MediaTek launches Dimensity 1200: 168Hz, ray tracing, 200MP support

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. MediaTek launches Dimensity 1200: 168Hz, ray tracing, 200MP support May 31, 2025 MediaTek launched its first flagship chip in a couple of years when it revealed theDimensity 1000 seriesat the end of 2019. The chip and itsDimensity 1000 Plusvariant didn’t quite challenge the Snapdragon 865 in terms of sheer horsepower, but it still brought plenty of power and features to the table....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Kathleen Larson

Motorola's latest budget phone packs a 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Motorola’s latest budget phone packs a 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery June 07, 2025 Motorola unveiled twomid-range G seriesphones last week, with both packing respectable spec sheets. Now, the company hasannouncedits budget entry for Europe in the form of the Moto G20. It arrives for €149 (~$180) on the continent in Breeze Blue and Flamingo Pink colorways. While the Moto G20 does feature a dated design, that basement price does bring plenty of smartphone with it....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Kenneth Walls

Netflix brings Dolby Atmos support, but your phone will probably never get it

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Netflix brings Dolby Atmos support, but your phone will probably never get it June 21, 2025 Netflix has announced Dolby Atmos support starting withthe critically-acclaimedOkja,but the number of compatible devices is extremely limited. From delivering “low-resolution” DVDs to offering 4K HDR content with wide color gamut, Netflix has come a long way in terms of visual standards, but what about audio enhancements?...

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Kimberly Cochran

Netflix's He's All That updates a classic with mixed results

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Netflix’s He’s All That updates a classic with mixed results August 01, 2025 Netflix‘s new gender-swapped update of 1999’s She’s All That is here, but it has some trouble grasping what worked in the original. When TikTok influencer Padgett Sawyer (genuine TikTok influencer Addison Rae) is unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend, she bets her friends that she can turn the school’s biggest loser into the Prom King....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Jocelyn Hoffman

New OxygenOS community builds land for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus X

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New OxygenOS community builds land for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus X July 19, 2025 OnePlus is pushing out anotherOxygenOScommunity build to itsOnePlus 3andOnePlus Xsmartphones today. Sadly, the update doesn’t upgrade either of the handsets to Android 7.0 Nougat, but the builds do come packed with some new features that customers are sure to find useful. The OnePlus 3’s latest version of OxygenOS has been bumped up to 3....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Frank Murphy

New Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks show a collection of colors

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. New Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks show a collection of colors August 15, 2025 The weeks leading up to the launch ofSamsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edgehave been met with anoutright torrent of leaks. With the devices set to beunveiled on February 21st, it’s safe to assume that the waves will only rise higher, and indeed today’s tide has brought with it some sizable surf....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Chris Mcknight

Nintendo's DeNA deal is a bad sign for the Japanese video game industry

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nintendo’s DeNA deal is a bad sign for the Japanese video game industry August 22, 2025 At the risk of sounding overly dramatic here, I was absolutelydevastatedatthe news from yesterdaythat saw Nintendo finally take the plunge into smartphone apps… with none other than IAP king, DeNA. In the decade I’ve spent in Japan, there has been a lot of surprises, but perhaps none as large as this....

August 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1787 words · Donna Rodriguez

OLED kingpin Samsung could use Chinese OLED screens in Galaxy S30

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OLED kingpin Samsung could use Chinese OLED screens in Galaxy S30 August 22, 2025 Samsung’s Galaxy flagships have traditionally been fitted with OLED screens made by Samsung Display, and the arrangement has paid off in a big way over the years. In fact, the Korean firm has even supplied these panels to other mobile manufacturers such asOnePlus. Now, a report fromZDNet Korea(h/t:SamMobile) asserts thatSamsungis considering displays from Chinese manufacturer BOE for the early 2021 Galaxy flagships....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Devon Simmons

OnePlus 9T: 5 features we hope to see

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 9T: 5 features we hope to see August 20, 2025 Theoretically, we should see a OnePlus 9T launch at some point this fall.OnePlushas launched at least one “T” series phoneevery year since 2016, and we don’t expect 2021 to be any different. The ongoingglobal chip shortagemight throw a wrench into those plans, of course, but we’ll have to wait and see....

August 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1459 words · Jennifer Gonzales

OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9 series launch date, Hasselblad partnership

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9 series launch date, Hasselblad partnership July 13, 2025 The dayOnePlusfans have been waiting for is finally here. Today, the company formally confirmed the launch date of its next flagship phone series. We can now happily report that the OnePlus 9 series will launch on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Mark your calendars! You’ll be able to watch the eventhere....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · David Warren

Realme's first Android tablet has a massive battery but is no iPad competitor

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Realme’s first Android tablet has a massive battery but is no iPad competitor July 29, 2025 BBK Electronics, the parent company of smartphone brands like OnePlus, OPPO, and realme, finally has a tablet in the market. Called the realme Pad, the 10.4-inch aluminum alloy slate comes with a WUXGA+ (2,000 × 1,200) display. It features a massive 7,100mAh battery that realme claims can deliver 12 hours of video playback and 65 days of standby time....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Brandon Tucker

Report: Samsung is actively pursuing BlackBerry despite rebuttals from both sides

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung is actively pursuing BlackBerry despite rebuttals from both sides August 14, 2025 According to the Financial Post, Samsung is still trying to take over or buy a significant stake in BlackBerry, even though both sides have categorically denied the rumor. The Financial Post has managed to get its hands on a document which outlines the business case for a take over and even suggests a possible structure for such a purchase....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Suzanne Gordon

Report: Samsung takes huge step towards 7nm chip production

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung takes huge step towards 7nm chip production August 10, 2025 Samsung has reportedly completed development on the process required to build 7nm chips. It is now said to be preparing to begin production of these chips on the S3 line at its Hwaseong plant. According toSedaily, work was finished on the 7nm process last month and the engineers responsible have begun to work on the 5nm process....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Devin Martin