ASUS and Google to introduce Google Nexus 7 sequel in May

A published report citing upstream supply chain sources revealed that ASUS and Google, the collaboration behind the Google Nexus 7 tablet, will partner up again for the sequel. Expected to be unveiled...

Samsung Galaxy S II Plus priced in Taiwan roughly the same p

We’re huge Samsung fans here at Android Authority , but sometimes we just want to throw our computers out the window and flip over our desks when the company announces yet another new phone that doesn...

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 just $99 with two-year contract throug

Looking for a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2? For those willing to switch to Sprint, Amazon Wireless is offering the phablet for just $99 with a new two-year contract.

Sony Xperia Z slated for February 9 release in Japan

A couple of days ago, we rounded up all available information as to when the much-anticipated Sony Xperia Z will be sold. While many countries are scheduled for release sometime “during Q1,” Japan...

Junior SH-05E is a kid-friendly Android phone for NTT Docomo

As the world gets older and older, children are getting entrenched in tech at younger and younger ages. Childrens’ tablets and laptops have already swept the scene, and some tykes are starting to get...

Samsung gives the Galaxy Tab 2 a splash of color Garnet Red

With the Galaxy Tab 3 right around the corner, Samsung is giving the Galaxy Tab 2 one last hurrah. Starting this week, the 7-inch version of the slate will be available in Garnet Red from select retailers...

Mophie Juice Pack for the Galaxy S3

The Mophie Juice Pack for the Galaxy S3 doubles your phone's battery life - but at quite the cost in this case

How to enable system sounds on your Android device

Part of having a modern smartphone is the media experience. Today's Android phones rival about any desktop system when it comes to audio and visual cues for the way you interact with them. Case in point...

The iPhone isn’t cool in Asia anymore people are switching t

It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a time when owning an iPhone meant you were a part of the cool crowd. The thing is, people change their minds quite easily. What’s cool today makes you...

Samsung Galaxy Note Jelly Bean refresh approaches as hinted

The last couple of months have been very demanding for smartphone manufacturer Samsung, what with many of its devices having yet to receive an upgrade to the latest Android version, Jelly Bean. While there...

Full screen mode in Chrome Beta!

A recent update has given Chrome Beta the option to enable WebGL. While that usually has a lot to do with graphics, this time it’s given us a fun new way to view webpages. An enterprising Reddit user...

Refresh Roundup week of January 21st 2013

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so man...

CyanogenMod 10.1 nightlies for the Verizon and Sprint Galaxy

The CyanogenMod team has just given Verizon and Sprint Galaxy Note 2 users something to be happy about -- official 10.1 nighly builds for download. Users of these devices have been patiently waiting as...

the Carbon for Android Twitter app

After many months and a few false starts, the long-awaited client prepares for initial release

Five apps to take advantage of Daydream in Android 4.2

Daydream was pretty quickly glanced over by most people when it was announced as part of the Android 4.2 release, but luckily some developers have started to make apps using the new feature. The latest...

Samsung Galaxy S II Plus Preview

Released back in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S II took the world by storm. Both critics and users liked it for a number of reasons, such as the great camera, thin, lightweight body, and capable dual-core...

Is Sony making a comeback?

If you’re reading this, it’s more likely for you to be on a Sony laptop computer than a Sony mobile device. Sony may have the market cornered on premium cameras and game consoles, but it has never...

Skype for Android update brings portrait calling to tablets

When Skype finally created a dedicated tablet interface for Android slates you couldn’t contain our excitement, but one annoying limitation was the inability to use the app in portrait mode. While landsc...

HTC outs budget-minded Desire U: ICS on a single-core 1GHz p

HTC has put penny-pinchers in China and Taiwan square in its sights with its freshly announced Desire U. A price tag is MIA for the Android 4.0-toting and Beats Audio-infused device, but the specs paint...

Huawei Ascend P2 press shot leaks looks quite thin

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Huawei Ascend P2 lately, but it’s been tough to procure a shot of the device. We’vWe’ve been hearing a lot about the Huawei Ascend P2 lately, but it’s been...