ASUS locks in the launch date for the Zenfone 12 Ultra
What you need to know The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is set to make its debut on February 6. The phone will feature advanced 4K video capabilities, ensuring a sharp focus on the subject throughout filming. Expected specs include the…
This was the fastest growing smartphone brand in 2024 despite its absence in US
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi beat Apple and Samsung to become 2024’s fastest-growing smartphone maker. Samsung and Apple, the market leaders, saw marginal declines in market share. Xiaomi’s growth was driven by portfolio realignment, premium device focus, and…
ASUS announces Zenfone 12 Ultra launch date and it’s much earlier than expected
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR ASUS has confirmed the launch date for the Zenfone 12 Ultra. The phone will debut on February 6. We expect the Zenfone 12 Ultra to carry the same specs as the ROG Phone 9,…
T-Mobile, Starlink enable satellite texting early for people impacted by Los Angeles fires
What you need to know T-Mobile and Starlink are deploying their satellite texting service in the Los Angeles area. The temporary deployment is hoped to help T-Mobile customers with select Android phones stay connected amid deadly wildfires. iPhone users will…
The Bee wearable might finally be the personal AI device we need
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority At CES 2025, the term “AI” was everywhere. All the major brands were pushing it, including Samsung, TCL, Roborock, and more. Even the signage throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center featured AI-generated artwork. When…
Buying a phone with a trade-in offer? Don’t ship it, go in-store instead
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A few weeks ago, I noticed some chatter on my social feeds about the pros and cons of buying online versus in-store. This stemmed from a customer whose trade-in was denied by T-Mobile and reported…
You’ve quit your New Year’s resolutions already; here’s how to get back on track
Sunday Runday (Image credit: Android Central) In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit….
Google’s widgets have a big problem on Android, but not on iPhone
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Home screen widgets have been a part of Android from the very beginning and the first T-Mobile G1 in 2008. And for a long time, widgets were one of the first answers when you asked…
All I want from Samsung’s The Frame TV is Google Photos support
David Imel / Android Authority Since I saw Samsung’s first The Frame TV, I knew I wanted one. I don’t like the idea of a huge black rectangle in my living room; I love colorful, interesting, eye-catching designs. But for…
YouTube Music is giving artist pages a slick new makeover
What you need to know YouTube Music revamped the ‘Top Songs’ section with a scrollable carousel, showing 20 tracks across five pages. A convenient ‘Play All’ button lets you instantly jam to all the tracks in the carousel. The carousel…