Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 MDP smartphone and tablet give us a glimpse of the future

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 MDP smartphone and tablet give us a glimpse of the future July 14, 2025 Qualcomm’s newSnapdragon 810Mobile Development Platform smartphone and tablet are now available for purchase, each equipped with some of the best mobile technology currently available. Priced at $799 and $999 respectively, these developer oriented devices aren’t cheap. Fortunately, staring in quiet awe is free of charge....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jason Snyder

Samsung and LG going head to head with OLED plans

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung and LG going head to head with OLED plans July 13, 2025 Samsung has long held the crown where mobile displays are concerned, but LG is attempting to take Samsung on at its own game with an increased focus on smaller OLED panel production. At the same time, Samsung is apparently looking to expand on its large-screen OLED production to challenge LG in the TV space....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Amanda Lambert

Samsung Galaxy J2 leaked specs hint at super affordable handset

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy J2 leaked specs hint at super affordable handset June 27, 2025 Samsung launched theGalaxy J1affordable handset only about half a year ago, but the way the industry moves we are sure they are well underway to releasing a successor. In fact, we know they are, as rumors of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J2 have just started to surface....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Kevin Ingram

Samsung imagines Galaxy Buds with a unique swim-proof design

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung imagines Galaxy Buds with a unique swim-proof design August 08, 2025 Samsung is considering a pair of hybrid (if you can call them that) truly wireless Galaxy Buds that can be used for swimming. Folks over atLetGoDigitalhave come across a Samsung patent for waterproof Galaxy Buds with a removable neckband. Samsung’s truly wireless Galaxy Buds are generally comfortable to wear, but you can’t really jump into the pool with them....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Julian Bright

Samsung is making notched displays, but hopefully not for its phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung is making notched displays, but hopefully not for its phones June 08, 2025 The focal point for Samsung’s developer conference earlier today was the unveiling afoldable smartphone. But leading up to the announcement, Hassan Anjum, a director of product marketing at Samsung, took the stage to briefly show off four new “Infinity Displays” that are currently in development. As three of these screen types include notches, speculation started to run rampant that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphones might include a notch....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Erika Guerrero

Saygus CEO charged with fraud, now has more lawsuits than released phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Saygus CEO charged with fraud, now has more lawsuits than released phones August 15, 2025 Remember Saygus? We wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t, but back in 2015, Saygus was makingthephone for power users, which was expected to put theGalaxy Notesof the time to shame. Except, it never materialized. Aftermultiple delays, a crowdfunding effort to help with “production issues,” and are-emergence in 2017that didn’t go anywhere, the Saygus V2 disappeared from the news cycle....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Samantha Smith

SIRIN LABS Labs unveils Solarin, a $14,000 super-secure Android smartphone for 'very, very smart people'

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. SIRIN LABS Labs unveils Solarin, a $14,000 super-secure Android smartphone for ‘very, very smart people’ August 16, 2025 SIRIN LABS Labs is swinging for the fences with Solarin, a new Android device that boasts “military grade” security and a price tag of $14,000. While we’ve seen luxury smartphones before, these are usually bling-heavy devices like the recently unveiledCaviar Putinphone. What you’re paying for with these devices is status, not functionality....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Ricky Burnett

Some users can get Duo video calls even if the app isn't installed

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Some users can get Duo video calls even if the app isn’t installed June 22, 2025 Google has experimented with allowing apps to be used even when they aren’t installed. The most popular example of this isInstant Apps—a web-based solution that loads apps as you access different parts of them. But, Google has another solution called App Preview Messaging. App Preview Messaging launched back in 2016 inside Google Play Services, letting users receive messages from certain apps without having those apps on their device....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Joseph Cunningham

The best Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 accessories

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 accessories July 24, 2025 Xiaomi has become one of the most prolific phone manufacturers in the world and the Redmi Note 5 is one great reason why. The phone is an affordable powerhouse, and is great to pick up as a daily driver. But what some might not be aware of is that Xiaomi is more than a phone manufacturer....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Lisa Bennett DDS

The first Google Assistant smart displays are here (Update: In stores, but hard to get)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The first Google Assistant smart displays are here (Update: In stores, but hard to get) June 23, 2025 Update, June 19, 2025 (09:22AM EST):The Lenovo Smart Display launched late last week, but it was only available atLenovo.com. Now, the Google Assistant-powered smart display has made its way to select retailers — but it’s hard to get your hands on....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Scott Nixon

The new OnePlus Lab is your chance to test drive the OnePlus 3 before everyone else

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The new OnePlus Lab is your chance to test drive the OnePlus 3 before everyone else July 01, 2025 You’re probably aware by now that theOnePlus 3is coming soon. We’ve gotten word that it will beunveiled to the public on June 14th, but that’s a little over two weeks away. Want to get your hands on it before that? You’ll want to apply to theOnePlus Lab....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Michael Reilly

The O2 Arena will host 5G demonstrations in 2018

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The O2 Arena will host 5G demonstrations in 2018 July 09, 2025 Last week,O2 announceda 5G network covering the arena and the surrounding attractions would be installed in March. Visitors should be able to test out the 5G network’s capabilities sometime in the second half of 2018. To be clear,this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to get 5G speedson your smartphone when visiting the complex....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Gabriel Hunt

The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is now available on Sprint (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is now available on Sprint (Updated) July 24, 2025 Update, August 18, 2025 (12:51PM EDT):The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is now available in select Sprint stores in 5G-supported markets. Online availability kicks off tomorrow, August 28, with a wider launch in non-5G areas taking place September 6. Stores currently selling the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G currently include those in California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Texas, and New York City....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Daniel Perez