Getting started with the Facebook for Android SDK

Many mobile apps allow the user to post content to popular social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This kind of social sharing can be a great way to promote your app, and can improve the user experience by creating a connection between your application and the user’s favorite social media networks. To promote social sharing, many of the major social platforms have created tools that specifically target app developers – and Facebook is no exception!

Here's why Xiaomi hasn't delivered a 100W charging phone just yet

Xiaomi made waves almost a year ago when it revealed that it was working on 100W charging technology, capable of charging a 4,000mAh battery in 17 minutes. The company said Redmi phones would get the tech first, but we haven’t heard anything else since then. Now, Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has taken to Weibo to reveal five technical difficulties associated with 100W charging (and fast charging in general). Major battery degradation Perhaps the biggest consideration is battery capacity, with the Redmi executive saying faster charging results in greater capacity loss.

How to clear the cache in any browser on any platform

Clearing your cache is one of the most straightforward all-purpose fixes, along with rebooting your device. It can fix lags, random freezes, or crashes, particularly in Windows, and it will free up storage space. Many people never do it, so we’ll show you how to clear all your caches. Most devices have more than one cache. Your browser, for example, has a separate cache from other apps and the operating system.

Motorola also has a new over-the-air charging solution like Mi Air Charge

TL;DR Motorola has announced a new over-the-air charging solution. It is capable of charging a device placed 1m away. The tech could appear on future Edge series Motorola phones. It seems like over-the-air charging will be the new smartphone trend for 2021. Xiaomi just detailed its Mi Air Charge technology today and now Motorola has also jumped on the bandwagon. Moto’s air-to-air charging solution was announced by Lenovo China’s General Manager Chen Jin on Weibo (h/t XDA Developers).

OnePlus 7T Pro price, release date, and availability!

Update, October 17 2019 (9:13AM ET): European users can finally see what all the fuss is about, as the OnePlus 7T series is now available in EU countries. Read on for more information on pricing and availability! Hot on the heels of the announcement of the OnePlus 7T, Chinese smartphone OEM OnePlus announced the next “T” device in its lineup: the OnePlus 7T Pro! You might be wondering what the OnePlus 7T Pro price is, where and when you can get it, or answers to other purchasing questions.

OnePlus 9E could be a thing, joining OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority TL;DR The OnePlus 9E is tipped to join the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. There’s no word on what this phone could offer. Samsung previously launched a flagship with an “E” moniker. We’re expecting OnePlus to offer the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro in the first half of 2021, set to be powered by the Snapdragon 875 processor. But it looks like one more OnePlus 9 series phone might be in the works.

Powerful automation hacks for Android using Tasker, IFTTT, QPython

One of the coolest things about Android is undoubtedly just how much it lets you do without needing to root your device or otherwise modify it. Out of the box an Android phone is yours to customize, tweak and hack to your heart’s desires. If you want to use it as-is then you can, but if you’re more ambitious then the sky is the limit. We’ve covered tools like Tasker and IFTTT here before and seen what kind of extra functionality and automation they can add to your phone.

Qualcomm responds to MediaTek benchmark cheating controversy

David Imel / Android Authority MediaTek courted controversy last week when a new report alleged that the company was facilitating benchmark cheating. The chip designer purportedly allowed OEMs to enable a “sports mode” in benchmark apps, using so-called whitelisting to identify these apps. The Taiwanese firm defended itself against the report at the time, adding that this was a common industry practice and that its “key competitor” was also guilty of this practice.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 versus the competition

After being missing in action for a year, the Galaxy Note series is back with Samsung’s latest announcement of the Galaxy Note 8. From our initial time with the phone, it looks like the series has made the type of return that many had hoped for and expected: a truly high-end affair with all of Samsung’s latest bells and whistles. Fans of the phablet will likely be especially pleased, as large flagship releases have been few and far between in the time since the Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus deal: Cheaper than a S10e

You’re probably coming down right now from the craziness of the holidays. You might have gotten lucky and received some Amazon gift cards and they’re burning a hole in your pocket. Well, this Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus deal is something you should certainly look at! For a limited time, you can get the Galaxy S10 Plus for just $700 at Amazon. For the record, that’s $300 off the list price of $1,000 or a full 30% off.