Plex VR lets you virtually watch movies with your friends

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Plex VR lets you virtually watch movies with your friends August 07, 2025 The idea of virtual movie theaters is nothing new. Netflix, Hulu, and many other streaming services already offer Google Daydream support.Now Plex is throwing its hat into the ringas well, though the popular media streaming app has a few social-focused tricks up its sleeves. The new Plex VR app is separate from the mainPlex app, designed for watching 3D, 360/180, and ‘traditional’ video in a VR environment....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Stephanie Parker

Qualcomm ISP Explained

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Qualcomm ISP Explained July 16, 2025 Taking the perfect picture relies on the combination of a great eye and the right hardware in your hand. You can check out our tips on how to improve your smartphone photography skills for the former. For the latter, the best camera is the one you have with you, and for most of us, that’s our smartphone....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · Sharon Jones

Reigns, Game of Thrones will mash up for spin-off game (Update: Download now!)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Reigns, Game of Thrones will mash up for spin-off game (Update: Download now!) July 15, 2025 Update, June 12, 2025 (08:40AM):Reigns: Game of Thrones is now live in the Google Play Store. The latest addition to the wholly original, text-heavy adventure series will see you sit on the Iron Throne as some of your most beloved and hated Game of Thrones characters....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Shelly Jacobs

Report: LG G6 won't be powered by Snapdragon 835 because of Samsung

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: LG G6 won’t be powered by Snapdragon 835 because of Samsung August 04, 2025 We have been hearing a lot of rumors regarding the LG G6 lately. Some of them, like the5.7-inch QHD+ screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, have already been confirmed, while others, including the chipset the smartphone would use, have not. As the G6 will be a flagship device, we expected that it would be powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Maria Ferguson

Report: Samsung's future VR solutions might not require a phone at all

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung’s future VR solutions might not require a phone at all July 03, 2025 Virtual reality is really just starting to gain momentum among consumers and interest is expected to expand dramatically next year as commercial products fromHTC,Sony, andOculushit store shelves. It is becoming increasingly obvious that VR is “the next big thing”. With that in mind, a new rumor out of South Korea suggests that Samsung will be making a bigger push into VR next year with a stand-alone solution....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Anthony Holden

Rumor: Samsung's 2017 Galaxy A lineup to come with an IP68 rating

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumor: Samsung’s 2017 Galaxy A lineup to come with an IP68 rating June 27, 2025 Samsung’s Galaxy A smartphone series is known for offering mid-range specs along with a premium build quality. It includes models such as theGalaxy A5,Galaxy A7, and theGalaxy A9. The 2017 lineup of the Galaxy A series is expected to be announced soon, and according to the report fromBusinessKorea, the devices will come with IP68 rating....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Tracey Smith

Samsung details Exynos 8895 octa-core chipset, now in mass production

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung details Exynos 8895 octa-core chipset, now in mass production July 21, 2025 Samsung‘s Exynos 9 series 8895 chips have now entered mass production. The octa-core Exynos 8895, expected to be housed in one variant of theGalaxy S8, is Samsung’s first to make use of 10-nanometer FinFET process technology, which could contribute to “up to 27% higher performance” while consuming “40% less power” when compared to previous 14nm technology....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · William Mercer

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21: Which one should you buy?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21: Which one should you buy? August 06, 2025 With the introduction of theGalaxy S21 FE, Samsung has created a phone that offers a similar experience as the Galaxy S21, but at a lower price point. Samsung unveiled itsGalaxy S21 seriesa year ago, and with its base model, the company cut a few corners to bring a device that was affordable and accessible while keeping most of its flagship qualities....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1316 words · Joel Thomas

Samsung Gear S2 Classic New Edition launched globally

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Gear S2 Classic New Edition launched globally August 16, 2025 “What?! A new edition of the Gear S2 Classic is here already?” I hear you ask. No, not really. The Gear S2 Classic New Edition has just been launched globally starting in China, but it’s the same Gear S2 you already know, it just comes in rose gold and platinum color options now....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Gabriel Stanley

Samsung is unsure if there is enough market demand for foldable phones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung is unsure if there is enough market demand for foldable phones August 19, 2025 According to a report coming out of South Korea, Samsung is hesitant on the rollout of foldable smartphones and may focus on foldable tablets instead. We’ve seen some images of what could be the long rumored Galaxy X, a futuristic foldable smartphone. In theory, a foldable smartphone would allow for an enormous screen that is simultaneously portable....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Jordan Price

Samsung to sell LCD factory as it focuses on OLED

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung to sell LCD factory as it focuses on OLED June 01, 2025 OLED displaytechnology has become increasingly popular in mobile devices andSamsunglooks poised to ramp up further production at the expense of one of its LCD units. According to reports from Korea, Samsung has halted operation of its L5 LCD production facility and is looking to sell off its idle equipment, which is expected to generate revenue in the tens of billions of won....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Alexis Sullivan

Snapdragon 652 vs 820: What's the difference

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Snapdragon 652 vs 820: What’s the difference July 17, 2025 The Snapdragon 820 is Qualcomm’s cutting-edge mobile processor this year and it has been quickly picked up for use in flagship smartphones from various OEMs. The less well-knownSnapdragon 652seems to be gaining popularity as a second choice option, having cropped up on specification sheets for both theHTC 10 Lifestyleand theLG G5 SE....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1189 words · Michael Leonard

Stadia Pro for everyone means free games right now, plus more tech news

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Stadia Pro for everyone means free games right now, plus more tech news June 21, 2025 1. Stadia Pro is free, right now. So, why not? What more do you need to know? Ok so: Google Stadia is now available to everyone, and everyone can get Stadia Pro free for two months.Sign-up at stadia.com here. The details: Why Stadia Pro?...

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Kelly Hartman