Kira: a ring light that will take your selfies to the next level

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Kira: a ring light that will take your selfies to the next level June 26, 2025 Manufacturers have managed to improve front-facing shooters, but there is one issue surrounding them – lack of lighting. Unless you are in a well-lit environment, that tiny camera sensor won’t be able to do much to create enticing photos, hence users continue to flip their phones to take a selfie and gamble on their image composition....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Thomas Castro

Over the Edge: why I'm getting the Galaxy S6 over its curved brother

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Over the Edge: why I’m getting the Galaxy S6 over its curved brother June 23, 2025 To say that I was smitten with theGalaxy Note Edgemight be an understatement. Myvery first poston Android Authority was a mini-expose on the (then) Japan-exclusive product. I defended it against the harsh criticisms that people lobbed at it. I used it with love. Funny then, that not only am Idisinterested in theGalaxy S6 Edge,but I actually plan to get thestandardS6 instead....

June 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1427 words · Haley King

Redmi Note 8T fixes one of the Note 8's big missteps, coming to Europe

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Redmi Note 8T fixes one of the Note 8’s big missteps, coming to Europe July 28, 2025 Xiaomi announced theMi Note 10today, but there was another phone unveiled at the launch event in Madrid, Spain, that’s potentially even more exciting for budget phone fans — the Redmi Note 8T. The latest entry in the hugely popular Redmi Note series from the Xiaomi sub-brand is essentially a rebrandedRedmi Note 8for the European market....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Kari Valencia

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 officially banned from all US airplane flights

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 officially banned from all US airplane flights August 01, 2025 The US government has officially banned theSamsung Galaxy Note 7smartphone from all airplane flights in the country, beginning at Noon Eastern time on Saturday, October 15. The ban, which is a response to continued threats of the smartphone’s battery exploding, covers not only U.S commercial flights but also cargo planes....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Crystal Kent

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 color comparison

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 color comparison Jul 29, 2025 Samsung just took the wraps off of the latest addition to their Galaxy Note series, and while there wasn’t much that wasn’t already known about the phone, all the various color options of theGalaxy Note 8really need to be seen in the flesh. For a lot of consumers, including me, the color of your smartphone makes all the difference in the world, so here is a closer look at all the available colors of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8!...

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Hannah Smith

Scientists, experts rule 5G safe, does not cause cancer

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Scientists, experts rule 5G safe, does not cause cancer June 05, 2025 The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) recentlyupdated its Guidelines on Limiting Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields, ruling5Gbands safe for consumers. This is the first time since 1998 the organization has updated these guidelines to protect humans from radiation caused by cell networks, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Though it sees no evidence 5G has any serious negative impact on human health, the standards body is implementing tighter restrictions moving forward....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Mr. Michael Bender

Sony is “here to stay”, doubles down on Xperia Z3 marketing with global campaign starting today

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony is “here to stay”, doubles down on Xperia Z3 marketing with global campaign starting today July 23, 2025 Sony’s faith in its mobile business seemed to be severely shaken, as the storied Japanese companyannounced in Februarythat it doesn’t see mobile as a growth area in the following years. But even if all options are on the table (including a sale or spinoff),Sonyis not giving up on mobile just yet....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Robert Cardenas

The Fitbit Ionic smartwatch goes on sale October 1 for $300

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Fitbit Ionic smartwatch goes on sale October 1 for $300 June 01, 2025 You’ll soon be able to get your hands on the first true smartwatch offering fromFitbit. Debuting on October 1, the Fitbit Ionic will retail for $300 and offer the company’s first stab at the smartwatch market. Apple, Samsung, and others have had a large headstart on Fitbit, but the company has a strong customer base already due to itsfitness wearables....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Donna Henderson

This week in Android: Best smartphones, Chromebooks, and more from CES 2020

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Android: Best smartphones, Chromebooks, and more from CES 2020 July 14, 2025 This week was dominated byCES 2020, and just in case you’ve missed anything we’ve got you covered. Be sure to check out ourCES 2020 Top Picks awards, plus our roundups of the biggest and best announcements from a variety of categories, includingsmartphones,wearables,smart home,TVs,Chromebooks,laptops, and more....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Dr. Jason Evans

Toyota's second-gen hydrogen car is here, Cyber Monday, and more tech news

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Toyota’s second-gen hydrogen car is here, Cyber Monday, and more tech news August 25, 2025 1. Mirai 2021: Toyota’s second-gen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Toyota’s Miria is now a second-gen hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)(Engadget), and reviews are out suggesting the 2021 model is vastly improved. What’s new? *99 problems and two of them are H: Ok, Cyber Monday means more shopping if you haven’t already grabbed a deal....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Brian Smith

Turn your Fire tablet into an Echo Show with this new dock

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Turn your Fire tablet into an Echo Show with this new dock August 16, 2025 TheAmazon Echo Showis a nifty piece of hardware that gives you all the power of anEcho smart speakercombined with a tablet-like display for additional functions. The list price of $230 is a significant downside to the product, though. But now, Amazon is offering a workaround product that will turn your Amazon Fire tablet into a makeshift Echo Show....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Linda Nixon

Twitter bans its own CEO: Jack Dorsey temporarily suspended

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Twitter bans its own CEO: Jack Dorsey temporarily suspended July 25, 2025 Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was recently suspended by the company he co-founded back in 2006. Well, for around 15 minutes at least. The reasons behind it are still unknown, but it’s probably the result of a bug or human error. At least Twitter didn’tclaim he was dead like Facebookrecently did....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Tina Frederick

Volta 2.0: The only charging cable that you will ever need for all of your devices

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Volta 2.0: The only charging cable that you will ever need for all of your devices June 13, 2025 What if you didn’t have to keep all those cables? What if you could just use one to charge all of your mobile devices? Good news: you already can. Meet theVolta Charger 2.0 magnetic cable. If you’ve used older MacBooks from Apple, you may remember MagSafe....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Dawn Morales