More rumors surface regarding Snapdragon 810 overheating issues July 04, 2025 The newly unveiledLG G Flex 2isn’t just a smartphone for display buffs, the handset is also packing Qualcomm’s latest and greatest 64-bitSnapdragon 810processor. However, all may not be well with Qualcomm’s latest high-end SoC, as more rumors have surfaced suggesting that the chip is struggling with some performance impacting production issues....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Mortal Kombat X fights its way onto Google Play July 14, 2025 Ever since its debut in 1992, the Mortal Kombat series has been known for its cutting-edge graphics and intensely bloody fights. And now, the latest installment in the series has been released on Android. This is not the first time that Warner Bros. has ventured into the realm of mobile gaming, with some other high-profile games includingInjustice: Gods Among Usand wildly popularHeads Up!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nest said to be making a cheaper thermostat and updating its home security portfolio August 19, 2025 Alphabet’s Nest has become a leader in smart home products. From the popular thermostat to security cameras, the Google-acquired company aims to take over your home with great products, and rumors of their next-generation units are coming afloat. Bloombergcites an insider who is said to be familiar with the matter....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nintendo Direct reveals new Kirby, Mario Party game, and more August 06, 2025 Fans of theNintendo Switchgame console have lots to look forward to in the coming weeks and months. Today the company took the time to showcase a number of upcoming Switch games as part of today’s latest Nintendo Direct virtual event. Here’s a quick rundown of what was revealed today, which included the latest Kirby game and the surprise reveal of the release date of the upcoming Mario animated movie....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. No, OnePlus isn’t changing its update schedule: Here’s what happened August 02, 2025 Rumors can spread fast online, and we saw proof of that this morning. Both onRedditand theofficial OnePlus forums, people were incensed to find that OnePlus had apparently altered its schedule for delivering security updates to its phones. Instead of an update every two months, the schedule had apparently shifted to once every quarter, or just four times each year....