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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google is right — and wrong — to focus on the camera July 31, 2025 TheGoogle Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XLtout some of thebest photography capabilitiesavailable in a smartphone. Just likeApple,Huawei,Samsung, and others, Google knows that a cutting edge camera is priceless in terms of punditry praise and glowing reviews. For better or for worse, smartphone reviews are fast becoming all about the camera, with performance and other features taking an undeserved backseat....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google now lets users watch in-app videos in exchange for virtual goodies July 24, 2025 One of the biggest issues for mobile developers is thatAndroidusers generallydon’t splash out on purchasesas much asiOSusers. This has forced studios to take alternative approaches to Android apps, and it looks like Google has one more solution on hand. The search giant announced a new toolset for developers this week (h/t:TechCrunch), dubbed rewarded products....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – June 18, 2025 July 30, 2025 It was a busy week for the Android Authority family. Not only did Android Authority’s YouTube channel review several phones including the new OnePlus 3, we also saw the launch of a brand new sibling site and YouTube channel, VR Source!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. How to use Google Calendar — everything you need to know June 07, 2025 Google Calendar is a great tool for keeping track of appointments, events, birthdays, and more. It’s free of charge and can be accessed from your computer,smartphone, andtablet. Read Next:Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google’s history If you’re wondering how to use Google Calendar on your PC or mobile device, keep reading....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Latest Google Translate update lets you translate languages from inside other apps June 21, 2025 Google Translateis arguably one the most useful communication apps available on Android, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement. If you have something you need to translate to another language, you’d normally need to open the Translate app, type out whatever it is you need translating, copy the text, and paste it in your desired application....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Leaked images show what could be Fitbit Charge 5 with a full color display June 30, 2025 The Charge series from Fitbit houses some of its finest trackers. TheFitbit Charge 4, in particular, was one of our highest-rated trackers of 2020. Now, in 2021, we’re hoping to soon see a follow-up to that device. Related:The best Fitbit trackers and smartwatches...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG’s new nearly square monitor might help reduce your neck pain July 28, 2025 LG has announced some newPC work monitorsahead ofCES 2022. One of them, the LG DualUp Monitor, has what might be one of the more unique designs we have seen, and it could be practical for workers who multitask on their monitors. TheLGDualUp monitorhas a 2,560 x 2,880 resolution....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Metal Sniffer: Leveraging your Android’s magnetic sensors to search for metal July 06, 2025 With the surge of various applications developed for Android, almost anything and everything can be done using a smartphone. Smartphones today are not just utilized for calling, mailing, and other basic functions but are also capable of a few more uses that most of us haven’t even thought possible....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Microsoft’s Pre-Touch technology anticipates your taps July 31, 2025 When 3D Touch was first showcased, it left some peoplescratching their heads. The technology served essentially the same function as a long-press, but some users describe using it as counter-intuitive. In general, we’re very careful with our smartphones and handle them pretty gingerly, so pressing harder on the screen isn’t a natural impulse for many....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Mystery LG smartwatch reportedly spotted at CES 2015 [updated] August 10, 2025 Update:Android Centralhas confirmed that the watch was made specifically for Audi by LG. It is running a custom version of Android Wear, but only to show off Audi’s software. That’s really too bad, because this is probably the classiest smartwatch we’ve seen so far. No matter how much we expect to see certain products at CES, we’re always blindsided by at least a few product sightings....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Notch Pie brings a battery indicator to your waterdrop notch June 06, 2025 We’ve seenwallpapersthat incorporate theGalaxy S10‘s punch-hole display in a variety of impressive ways. But phones with waterdrop notches are also getting some love thanks to the Notch Pie app. The app is designed by an XDA developer (h/t:XDA-Developers) and allows users to place a battery indicator around the waterdrop cutout....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. realme Narzo 30 Pro review: Compromises galore August 15, 2025 Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G What we like What we don’t like Our scores The Narzo series is realme’s answer to Xiaomi’s POCO in India. For a brand that has been guilty of flooding the market with derivative variants, realme’s Narzo series serves one purpose: premium performance at anaffordable price....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung One UI update reveals new camera, battery features August 23, 2025 Most notably, there are possible updates coming to Samsung’s camera software and battery technology. The most interesting camera update includes a new “Directors View” mode, which we suspect will provide users the ability to swap between lenses on the fly during video recording. Other camera updates include updated bokeh modes, an AI-enhanced photo and video capture mode similar toPhotobooth modeon Pixel devices, and the return of Samsung’s Pro Video mode....