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Two of Samsung's hottest phones in the US now eligible for One UI 4 beta

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Two of Samsung’s hottest phones in the US now eligible for One UI 4 beta August 04, 2025 Update, August 07, 2025, at 3:33 PM ET:Previously, One UI 4 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 was only available for users in India and South Korea, but now it looks like the beta program has opened up to the United States (h/tSamMobile)....

US Senate passes aggressive chip shortage bill, China is not happy about it

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. US Senate passes aggressive chip shortage bill, China is not happy about it July 25, 2025 By now, you’ve likely heard that the world is facing a possibly long-term shortage of chips for everything from cars to smartphones. The shortage is one of the many reasons it’s so difficult to buy gaming consoles, graphics cards, and other manners of electronics....

vivo V17 Pro review: Six fun cameras, one mediocre phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo V17 Pro review: Six fun cameras, one mediocre phone August 11, 2025 Vivo V17 Pro What we like What we don’t like Largely overshadowed globally by its more trendyBBKstablemates OPPO and OnePlus, vivo’s strategy of releasing affordable phones with quirky, cutting edge features has proven to be a winner, particularly in India. While the brand’s most ambitious projects are saved for theNexseries, the brand’s creativity also trickles down to its mid-range phones, including its latest V-series phone — thevivo V17 Pro....

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (Oct. 27)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (Oct. 27) August 22, 2025 Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday!In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful ofAndroid wallpapersyou can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here atAndroid Authorityas well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks....

What you need to know about Samsung's new ISOCELL sensors

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What you need to know about Samsung’s new ISOCELL sensors June 24, 2025 At this year’s second MWC, this time in Shanghai,Samsungannounced anew brand of ISOCELL image sensors, which are almost certainly heading to future smartphones under the company’s Galaxy brand and possibly beyond. The new range consists of the ISOCELL Bright, Fast, Slim, and Dual, the latter of which certainly hints at a dual camera option for upcomingGalaxy Note 8....

Why it might be a wise idea to delay buying a Galaxy S7 Edge right now

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why it might be a wise idea to delay buying a Galaxy S7 Edge right now August 21, 2025 By now, you’ve all heard about theSamsung Galaxy Note 7 recall– due to some as-yet-undetermined battery manufacturing problems, a few Note 7’s have been spontaneously combusting. Samsung has issued a global recall amidstcomplaints about their handling of the issuefrom Consumer Reports....

Why leave Gmail to get things done? Dynamic email is coming to all Gmail users next month

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why leave Gmail to get things done? Dynamic email is coming to all Gmail users next month June 20, 2025 Dynamic emailcould be one of the most helpful additions toGmailin recent years, allowing you to fill out forms and more right within your email window. Now,Googlehas announced that the feature will be available to all users from July, following a beta testing period earlier this year....

Withings brand to be phased out in favor of Nokia branding

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Withings brand to be phased out in favor of Nokia branding August 12, 2025 In a few months, theWithingsbrand name will cease to exist. While the health and fitness-themed wearable devices that Withings created will continue to be sold, along with its other connected products, they will be available under a new, but still familiar, name:Nokia. You may remember that Nokia first announced plans to acquire the French-based Withings just under a year ago....

Xiaomi considering entering the US market with its Mi Note, flying high in India

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi considering entering the US market with its Mi Note, flying high in India June 21, 2025 Xiaomihas previously talked rather vaguely about its plans to enter the US market at some point in the future, but has steered clear about talking specifics in the past. Xiaomi President Bin Lin has just brought up the subject once again, stating that the company is actively considering its options for entering the US market....

Xiaomi simultaneously opened 500 Mi Stores in India, claims Guinness record

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi simultaneously opened 500 Mi Stores in India, claims Guinness record August 09, 2025 Xiaomimay have started as a largely online-focused brand, but the company knows offline stores are necessary for growth in some markets. The firm has opened numerous stores in India over the past year or two, though it may have outdone itself in recent weeks. The Chinese brand announced that it simultaneously opened over 500 Mi Stores in 14 states across the country on October 29....

(Update: HUAWEI and Google investigating) Post-Nougat Nexus 6P battery shutdown issues appear

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: HUAWEI and Google investigating) Post-Nougat Nexus 6P battery shutdown issues appear June 08, 2025 Original post, December 20:An increasing number of reports from owners of Google’sNexus 6Pphones claim that the device is shutting down unexpectedly, even with a lot of battery life remaining. The problems may be related to the phone’s update toAndroid 7.0 Nougat. AsAndroid Policepoints out, there are quite a few posts on these battery problems showing up on Google’s support forums....

Acer's new Chromebooks bring beefier Intel CPUs, surprise MediaTek option

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Acer’s new Chromebooks bring beefier Intel CPUs, surprise MediaTek option August 02, 2025 Acer launched its latest wave ofChromebookson Wednesday. The four new models cover a broad swathe of the market, catering to power users and budget buyers alike. Although pricing between the top and tail models see a ~$300 swing, the Chromebooks all focus on providing accessible conferencing facilities to those still working from home....

Android Game SDK: What it is and how to use it in your apps

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Android Game SDK: What it is and how to use it in your apps July 31, 2025 TheAndroid Game SDKis a new set of libraries from Google, designed to help facilitate better game development. Or at least, that is what it promises to be in the not-too-distant future. For right now, the Android Game SDK is in fact just one library: theAndroid Frame Pacing Library, apparently also known as “Swappy....