OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specs: A tale of two approaches

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specs: A tale of two approaches July 05, 2025 TheOnePlus 8 seriesmarked the OEM’s first of many 2020 releases. OnePlus’s two phones share plenty of features, but they still came with a wide gap in terms of specs and capabilities. Read more:Our OnePlus 8 Pro review We’ve got you covered with our rundown of theOnePlus 8andOnePlus 8 Prospecs from the chipset and display to cameras and extra features....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Sherry Garcia

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition goes official with themed design, UI, and more

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition goes official with themed design, UI, and more August 12, 2025 OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartphone in collaboration with Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red. The biggest draw of the special edition phone is its Cyberpunk 2077-inspired design. OnePlus and CD Projekt Red have generously used the neon yellow Cyberpunk color to accentuate the edges and buttons of the device....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Mitchell Miller

OnePlus Nord review: Get it for Oxygen OS, value for money

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OnePlus Nord review: Get it for Oxygen OS, value for money July 29, 2025 OnePlus Nord What we like What we don’t like Our scores OnePluswas known for high-quality, speedy smartphones that cost much less than the equivalent flagships from Apple, HUAWEI, OPPO, and Samsung. The young company challenged the status quo with “flagship killer” phones. However, over the years OnePlus slowly raised prices until its devices cost almost as much as the competition....

June 10, 2025 · 11 min · 2255 words · Steven Adams

OPPO quietly launches the R15 Pro with a Snapdragon 660 and 6GB of RAM

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. OPPO quietly launches the R15 Pro with a Snapdragon 660 and 6GB of RAM June 20, 2025 Established as one of the top smartphone manufacturers inIndia, OPPO announced the R15 Pro earlier today. The phone is not to be confused with its higher-end cousin, theR17 Pro. Starting on the outside, the R15 Pro features dual rear 16- and 20-megapixel cameras and a 20MP selfie shooter....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Aaron Chapman

Pokemon Go beta officially arrives in the US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Pokemon Go beta officially arrives in the US July 31, 2025 We saw leaked footage of the betaback in Aprilthat revealed some of the key gameplay mechanics of Pokemon Go. It really does seem to capture the spirit of the Pokemon universe in that players, like the protagonists of the games and anime, must strike out into the world on foot to collect Pokemon....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Kelly Orr

Poll: Do you use the mic switch on your smart speaker?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Poll: Do you use the mic switch on your smart speaker? Aug 01, 2025 Whether you’re using anAmazon Echo,Google Nestdevice orApple HomePod, there’s a mic switch (if sometimes virtual) to stop your smart speaker or display from listening for commands. It can be helpful if you’re worried about accidental activations, or don’t want your gadget listening without your explicit say-so....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Cassandra Armstrong

Report: LG G4 to forgo metal in favor of plastic

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: LG G4 to forgo metal in favor of plastic June 20, 2025 These days were a seeing a great number of Android OEMs adopt more ‘premium’ designs, forgoing the simple plastic builds of yesteryear. Samsung was the latest manufacturer to jump on the premium bandwagon, starting with the Galaxy Alpha and Note 4, and most recently with the glass and metal bodied Galaxy S6....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Matthew Kaiser

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to launch in July with Android N

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to launch in July with Android N June 17, 2025 Given thatthe Galaxy S7’s launchis now done and dusted, it’s only natural that all eyes turn to the next big thing…Samsung’snext big thing. This of course, is referring to the Korean conglomerate’s next permutation of its famous phablet, the Galaxy Note 6. The latest rumor out of South Korea is that not only will the next installment launch early – in July – but it will have Android N on board, to boot....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Clifford Lee

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) further leak in picture form!

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) further leak in picture form! August 17, 2025 When Samsung released theGalaxy Alphalast year, it signaled a new sign of the times. A focus on materials as well as specs. While said device was only partially made with metal, it was only a matter of months before all metal models were manufactured....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Amanda Fuller

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 now up for pre-order in the US (Update: and Europe!)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 now up for pre-order in the US (Update: and Europe!) August 12, 2025 By now you’re probably aware that Samsung hasofficially unveiledtheGalaxy Note 7. For a quick rundown of the specs and features, the Galaxy Note 7 sports a 5.7-inch Dual-edge Super AMOLED display with a Quad HD resolution, either a Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8 processor (depending on the region), 4GB of RAM, and the same wonderful cameras that first appeared on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Denise Johnson

Samsung just accidentally leaked the Galaxy Watch in Rose Gold

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung just accidentally leaked the Galaxy Watch in Rose Gold July 26, 2025 Earlier today,CNETgot a tip from a Twitter user that the officialSamsungwebsite had a listing for aSamsung Galaxy Watch. Sure enough, the name of the device, a photo, and even a model number were available for anyone to see. The listing was quickly removed, but luckily we can all check it out through the magic of screenshots:...

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Katie Friedman

Samsung reportedly in talks to launch their own mobile payment system

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung reportedly in talks to launch their own mobile payment system August 19, 2025 Google Walletand Apple Pay have both helped advance the future of payment technology for the better. Take your phone out, press a few buttons or swipe your finger, and you’re all set to be on your way. Naturally,Samsungwould like to join in on the fun, as they’re reportedly in talks with startup LoopPay to create a mobile payment method of their own....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Chad Kelly

Samsung SM-G9198 flip phone officially announced in China, packing Snapdragon 808

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung SM-G9198 flip phone officially announced in China, packing Snapdragon 808 August 09, 2025 Last month TEENA, essentially the Chinese version of the FCC,revealed information on a new Samsung flip phonethat was powered by Android and offered fairly high-end specs. Now it’s official. Dubbed the Samsung SM-G9198, the new flip phone is powered by a Snapdragon 808, a curious move considering Samsung has been less reliant on Qualcomm and more dependent on its own in-house Exynos chips as of late....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Debbie Brooks