OnePlus 3 and 3T get Lift up display, Gaming do not disturb mode, and more with latest update

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 3 and 3T get Lift up display, Gaming do not disturb mode, and more with latest update August 04, 2025 Good news for all youOnePlus 3/3Towners out there. The company has released the OxygenOS 4.5.0 update for the two devices that has a bunch of new features on board. These include things like the Lift up display, which basically shows you notifications when you pick up the device, and a Gaming do not disturb mode....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Sandra Bell

OnePlus' latest security blooper is arguably its silliest one yet

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus' latest security blooper is arguably its silliest one yet June 19, 2025 TheOnePlus Nordmay now be official but the leaks from the company just keep on coming. This time, that leaked information includes its customers’ email addresses. According to aReddit post, OnePlus has accidentally exposed a number of users’ email addresses in a poorly-executed research email blast. Whoever smashed that send button failed to hide, or BCC, the list of recipients....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Whitney Barton

Plex adds Google Assistant integration for Android TV and more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Plex adds Google Assistant integration for Android TV and more August 22, 2025 Several months ago, the popularPlexmedia server added support for controlling it with your voice viaAmazon’s Alexa digital assistant. Today, the Android version of Plex started rolling out an update, and it includes support for using another digital companion, Google Assistant, if you use a Android TV device....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Donald Russo

Plex VR app now available for Oculus and Gear VR

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Plex VR app now available for Oculus and Gear VR June 19, 2025 You know all that legitimate, totally-paid-for, and absolutely, 100% legal media content you have on your PC? If you’re not usingPlexto organize that media and stream it on every device you own, you’re seriously missing out. What’s more, Plex also offersPlex VR, an app that lets you browse and view your media within a VR environment....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Jason Robinson

Poll: Most of you would sacrifice battery capacity for a small phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Poll: Most of you would sacrifice battery capacity for a small phone June 23, 2025 TheiPhone 12 Mini‘s unveiling has once again sparked a debate about compact smartphones, with there being relatively slim pickings in the Android space. Aside from Google’s recent Pixel phones and the likes of the Galaxy S10e, there isn’t much else to choose from. Redmi general manager Lu Weibing also attracted attention after he said the Xiaomi brand wanted to produce a small phone but noted that battery life would be “sacrificed a lot....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Taylor Brown

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE reportedly delayed because of this reason

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE reportedly delayed because of this reason Jul 15, 2025 TheSamsung Galaxy S21 FEis perhaps the most highly anticipated phone right now. However, multiple reports now suggest that we may have to wait a bit longer to see the phone in the flesh. According toYonhap News, Samsung has delayed the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE to September or October....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Juan Perry

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets Android Nougat in Turkey (Update: India too)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets Android Nougat in Turkey (Update: India too) June 18, 2025 Update #1, March 30:Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus started to receive Android Nougat in Turkey earlier this week and now the rollout has stretched into India and Sri Lanka. The news arrives viaGSMArena, which says that the update features build number G928GDDU3CQC7 and brings with the Android security patches for March....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Evan Martin

Samsung Pay expanding to Australia, Singapore and Brazil after the UK, Spain and China

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Pay expanding to Australia, Singapore and Brazil after the UK, Spain and China June 22, 2025 Samsung isn’t resting on its laurels whereSamsung Payis concerned. AtCES 2016the company announced that Samsung Pay will be expanding to three more countries in the coming months: Australia, Singapore and Brazil. This announcement follows hot on the heels of the confirmation that China, Spain and the United Kingdom will receive the service in Q1, 2016....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Jacqueline Simpson

Samsung Pay is expanding to three more countries and getting more features

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Pay is expanding to three more countries and getting more features August 25, 2025 I absolutely loveSamsung Pay– I have my credit card stored there and use it not only here in the US but also when I travel. No need to carry around my wallet. No need to worry about losing my card. It’s simple, ubiquitous, and just wonderful....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Joe Benton

Samsung unveils first 256GB UFS 2.0 memory for mobile

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung unveils first 256GB UFS 2.0 memory for mobile June 11, 2025 Major flagships looks to be re-embracing the microSD card this year, but withLGandSamsungdisablingMarshmallow’s Adoptable Storage, some smartphone users are probably still longing for additional main memory. For those looking for a little more space, Samsung has just announced that it is mass producing the industry’s first 256GB Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Christian Dawson

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite are for watching media on a budget

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite are for watching media on a budget August 02, 2025 Today, Samsung finally confirmed the previously leakedGalaxy Tab S7 FE (Fan Edition) tabletis on its way. In addition, the company has alsoannounceda smaller budget tablet as well. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a portable tablet for watching content and playing games....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jennifer Scott

Senators may block Trump’s ZTE deal whether he likes it or not

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Senators may block Trump’s ZTE deal whether he likes it or not June 19, 2025 After it was exposed thatZTE violated U.S. trade embargoesand directly lied to officials about the conduct, the Commerce Department banned U.S. exports to the company as punishment. The ban would essentially cripple ZTE to the point ofpotential bankruptcy. President Donald Trump, however,swooped in to save ZTEafter negotiating with the Chinese government....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Donald Larsen

Should LG let users remap the G7's Google Assistant button? (Poll of the Week)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Should LG let users remap the G7’s Google Assistant button? (Poll of the Week) August 01, 2025 Last week’s poll summary:Out ofover 3,100 total votes, 57 percent of voters said they’d prefer a 3.5mm headphone jack over stereo front-facing speakers. The remaining 43 percent said they would rather have front-facing speakers over a headphone jack. Across ourother social media platforms, the numbers were very similar....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Thomas Horn