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The Weekly Authority: How tech changes under Biden, Galaxy S21, and more
August 13, 2025
Instant Authority: Tech’s next four years
In the four years of President Donald Trump in the USA, the world of tech saw great changes from both direct and indirect actions, and chaos and uncertainty. This is not limited to the US, either.
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First, a short story:
This is just one footnote from US-China trade war and tech fallout, reaching all the way to an Australian football club.
There are a few larger impacts, too. Perhaps you noticed?
The incoming Biden administration offers hope for relief for some, a positive turn for many, and fresh concerns for others.
What will change under Biden:
What may not change:
What they’re saying:
Popular news
We all felt something when Google announced Google Photos would end its unlimited free storage. Not everyone was upset, but there was widespread dismay at Google’s switch from its promised approach, and plenty of searching for alternatives. And the leaked Galaxy S21 details are pretty significant for a device two months or more away. Don’t miss that.
The team got through a diverse range of devices this week. And yes, our team continues to review Apple devices to ensure you know what’s out there, where it fits in the Android world, and what it all means.
Features & Opinion
Apple’s new M1 Macs and Google Photos benefits running out dominated discussion on Slack this week. Here’s what it produced:
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Tech Tweet of the week
Tech calendar
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