(Update: pictures leaked) LG teases 'something new', possibly for the mid-tier

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: pictures leaked) LG teases ‘something new’, possibly for the mid-tier July 01, 2025 Update:Following LG’s official teaser, a couple of leaked hands-ons pictures have beenposted to Weibo. The back of the smartphone matches up exactly with yesterday’s teaser, but the body appears to be built from of plastic rather than metal. The front of the smartphone also shows off some rather large bezels at the top and bottom, which might make the phone rather long, given the rumored 5....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Jennifer Bailey

(Update: recall to be announced soon) Reports: Samsung considering Note 7 recall, battery pack to blame

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: recall to be announced soon) Reports: Samsung considering Note 7 recall, battery pack to blame August 05, 2025 Update:An unnamed Samsung official confirmed toYonhapthat a recall will take place. The announcement could happen as soon as this weekend or early next week, but Samsung is reportedly still working on a solution to the crisis. The report also gives us an idea of the size of the problem:...

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Ashley Hoover

6 new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pictures leak, showing off every angle

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 6 new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pictures leak, showing off every angle June 13, 2025 Update: July 13:Following the three leaked images of theGalaxy Note 7(see below) earlier this week, another batch of no less thansixnew images have appeared on Chinese microblogging site Weibo. The “Black Onyx” version of the Note 7 is the subject of the new pics and is shown off from every angle, albeit with what looks to be a 1....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Ronald Medina

Alleged images of Sony Xperia XZ3 are here (Update: More colors appears)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alleged images of Sony Xperia XZ3 are here (Update: More colors appears) June 05, 2025 Update, August 05, 2025, 05:03 AM ET:The rumored Sony Xperia XZ3 has leaked again viaMy Smart Price. The handset in the latest renders looks identical to the one seen in the previousMy Smart Priceleaks, only this time we get a glimpse at the four colors it might appear in....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · John Smith

ASUS Pegasus 4S launched with 18:9 display and 4,030 mAh battery

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS Pegasus 4S launched with 18:9 display and 4,030 mAh battery July 31, 2025 The bezel-less display trend has been one of 2017’s most common among flagship smartphones and many manufacturers have introduced devices sporting this design. ASUS is the latest OEM to launch such a device, announcing its first smartphone with an 18:9 display in China yesterday. But it’s no flagship: the Pegasus 4S features a 5....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Dr. Lisa Johnson

ASUS ZenFone AR hands-on: Tango, Daydream, 8GB of RAM, oh my!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS ZenFone AR hands-on: Tango, Daydream, 8GB of RAM, oh my! July 25, 2025 CES 2017is in full swing and some of the coolest smartphone announcements at the show are coming from ASUS. The Taiwanese manufacturer revealed aZenFone 3variant equipped with dual cameras and optical zoom, but it’s actually theZenFone ARthat really piqued our interest, thanks to a combo of great specs and advanced features from Google....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Jason Berry

Best Android apps for baseball fans

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Best Android apps for baseball fans June 21, 2025 Though it’s been dubbed America’s favorite past time, people from all over the world are falling in love with baseball. Regardless of where you’re from, if you appreciate baseball you must be pumped for this year’s Major League Baseball season. Of course, as much as we love the game, we also have real-life obligations....

June 23, 2025 · 10 min · 2032 words · Christopher Montgomery

BlackBerry allegedly working on 3 new Android smartphones, God bless ‘em

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BlackBerry allegedly working on 3 new Android smartphones, God bless ‘em August 16, 2025 Inspired by childhood readings ofThe Little Engine that Could,BlackBerryhas summoned the gusto to develop three new Android smartphones. Godspeed, BlackBerry. Godspeed. Yes, in the face ofterrifying sales resultsafter their first foray into the Android market with the Priv, the Canadian company has elected not to hedge their bets, but rather to double down....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Theresa Russell

Carriers yielding to petition to unlock FM radios on many smartphones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Carriers yielding to petition to unlock FM radios on many smartphones June 27, 2025 Many smartphones on the market today ship with FM radios included as part of the hardware. The only thing preventing you from tuning into your favorite rock station or local golden oldies is that this FM functionality is shipped turned off. However, a Canada-originatingcampaignto end the tyranny of radio-less phones has been gaining quite a bit of traction, and carriers are actually starting to bend....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · David Guzman

Cloud Chasers review: immigration isn't simple, and neither is this game

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Cloud Chasers review: immigration isn’t simple, and neither is this game June 22, 2025 Immigration is a hot topic across the globe, but it’s especially important for many of us in the USA. Living in San Diego, CA, I find myself in close contact to the Tijuana, BC border (often literally). Over here, immigration is not only your daily cup of tea, but you’re able to literally see it, feel it and sometimes even taste it....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1358 words · Jessica Hester

European Xperia XZ pre-orders come with free Sony wireless headphones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. European Xperia XZ pre-orders come with free Sony wireless headphones July 29, 2025 After anunveiling at IFAearlier in the month,Sony’snewXperia XZandX Compactsmartphones are now going on sale in Europe. If you’re in Europe and looking to pre-order the new Xperia XZ, you’ll receive a free pair of Sony MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass wireless headphones worth £150. The pre-order deal is available when you order directly from Sony’s European online store....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Jeremy Perez

Every earbuds maker should copy HUAWEI's new customer care service

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Every earbuds maker should copy HUAWEI’s new customer care service August 16, 2025 Huaweihas pioneered a new customer service add-on that lowers the cost of replacing lost or damaged earbuds. According toITHome, HUAWEI’s new headset replacement service allows customers to purchase a single earbud at a lower price. Per a machine translate poster, the “Worry-Free Headphone Loss Service” offers users a “50% discount on the price of a single earphone....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Thomas Smith

Fingerprint fight: Galaxy Note 5 vs Mate S vs iPhone 6S

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Fingerprint fight: Galaxy Note 5 vs Mate S vs iPhone 6S July 12, 2025 Look at any current flagship smartphone and one feature that’s common across all of them is the presence of afingerprint sensor. While we saw fingerprint sensors last year (and before), in 2015 they have become a symbol of a truly flagship experience, and we’ve even seen them on mid-range devices at a very affordable price (such as theHONOR 7)....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Zachary Romero