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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy Note (original) August 01, 2025 Ok, so the Samsung Unpacked event is now underway and the South Korean gianthas finally officially announcedthe Galaxy Note 2 phablet, a device that has stirred the interest of the entire online tech media, as well as that of Android and Samsung fans from all around the globe. you may catch all the bits and pieces of information around the Galaxy Note 2 using the linkhere, or take a shot atwinning a Galaxy Note 2via our giveaway, but in the context of this VS article, it suffices to say that the Smartphone Santa wasn’t kind enough as to fulfill ourGalaxy Note 2 wishlist!...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S6 gets Marshmallow on Sprint July 03, 2025 Sprint Galaxy S6 users are next in line for an update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The same day Google clandestinely unleashed Android N upon us, Sprint has deemed it worthy to update Samsung’s 2015 flagship to Marshmallow. The update, as reported by Twitter user@RAZOR32308, weighs a hefty 1235.87MB and brings the build number to version G920PVPU3CPB6....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 will get Android 10 beta (Update: In Korea now!) August 06, 2025 Update, July 27, 2025 (3:51AM ET):It looks like we didn’t have to wait too long for Samsung to deliver the Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta to theGalaxy Note 9. Samsung hasannouncedthat the beta version of the update is now available in its home market of Korea (h/t:SamMobile)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Smart dumb tech #01: Tommy Hilfiger’s cash-in ‘smart clothing’ August 06, 2025 In thisAndroid Authorityseries, we will examine new technology that is useless, silly, or downright terrifying. After all, not every new tech product out there is going to be the next Google. Wearable technologyis something that humans have been creating for decades. One only needs to go back to the 1940s to the famous comic strip panels of Dick Tracy – with the titular character’stwo-way radio wristwatch– to know that technology we put on our bodies has always been considered a cool concept....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Dragonfly Futurefön may be the most ridiculous laptop hybrid ever June 14, 2025 Arguably the “holy grail” of the tech universe is an all-in-one device that can successfully doeverythingwe need to successfully live in our modern world: acting as a replacement for our laptop, tablet and even our smartphone. While such a product could be extremely convenient, attempts to create such a device have generally failed when it comes down to execution....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Unannounced HUAWEI P10 Lite already up for pre-order in Europe June 08, 2025 Even though the HUAWEI P10 Lite hasn’t been officially announced yet, you can already pre-order it. Well, at least in Italy. You can get it from theonline retailer Monclick for €349, which is around $370 based on today’s exchange rate. Sales are scheduled to start on April 11....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. US bans on TikTok, WeChat temporarily halted (Updated) June 16, 2025 Update: September 20 11:31am ET: TikTok announced a deal on Saturdaybetween Oracle and Walmart, with US President Donald Trump expressing his approval of the deal. Trump told reporters his “blessing” has been given to the partnership. The US Commerce Department said the deadline for a possible TikTok ban is now September 27, in “light of recent positive developments....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Daily battery life is the most important battery feature August 22, 2025 We’ve been talking a lot about battery technology lately. While lithium-ion alternatives like graphene in smartphones are still a ways away, companies are skirting the mediocre battery life problem by introducing things like super fast charging. OPPOunveiledits new fast charging standard this week....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. What does Apple Pay mean for Android? June 19, 2025 You could be forgiven for rolling your eyes when Apple revealed that it was all set to transform the world of mobile payments with incredible, groundbreaking innovations like NFC (near field communication) and a dedicated chip (or Secure Element) to store your details safely. The idea of tapping your smartphone at a terminal to pay for something is not new....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Wikibuy is a game changer for saving money online. Here’s why you need it June 24, 2025 Wikibuy is kind of the new kid on the block when it comes toChrome extensions designed to save you money, but its rapid explosion in popularity became pretty obvious after we started using it. As a long-timeHoneyuser, I expectedWikibuyto be pretty much a clone of the famous coupon-applying extension....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi announces September 15 event: Mi 11T series incoming? July 21, 2025 Xiaomi has offered plenty of gadgets this year already, such as its numerousMi 11devices, theRedmi Note 10family, its long-overdue Mi Pad 5 tablets, and a ton of smart home products. Now, the company has announced that it’s holding yet another launch next month. The manufacturer revealed a September 15 date for a new product launch, although it didn’t give any clues in itsTwitter post....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi confirms Mi Mix 4, Mi Pad 5 will launch next week (Update) July 31, 2025 Update: July 18, 2025 (12:45 AM ET):After Xiaomiconfirmedthat the Mi Pad 4 will launch at its August 10 event in China, it has now given the nod to its tablet line, too. Per a newWeibopost, the firm will debut the Mi Pad 5 series alongside its forthcoming flagship smartphone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is official in Europe and the UK (Updated: Pricing and launch) August 12, 2025 Update, July 02, 2025 (9:24AM ET):Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi 9T Pro in the U.K., and we’ve updated the article with links to purchase the device. Scroll down to find them, along with a buy button. After teases and several prematurely-published product listings, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was finally made official in Europe and the U....