The tech behind Christmas: Google Cloud Platform

Google's latest post on their Cloud Platform blog shows how Santa and his elves take advantage of the cloud. This is a funny way to show the usefulness of Google's cloud. | Continue reading


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Why noise cancellation is the most important tech in mobile right now

You probably don't think about it, but noise cancellation is a hugely useful technology inside smartphones, enabling everything from crystal clear calls to virtual assistants and better audio. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Asus’ ZenFone 3 Max gets the ZenUI 4.0 update it was promised

Asus says that ZenUI 4.0 for the ZenFone 3 Max will be rolling out during the next week, so be patient if you don't see it for your devices yet. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Become a master at Excel with this extensive course for a 96 percent discount

This online course will make you a master at learning Microsoft Excel with over 70 hours of lessons for just $49, a 96 percent discount. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Tesla now lets you precondition your car’s battery from your phone

With an update to its mobile app, Tesla is now allowing owners to precondition the batteries in their cars and avoid the limitations that come with driving in colder environments. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Amazon strengthens its smart home chops, buys smart camera and doorbell maker Blink

Amazon's decision to purchase Blink is most likely due to the online retailer's smart home aspirations. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Why the Honor 7X puts all other sub-$200 handsets to shame

The Honor 7X is miles above what you typically get from a sub-$200 phone. Join us as we discuss why. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

OnePlus might face a lawsuit over its face unlock feature

A lawsuit does not appear to have been filed against OnePlus just yet, though the company is accused of infringing on at least one existing patent. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

EngineerMode backdoor discovered on another Android handset

The security researcher who discovered the backdoor on OnePlus devices has done it again, this time with a handset from Archos. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Tidal makes its way to Android TV as Pandora throws in Google Assistant and more

It's a good day for music streaming fans on Android TV, since Tidal makes its debut on the platform and Pandora was updated with new features. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Honor 7X international giveaway!

Would you like a free Honor 7X? Of course you would! Here's how you can win a brand new Honor 7X from Android Authority. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

What is the Kirin 970’s NPU? – Gary explains

Huawei's Kirin 970 has a new component called the Neural Processing Unit, the NPU. Sounds fancy, but what is it and how does it work? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Gionee launches S10 Lite with 16 MP front camera in India

With a focus on selfies, the smartphone packs in a 16 MP front camera with a customized selfie flash to spread light onto faces more evenly and softly. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Moto Z2 Force update tracker (Update: Verizon rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo OTA update)

This is the Moto Z2 Force update tracker for Android 8.0 Oreo, covering unlocked, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and international models. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Some Google Pixel 2 XL users reporting buzzing sounds coming from front-facing speakers

A growing number of Pixel 2 XL users are reporting yet another problem with Google's second-generation flagship. This time it's the speakers. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 may power future Chromebooks

New commits added to the Chromium repository suggest that Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Chromebooks may be on the way. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Developers! Don’t do these things – they’re annoying!

With great power comes great responsibility. Learn to wield that power as responsibly as a developer and avoid the most annoying app design decisions! In other words: how to not annoy your users. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google Play announces 12 Days of Play holiday deals

‘Tis the season! Starting today through January 2, Google Play is offering discounted deals for your favorite movies, apps, games, and music. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

LG announces new ThinQ brand for AI-powered products

LG's new ThinQ brand will identify the company's products that are powered by artificial intelligence and feature machine learning. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) leaks with huge bezels and budget specs

The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy J2 has just leaked, giving us a look at its big bezels and camera flash on the front and back. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Tango was Google’s too soon moonshot, but ARCore can do better

Although the headlines read that Google killed off the ambitious Project Tango, the truth is that ARCore is exactly what we need. Here's why. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Eric Schmidt to leave role as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman, will become a “technical advisor”

Eric Schmidt will continue to serve on Alphabet's board of directors, even though he will leave his post as Executive Chairman of the board. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Go figure: Firefox for Amazon Fire TV can play YouTube videos

Available as a free download, Mozilla's Firefox browser for Fire TV lets you watch full-screen YouTube videos. Go figure! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Ivacy VPN lets you stream files with complete privacy, and with a 97 percent discount

You can get a lifetime subscription to Ivacy VPN for just $29.99, well below its normal price tag of $1,194, which is a 97 percent discount. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Sonic Runners Adventure sounds a bit familiar, races its way to the Play Store

In its previous life, the game existed as Sonic Runners, though Sega pulled the plug on the game a year after its worldwide debut. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Here’s how Android 8.0 Oreo protects your smartphone

Google has introduced a bunch of new security enhancements and features in Android 8.0 Oreo. Here's what they do. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

What is your smartphone dealbreaker?

There is no such thing as a perfect smartphone. Every phone has its compromises. So we wanted to know, what's your smartphone dealbreaker? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google might want to follow Apple’s lead and force developers to disclose loot box odds

In a move that could set a trend moving forward, Apple's revised App Store guidelines force developers to divulge item odds for loot boxes. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Watch: HTC shows off the selfie camera of the U11 Plus and it’s not good

HTC has a history of putting out bad commercials and its newest one is another for the pile. Watch as it fails to show off the selfie cam on the U11 Plus. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Latest Pokémon Go event celebrates the holidays with new water and ice-type monsters

Niantic is ushering in the holidays with the final Pokémon Go event of the year. Find out more here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Honor ends 2017 on an affordable note with the Honor 9 Lite

The Honor 9 Lite will first be available in China by the end of December, then make its way to 14 other countries soon after. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

iPhone CPU throttling is another argument for replaceable batteries

Revelations that Apple is slowing down iPhone processors to prevent battery shutdowns is just another reason to bring back replaceable batteries. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

PSA: Your GearBest email address and password might have leaked online

GearBest may have been the subject of a recent hack, as the supposed account information of a number of users has appeared online. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Deal: Get 50% off Square Enix’s Final Fantasy and Secret of Mana games on Play Store (Updated)

Square Enix is once again offering up to 50% off on some of its beloved Japanese RPGs on the Google Play Store. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The top three smartphone innovations of 2017

There weren't a ton of new innovations introduced for smartphones in 2017, but three turned up that we hope to see more of in 2018. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Spec showdown: Samsung Galaxy A8 series vs Galaxy A7 and A5

Here's how the new Samsung Galaxy A8 series compares to last year's Galaxy A7 and A5 smartphones. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Amazon Prime Video for Android TV launches on Play Store, but it’s pretty useless right now

Amazon has introduced a Prime Video app for Android TV to the Play Store. Is this another sign that its relationship with Google is improving? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Get more out of Google Assistant with these newly supported products

Just in time for the holidays, Google has announced new partners for Google Assistant, giving you more ways than ever before to control your home. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google AI can now tell which photos you’ll think are beautiful

Google researchers have created an AI model that can rate images on how appealing they will be to the human eye. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Samsung Gear S3 update helps fix battery drain

Samsung has begun rolling out an update to specifically fix battery drain on Gear S3 devices. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Waze brings Liam Neeson’s voice to your commutes

You can now download Liam Neeson's voice in the Waze app and listen to him on your daily commutes. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

The first 5G wireless hardware specifications have been officially approved

This development means that smartphone hardware makers can start making parts that conform to the official 5G wireless specs. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

This new self-healing glass could make its way to a smartphone near you

We've all dropped our phones once or twice, and some of us have even shattered our screens in the process. That may soon be a thing of the past. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Essential Phone Android 8.0 Oreo beta 2 available to download

The second Oreo beta for the Essential Phone adds new features such as picture-in-picture, smart text selection, and more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Holiday survival guide: how to make the most out of your Android device this season

Our devices can really make the holidays jollier. In this article, our main goal is to help you figure out how you can harness the power of Android and make Santa seem like a snail. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Amazon might be looking to compete with YouTube

It seems Google and Amazon are having a hard time settling their differences. And if a recent trademark registration pans out, the battle could get even more heated. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Google Assistant SDK updated with new languages and features

The update should allow manufacturers' devices with Google Assistant to be more powerful and useful around the home. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 named Flagship Smartphone of the Year in India

Samsung took home the award for Flagship Smartphone of the Year for the Galaxy Note 8 at the Exhibit Tech Awards 2017 in Gurgaon, India. | Continue reading


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