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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus get low repair marks from iFixit

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus get low repair marks from iFixit June 07, 2025 With theSamsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plusjust a few days away from being widely available, the team at iFixit has posted up its extensive teardowns of both new flagship devices. The final result showed that if anything goes wrong, it may take some effort to repair these phones....

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra finally goes on sale in India (Updated: Open sale coming)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra finally goes on sale in India (Updated: Open sale coming) June 26, 2025 Update: July 21, 2025 (4:48 AM ET):The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra went on limited sale in India last week, requiring users to pre-register and buy a “gift card” ahead of the launch date. Fortunately, those who want Xiaomi’s new flagship without jumping through hoops will be able to do so later this week....

Thunderbolt 4 is coming: Here's everything you need to know

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Thunderbolt 4 is coming: Here’s everything you need to know August 16, 2025 Intel’s plans to make Thunderbolt a viable alternative toUSB-Con its own might not have come to fruition. But following last year’s decision to contribute the protocol specification to the USB promoter group, the company made some decidedly consumer-friendly moves today. Intel calls Thunderbolt 4, the “most complete version of USB-C,” and a lot of that has to do with the fact that it shares the same base protocol withUSB 4....

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus pre-orders are now live in the US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus pre-orders are now live in the US August 07, 2025 Starting today, you can walk into a retail store and get theSamsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plusfrom several US carriers. However, you will have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on an unlocked version of those same phones. Today, B&H Photo started taking pre-orders for the unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, with the first shipments scheduled to begin in early May....

US Supreme Court to settle Apple vs. Samsung once and for all

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. US Supreme Court to settle Apple vs. Samsung once and for all July 08, 2025 Apple and Samsung’syears-long struggle in the courts is now officially heading to the highest powers in the US. Apple has alleged that Samsung stole patented features for use in the manufacturing of their smartphones. These include physical features – such as having rounded corners and bezels around the edge of the screen – as well as software features – such as representing apps in a grid of icons....

Using your phone speaker more than ever? Cirrus Logic has some new tech for you.

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Using your phone speaker more than ever? Cirrus Logic has some new tech for you. July 20, 2025 Audio is a cornerstone of our smartphones, and we’re using our handsets for much more than voice calls these days. Music, video, and gaming use are all on the rise, and consumers are increasingly tuning in through their smartphone speakers. These new and growing use cases demand superior sounding speakers driven by new audio amplifier technologies....

Verizon pulls its version of the LG Watch Sport, cancels recent orders

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Verizon pulls its version of the LG Watch Sport, cancels recent orders August 11, 2025 In February,Verizon Wireless, along with AT&T and Google, started selling theLG Watch Sport. Along with the LG Watch Style, it was the first such device to have Google’sAndroid Wear 2.0OS running out of the box. Now, Verizon has confirmed that it is no longer selling the LG Watch Sport, and has also cancelled recent orders for the smartwatch from customers....

vivo Nex pop-up selfie cam showing users which apps turn on the camera

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. vivo Nex pop-up selfie cam showing users which apps turn on the camera June 27, 2025 Thevivo Nexsmartphone is the first truly all-screen device to hit the market. One of the novel ways it achieves that all-screen look is by hiding the front-facing camera in a little pop-up selfie mechanism. However, users are reporting that the camera is popping up on them even when they haven’t activated the selfie camera through their camera app....

Want your Pixel photos to be seen by millions? So does Google

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Want your Pixel photos to be seen by millions? So does Google August 21, 2025 Google has cooked up an interesting new idea to showcase excellent Pixel photos to millions of users across the globe as Chromecast background screensavers. If you’ve got a Pixel and fancy yourself a bit of a photographic genius in the making, read on. It’s super easy to enter....

We asked, you told us: Most use a VPN, but there's room for improvement

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Most use a VPN, but there’s room for improvement August 06, 2025 Virtual private networks(VPNs) are must-have tools to keep your internet browsing hidden and your personal information safe, which is whywe asked you last weekto tell us whether or not you use one. Overall the results are good, but there is plenty of room for improvement....

What is a cyber security analyst?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What is a cyber security analyst? July 20, 2025 A cyber security analyst, also known as an information security analyst, protects a company’s private data. This involves using policies, software updates, and hardware changes to protect business networks and systems. If you are interested in becoming a cyber security analyst, it’s important to understand precisely what the role entails and the type of work you will be expected to carry out....

What you need to know about Android Pie's lockdown mode

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What you need to know about Android Pie’s lockdown mode June 12, 2025 Hidden away amongst all the interface enhancements and feature additions inAndroid Pieis an all-new feature that has somewhat slipped under the radar for many users. Lockdown mode is a new security-focused addition that is going to be of particular use to anyone who is worried about protecting their private data in situations where their smartphone might not be in their possession....

Would you give up a little privacy for the fight against COVID-19?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Would you give up a little privacy for the fight against COVID-19? June 16, 2025 The novelcoronavirusoutbreak is already having a profound impact on the world economy, but the most lasting effects might be on daily lives around the globe. Read also:Coronavirus pandemic: How will it impact the mobile industry? In an effort to stem the spread of the virus, governments around the world are shredding privacy laws to access citizens’ location data and more....