Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 9RT launched: Flagship OnePlus power for under $600 June 05, 2025 OnePlussaid there wouldn’t be T-series phones launched this year, but we’re guessing that only applied to the OnePlus 9T. Instead, the company has decided to launch the OnePlus 9RT, seemingly being positioned as a follow-up to theOnePlus 9R. The biggest upgrade over the previous release might be the switch from a Snapdragon 870 SoC to the new generationSnapdragon 888chipset....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus could open a retail store in France this year June 24, 2025 If you’re aOnePlusfan and you live in France, we have some potentially good news: it seems that OnePlus is planning to open a dedicated retail shop in Paris at some point this year. According to an interview withCarl Peiconducted by French siteLes Echos, OnePlus has been working on a retail store in France for quite some time....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Ookla’s Speedtest begins rolling out new mobile VPN in Android app June 05, 2025 There are already a ton ofgreat VPNsout there, some of which are evenfree. And now, whether you asked for it or not, there is another new kid on the block, and this time it’sSpeedtestby Ookla. Related:Best VPNs: our top 6 recommendations Even though Speedtest is new to the VPN game, the app has been around for ages....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus is a beefed-up version of its latest flagship June 30, 2025 Qualcomm first announced theSnapdragon 855 Mobile Platformin December 2018, and since then it’s made its way into a huge number of flagship smartphones. Nearly every major manufacturer has made at least one device utilizing the chipset, which brings a pretty substantial leap in performanceover the Snapdragon 845....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Red Hydrogen One: What we know so far (Update: It’s launched) August 09, 2025 Update, June 14, 2025 –The Red Hydrogen One has been released, and you can buy it fromAT&TandVerizonfor $1,295 without a contract. You can check outour review of the phone right here. What we know currently about the Red Hydrogen One We first heard about theRed Hydrogen Oneback in January....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Red Magic: nubia reveals its gaming smartphone (Update: Buy it now) July 27, 2025 Update (04/26):The REDMAGIC is now officially on sale to customers in the West, coming in at $399 via crowdfunding platform Indiegogo with a May 2018 delivery window. One small caveat is that the phone ships with the Chinese firmware, so that means noGoogle Mobile Servicesout of the box....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung confirms new Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip, and S Pen, but skips Galaxy Note July 29, 2025 We already know thatSamsungplans to unveil two foldable phones at its August 11 event, thanks to numerous rumors and leaks. The firm is expected to reveal theGalaxy Z Flip 3andGalaxy Z Fold 3on the day. Now, Samsung mobile chief Dr. TM Roh hasofficially revealedthat the company is indeed launching two foldable phones at the event, noting that we can expect a new Z Flip device and a new Z Fold model....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung could surpass even Google with updates for Galaxy S22 series July 04, 2025 For years now, one of the best reasons to geta Google Pixel deviceis because of Google’s strong update schedule. As of today, new Pixel phones are guaranteed five years of security updates with three Android versions. However, a new rumor suggestsSamsungcould take away Google’s top-dog status (viaTwitter)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung stores opening in malls just in time for the Galaxy S10 launch August 25, 2025 The launch of theSamsung Galaxy S10is only days away at this point. However, it turns outSamsunghas more to debut than just its latest batch of smartphones: the first bonafideSamsung stores. On June 21, 2025, Samsung will open threeSamsung Experience Storesin New York, California, and Texas....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung to continue distancing itself from ATL after Galaxy Note 7 fiasco June 19, 2025 According to a recent Korean report, Samsung will continue to rely on Samsung SDI for Galaxy Note 8’s batteries and replace ATL with Japan’s Murata Manufacturing. If you look at Samsung’s Note line-up, you’ll notice that the Note 6 and Note 7 monikers are missing: Samsung decided to skip Note 6 for marketing purposes, and as you probably know already,the Note 7 was discontinued last yeardue to battery problems....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sharp Aquos R3 announced: Two notches and 120Hz screen (Update: Euro launch) June 15, 2025 Update, June 25, 2025 (12:05 PM ET):It only took Sharp about five months after launch, but the Aquos R3 has finally made its way to Europe. The Japanese company announced its European launch details at IFA 2019. The Sharp Aquos R3 will retail for 729 euros (~$805) when it goes on sale in November....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Dimensity 9000: Battle of the arch-rivals July 15, 2025 Qualcommhas just announced theSnapdragon 8 Gen 1, the successor to the Snapdragon 888 series processors that powered many flagship Android phones in 2021. The new processor is expected to be adopted by loads of premium flagships next year, but it isn’t the only brand-new high-end SoC available for Android brands....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sprint pulling its $15 Unlimited mega deal after just one week citing high demand June 23, 2025 Sprint is ending its $15 Unlimited offer this week following high demand. Theonline promotion, which is exclusive to customers porting their lines from other carriers, will be closed at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, June 15. The news arrives viaUSA Today, which said Sprint had also added a countdown clock to its website running until the end of the offer....