T-Mobile unveils new Simply Prepaid plans

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. T-Mobile unveils new Simply Prepaid plans June 26, 2025 Earlier today,T-Mobileannounced their new prepaid plans, which aim to offer more 4G data for a cheaper price point. The new plans are called Simply Prepaid, and all three options include unlimited talk, text and 3G data. The price increases if you opt for more 4G data in your plan. The new Simply Prepaid plans are as follows:...

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Mrs. Maria Mccann

Thank Facebook Live, Netflix and Spotify for carriers embracing unlimited plans

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Thank Facebook Live, Netflix and Spotify for carriers embracing unlimited plans July 14, 2025 A few years ago, the four major wireless carriers in the US began to back away from offering unlimited data plans to customers, or at least some of them were stating they wanted to stop offering those plans at some point. AT&TandVerizondid away with them completely for new customers in 2010 and 2011, respectively, although older customers that already signed up for those plans could continue to keep them....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Jennifer Edwards

The Galaxy Watch 4 still doesn't have Google Assistant, 3 months after launch

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Galaxy Watch 4 still doesn’t have Google Assistant, 3 months after launch July 20, 2025 It’s been three months since Samsung started selling theGalaxy Watch 4, the latest iteration in itsGalaxy Watchseries and the first one to eschew Tizen for Google’s homegrown wearable platform. Unlike every otherWear OSmanufacturer, Samsung was given many liberties with its watch. It runs a more customized skin than what we’ve seen from the likes of Fossil or Mobvoi, it connects with Samsung’s special Galaxy Wear app instead of Google’s generic one, and it privileges Samsung services....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Natasha Avila

The rugged LG X4 Plus goes official with Hi-Fi DAC and LG Pay

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The rugged LG X4 Plus goes official with Hi-Fi DAC and LG Pay August 02, 2025 WhileLGfigures outwhat it wants to dowith its flagship smartphones for 2018, the company announced the ruggedX4 Plusfor the mid-range market. Sporting an aluminum build, the X4 Plus features a 13 MP camera that sits above the circular fingerprint sensor. Around front is a 5 MP selfie shooter and the 5....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Alexis Ferguson

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is dead: what's next?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is dead: what’s next? July 02, 2025 Samsung has officiallyclosed the dooron the Galaxy Note 7. After a short battle,including recalls and replacements, concerns over the safety and well-being of consumers became too great and the Korean manufacturer took the step to cease production of the unit for good. But is this the end of the road for the Galaxy Note 7?...

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Cathy Bryant

This might be the cool OnePlus Nord SE package the company canceled

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This might be the cool OnePlus Nord SE package the company canceled June 07, 2025 TheOnePlus Nordhas become one of the company’s most well-received phones of the past few years. Its low price and bevy of higher-end features have made it quite successful in the limited areas in which it is available. Previously, we heard that a special edition of the phone was on the way, to be known as the OnePlus Nord SE....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Ashley Colon

Thousands of Google employees ask company to drop military AI project

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Thousands of Google employees ask company to drop military AI project July 11, 2025 More than 3,100 Google employees have signed a letter asking the company to cancel its work on Project Maven. According toThe New York Times, of the 3,100 people who signed the letter, dozens are senior engineers at the company. Project Maven is a US Department of Defense (DoD) initiative that aims to use artificial intelligence to analyze drone footage for vehicles and other objects....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Karen Edwards

Tiny Tower finds the perfect crossover with LEGO Tower (Update: pre-registration open now)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Tiny Tower finds the perfect crossover with LEGO Tower (Update: pre-registration open now) June 16, 2025 Update (August 25, 2025): We finally have a release date for NimbleBit’s LEGO Tower! The full game will be released on July 1, but you can pre-register now on the Google Play Store at the link below. Original article (July 07, 2025):Tiny Tower was one of the best mobile titles around when it was first released way back in 2011, and frequent updates by developer NimbleBit have kept the game alive for all these years....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Mr. Paul Young

Tumblr snags live video

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Tumblr snags live video July 20, 2025 If you haven’t heard about this whole live video phenomenon, then I’m not really sure what you’re doing with your life.Facebook,Twitter, andAmazonare all massive platforms that have recently taken up technological arms to bring live streaming video to their users, and now Tumblr is joining their ranks. What makes this a bit more fascinating, however, is just how… unusual Tumblr’s culture is, which means we’re probably about to get some very delightfully weird live video from the site....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Mike Rivas

UN links dating apps to growing HIV-rates among teenagers

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. UN links dating apps to growing HIV-rates among teenagers June 18, 2025 When you throw an 80’s party, everybody breaks out the denim and the “Frankie Says Relax” t-shirts, but what nobody really wants to think about is the terrifying HIV epidemic that ravaged that decade. Since then, HIV rates have been in steady global decline, but it looks like a similar outbreak is occurring again, this time reportedly facilitated by smartphones....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Stephen Whitehead

US and China reportedly agree on 'broad outline' to lift ZTE sales ban (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. US and China reportedly agree on ‘broad outline’ to lift ZTE sales ban (Updated) July 02, 2025 Update (05/23):Following news of the potential agreement between the U.S. and China to resolve ZTE’s current import ban, Donald Trump has said that ZTE could face a fine of up to $1.3 billion to lift the sanctions imposed on it. According to theBBC, he also suggested the possibility of new management, a new board of directors, and requirements for purchases of U....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Darlene Mccarthy

Win a Galaxy S10 powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Mobile Platform (US only)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Win a Galaxy S10 powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Mobile Platform (US only) July 06, 2025 It’s time for the Sunday giveaway! Like every week, we’re giving away another a brand new Android phone to one luckyAndroid Authorityreader. A big congratulations to the winners of last week’sMobvoi TicWatch E2 + S2 and OnePlus 7 giveaway: Allison Z. from the U.S., Alexander L....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Kelly Brown

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite could be joined by new smartwatch in India (Update)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite could be joined by new smartwatch in India (Update) July 16, 2025 Update: June 24, 2025 (3:50 AM ET): Xiaomi has now confirmed the forthcoming launch of the Mi Watch Revolve Active in aTwitter post. The tweet links to an event page that confirms a few features of the watch, too. The Mi Watch Revolve Active will include built-in GPS with Glonass, Galileo, and BDS support....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Trevor Alexander