MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 can best Google’s Tensor G4
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The new Poco X7 Pro Iron Man edition sports a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, a mid-range companion to the chip maker’s flagship Dimensity 9400. Neither company hasn’t told us what’s new with the Ultra version,…
This is our best look yet at the Nintendo Switch 2
TL;DR Leaked renders of the Nintendo Switch 2 have surfaced online, giving us our cleanest look yet at the upcoming handheld gaming console. The renders showcase a larger screen, bigger Joy-Cons, and a U-shaped kickstand. The design also reveals a…
Apple Invites app on iOS could make meeting people easier
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 2 to developers and enthusiasts earlier this week. Code in this beta build references an unreleased Apple Invites app for iPhone. The application could help users arrange meetings and…
I don’t want this Galaxy S25 feature, but it looks like Samsung will do it anyway
When Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 with Galaxy AI last January, many of us noticed a conspicuous lack of marketing for the company’s terrible virtual assistant, Bixby. While Bixby had some useful features for a while — like real-time translation…
OnePlus 13 buyers in India get a warranty guarantee that feels too good to be true
What you need to know OnePlus is offering a competitive warranty guarantee for OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R devices purchased in India before Feb. 13, 2025. The promise entitles buyers in India to get a one-time, free replacement if their…
Nubia made a budget phone with 2.1-channel audio, and I want one
Nubia is best-known for the Z60 Ultra and the latest Z70 Ultra (which I’m reviewing), but the ZTE sub-brand also makes budget phones in select regions, and its latest device has a unique attraction. The Nubia Music 2 is a…
Samsung Galaxy A56 is on full display in this latest “official” leak
TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy A56 has cleared multiple certifications in China, including one that details the phone’s design. The Galaxy A56 will feature a redesigned rear camera housing and the same Key Island design we saw on the Galaxy A55….
Galaxy S26 Ultra could get CoE tech for a thinner, brighter display
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly exploring a display upgrade for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, using the CoE tech it first used on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. CoE tech removes the polarizer layer in the OLED…
For just $1,500, this M4 iPad will Rickroll your family when you die
Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Zugu is selling a $1,500 bundle that includes an 11-inch iPad Pro M4, a protective case, a smart ring, and access to its app. If the smart ring detects you’ve passed away, the iPad…
Google Messages prepares to enable MLS encryption for RCS
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Google Messages beta supports MLS encryption, RCS’s next step toward E2EE interoperability across apps and platforms. We managed to enable MLS for one-on-one RCS conversations in Google Messages, but we haven’t been…