One-month test: Can a Chromebook replace my main computer?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. One-month test: Can a Chromebook replace my main computer? August 22, 2025 Ever sinceChromebooksstarted coming out, the most common question has been, can they really replace your main computer? Many users have already done it, especially those who don’t need much more than something for checking emails, going through social media, and doing light browsing. But using a Chromebook full time in a professional setting, that’s another question....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1813 words · Elizabeth Washington

OnePlus Nord 2 could be more expensive than original Nord in India

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus Nord 2 could be more expensive than original Nord in India July 13, 2025 According to a new leak, the forthcomingOnePlus Nord 2could be considerably more expensive than its predecessor in India. Info obtained by91Mobilessuggests the Nord 2 will start at Rs 31,999 (~$429). This base model will reportedly pack 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you want 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, you’ll have to fork out Rs 34,999 (~$469)....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Holly Foley

Oxygen OS 12 beta hands-on: Color OS by any other name

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Oxygen OS 12 beta hands-on: Color OS by any other name August 06, 2025 At the end of September, OnePlus dropped a huge bomb on smartphone fans: starting with Oxygen OS 12 based on Android 12, the company would be combining itsOxygen OS Android skinwith the skin of its sister brand, OPPO. This new “unified OS” doesn’t have a definitive name yet....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1737 words · Eric Jones

Redmi K30 Pro tipped to offer bigger battery, faster charging than K30

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Redmi K30 Pro tipped to offer bigger battery, faster charging than K30 August 13, 2025 TheRedmi K30 4Gmade its way to India as thePOCO X2this week, but we’ve been hearing rumors of aRedmi K30 Profor a few weeks now. Now, frequent leakerDigital Chat Stationhas taken to Weibo to claim that the Redmi K30 Pro will offer a 4,700mAh battery and 33W charging....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Christopher Castro

Report: Google still wants to work with HUAWEI, has applied for license

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Google still wants to work with HUAWEI, has applied for license August 03, 2025 Arguably the biggest issue with the US trade ban againstHuaweiis that the firm can’t use Google Mobile Services (GMS) on its new phones and tablets. This has forced the Chinese brand to create its own HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) as an alternative to Google’s services....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Joseph Daniel

Rumors about the next Google Home speaker claim it will add a mesh Wi-Fi router

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumors about the next Google Home speaker claim it will add a mesh Wi-Fi router August 06, 2025 TheGoogle Homeconnected speaker has been on sale for less than six months, but a new report claims the company is already working hard on the next version of the product. The story says the new version might include an embedded mesh Wi-Fi router inside....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · William Kim

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra crushes iPhone 11 Pro Max in drop test

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra crushes iPhone 11 Pro Max in drop test August 03, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultramight beharder to repaircompared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max, but it sure does look more durable than the Apple flagship. Both phones are seen facing off in a drop test video by YouTube channelPhoneBuff, and the results are pretty clear....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Raymond Hill

Samsung Galaxy S20 specs: The year of the Ultra

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S20 specs: The year of the Ultra June 08, 2025 Similar to last year’sS10 family, the Galaxy S20 will come in three distinct variants… but with a big twist for 2020. While theGalaxy S10eopened the door to a cheaper Samsung S flagship, this year Samsung is going in the opposite direction with its newSamsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Tina Hickman

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 edge!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 edge! July 25, 2025 Samsungrequired a much needed upheaval of their flagship Galaxy S line to better keep up with current trends in the smartphone world, and that is exactly what the company did. With a dramatic shift in build material and quality, significant changes in hardware, and a far improved software experience, Samsung has finally delivered what many were looking for in theGalaxy S6....

June 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2146 words · Brian Smith

See the OPPO Reno's shark fin-style pop-up camera in this GIF

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. See the OPPO Reno’s shark fin-style pop-up camera in this GIF July 01, 2025 A leaked video showing off what is believed to be the upcomingOPPO Renohas emerged. The video, which appeared onWeiboearlier today (viaFone Arena), shows off the phone with what looks like a shark fin-style, pop-up selfie camera. OPPO is set to reveal its new Reno series on April 10 and the company hasalready teased it....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Christine Carter

Sony formally announces PlayStation 5 VR kit with DualSense-inspired controls

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony formally announces PlayStation 5 VR kit with DualSense-inspired controls July 15, 2025 In 2016, Sony released the PlayStation VR. The headset worked with the then-current PlayStation 4 console and is now forward-compatible with the PS5. However, since it’s so old, it doesn’t have the greatest setup and its specs are outdated. See also:Sony PlayStation 5: Everything you need to know...

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Christina Williams

Sony launches Xperia Z3+: same as Japan’s Xperia Z4, almost the same as Xperia Z3

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony launches Xperia Z3+: same as Japan’s Xperia Z4, almost the same as Xperia Z3 June 03, 2025 Sony’sXperia Z4maymake a lot of senseforJapan, but the company received aton of flakover the questionable decision to release a new generation of the Xperia series with just token upgrades compared to theZ3. Some suggested Sony should have pulled an Apple and kept the Z3 name a bit longer, and that’s exactly what the Japanese company is doing with the new Xperia Z3+....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · John Howard

The Land Rover Explore features a rugged design, 4,000 mAh battery, and swappable backs

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Land Rover Explore features a rugged design, 4,000 mAh battery, and swappable backs August 01, 2025 Not content with its Range Rover Sport PHEV driving up one of the most dangerous-looking roads, Land Rover is now looking to bring out an equally rugged smartphone, the Explore. Read Next:Best rugged phones – CAT is not your only choice From the car-like grille at the bottom to the vertical lines which resemble a car floor mat on the back, the Explore features clear nods to Land Rover’s lineup....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jennifer Whitaker