Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus teases a new “game changing” device that will launch in April June 20, 2025 OnePlushas certainly made a name for itself over the past year, whether that comes from the company’s “flagship killer“,marketing mishaps, orcontroversial invite system. It’s next big adventure seems to be on its way soon, thanks to a new teaser outed on the official OnePlus forums....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Oppo’s retractable camera delivers 2X zoom, smaller camera bump (Updated) August 24, 2025 Updated: June 28, 2025 (2:12 AM ET):OPPO posted a teaser video last week, showing a phone with a retractable rear camera. Now, it’s posted alonger videoalong with accompanying information about the new tech. The video description confirms our suspicions that the sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 camera, as seen on the Find X3 Pro....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Parent company of OnePlus, OPPO could soon surpass Samsung as top dog August 12, 2025 Over the years, smartphone companies likeOppo,OnePlus,Realme, andVivohave become household brand names around the world. With the global success of these devices, their parent company, Chinese conglomerateBBK Group, just might surpassSamsungas the number one phone manufacturer in the world. According toCounterpoint Research, BBK Group’s top three performers — OPPO, vivo, and realme — account for nearly 20% of the global smartphone market as of Q3 2019....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. PSA: Smart Displays aren’t a replacement for your Google Home — at least not yet July 05, 2025 Thesmart assistant warhas been raging on for several years now between Google and Amazon. While everyone has their preference between the Assistant and Alexa, Amazon has had a leg up in regards to hardware because the company has had two Echo speakers with displays....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Re-engineered Samsung Galaxy Fold to make its US return Friday Sept. 27 July 23, 2025 Consumers who walk the bleeding edge and have money to burn will be delighted to know that theSamsung Galaxy Fold, the company’s near-$2,000 foldable phone, will be available to buy in the US starting Friday, September 27. Samsungannounced the newstoday, and says it re-engineered the Fold with “new materials and technologies” to resolvedurability issuesthat plagued the first iteration of the phone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Renders allegedly show Sony’s upcoming smartphones (Update: XA3 Ultra included) August 25, 2025 Update, July 13, 2025 (10:00AM EST):We got our first look at the Sony Xperia XA3 and Sony Xperia L3 yesterday via some new renders, but now it looks like we also are getting a look at the Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra, from the same source (@OnLeaks) viaMySmartPrice....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Apple’s in-house 5G modem over 5 years away, Qualcomm truce only way out August 15, 2025 According to a new report fromThe Information, the progress surrounding Apple’s ownin-house 5G modemfor upcoming iPhones is further behind than originally anticipated. In the new report,The Information’ssources suggest that the iPhone 5G modem made by Apple might not be done before 2025 — a far cry from theoriginal rumor of 2021....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 goes on sale in India July 18, 2025 The Galaxy Tab S3 has made its way to India. Samsung’s high-end tablet is available starting today and can be yours for Rs. 47,990. you may get it at retail stores across the country in either the Black or Silver color option. Those who purchase it by July 31 will have the option of getting a one-time screen replacement at Rs....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung is using abandoned fishing nets to build the Galaxy S22 flagships July 20, 2025 Samsung is all set to unpack theGalaxy S22lineupon February 9. As a precursor to its big announcement, the company has revealed some interesting information about the materials used in the new Galaxy devices. According to Samsung, its latest Galaxy lineup uses a “new material” made of discarded fishing nets....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung phones aren’t as water-resistant as it says, claims regulator August 14, 2025 Samsunghas been charged with misleading advertising in Australia over claims regarding its Galaxy smartphones. TheAustralian Competition & Consumer Commission(ACCC) announced it was taking Samsung to court today in a press release (h/tCNET), accusing the South Korean manufacturer of deceiving consumers with its smartphone water-resistance claims. Many of Samsung’s recent Galaxy phones (since theGalaxy S7in 2016) have supported IP68 certification for dust and water resistance....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Secret Google Pixel 2 chip will be activated with Android 8.1 in coming weeks August 25, 2025 TheGoogle Pixel and Pixel XLare already known for having excellent photography capabilities, and their unreleased sequels are alreadymaking headlinesbased on their photography chops. The Pixel 2 camera situation may be even better than we first thought, however. In a press release the company issued earlier today, Google has revealed itsPixel 2 and Pixel 2 XLinclude an octa-core chip specifically designed to assist with photography processing....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Should I wait for the Galaxy Note 8? August 09, 2025 AfterSamsungdecommissioned theGalaxy Note 7, fans have been eagerly awaiting a replacement from the company, and the launch of the newGalaxy S8 Pluslooks to be the solution that many have been waiting for. It’s a super-sized flagship handset packing in the latest bells and whistles. However, some may be wondering if there’s any merit in waiting a little longer Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sprint may purchase wireless startup FreedomPop Jun 04, 2025 USATodayis reportingthat Sprint is in talks to possibly purchase or invest in FreedomPop, a Los Angeles-based wireless startup. If Sprint were to purchase FreedomPop, it will likely cost them between $250 million and $450 million. Although the talks are deemed as “fluid,” Sprint reportedly is bidding against an unknown large U....