New LG TVs will use AI to better the picture and sound based on content

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New LG TVs will use AI to better the picture and sound based on content June 17, 2025 High-endLGtelevisions come with the ThinQ branding, which signifies built-in AI features. Although previous LG TVs have includedGoogle Assistantbuilt in and newer ones are now featuring Amazon’s Alexa too, LG will debut a new type of AI-powered television atCES 2019. According toan LG press release, the company’s newest flagship TVs will use a new algorithm to offer enhanced picture and sound by analyzing source content as well as optimize content by recognizing ambient conditions....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Brandon Marsh

OPPO Find X5 Pro camera specs leak: Bye-bye micro-lens?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO Find X5 Pro camera specs leak: Bye-bye micro-lens? August 17, 2025 Yesterday the first supposed live image of theOPPO Find X5 Probroke cover. Now, details surrounding the flagship’s camera hardware have leaked, hinting at a triple camera setup. According todetailsouted by anXDA-recognized developer, a 50MP Sony IMX766 backed by OIS features as the primary camera. That’s the same sensor you’ll find behind theFind X3 Pro‘s primary lens....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Sarah Leon

ReadySip is the hot beverage monitor you never knew you needed

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ReadySip is the hot beverage monitor you never knew you needed June 05, 2025 An interestingKickstarterproject is looking to make sipping coffee a little less dangerous. It’s calledReadySip, and it’s a pretty interesting little device. We all know the problem because we’ve all been there before ourselves. You pour yourself a tall mug of fresh brew, but then you get distracted reading something and forget what you’re doing....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Allen Flores

The HTCExodus is a blockchain-powered smartphone. But why?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The HTCExodus is a blockchain-powered smartphone. But why? July 19, 2025 Today,HTCmade a surprise announcement, viaThe Next Web: it is working on a device called the HTCExodus that will be powered byblockchain technology. The phone will feature a universal crypto wallet and will support decentralized applications (DApps). The phone’s development is in the hands of Phil Chen, the creator of the virtual reality headset theHTC Vive....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Michael Reed

UL (3DMark) delists OPPO Find X and F7 after benchmark cheating

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. UL (3DMark) delists OPPO Find X and F7 after benchmark cheating August 04, 2025 At the end of September, an exposé fromTECH2brought to light various smartphone manufacturerscheating benchmark scoreswith some of their high-profile phones. The research followedan admission from HUAWEIthat it overclocked theHUAWEI P20 Proto gain a favorable score. The research performed byTECH2suggested HUAWEI wasn’t the only one gaming the benchmarking system, but its sub-brandHonorand fellow Chinese OEMOppo(and its sub-brandRealme) were doing the same....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Michael Johnson

Waze says the United States offers one of the best driving experiences in the world

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Waze says the United States offers one of the best driving experiences in the world July 11, 2025 Google-ownednavigation serviceWazehas just released an informativeseries of infographicsthat list the best and worst places to drive in the world. Waze evaluated the driving experience of about 50 million users of the service in 32 countries and 167 metro areas, rating their experiences on a scale from satisfying (10) to miserable (1)....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Pamela Sampson

What you need to know about the new Garmin Fenix 5 Plus lineup

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What you need to know about the new Garmin Fenix 5 Plus lineup July 01, 2025 Garmin’s Fenix 5, 5S, and 5X offer just about every sensor and feature you could possibly want in a high-end fitness watch, aside from a few small things. For instance, all three devices are lacking contactless payment support, and they don’t come with space for music storage either....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Tammie Ramirez

Xiaomi launching more expensive phones in India in bid to shed cheap image

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi launching more expensive phones in India in bid to shed cheap image July 22, 2025 Xiaomiis arguably the king of the budget phone sector, and it’s had a reputation as a purveyor ofcheap smartphonesfor years now. It seems like the company wants to get rid of this image though — in India, at least. The company has launched higher end phones in the region recently, such as theRedmi K20series (also available in Europe)....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Jennifer Arnold

ZTE nubia Z11 Mini S debuts with 23MP camera and 4GB of RAM

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE nubia Z11 Mini S debuts with 23MP camera and 4GB of RAM July 12, 2025 ZTEhas officially taken the veil off its new smartphone, the nubia Z11 Mini S. This is the newest member of the company’s sub-brand line that packs a punch after all. While the nubia Z11 Mini S retains the “mini” moniker, the smartphone isn’t really small as it sports a 5....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Luke Swanson

200 million alleged Yahoo accounts are up for sale on the dark web

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. 200 million alleged Yahoo accounts are up for sale on the dark web June 09, 2025 If you’re one of the few who refuse to move on toGmailorOutlookbut have stuck withYahoo, your account may be on sale for a handsome sum right now. A notorious hacker named “Peace” has dumped 200 million alleged Yahoo accounts on the dark web, and Yahoo isn’t really forthcoming about the incident....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Alexandria Montes

Alcatel OneTouch's Idol 4 and Idol 4S leak ahead of unveiling (Update: more photos)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alcatel OneTouch’s Idol 4 and Idol 4S leak ahead of unveiling (Update: more photos) June 13, 2025 [aa_image src=“https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IDOL4_Static.png” alt=“IDOL4_Static” width=“381” height=“380” class=“aligncenter size-full wp-image-671048”] Original post:TheAlcatel OneTouch Idol 3is still one ofthe best budget-friendly smartphones on the market. It comes with a big 5.5-inch Full HD display, a perfectly capable Snapdragon 615 processor, a decent camera and a good software experience....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Rebecca Knight

App shortcuts on your lockscreen using GravityBox, root required

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. App shortcuts on your lockscreen using GravityBox, root required - Android customization June 07, 2025 Last week on ourAndroid customizationseries we started looking at a root app called GravityBox. This is a powerful Xposed module that looks after little tweaks all around your rooted Android device. Let’s continue with this tool today. To avoid confusion, we are not doing anything overly special here today folks, if you’ve become accustomed to GravityBox already, we are just going to walk through the available default tools of the app....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Melissa Williamson

Carphone Warehouse data breach affects millions of phone customers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Carphone Warehouse data breach affects millions of phone customers August 20, 2025 Hackers have breached the personal data of up to 2.4 million Carphone Warehouse customers, the technology giant has admitted today. The company – who merged with Dixons to form Europe’s largest electronics retailer last year – said a sophisticated hack allowed hackers to gain access to the systems which power its retail stores as well as its e2save, OneStopPhoneShop and Mobiles....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Craig Bowers