OnePlus reveals prototype colorways it axed, even though they are awesome

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus reveals prototype colorways it axed, even though they are awesome June 01, 2025 Yesterday, OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lautook to Twitterto share a few images of OnePlus phones. While this normally wouldn’t be news, some of the OnePlus colors and textures of the phones are unreleased variants that the company axed, so you’ve likely never seen a few of these before....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Mr. Brandon Freeman MD

POCO M2 is official: This budget phone looks familiar

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. POCO M2 is official: This budget phone looks familiar July 25, 2025 Hot on the heels of thePOCO X3launch, the Xiaomi sub-brand has now announced its latest affordable offering in the form of the POCO M2. And it looks like a rebadgedXiaomi Redmi 9. The budget smartphone probably won’t make the cover of any style magazines, but it isn’t POCO’s most unattractive device....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Heather Hooper

Pocophone F2 will likely have fewer features than Redmi K20 Pro and that's okay

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pocophone F2 will likely have fewer features than Redmi K20 Pro and that’s okay July 07, 2025 It’s tough to argue that you aren’t getting plenty of bang for your buck when buying theRedmi K20 Pro. A lot of people have been disappointed by the phone’s Indian price tag though, comparing it to the Chinese price andPocophone F1‘s price....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Paul Green

Poll: You only want more under-display camera phones if image quality is good

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Poll: You only want more under-display camera phones if image quality is good August 06, 2025 There are several phones on the market with under-display selfie cameras, such as theGalaxy Z Fold 3,Xiaomi Mi Mix 4, andZTE Axon 30. But it’s fair to say that this tech hasn’t matured just yet. Do you want to see more phones with the technology this year though?...

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Courtney Luna

Qualcomm renaming Snapdragon 618 and 620 processors... but why?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm renaming Snapdragon 618 and 620 processors… but why? July 02, 2025 Qualcomm just doesn’t believe the namesSnapdragon 618and620have enough of wow factor, it seems. That is just not enough of a big number to showcase how much more awesome these new processors are, right? The San Diego-based chip maker has backpedaled on the naming of these two chipsets and decided to instead call then Snapdragon 650 and 652, respectively....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Samantha Carey

Qualcomm responds to USB Type-C and Quick Charge 3.0 compatibility concerns

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm responds to USB Type-C and Quick Charge 3.0 compatibility concerns August 21, 2025 Despite the fact that USB Type-C was designed to make life easier with its error-less insertion initiative – it’s symmetrical after all – there have been a number of concerning issues that have cropped up. One such support scandal surfaced yesterday involving not one, but two brand new flagship phones....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Sarah Hendricks

realme 3 Pro confirmed for Europe: What do you get for 199 euros?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. realme 3 Pro confirmed for Europe: What do you get for 199 euros? July 17, 2025 We’ve known for some time now thatRealmewas planning tolaunch in Europe, and the firm has now revealed the first smartphone to arrive in the region. Therealme 3 Prois the first device to hit Europe, and the brand has confirmed a starting price of 199 euros or 199 pounds for the 4GB/64GB option....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Renee Carpenter

Report: A major change in YouTube is about to arrive, with paywall in-tow

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: A major change in YouTube is about to arrive, with paywall in-tow June 04, 2025 The Verge is reporting that multiple sources have revealed Google is going to be fundamentally altering the way that content is presented on YouTube. One is a formal roll-out ofMusic Key, a subscription-based service that entered beta testing last year, and a second service that pertains to “premium content creators....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Elizabeth Carter MD

Report: Global LTE speeds still stationary, but coverage improves

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Global LTE speeds still stationary, but coverage improves August 18, 2025 OpenSignaljust published its latest look into the state of the world’s 4G LTE networks. The report highlights a few key trends over the past quarter, based on 58,752,909,949 measurements from almost 5 million test devices (from 11 more countries thanlast year’s report) collected between October 1st and June 15, 2025....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Matthew King

Rumor: HTCto release a new tablet 'based on Nexus 9'

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumor: HTCto release a new tablet ‘based on Nexus 9’ August 01, 2025 Since its inception in the early days of Android, Google’s Nexus program has always been about creating “reference” hardware by which developers and OEMs alike can see how Android is meant to look and run. As OEM and carrier skins got/get/are getting more and more expansive, Nexus units are often coveted by enthusiasts who want a clean and unadulterated OS....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Kayla Williams

Samsung Galaxy S10 camera might support 1080p slo-mo, HDR10+ video, more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S10 camera might support 1080p slo-mo, HDR10+ video, more July 01, 2025 The team over atXDA Developersspent some time poring through code contained in the latest software of currently-available Samsung smartphones, such as theSamsung Galaxy Note 9and theSamsung Galaxy S9. It found some interesting references to as-yet-unavailable camera features, which likely will debut in the upcomingSamsung Galaxy S10....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Pamela Fitzpatrick

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is one step closer to launch with another official listing

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is one step closer to launch with another official listing July 25, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S21 FEis one of the most anticipated phones right now. Samsung is done launching itsfoldable phones, and the S21 FE will most likely represent its last flagship of the year, albeit with a more affordable price tag. Multiple leaks and listings have already revealed a lot about the design and specs of the Galaxy S21 FE....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Patricia Dunn

Samsung Galaxy S8 makes its way to China

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S8 makes its way to China July 02, 2025 Samsung has launched theGalaxy S8 and S8 Plusin China. The two devices will officially go on sale on Thursday, May 25. The Galaxy S8 will be available for 5,688 yuan (around $825), while you’ll have to dish out 6,188 yuan (around $900) to get your hands on its bigger brother....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Gabriel Frye