Huawei's futuristic vision of an AI-focused 'Superphone' will be a “double of you”

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Huawei’s futuristic vision of an AI-focused ‘Superphone’ will be a “double of you” June 19, 2025 Speaking at the World Internet Conference in China recently, HUAWEI CEO Richard Yu delivered a futuristic keynote speech on artificial intelligence. In that speech, Yu outlined his concept of an AI-centric ‘Superphone’ that ultimately would be a “double of you”. Not surprisingly, Yu detailed the ways in which HUAWEI is already heading in that direction, with investments in four key areas: device, connectivity, the cloud and chipsets....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Joshua Campbell

Judge penalizes ZTE for violating probation, extends probationary period

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Judge penalizes ZTE for violating probation, extends probationary period August 03, 2025 ZTEis making headlines, but once again not for good reasons. Today’s news centers — as usual — on itsprevious violations of U.S. trade law. A U.S. judge found that ZTE violated its previous probation terms by failing to enact disciplinary action against 35 ZTE employees who were directly responsible for the trade law infractions, viaReuters....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Nichole Robles

Kindle Fire HD official: specs, features, pricing and release date available for 7- and 8.9-inch models

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Kindle Fire HD official: specs, features, pricing and release date available for 7- and 8.9-inch models August 11, 2025 In addition to the new Kindle reader family that includes three devices priced form $69 to $179 andthe new, improved, but cheaper 7-inch Kindle Fire, Amazon announced today during its California-based media event a brand new Kindle Fire HD tablet that’s supposed to be better than its predecessor in terms of specs and features, but also bigger, or at least one version....

August 19, 2025 · 21 min · 4395 words · Kaylee Harris

Leaked Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro slides shed new light on the cameras, batteries, and more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Leaked Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro slides shed new light on the cameras, batteries, and more June 04, 2025 FreshHUAWEI Mate 20 and Mate 20 Prodetails have emerged in some seemingly official slides. The images arrive courtesy of Hebrew language websiteGirafayesterday, giving us a look at some device aspects that haven’t featured so prominently in the news. First up, the phones’ rumored triple-camera setup will reportedly forego a telephoto lens found on the previousHUAWEI P20 Pro‘s triple camera, and instead use an ultra wide-angle lens (the P20 Pro’s triple camera setup houses an 8MP telephoto lens, 40MP RGB lens, and a 20MP monochrome lens)....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Vanessa Willis

Microsoft's upcoming Photos Companion app will let you quickly transfer pictures to your PC

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Microsoft’s upcoming Photos Companion app will let you quickly transfer pictures to your PC June 13, 2025 If there is one developer that has been rather aggressive in the mobile scene, it would beMicrosoft, since the company has ported over many of its services toAndroid. Microsoft doesn’t appear to be resting on its laurels, however, as the company looks to be cooking up a photos companion app for Android....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Kim Jackson

Need a phone stand? Here's how to build one yourself!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Need a phone stand? Here’s how to build one yourself! June 16, 2025 There are two factors in my life that lead to my DIY projects. First and foremost, I’m cheap. Hey, I don’t hide it. Second, my father is a carpenter, and I grew up building things all my life, often out of things that weren’t designed to be what they ended up as....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Daniel Ibarra

One UI 2.5 is coming to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9: Here's the full list

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. One UI 2.5 is coming to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9: Here’s the full list Jul 10, 2025 Samsung launched One UI 2.5 in tandem with its latestSamsung Galaxy Note 20 line. Today, it revealed that its other 2020 flagships — theGalaxy S20 series— will start seeing the updatesoon. However, it unexpectedly also confirmed that its 2018 flagships will get it at some point soon, too....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Andrea Cain

OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 8: Which one should you buy?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 8: Which one should you buy? July 01, 2025 OnePlus’ 2019 move to release two models with theOnePlus 7and7 Procaused a bit of a stir, especially given their limited regional availability. Some consumers missed out on the very best OnePlus experience, while others were compelled to break with the company’s more affordable roots. Then it doubled down in 2020 when the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro arrived in the same regions, so customers have a tough choice to make about which handset they prefer....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1229 words · Tammy Thomas

Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon 855, even more 5G plans at its Tech Summit

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon 855, even more 5G plans at its Tech Summit June 07, 2025 We’ve just finished the opening keynote at Qualcomm’s annual Technology Summit, taking place in Maui again this year. Today’s announcements includes a name-drop for its next-generation mobile platform, the Snapdragon 855. We’ve also learned a bit more about what’s coming our way next year with the first5Gdevices and networks....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Christopher Adkins

Riptide GP: Renegade now available for non-Shield Android devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Riptide GP: Renegade now available for non-Shield Android devices June 28, 2025 Almost three weeks ago, Vector Unit released the much-anticipated racing titleRiptide GP: Renegadeto Google Play, though it was only available for NVIDIA Shield devices. If you don’t own a Shield device and have been waiting patiently to play it, we have some good news for you. The fast-paced racing game is now available for non-Shield Android smartphones and tablets!...

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Megan Hobbs

Robber with no vehicle used Uber as a getaway car

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Robber with no vehicle used Uber as a getaway car July 17, 2025 Uberis known as one of the safest forms of private transportation, but even the innovative service can have its dangers. I like to take a look at the websiteWhosDrivingYou.com, where there’s a comprehensive list of incidents many of us Uber users would rather not look at. It seems now the team can add a new incident, but this is not your usual occurrence....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Amber Warner

Samsung announces first multi-mode 5G modem, but when will it hit phones?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung announces first multi-mode 5G modem, but when will it hit phones? July 02, 2025 The5Gtrain continues to steam ahead, as networks gear up for the next-generation standard and manufacturers work out their roadmaps. Now,Samsunghasannouncedthe Exynos Modem 5100 for smartphones, which it claims is the first multi-mode 5G modem and supports the official 5G-New Radio (NR) standard. The new modem, which is built on a 10nm manufacturing process, supports legacy connectivity solutions....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Lisa Morgan

Samsung promises intelligent Galaxy S6 camera, new details leaked

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung promises intelligent Galaxy S6 camera, new details leaked August 19, 2025 We are inching closer to the launch of theSamsung Galaxy S6and a lot of the recentfocusandleakshave centered on form and build materials. However, Samsung’s DongHoon Jang is trying to build some hype for the handset’s new technologies, promising that the company’s 2015 flagship will contain Samsung’s most intelligent camera technology to date....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Christine Thomas