Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Otterbox Folding Wireless Power Bank review: Down with the thickness August 07, 2025 Otterbox Folding Wireless Power Bank What we like What we don’t like Otterbox is one of the best-known names when it comes to durable phone cases. The company offers some ruggedpower banks, too. Now, it’s after a new segment — mobile gamers. After all, mobile gamers are some of the most power-hungry users around....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Patent filing looks like an Essential Phone 2 (Update: false alarm!) July 13, 2025 Update:It turns out this patent is not for any type of follow-up to the Essential Phone. The filing is instead an older patent for the original Essential Phone that was cleared two daysago,but filed in 2017. We regret the error and apologize for any confusion....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Galaxy S8 and S8+ coming to Canada (and likely US) on April 28 June 21, 2025 Even though the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ haven’t been announced yet, we already know a lot about them. Thanks to a bunch ofleaked imagesand afew videos, we know exactly what they look like. We also know that the smartphones will be announced onMarch 29 in New York City....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung could acquire Taiwan’s PlayNitride for micro-LED panels July 12, 2025 According to the latest rumor, Samsung might soon acquire a Taiwanese LED manufacturer for around $150 million in order to develop micro-LED panels. PlayNitride is one of the many Taiwanese companies that boast extensive R&D in micro-LED technology, and according toOLED-info,the South Korean electronics giant may be preparing to acquire the firm for $150 million....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung delays Galaxy Fold release in China, reason unknown (Updated) June 24, 2025 Update: Monday, July 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET:According toThe Wall Street Journal, Samsung plans to delay the launch of the Galaxy Fold until “at least next month.”Read more here. We will update this article as we learn more about the Samsung Galaxy Fold delays. Original article: Monday, June 19, 2025 at 4:06 a....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Gear S3 Frontier delayed on Verizon for two more months August 04, 2025 The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier was supposed to launch on Verizon Wireless alongside the SamsungGalaxy S8 and S8 Pluson April 21st. Verizon has sincecome outto say that this launch has been delayed “due to unforeseen circumstances.” It’s expected that the new launch date will be closer to the end of Q2....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Should you upgrade now or wait for one of 2020’s 5G phones? June 05, 2025 OEMs delivered some trulystandout flagship smartphonesin 2019. Samsung launched theGalaxy Note 10line with alot of useful features, top-tier performance, and a unique, yet familiar design. Meanwhile,Google’s Pixel 4devices once again delivered “stellar” results in the camera department, and OnePlus took its first steps into thepremium flagship spacewith aplomb....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony launches its latest flagship smartphone, Sony Xperia XZ Premium, in India July 03, 2025 Sonytoday launched their latest flagship smartphone –Xperia XZ Premium– in India. The highlight of the smartphone is its display, and the Xperia XZ Premium features a 5.5-inch 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) display – a first in smartphones. Incidentally, it’s also the first smartphone in India to be launched with Snapdragon 835 processor (of course, others will follow soon!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia 1 III renders look familiar, but it has some new tricks (Updated) July 19, 2025 Update: July 05, 2025 (6:15 AM ET): After initial renders of the Sony Xperia 1 III broke cover last week, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has now released a360-degree video. The brief clip gives us a more rounded view of the next Sony flagship. You can watch it in full below....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia X Compact review July 06, 2025 Sony Xperia X Compact What we like What we don’t like Our scores While we have seen a lot of “mini” iterations of popular flagship smartphones, these devices tend to fall in the mid-range category. Sony is the lone holdout in this regard, with their Compact devices only shrinking in size, while retaining the specifications and features of their flagship counterparts, which is the case with one of Sony’s latest offerings, the Xperia X Compact....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia Z3+ now available unlocked in the UK June 13, 2025 If you’re in the market for a new waterproof smartphone, chances are you’ve come across theXperia Z3+and while it was previously listed for pre-order, the handset is now available to buy unlocked for £499 from retailers Clove Technology and Unlocked Mobiles. Both retailers had previously listed the handset as coming soon with an estimated shipping date of this month and now, the handset is in-stock in both black and white....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. TCL’s new TVs and soundbars aim to make your entertainment experience better July 27, 2025 TCL releasedsome new smartphonesearlier today, but the company’s bread-and-butter has been televisions, at least here in the United States. As one would expect, TCL had plenty of television news to announce atCES 2022. See also:The best smart TVs you can currently get Below, you’ll find some info on upcoming TCL TVs....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best Android app makers for creating apps and building them with zero code June 20, 2025 Want to be an Android app developer but don’t know how to code? Don’t have the inclinationto learn? Don’t worry, there are still plenty of options out there for you. Android app makers are tools created specifically for those people who want to build and release an app on thePlay Store(and possibly other app stores, ssh!...