OnePlus stole Apple’s Dynamic Island, but made it way better
Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’ve never really liked Apple’s Dynamic Island. Sure, the notch replacement is occasionally helpful for checking songs on Spotify, following directions in Apple Maps, and keeping up with my fantasy football score, but most of…
The Galaxy S25 Ultra needs to fix four major S24 Ultra display problems
In some ways, the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display is the best Samsung has ever made. It finally upgraded the PWM dimming rate to match the iPhone, and Samsung’s new anti-glare filter made it easier to see in the sunlight. But…
US adds Tencent to its Chinese Military entity list, but what does that mean?
The United States has added technology giant China-based Tencent to a list of companies designated as partners with the Chinese military, according to Bloomberg. Tencent is one of the ten biggest companies in the world, with ownership or investment in…
My favorite (flawed) workout earbuds got a much-needed upgrade at CES 2025
What you need to know Shokz announced the OpenFit 2 wireless open-ear earbuds at CES 2025 on Tuesday. The OpenFit 2 have 11 hours of battery per charge, dual low- and high-frequency drivers in each earbud, and IP55 water resistance….
TikTok’s efforts to avoid US ban face incredulous Supreme Court
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The US government has been trying to ban TikTok for years over concerns of Chinese influence. Last year a ban was finally passed in to law, requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19,…
Massive smartphone location data hack likely came from ads
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Hackers have stolen a database that appears to include location data from tens of millions of devices. This location info seems to have originated from the ad-bidding process used by popular apps. While the…
Rumored Galaxy S25 Slim hits Geekbench, revealing notable specs
What you need to know Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S25 Slim arrives at Geekbench, revealing what to expect. The device carries the SM-S937U model number and is likely powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite. The S25 Slim was also seen featuring 12GB…
One of the country’s best wireless plans is getting a HUGE discount for 25 months (but you’ll need this promo code)
It’s no secret that we consider Visible to be one of the best wireless carriers in the biz, and now the Verizon-owned phone company is offering an equally-legendary deal for new customers. Sign up for the carrier’s Visible Plus plan…
This major Galaxy S25 series leak takes the wonder out of its updated look
What you need to know A major leak might’ve left nothing to the imagination about the look of the Galaxy S25 series. The S25 Ultra is the primary culprit of the most drastic changes as the device supposedly sports rounded…
Leak purports Galaxy S25 Ultra camera swapping and AI editing
What you need to know A series of rumors on X suggest the Galaxy S25 Ultra could grab a series of camera enhancements for its video recording. The leak claims a few AI features could join, such as “Auto Eraser,”…