No Private Space? Here’s how I hide Android apps in plain sight
Andy Walker / Android Authority Our smartphones are digital binders that house profoundly personal and critical data. Should you ever misplace your phone or become the victim of a snatch-and-grab, you want to ensure that this data isn’t easily accessible….
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim model number suggests global launch
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus TL;DR A new Samsung Galaxy phone with model number SM-S937B/DS has appeared on the GSMA IMEI database. This model is believed to be the Galaxy S25 Slim, and the “B”…
Samsung Galaxy S24 gets second price drop to $659.99
Robert Triggs / Android Authority However early the Black Friday sales start in recent years, there’s always one or two gems that drop on the day itself in classic fashion. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series has been on sale for…
Don’t buy the Galaxy Z Fold 6 — here’s what you should get instead this Black Friday
I wasn’t keen on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 when it launched; I didn’t like the boxy design, and there weren’t many useful upgrades. But after using the phone, I changed my initial assessment — the specs may not have…
When people ask me what phone to buy this year, it’s not a $1,000 powerhouse
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Galaxy S24 FE The end of the year and early 2025 are shaping up to be exciting times for performance junkies like myself. The arrival of the latest iPhone and Android flagships sporting the newest…
Why I ditched one for the other
Damien Wilde / Android Authority Netflix is great, but YouTube is better. There, I said it. But before you grab your pitchforks, Netflix fans, just hear me out. I was a long-time Netflix subscriber, but lately, I’ve been gravitating towards…
Pixel ‘Say “Answer”‘ bug freezes your phone after calls, here’s how to fix it
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A bug in Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases feature is causing a persistent toast notification on Pixel phones. The notification makes it difficult to see the caller ID and renders the notification area unresponsive….
Thin Galaxy Z Fold or S Pen support? Samsung doesn’t want you to choose.
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly working on tech that would bring S Pen support to screens without a digitizer. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers S Pen support due to the digitizer under the screen, but…
The best and worst of a flagship killer
Between the great screen, fantastic battery life, rapid charging, and excellent real-world performance, the realme GT7 Pro nails the basics with aplomb. Unfortunately, the high recommended price makes it hard to ignore the inconsistent to bad secondary cameras, lack of…
The best 4-bay Plex NAS is heavily discounted for Black Friday — but this deal won’t last
Synology had a particularly quiet 2024; we didn’t get any new launches, and the brand has been content to sell its existing portfolio. By contrast, TerraMaster and ASUSTOR rolled out several new products, and UGREEN made its debut in the…