Credit: HIROH TL;DR The HIROH Phone is a privacy-focused device that runs e/OS and has a physical kill switch to restrict access to the camera, mics, and connectivity options. The smartphone is now available for pre-order in the US and will cost $999 when it launches early next year. It packs a 5,000mAh battery, a … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Update: October 16, 2025 (10:56 PM ET): YouTube is back up and running for most people now, with Google also confirming the issue has been resolved.
Credit: Jackery Power is one of the most valuable commodities these days, so you need to ensure you have enough when you need it most. Regular battery packs are usually not enough for true adventurers. You should instead look into something like the Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank, and it’s $50 off right now. Buy … Read more
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Some users are unable to open the Google Play Store on their Android TV and Google TV devices. The Play Store returns a “Can’t connect” error despite the device having a working internet connection. Clearing the Play Store’s app data seems to resolve the issue for most affected … Read more
Credit: Marshall Are you looking for a portable speaker? I am a big fan of Marshall ones, mainly because of their gorgeous classic designs. They can be pretty pricey, but right now, you can get an incredible $85 discount on the Marshall Emberton II, bringing the cost down to just $94.99. Buy the Marshall Emberton … Read more
Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will unveil Project Moohan, its long-awaited XR headset, on October 21 at 10 PM ET. The device will run on Android XR, a new platform co-developed with Google and Qualcomm. The Samsung Galaxy “Worlds Wide Open” event is promising a new era of multimodal AI. After months … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority We saw the price of the Motorola Razr Plus 2025 drop to $699.99 during the Prime Big Deal Days event, but right now, you can get it for even cheaper. The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 in Hot Pink is available for $613.09, which is a new record-low price on … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR After rolling out to users in Korea, the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 7 is coming to the US. The update is based on Google’s latest Wear OS 6 platform. Samsung is also testing a beta for the Galaxy Watch 6 and is expected … Read more
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR The makers of GrapheneOS have confirmed they are partnering with a major Android OEM to bring the privacy-focused Android fork to Snapdragon-powered smartphones. The project has confirmed it’s bringing support for Pixel 10, but is unsure whether support will continue for Pixel 11. GrapheneOS didn’t reveal the name … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Meet is rolling out AI-powered makeup effects for web and mobile. You can pick from 12 looks, from natural styles to bold, creative ones. The feature expands on the Touch-up tool with more realistic AI styling. Working remotely has a bunch of perks, until you have a … Read more