Report: Samsung Electronics considering splitting into two companies

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung Electronics considering splitting into two companies June 26, 2025 Last month, US-based activist hedge fund Elliott Management proposed that the biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world should split into two companies. According to the hedge fund, Samsung Electronics should split into a holding company for ownership purposes and an operating company. The move would simplify the company’s complex corporate structure, while at the same time providing it with great organizational and tax benefits....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Jack Turner

Report: Sony Mobile USA has cut jobs, moved HQ to Silicon Valley

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Sony Mobile USA has cut jobs, moved HQ to Silicon Valley June 24, 2025 The sad saga ofSony’s smartphone strugglelooks to be taking a turn for the worse. Yesterday a report emerged on re/code that indicates the struggling OEM has moved it’s entire mobile operations from Atlanta, Georgia to Silicon Valley. In the process, layoffs have taken place. It’s unclear as to just how many members the company shrunk its staff by, however the report states that,...

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Jesus Malone

Rumored specs of HTC's "Hima" flagship bring details on processor and dimensions

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumored specs of HTC’s “Hima” flagship bring details on processor and dimensions July 28, 2025 When companies release their flagship devices around the same time every year, we often see leaks and rumors surface a few months beforehand. It’s about that time of year to already start talking about the follow up toHTC‘s most recent flagship, theOne M8. We’ve hearda few rumors over the past few weeksabout the upcoming flagship, mainly from@upleaks....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Maria Poole

Samsung Exynos 9810 promises 2x performance boost and enhanced AI

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Exynos 9810 promises 2x performance boost and enhanced AI July 10, 2025 Right on schedule, Samsung has unveiled lots of additional information about its next generationExynos 9810mobile application processor. The chipset is promising some impressive sounding performance improvements and has also been optimized for increasingly common machine learning or “AI” workloads. Let’s dive right in. The Exynos 9810 is powered by four of the company’s third generation custom CPU cores clocked at 2....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Eric Phillips

Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual available online

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual available online August 15, 2025 Samsung was incredibly secretive about the Galaxy S3 before its launch, even going to the extent ofsending out disguised prototypes to design leaks. On the other hand, since the official announcement of its latest flagship device on May 3, the Korean company has been equally open and aggressive in the promotion of the device, with more than regular updates on the expected availability schedule, andcontinuous release of press images of the various accessoriesto accompany the Galaxy S3....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Michael Miller

Samsung Simband is a health oriented Gear S on steroids

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Simband is a health oriented Gear S on steroids July 04, 2025 Samsung is ready to release yetanothersmartwatch. Well, kind of. Called the Simband, this modified Gear S will allow developers to take fitness tracking to an unprecedented new level, at least should things go well. Built into an unassuming Gear S, things get interesting when you take a look at its band, complete with a dizzying array of sensors....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Rebecca Richard

Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag Plus available to pre-order (Update: Release date)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag Plus available to pre-order (Update: Release date) August 01, 2025 Update, June 11, 2025 (11:30 AM ET):Today, Samsung finally revealed the general on-sale date of its UWB-powered tracker. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the device will hit store shelves on April 16. As described below, it will cost $39.99 in the US and £39....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Kelly Russell

Shanghai through the lens of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Shanghai through the lens of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S June 05, 2025 After the launch of its updated full-screen smartphone,Xiaomiinvited us to take theMi Mix 2out for a packed day around Shanghai, China. This brand new device is admittedly an iterative upgrade to the original. The camera has been upgraded with a new sensor, a zoom lens, and AI features for both scene detection and beauty mode enhancements....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Joseph Alvarado

Sony "4K X-Reality" display software tipped for the Xperia Z5

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony “4K X-Reality” display software tipped for the Xperia Z5 August 14, 2025 Despite already releasing a flagship smartphone this year, rumors have begun suggesting that Sony is preparing a successor, possibly an entire new Xperia Z5 range. The latest rumor also hints that some of these handsets may be making use of the company’s “4K X-Reality” technology. Sony’s X-Reality technology is used for content upscaling in the company’s high resolution TV range....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Amber Barry

Soon you'll be able to return Amazon items to any Kohl's store in the US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Soon you’ll be able to return Amazon items to any Kohl’s store in the US July 08, 2025 Do you have some Amazon returns taking up space in the house? Boxing them up and shipping them out can sometimes be a pain, but you won’t have to deal with that much longer. Instead, you can just bring your Amazon returns to your local Kohl’s....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Rose Garcia

Sound Guys Monthly

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sound Guys Monthly - Jaybird X2 International Giveaway July 16, 2025 The summer doesn’t generally see a whole lot of new information when it comes to audio, but the lead up to IFA often sees a lot of interesting announcements, and this August was no different. It’s already spoiled in the title, but we’re still glad to say that we’re giving you a chance to get your hands on one of the summer’s most exciting releases, compliments of Sound Guys....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Luis Mitchell

The best non-cheesy Christmas movies you can stream

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best non-cheesy Christmas movies you can stream July 14, 2025 Christmas has come and gone, which meansstreaming servicesare no longer flooded with a tidal wave of holiday-themed romantic comedies. However, if you are tired of sappy, formulaic flicks, we have something better on offer. Here are some non-traditional Christmas movies that are still sure to put you in a festive (or frightful) mood....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1464 words · Samantha Boyle

The Google Play Store has a serious crypto scam problem

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Google Play Store has a serious crypto scam problem July 16, 2025 According toThe Next Web, in 2018 alone,Googlehas removed three instances of malicious apps posing as legitimate crypto wallet apps. These imposter apps steal keys from you and then drain your accounts. Granted, each app was removed in a few days and only got a few downloads, if any at all, but this is just one part of the problem....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Aaron Barnes