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[UPDATE] BBM for Android said to be coming September 20th, iOS version...

BlackBerry Z10 review Through fake apps, rumored testing, and leaked user manuals, one thing remains consistent about Blackberry Messenger: we still don’t have it. The original promise was that we’d...

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Developer Editions of the Moto X and Droid MAXX now on sale for $649.99

Interested in picking up the Moto X from AT&T or Verizon, but not so thrilled about the idea of dealing with a locked bootloader? Have no fear, the Moto X Developer Edition is here! The Moto X...

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Pressy soars past its original funding goal with over $500k in pledges, 28...

These days, most Android handsets keep hardware keys to an absolute minimum. For some devices, we are talking about nothing more than a volume rocker and a power button. For others, you’ll also find a...

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Firefox for Android updated, bringing WebRTC and NFC sharing

Firefox has updated the Android version of their mobile browser today, bringing a host of welcome changes. On the heels of the Chrome update for Android, Firefox has made similar modifications to allow...

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Galaxy Note 3 release date – are you ready?

Of all the amazing technological marvels to have generated excitement here at Android Authority over the past twelve months, few compare to that generated by the upcoming Galaxy Note 3. If you’re...

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EverDock promises to be the last dock you’ll ever need

Buying a new phone or tablet can be exciting. Forking over another $ 50 or so for a new dock sometimes isn’t. Accessories can be hard to get hold of, and almost never translate to a new device, even a...

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Asus made Nexus 10 coming soon according to PC World inventory list

Since Google refreshed the Nexus 7, focus has turned to the other devices in the Nexus range. There is lots of talk about the next Nexus smartphone and now it seems that Google are definitely going to...

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Angry Birds Star Wars 2 has arrived, just $.99 for ad-free version

As expected, Angry Birds Star Wars 2 is now available through the Play Store! Rovio’s latest title takes us back to the Star Wars universe, this time focusing on the events and characters from Star...

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Nokia Android handset reportedly still in development, at least until November

Even though the Microsoft Nokia seems to be a done deal, the Finnish smartphone maker will reportedly keep working on an Android phone, at least until November. Word on the street is that Nokia has...

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The display of the Galaxy Note 3 is PenTile, but does it matter anymore?

The Galaxy Note 3 is one of the most exciting devices of the season, thanks to its great design and hardware, but also to its expansive 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display. Whenever it comes to Samsung...

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LTE Nexus 7 (2013) still waiting certification, Verizon says

Verizon said in a statement that the LTE Nexus 7 (2013) is still in wireless certification phase, following the recent confusion among customers that tried to activate the tablet with the carrier....

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Cyanogen leads talk about the future of CyanogenMod in Reddit AmA

The CyanogenMod team announced yesterday the founding of Cyanogen Inc, a startup whose stated goal is to turn the popular custom firmware into a viable alternative to stock Android and Apple’s iOS. To...

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Off-contract $299 Moto X reportedly coming to Republic Wireless

A leaked screenshot seem to suggest that Republic Wireless will soon sell the Moto X for $ 299, without a contract. One of the most criticized aspects of the Moto X is its unsubsidized price, which is...

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HP introduces four new Android tablets, including a new 8-incher

HP has never had a lot of luck in the tablet world, and that’s why it really came as no surprise that their first Android tablet – the HP Slate 7 – ended up as nothing too impressive or...

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Quickoffice for Android is now free, comes with 10GB of Drive storage

In a blog post today, Google has announced that Quickoffice is now free to download for iOS and Android.  Google also concedes that not everyone has “gone Google” yet, and the ‘.doc’ holdouts don’t...

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Sony kicks off Xperia Z1 marketing with great new video

The Sony Xperia Z1 can do just about anything you want, from underwater photos and video to live social sharing. To highlight those points, Sony has come up with a new video for the Z1, said to be part...

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German Kit Kat team spills the beans on Android 4.4 release timeframe

Germans know their chocolate, and they apparently know their Android, too. On their Facebook page, the German Kit Kat team inadvertently gave up the timeframe for the release of Android 4.4, or KitKat....

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Opinion: Tim Cook’s unimaginative jabs at Android are just damage control

Deerkoski I set out to read BusinessWeek’s new interview with Apple’s top executives hoping for some provocative, thought-inducing statements. Instead, CEO Tim Cook, seconded by design boss Jony Ive...

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New Google logo, navigation bar coming soon to a browser near you

A few weeks ago, rumblings of a new, flatter Google logo were making their rounds. The logo refresh had a very sparse feel, with a revamped color palette and less shading across the letters. The font...

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Android 5.0 concept video arrives, shows us what system-wide Google Now...

For the longest time, the Android community seemed fixated around the idea of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, and all the amazing changes it was rumored to be bringing to Google’s OS. Fast-forwarding to...

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