[ad_1] Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A new rumor says that Xiaomi will launch the 18 series in September. It also suggests that OPPO is aiming for the same month for the Find X10 series. Vivo could be planning to launch the X500 series in September as well. It’s the middle of the year … Read More “Three Android giants could be on a launch-month collision course” »
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be working on letting users choose which data to back up from their Android phones. It could add toggles to enable or disable individual data categories within backups. Backing up your device is an extremely important part of being a responsible smartphone user. And if … Read More “Google could soon give you more control over Android backups” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Pokémon Champions is launching on Android and iOS on June 17, 2026. You can pre-register for the game via the Play Store and App Store. To celebrate the launch, a special in-game campaign featuring Raichu will run from launch day to September 2, 2026. Announced last year in February, Pokémon Champions launched for … Read More “Here’s when Pokémon Champions is coming to Android and iOS” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Personal Safety app is now available to kids under 13. The app lets tweens display any allergies alongside their age on their phone’s lock screen in case of emergencies. Kids will also be able to turn on crash detection on their phones. Google has just announced a … Read More “Google’s Safety app just picked up a few new tricks for your kids” »
[ad_1] Tushar Mehta / Android Authority Android is going through one of its biggest transformations lately, and piggybacking on that change are widgets. They are quickly becoming a glanceable source of even more information right on your home screen with multi-page widgets and a more uniform layout for fitness and productivity apps. They are very … Read More “5 features Android widgets still need, despite Google’s big overhaul” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is implementing a networking upgrade for Android that could make local file sharing and network access feel much more seamless. An upcoming Google Play System Update will let Android apps use certain standard networking ports typically reserved for system services. The change could improve compatibility with … Read More “Android may soon make local file sharing feel far less clunky” »
[ad_1] Pankil Shah / Android Authority For most Android users, the Play Store is the only place they ever look for apps, and honestly, that’s how I used Android for years, too. But over time, I realized that some of the most interesting Android apps aren’t actually available on the Play Store at all. Some … Read More “The 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority A recent report found that the US smartphone market is shrinking, and Android phones are taking the biggest hit. Despite rising prices and stock issues, iPhones continue to sell well while Android’s market share keeps slipping. You can point to a lot of reasons for this, including Apple’s ecosystem … Read More “Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Leaked iPhone 18 Pro dummy units show Apple experimenting with bold new finishes, including a standout Dark Cherry colorway. Apple’s previous Cosmic Orange trend pushed several Android brands toward similar designs, and Cherry Red could be next. Apple may have accidentally reignited the next smartphone color war. After the surprisingly loud success of … Read More “Apple may have just kicked off the next big Android color trend” »
[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto is starting to roll out support for multiple swipeable media cards on the dashboard. The feature is now live in the latest beta version of Android Auto. It lets users cycle between active audio apps without reopening them each time. Google appears to be rolling out … Read More “Android Auto just made switching media apps way less annoying” »
