This Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone under $600 finally goes global
What you need to know The iQOO 13 has made its global debut, now available in India in two configurations: 12GB+256GB (₹51,999) and 16GB+512GB (₹56,999). It features a 6.82-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, and tough IP68/IP69K durability…
Google Wallet on Wear OS adds support for hotel keys and more
Wear OS has evolved into the platform of choice for some of the best smartwatches around. Although Wear OS is already feature-rich, there is always room for improvement and new features. One of the latest feature additions to the Wear…
Can Harmony OS Next be a genuine Android alternative now?
Robert Triggs / Android Authority From next year, HUAWEI is officially done with Android. Harmony OS Next will roll out to the company’s new Mate 70 and Mate X6 series in 2025, and the first handsets will ship exclusively with…
T-Mobile’s Hulu perk could soon become much worse
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s Hulu (with Ads) perk will soon see some changes that will affect Go5G Next users and some folks with legacy plans that previously included ad-free Netflix service. Those who were previously using one-time…
Never mind the Pixel 9a, leaked OnePlus 13R specs show a mid-range superstar
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR The OnePlus 13R’s specs have apparently leaked online. The phone is expected to pack a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and a 6,000mAh battery. It also looks like the device could arrive with a…
The first Apple foldable may not be a Galaxy Z Flip rival after all
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Previous rumors indicated Apple would launch a foldable iPhone resembling a Galaxy Z Flip as early as 2026. A new rumor suggests that the company may actually launch a Galaxy Z Fold rival in…
Samsung’s next ‘one more thing’ for Galaxy Unpacked could be its XR glasses
Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung may reveal a photo or video of a prototype of its XR glasses at the Galaxy S25 launch event. The glasses are rumored to be lightweight and feature AR capabilities. Leak suggests the…
Want a triple-screen Galaxy foldable? You’ll have to wait a lot longer than expected.
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is tipped to launch its first triple-screen foldable phone in early 2026. This claim comes after Korean news outlets reported a 2025 launch window. So you might have to wait a long…
Apple Music Replay 2024 now available ahead of Spotify Wrapped
Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Apple Music is now offering its Replay 2024 statistics on a dedicated webpage. The summary includes users’ top songs, artists, genres, playlists, albums, and more. You can also add a playlist compiling your 100…
This Snapdragon 8 Elite phone comes with RGB lights and monster specs
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR vivo’s sub-brand IQOO has launched the IQOO 13 outside China. The phone boasts an array of powerful specs backed by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. It also features a standout “Monster Halo” light strip…