HUAWEI thinks it can still be number one without Google services

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI thinks it can still be number one without Google services August 19, 2025 Huaweihas endured a rather torrid 2019, owing to theUS trade banagainst it. This means new HUAWEI models can’t be equipped with Google services. Despite this significant constraint, HUAWEI founder Ren Zhengfei remains bullish about the manufacturer’s future. “I don’t think that would be a problem, but it just takes time,” Ren told CNN when asked if HUAWEI could still be the number one brand without Google’s support....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Jason Frost

Instagram getting 60-second video support

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Instagram getting 60-second video support July 05, 2025 https://vimeo.com/160762565 In a move reminiscent ofTwitterplanning to expand its character count,Instagramhas announced that they are rolling out full minute video support on their popular social media app. While video capture is nothing new for the food-and-yoga-stuffed social network, users were previously limited to 15 seconds of video per… gram. iPhone users will also get an extra perk in this update, as users will be able to take multiple files from their gallery and stitch them together in a rudimentary video editing subfunction....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · David Turner

Is a telephoto rear camera coming to Google Pixel 4? (Update: might be 16MP)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Is a telephoto rear camera coming to Google Pixel 4? (Update: might be 16MP) August 22, 2025 Update, August 13, 2025 (1:50AM ET):XDA-Developersuncovered references to a rear telephoto camera in the latest version of the Google Camera app last week. But it looks like the app may have been holding more details regarding this new sensor, expected to appear on theGoogle Pixel 4....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Tonya Fuller

Latest Chrome release supports mobile VR sites with Daydream View phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Latest Chrome release supports mobile VR sites with Daydream View phones June 17, 2025 Normally, accessing virtual reality content with a smartphone requires the use of special apps. Now, the latest stable release of theChromeweb browser for Android and PC will open up the VR experience, as it adds support for the WebVR developer tools. Sites that support WebVR can now be viewed within the Chrome browser to get a more immersive experience....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Timothy Coffey

Leaked HUAWEI Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro renders show a giant camera bump

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Leaked HUAWEI Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro renders show a giant camera bump June 06, 2025 Huawei’s follow-up to theMate 30may be even more of a camera-centric phone than its predecessor, according to a new leak. HandsetExpertandPriceBabahave teamed with OnLeaks to post renders of what they say are theMate 40and Mate 40 Pro, and the centerpiece is clearly the camera array on the back....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Sherri Ramos

LG showing off its latest display technology at SID 2015

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG showing off its latest display technology at SID 2015 August 16, 2025 The technology conference season is in full swing, and today we’re bringing you news from SID 2015. TheSociety for Information Display(SID) conference in San Jose is the foremost event of the display industry, an opportunity for the biggest players to show their wares to prospective clients and partners....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Todd Hayes

LG V20 vs LG V10 comparison: evolving the beast

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG V20 vs LG V10 comparison: evolving the beast June 25, 2025 TheLG V10was one of the most under-rated smartphones of last year. Prized by those that took a punt on it but largely ignored by everybody else. It was big, beastly and heavy, but that turned out to be perfectly OK with those that loved its unique second screen, next-level audio and military spec impact resistance....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1317 words · Marvin Green

LG Velvet 2: What we want to see

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG Velvet 2: What we want to see June 04, 2025 2020’sLG WingandLG Velvetflagship handsets may not have been breakout successes, but they marked a new innovative approach to smartphone design from the legacy manufacturer — one where style and form factor takes precedent, but the specs are pretty good too. With the G series’ constant strugglee for success, a change in direction was inevitable....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1361 words · Karen Mcdonald

Like to fall asleep with headphones on? The SleepPhones Kickstarter is for you

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Like to fall asleep with headphones on? The SleepPhones Kickstarter is for you June 17, 2025 If you like to listen to music or soothing sounds while you sleep but find that traditional ear buds are irritating or painful to wear in bed, then you should definitely check out this product. AcousticSheep has launched a KickStarter campaign for its SleepPhones Effortless, which is a pair of comfortable wireless headphones that you can wear as you sleep....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Miss Stacy Mason DDS

Minecraft Realms makes cross-platform play on Windows, iOS, Android, and VR a reality

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Minecraft Realms makes cross-platform play on Windows, iOS, Android, and VR a reality July 13, 2025 No matter what your preferred platform for Minecraft is, your favorite block-happy sandbox just got a massive upgrade (well, unless you’re on a console, but we’ll get to that).Realmshas arrived, and that means you can now share worlds across many versions of Minecraft: whether you play on iOS, Android, Gear VR, or Windows 10....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Misty Washington

Need for speed: Verizon to test its 5G network in 2016

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Need for speed: Verizon to test its 5G network in 2016 June 21, 2025 It wasn’t too long ago that 4G LTE was a luxury, particularly for those outside of the US. These days, LTE is quite common even in most of the rural US, and has quickly found its way to a good portion of the international world as well....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Melinda Burnett

New mid-range OnePlus phone leaks, could be OnePlus 8 Lite

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New mid-range OnePlus phone leaks, could be OnePlus 8 Lite July 05, 2025 OnePlus first released a mid-range phone back in 2015, dubbed theOnePlus X, and it looks like the company is finally following up with its second mid-range device. 91mobilesand serial tipsterOnLeaksposted renders online of a budget-focused OnePlus phone apparently called the OnePlus 8 Lite. The device, which measures in at 159....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Adam Williams

NVIDIA Shield TV early access brings 120Hz support and screen recording

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. NVIDIA Shield TV early access brings 120Hz support and screen recording July 27, 2025 If you’re a member of theNVIDIA Shield TVearly access program, you’ll likely receive an update to Shield Experience 7.1 at some point soon. Although there’s a “.1” in there, don’t get too excited: it is not an upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo. Rather, Shield Experience 7....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Christina Lambert