Lenovo launches Vibe K5 Note and upgraded K5 Plus in India

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo launches Vibe K5 Note and upgraded K5 Plus in India July 26, 2025 The successor to the Vibe K4 Note has finally arrived in India with Lenovo launching the K5 Note at an event today. Apart from the big announcement, Lenovo also managed to surprise us with another launch, which is quite difficult to do in today’s world of leaks and rumors....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Julia Williams

Lenovo-backed ZUK Z1 is an affordable device with USB-C and USB 3.1

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Lenovo-backed ZUK Z1 is an affordable device with USB-C and USB 3.1 July 07, 2025 2015 is the year of affordability it seems. Not only have we seen some killer budget devices like theAlcatel OneTouch Idol 3and theASUS ZenFone 2, we’ve also been greeted with several flagship-level devices that still manage to undercut the likes of LG and Samsung, such as theOnePlus 2,ZTE Axon, and theMotorola Moto X Pure (aka Style)....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Daniel Brown

LG has no plans to release the V10 in Canada

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG has no plans to release the V10 in Canada July 14, 2025 LGhas been making some major news in the past week; let’s try to recount some of it: Acanceled Urbane 2, aflagship campaign, amajor management restructuring, anew mobile processor, and even amassive monetary investment. The news we are now reporting on however, is sure to sound somber to some....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Tony Cunningham

LG Watch Sport and Style user manuals reveal Google Assistant, Android Pay details

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG Watch Sport and Style user manuals reveal Google Assistant, Android Pay details July 24, 2025 The launch of LG’s upcomingAndroid Wear-powered smartwatches is imminent, withthe latest rumors suggestingboth devices will launch on February 8. The rumor mill has been in full swing as of late, revealing a number ofhardware details,pricing info, andeven retail packagingfor the more stylish watch, the aptly-named LG Watch Style....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Jack Hebert

Motorola rumored to launch affordable Moto C and Moto C Plus phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Motorola rumored to launch affordable Moto C and Moto C Plus phones July 23, 2025 Motorola, and its parent company Lenovo, are reportedly planning to launch a new line of Moto-branded Android smartphones that could be even cheaper than the recently launchedMoto G5 and G5 Plus. The new rumor says the phones will be called the Moto C and Moto C Plus....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Raymond Harris

Nanometers race: past and future of mobile SoC manufacturing processes

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nanometers race: past and future of mobile SoC manufacturing processes June 02, 2025 Recent processor talk has centered around the latest batch of ARMv8 powered chips heading our way next year, higher clock speeds, energy efficient big.LITTLE designs, and new GPU advancements. But one area that we’ve discussed less recently is the size of our mobile processors and how that impacts on energy efficiency....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · Norma Miller

Newton email app gets revived again, as does its expensive price tag

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Newton email app gets revived again, as does its expensive price tag August 06, 2025 The Newton email app has had quite a rocky history. First, it started as CloudMagic and earned rave reviews and a devoted following. CloudMagic then became Newton and went the full premium route, charging quite a lot for what is essentially justa way to check your email....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Shane Frey

Nokia's camera app gives us a hint to its 2018 plans

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia’s camera app gives us a hint to its 2018 plans July 15, 2025 After many years out of the limelight, Nokia burst back on the scene in 2017.HMD Globalreleased six smartphones under the brand to audiences all over the world. But that was 2017. Fans are wondering how HMD will follow up its freshman year and what we can expect in 2018....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Crystal Cook

OPPO might follow Google’s lead, launch its own chipsets as soon as 2023

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO might follow Google’s lead, launch its own chipsets as soon as 2023 July 14, 2025 Custom processors are one of the biggest challenges for smartphone brands, with only Apple, Google, Samsung, and HUAWEI having flagship-level in-house silicon at this juncture. However, we’ve heard murmurings in the last year or two aboutOppoworking on custom chipsets of its own. Now,Nikkei Asiahas reported that the company is indeed developing high-end chipsets for its “premium” smartphones....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Julia Oconnor

Pandora picks up failing Rdio for $75 million

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pandora picks up failing Rdio for $75 million July 11, 2025 Remember the last time you and your friends all gathered around and listened toRdiotogether? No? Well, that’s because the plucky upstart company is filing for bankruptcy after failing to snag a winning percentage of the music streaming market. There’s silver lining aplenty for this raincloud, however. Digital music streaming titanPandorahas scooped up Rdio’s technological and personnel assets for a cool $75 million....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Emily Gardner

Pokémon Go reportedly has brought in $1 billion in less than 7 months

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pokémon Go reportedly has brought in $1 billion in less than 7 months July 06, 2025 Pokémon Gomay no longer be the massive mobile gaming hit it was when it first launched in early July 2016, but the AR app from developer Niantic Labs still managed to reach that $1 billion revenue milestone faster than any other iOS or Android mobile game so far....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Robert Padilla

realme needs to walk before it can run

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. realme needs to walk before it can run July 09, 2025 In a world of democratized hardware, ecosystems are the next big frontier. FromAppletoXiaomi, some of the biggest players today have built products and established services that work together in a friction-free manner and encourage buyers to stick with their chosen brand. realme is the latest example of a company that has been quickly ramping up itsecosystem portfolio, specifically in India....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · William Bryant

Report: Samsung launching the Galaxy S6 in Mid-April, for India at least

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung launching the Galaxy S6 in Mid-April, for India at least August 03, 2025 Given the disappointing year Samsung had in 2014, it’s safe to say there is alotriding on the upcoming Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S Edge. With leaks and rumors flowing in at a constant rate, the official March 1st unveiling can’t come soon enough. With any product release however, it’s one thing toannouncewhat you’re offering, but another issue entirely to beginsellingit; just look at theoriginal Surface, for example....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Heather Howard