Snapdragon 8s Elite leak teases the future of affordable flagships
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm is said to be working on a new sub-flagship SoC called the Snapdragon 8s Elite. The chip is expected to offer flagship-level performance at a lower price point, with the 8s Elite…
Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 could get the latest Snapdragon and a big battery
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 is rumored to have a 6.84-inch LTPO foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and a bigger battery. It could also feature wireless charging and an IPX8 rating for water resistance. The…
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra one year later: We want the Galaxy S25 Ultra more than ever
It’s somehow been a year since Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 Ultra, a phone we touted as the best premium Android experience throughout 2024. Samsung launched the phone with a newly minted flat display, a unique anti-glare layer on the…
T-Mobile switches on satellite messaging for some Samsung users
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile has activated satellite messaging for some Galaxy S24 users without notice. The service connects automatically to the satellite network when a device is out of mobile range. It supports text-only messaging for now,…
Wow! Elon Musk could end up owning TikTok in the US
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Chinese government officials are reportedly drawing up contingency plans for TikTok’s potential US ban. One potential scenario under discussion includes selling TikTok’s US operations to Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). If this happens, X could…
WhatsApp wants to make it easier to use Meta AI from your home screen
What you need to know WhatsApp may be working on a new widget that brings Meta AI to your home screen, letting you chat with the AI or snap photos for instant AI analysis. The widget, spotted in WhatsApp beta…
Deal: Apple AirTag 4-Pack drops to its record-low price
Eric Zeman / Android Authority The best tech doesn’t have to be fancy; it just needs to improve your life in some way. One of my favorite accessories is the Apple AirTag. These trackers have saved me from losing my…
The best Samsung and Google phones are on sale!
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The Samsung deals come straight from the manufacturer’s official website, and you must select not to trade-in a device for the discounts to apply. In the case of the Galaxy S24 Plus, the offer applies…
I really hope the OnePlus Open 2 doesn’t make the same mistake as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
We’re expecting the Galaxy S25 any day now, and while I’m excited about what the S25 Ultra could bring, there’s another phone that I’m even more excited about. Seeing as OnePlus and OPPO decided against releasing a new foldable phone…
Google’s Circle to Search tipped to help you become a better gamer
What you need to know Google is reportedly working on a new button in Circle to Search to help users on Android become better gamers. The button, currently titled “Get Game Help,” will reportedly take a screenshot of your game…