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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Moto E (2015) 3G now available in India for Rs. 6,999 June 18, 2025 The low-end war is heating up in India, land of Android One and Yureka Yu. The latest salvo comes fromMotorola, which just launched the 3G version of the new Moto E for just Rs. 6,999. Launched on February 25, the second generation of the Moto E ups the specs but keeps the same low price tag that made its predecessor stand out in the crowd....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Need another reason to use Samsung Pay? You can now get cash back June 23, 2025 Themobile paymentsmarket is a fiercely competitive space nowadays, owing to Apple Pay,Google Pay, andSamsung Pay. The Korean company hopes to stand out, however, thanks to a new cash back scheme. Samsung Pay users will soon see a Cash Back deals section in their app, giving them a percentage of money back on purchases, the companyannounced....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Nokia 7.2, HMD Global’s new mid-range powerhouse, is up for pre-order in US June 17, 2025 HMD Global unveiled two new mid-rangers duringIFA 2019: the Nokia 7.2 and the Nokia 6.2. If you’re looking tobuy the Nokia 7.2— arguablythe better device of the two— you can pre-order one now in the United States. The pretty powerful mid-ranger will only set you back$350, making this a terrific deal if you’re looking for the best phone you can get without spending the money you would on something like aSamsung Galaxy Note 10....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Poll: Do you suffer from any chronic pains due to phone use? June 26, 2025 Phonesare addicting. Whether you’re a gamer, a social media scroller, or a YouTube watcher, we all have something that keeps our eyes on our phones longer than we might like. You’ve probably experienced some type of incidental injury from your smartphone: dropped your phone on your face in bed, dropped it on your toe, arms going numb from holding it too long, or one of the many other minor injuries one could experience....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung DeX Pad announced, we go hands-on June 05, 2025 Smartphones are more powerful than the computers used to fake the moon landing, but can a smartphone really replace a PC?Samsungthinks so, and alongside its newGalaxy S9 and S9 Plussmartphones, it’s introducing its new DeX Pad accessory. Last year the company launched the first DeX product, a docking station that allowed you to dock yourGalaxy S8, connect a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and use a suite of desktop applications....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung DeX Pad gets US release date, price tag August 15, 2025 Last year sawSamsungtake a stab at desktop/mobile convergence with theDeX Dock, givingGalaxy S8andNote 8owners some PC-style functionality on a big screen.Android Authority‘s Edgar Cervantestried it outfor a week as his primary work device, criticizing the lack of portability and calling it a “smartphone enhancement” instead. Fortunately, at the Galaxy S9 launch event, Samsung showed off theDeX Pad, a successor to the original dock....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review second opinion: A wolf in wolf’s clothing August 16, 2025 Apex predators stand out for a variety of reasons. They are often signified by their sharp fangs or claws, aggressive behavior, and stealthy approach to their prey. Samsung, long one of the top dogs in the smartphone market, is taking a similar tack with its latest flagship, theGalaxy S21 Ultra....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S7 (US unlocked) now receiving Android Nougat update July 03, 2025 After the unlockedGalaxy S7 Edgereceived the Android Nougat update in the USlast week, questions were once again raised as to the whereabouts of the same update for theGalaxy S7. Thankfully, reports are now coming in that the unlocked S7 is also receiving it. Galaxy S7 owners have taken toRedditto confirm the rollout for the Galaxy S7 model SM-G930U (US unlocked), while another thread suggests it’s hitting the unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge in the UK too....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung is hiding its ads that made fun of Apple’s removal of headphone jack June 20, 2025 The company’s decision to remove the much-beloved smartphone port isn’t too surprising considering multiple other OEMs — includingHuawei,OnePlus,Google, and obviouslyApple— have already done so. However, Samsung was the longest holdout and also the most vocal critic of those other OEMs and their choice to ditch the port, especially when it comes to Apple....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact unboxing and first impressions July 08, 2025 Sony unveiled its latest high-end tablet a few months ago atIFA 2014, theXperia Z3 Tablet Compact. That name may be a mouthful, but pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the device. Bringing the best features of its smartphone counterpart to a larger form factor, Sony continues to hit it out of the park with their tablet offerings....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony’s high-end Xperia XZ1 coming to Canada on October 26 June 06, 2025 TheSony Xperia XZ1, which was revealed about a month ago atIFAin Berlin, is soon coming to Canada. The smartphone will be available on October 26 through carriers Bell and Freedom Mobile. Although pricing hasn’t been announced yet, it’s clear that you’ll have to reach deep into your pocket to get the device....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The sexiest (and least sexy) smartphone designs of 2021 July 04, 2025 It’s hard to argue against the notion that smartphone designs have become significantly less diverse and radical over the years. After all, there are only so many ways you can package the same set of hardware — besides foldables like theGalaxy Z Fold 3, of course. That said, there were still quite a few outstanding smartphone designs that caught our attention this year....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. These side-by-side comparisons make a strong point for bezel-less devices August 20, 2025 The just revealedXiaomi Mi MIXgenerated a ton of internet buzz, thanks to its borderless display that allows for the large-screened device to take up a smaller overall footprint. But how does this new display design work when the Mi MIX is compared to other Android phones?...