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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Alcatel 1 is cheapest 18:9 smartphone (Update: $89 running Android Go) July 29, 2025 Update 22-08-2025 at 5:15 P.M. EST:Today, TCL Communicationformerly announcedthe Alcatel 1: a budget smartphone running Android Go. While the rumored specs described below line up nicely, we had no idea on price until today, which looks to be 79 euros or $89, depending on your market....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Galaxy S10 Lite is indeed real, because Samsung just confirmed it July 05, 2025 We hear rumors of a Lite or Mini entry in Samsung’s Galaxy S series almost every year, but the Galaxy S10 Lite is actually a real thing. And how do we know this? Well, Samsung just revealed the name. The phone passed through theFCCthis week (h/t:SamMobile), complete with the model number SMG770F....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The OnePlus Concept One has triple cameras that turn invisible July 24, 2025 The OnePlus Concept Oneprototype smartphoneis all set to make its debut atCES 2020. We haven’t really heard much about the mysterious phone but some juicy details have just been revealed. Wiredhas outed a bunch of information about the OnePlus Concept One and the company itself has teased the device in a new video....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: The OnePlus 9 should focus on price, not new features August 08, 2025 This week brought some thirst-quenching news for those panting over 2021’s flagships. After the SamsungGalaxy S30series was uncovered in purported early renders, theOnePlus 9’s code-namewas spilled. Dubbed “Lemonade,” the phone is reportedly due for an earlier than normal arrival. There have been no concrete specs leaked for the Chinese flagship just yet, but considering OnePlus has alreadyconfirmedwe’ll see faster displays across all models in 2021, we wanted to know from readers what else the new series should include....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: You really think the Xiaomi Mi 11 is hot July 03, 2025 TheXiaomi Mi 11debuted as the first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone. Alongside Qualcomm’s latest silicon, it also packs a sizeable 6.8-inch OLED display, a 108MP snapper at the rear, and a 4,600mAh battery. But is this cocktail enough to win your nod of approval?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Revive is back with a vengeance) Update stops you from using Oculus apps on the HTCVive June 27, 2025 Update, May 23:It looks like Oculus’ move to block Revive has backfired. Libre VR, the developer of Revive,updated the softwareto bypass not only Oculus’ newly added DRM check, but also the piracy prevention system from Oculus games. That means that the software can be used to pirate Oculus games, something that was not possible in the initial versions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS to invest in India with both smartphones and gaming stores June 24, 2025 AsusTek Computer Incis stepping in whereSonyis slacking. While Sony has decided to “defocus” the Indian market for their mobile business, ASUS is ready to take it for all its worth. The company plans to do this by focusing on mid-to-higher end devices, but they’re also pairing this strategy with a collection of gaming shops....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Facial recognition technology explained July 11, 2025 Facial recognition technology is now a staple of smartphone security, along with the trust old PIN and increasingly elaborate fingerprint scanners. While not necessarily more secure than a fingerprint scanner, biometric ideas like facial recognition tend to be faster and more convenient to use. So let’s explore what options are out there, how they work, and what they mean for security....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Assistant now has over 500 million monthly active users July 24, 2025 It was only last year when Google announced its voice assistant was installedon 1 billion total devices. An impressive number for sure, but that number doesn’t mean much if people aren’t actually using it. Now, Google is announcing that theGoogle Assistanthas over 500 million active monthly users....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Trips, Flights, and Destinations adds more countries and languages July 04, 2025 Summer is coming to a close, but there are still people who are making plans for international trips and vacations doing this off-season. This week, Google announced that it has expanded the reach of its Trips, Flights, and Destinations services and apps, adding a number of new languages and countries....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HUAWEI rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for P10 and P10 Plus June 16, 2025 Ahead of the upcoming launch of theP20range, HUAWEI is showing its previous P-series flagship some love by rolling out theAndroid 8.0 Oreoupdate for theP10 and P10 Plus. News of the update arrives from HUAWEI Philippines’ officialFacebookpage. Very little information is included in the post but it appears that this is a global update, although this could be staggered by region – we’ll keep an eye out for further confirmation....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Huawei’s back-to-school sale begins June 13, 2025 The back to school season is in full-swing and HUAWEI is getting in on things with its own back-to-school campaign. In this promotion, HUAWEI is aiming to give three great options for students in need of a smartwatch or fitness tracker. Up for sale is the HUAWEI Fit, Watch 2 Sport, and Watch 2 Classic....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Jaybird announces Run and Freedom 2 wireless earbuds June 02, 2025 For the last year or so, nearly every manufacturer has been obsessed with cutting cables. From dropping the headphones jack in a variety of phones to attempting to make Bluetooth more viable with Bluetooth 5, it really does seem like we’re moving towards a completely wireless world. Whether or not this is a good move is quite the point of contention for many, and many of our writers havequite strong feelings about the whole thing....