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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Project Fi is now Google Fi, adds support for iPhones and many more Android phones August 06, 2025 Followingrumorsthat Google would rename Project Fi into Google Fi, the search giant made it official today. Google also announced thatGoogle Fi now supports many more smartphones, including those fromSamsung,LG,Motorola, OnePlus, and Apple. You read that right. you’re able to officially use your iPhone on Google Fi....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. realme plans to compete in the ~$300 premium mid-range segment in 2019 June 08, 2025 In May 2018, theChinese OEM OPPO announced an exclusive e-commerce sub-brand in India – realme. The idea was to offer affordable devices priced between $150-$300 under the new brand manufactured by OPPO production line. The budget disruptor At its inception, the company shared that the new brand was geared towards the diverse needs of young and online consumers....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. realme will launch a 5G smartphone in 2019: set to take on Mi Mix 3 5G? June 14, 2025 Realmehas come a long way since first being formed as anOpposub-brand last year. The brand has since established itself as a major player in India and has also launched its first devices in China and Europe recently. realme isn’t stopping here though, as the company has announced on Twitter that it’ll be launching a5Gsmartphone later this year....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) specs and images leak ahead of official reveal July 14, 2025 Images and specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) have leaked. The smartphone, which carries the model number SM-J330, is expected to be released in Europe and other markets across the world soon. The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is a budget-friendly device, and will sport a 5-inch HD display, as well as a Samsung Exynos 7570 chipset....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: Can Samsung’s best tablet out-work the iPad? June 15, 2025 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 What we like What we don’t like Our scores Samsung is not about to cede the tablet market to Apple, not yet anyway. TheSamsung Galaxy Tab S6is the Korean company’s most premium slate to-date, and it offers a rich array of tools for mobile professionals....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung leaks Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra on support page, notch in full view July 04, 2025 Samsungis steadily building up to the launch of its new flagship tablet series, but it seems that a few at the company might be a little too excited for their own good. A now-removed official render of theGalaxy Tab S8 Ultrawas published to asupport page(h/t91Mobiles), confirming the tablet’s most significant design alteration....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung readying sequel to its bonkers $600, 18-inch tablet nobody bought July 08, 2025 Samsungappears to be working on a sequel to its mammothGalaxy Viewtablet from 2015. The Galaxy View 2 appeared on theBluetooth SIGyesterday with model number SM-T927A. The listing tells us little about what the product will offer besides Bluetooth, but its appearance there does suggest it’s close to release....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung reveals the Galaxy S20 series features a state-of-the-art security chip July 22, 2025 Pre-orders for theSamsung Galaxy S20 seriesare already happening, but the company just now is announcing a pretty interesting feature in the phones. According to apress release, a new security chip known as Secure Element (SE) is installed inside Galaxy S20 phones. The SE chip works in a similar fashion as Google’s Titan-M and Apple’s Secure Enclave....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s next budget phone could pack a tablet-sized battery (Update) August 11, 2025 Update: June 03, 2025 (4:53 AM ET): New details regarding theSamsung Galaxy M51have now emerged, confirming its existence. In ateaser listing on Amazoncalling the device the “meanest monster ever,” we get our first look at the phone itself, albeit only its front. The phone will feature a punch-hole display as previously rumored....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony confirms no Xperia Z6, X series unofficially water-resistant August 19, 2025 As suspected, the newSony Xperia X Performance will replace the Xperia Z6. A comment onSony Mobile DACH’s Facebook pageconfirmed as much yesterday (even though it was later redacted), but a Sony spokesperson has confirmed to Android Authority this morning that theXperia Z5will indeed be the last generation of the Xperia Z series....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia 1 III camera tested: Zoom or bust June 23, 2025 TheSony Xperia 1 IIImight not look a whole lot different from its predecessor, but it’s packing in some powerful new photography technology. While the main and wide-angle cameras look very familiar, the periscope camera introduces a novel dual focal length implementation. This offers a more flexible zoom setup, without the need for multiple camera lenses and sensors....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sprint offering up to $325 in account credits if you activate the Pixel/Pixel XL on their network June 17, 2025 Currently, Verizon is the only US carrier selling Google’s Pixel phones. However,T-Mobile started offering account creditsto those who activate either theGoogle PixelorPixel XLon their network back in October. Now, Sprint is apparently doing the same thing. According to a report fromAndroid Police, the carrier has sent out a promo to selected customers via email, offering them up to $325 in account credits if they bring an unlocked Pixel/Pixel XL smartphone to their network....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Still using Google Play Music? Time to start thinking about moving on July 17, 2025 If you are hanging on to yourGoogle Play Musicaccount — one of the few music streaming services that allows you to upload your own content for free — now might be the time to start thinking about finding a new service. Today, Google revealed (via9to5Google) that it will remove theArtist Hubon Google Play Music, which features up-and-coming bands and musicians....