Download the HTCU11 Plus wallpapers here

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Download the HTCU11 Plus wallpapers here June 08, 2025 While theHTC U11 Plusisn’t coming to every major market, you can get your hands on its 21 beautiful stock wallpapers right now. It’s only been a few days since HTCunveiled the U11 Plus, the company’s true flagship of 2017 andwhat could have been the Pixel 2 XL. It features an evolved design with a brand-new 18:9 aspect ratio display and retains HTC’s signature squeezable frame....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Shawn Pierce

Explore infinite dungeons with Raid Master: Epic Relic Chaser

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Explore infinite dungeons with Raid Master: Epic Relic Chaser August 12, 2025 You’ve heard ofendless runners, but now Raid Master: Epic Relic Chaser is bringing the action-packed feel of your favorite sprinters to the endless dungeon crawler genre. Game developer Bluehole is bringing us this classic-inspired, turn-based mobile game that throws a spotlight on party strategy combat. There are over fifty heroes at your disposal, and the RPG depth is surprisingly rich considering the endless nature of the game....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Dr. Ebony Nichols

Facebook hires Google silicon bigwig, but why?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Facebook hires Google silicon bigwig, but why? July 15, 2025 Facebook has hired a high-ranking silicon engineer from Google, as the social network ramps up its quest to build its own chips. According toBloomberg, Facebook hired Shahriar Rabii as vice-president and its head of silicon. Rabii’s LinkedIn accountshowsthat he founded Google’s consumer silicon team (dubbed gChips) and helped lead the team behind thePixel Visual Coreused in thePixel 2smartphones....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Nicholas Butler

Get the Pixel home button animation on your Nexus 5X or 6P with this flashable zip

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Get the Pixel home button animation on your Nexus 5X or 6P with this flashable zip July 23, 2025 When we review devices here atAndroid Authority, there are a lot of key factors that come into play. Sure build quality, camera, and extra features are things that can make a phone stand out from the pack, but there are also a lot of little things that can make a device special....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · John Downs

Google acquires Limes Audio to improve Hangouts audio quality

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google acquires Limes Audio to improve Hangouts audio quality June 25, 2025 In a recent blog post,Googleannounced that it has acquired Limes Audio. The company, which is based in Sweden, is in the business of making voice communication systems sound better. It’s flagship product called TrueVoice is described as an advanced speech enhancement software that promises to improve voice call quality through acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, and automatic microphone mixing....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Sandra Burke MD

Hands-on with the ASUS ZenWatch 2 at IFA 2015

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Hands-on with the ASUS ZenWatch 2 at IFA 2015 June 21, 2025 Just likeHUAWEI with its Watch, ASUS took its sweet time bringing theZenWatch 2to market, after announcing itin early June at Computex. While we’ll still have to wait another month untilthe ZenWatch 2 hits the shelves, we had the chance to play with the two variants of the smartwatch at IFA in Berlin, and these are our impressions....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Jason Martin

Here's how to use Google's Recorder app on most non-Pixel phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s how to use Google’s Recorder app on most non-Pixel phones August 08, 2025 Although Google’s hardware event back in October was all about theGoogle Pixel 4andPixel 4 XL, a seemingly minor app came up and stole the show:Google Recorder. This simple and intuitive voice recorder transcribes speech in real-time and allows you to save and share your transcripts....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Debbie Nichols

Indian smartphone shipments hit record high in Q3 2019, led by Xiaomi

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Indian smartphone shipments hit record high in Q3 2019, led by Xiaomi June 20, 2025 Despite an economic slowdown, India’s smartphone shipments reached an all-time high in Q3. According to research statistics fromCounterpoint’s Market Monitor service, the industry experienced an overall 10% year-on-year increase. A record 49 million units shipped this quarter, offsetting the ongoing economic plateau. Counterpoint suggests the overall growth is most likely attributed to pre-Diwali season-related device launches, aggressive marketing, and discounts....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Tracy Francis

Keep unwanted callers away with deeper number blocking and call screening [Diving into Android N]

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Keep unwanted callers away with deeper number blocking and call screening [Diving into Android N] July 17, 2025 Android devices can do pretty much anything nowadays. But in their search for complexity and power, it seems sometimesGoogleforgets to take care of the little things in Android. One clear example is the platform’s new call blocking and screening features, which come baked intoAndroid N....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Anthony Perry

LG announces all-in-one iris scanner, possibly for next year's G6 (Updated with LG comment)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. LG announces all-in-one iris scanner, possibly for next year’s G6 (Updated with LG comment) August 12, 2025 Last week, LG Innotek unveiled an all-in-one module that doubles as both an iris scanner and a front-facing camera, and “it’s possible” that the upcoming G6 will be the first to sport it. Don’t miss:We have the full low-down on the LG G6 specs and features here....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Erik Thompson

Mozilla's privacy driven Firefox Focus browser finally comes to Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Mozilla’s privacy driven Firefox Focus browser finally comes to Android August 09, 2025 In November 2016, Mozilla released the iOS version of its Firefox Focus mobile browser, which promised to offer users a more secure experience with fewer annoying ads. Today, Firefox Focus is finally available for Android users to check out in theGoogle Play Store. Like the iOS version, the Android build of Firefox Focus automatically blocks a number of web trackers that might follow your browser activity and show you some annoying ads....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Elizabeth Mcneil

Samsung announces SmartThings Cloud to simplify the Internet of Things

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung announces SmartThings Cloud to simplify the Internet of Things June 12, 2025 The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at an unbelievable rate. In fact, some estimates have IoT devices outnumbering humans by the end of 2017. We generally experience the internet in human-to-device connections like visiting your favorite Android site on your phone or opening up your laptop and watching a video....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Nicole Horton

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro renders emerge: No Bixby button or 3.5mm port here either

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro renders emerge: No Bixby button or 3.5mm port here either July 29, 2025 We got our first apparent look at theGalaxy Note 10yesterday courtesy of trusted tipster OnLeaks. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro model has purportedly leaked as well. The new renders, viaOnLeaksandPriceBaba, show a phone that’s fundamentally similar to renders apparently showing the standard Galaxy Note 10....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Robert Mora