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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung President: We’re sorry June 07, 2025 Even people who don’t follow the mobile industry – or the tech world in general – are well aware of theSamsung Galaxy Note 7recall. Nearlyone hundredof these devices have exploded in the US alone. With millions of these devices already out in the market, and withthe majority of Note 7 owners refusing to power down their devices, the possibility for future harm or property damage is enormous....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung reveals dual-camera sensor that might make its debut on Galaxy Note 8 July 10, 2025 At MWC in Shanghai, Samsung announced a new lineup of camera sensors under the ISOCELL brand. These are divided into four sub-brands which are ISOCELL Bright, ISOCELL Fast, ISOCELL Slim, and ISOCELL Dual. The last one is by far the most interesting and implies that we will soon see a Samsung smartphone with a dual-camera setup....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung turned 40 Galaxy S5s into a Bitcoin mining rig July 06, 2025 Whether you get a new phone every few years orevery month, the question becomes what to do with your old one. Do you sell it on a site like eBay orSwappa? Do you stick it in a drawer for a rainy day? Newer phones, especially older flagships, still have a ton of power left in them....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Smartphones with 4GB of RAM coming as Samsung starts making new memory chips August 14, 2025 Samsung has started the mass production of the industry’s first 8 gigabit (Gb) double data rate 4 (LPDDR4) DRAM modules, specifically designed for mobile applications. Until now, mobile devices have used 4 gigabit LPDDR3 memory. But now Samsung has started to make 8 gigabit memory using its new leading-edge 20-nanometer (nm) process technology....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Snapdragon 7C Gen 2, Snapdragon Windows dev kit announced July 08, 2025 Qualcomm launched theSnapdragon 7Cin December 2019, coming as a mid-range chipset forWindows on Armdevices andChromebooks. Now, the US chip designer has announced the Snapdragon 7C Gen 2, targeted at entry-level Arm PCs and Chromebooks. But those expecting major upgrades might be disappointed. Much like theSnapdragon 8CX Gen 2flagship chipset was basically the same as the original 8CX, the Snapdragon 7C Gen 2 is virtually identical to the original processor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Disney Plus app is available in the Play Store – Start watching now August 25, 2025 Another front is open in the streaming wars. With hours to go until its official debut, Disney Plus has become available in the Play Store. You candownload the Disney Plus Android appright now, and install on it on your Android smartphone or tablet or Android TV device, as well as use it to play content on your Chromecast....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Trump officials might kill encryption, hurting WhatsApp, iMessage, and more June 27, 2025 Senior members of President Donald Trump’s administration are reportedly considering the idea of banning or watering down the encryption used by scores ofcommunication appsand services. According toPolitico, citing three sources familiar with the matter, the debate took place during a National Security Council meeting. It added that the number two officials from a few “key” agencies were present at the meeting....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: These two things would make you leave Android July 28, 2025 It would be tough to imagine the modern smartphone world withoutAndroid. Google’s operating system powers phones from almost every company beyondApple. There’s little indication that Android’s growth and popularity will be dented in the coming years. But what would it take for you to leave Android?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Welp, the updated Samsung Galaxy Fold’s display is already damaged June 20, 2025 Even though the re-engineeredSamsung Galaxy Foldsupposedly features design improvements over the original iteration,TechCrunchreported today its review unit’s display is already damaged. According to hardware editor Brian Heater, he pulled out hisGalaxy Foldfrom his pocket and found a colorful blob in the middle of the display. It’s not a sprawling blob, but Heater noted he’s only had the Galaxy Fold for 27 hours....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Where to buy the HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro, and how much it will cost August 16, 2025 Today, in Paris, HUAWEI fully revealed the latest entries in its photo-centric P series: theHUAWEI P30andHUAWEI P30 Pro. Both devices featurehigh-powered camera systemswith multiple lenses, with the HUAWEI P30 Pro even featuring 5x optical periscope zoom and a time-of-flight (TOF) lens....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why won’t LG sell the B&O Hi-Fi DAC module for the LG G5 in the U.S.? July 07, 2025 Not all of theLG G5Friends will be making it to the U.S.. The LG Hi-Fi Plus, also known as the Bang & Olufsen DAC module which enhances the audio on the G5, will not be sold in the U.S. market. It’s not just America that is losing a friend either;Korea,Canada and Puerto Rico won’t see the mobile amplifier either....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 launched globally without NFC, SpO2 tracking (Update: UK price) July 29, 2025 Update, June 26, 2025 (06:39AM ET): The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 is now on sale in the UK. We’ve updated the original article below to reflect pricing and availability details in the country. Original article, July 19, 2025 (9AM ET): Xiaomi announced the global availability of theMi Band 5at itssmart home ecosystem showcasetoday....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE Axon now available for purchase from multiple retailers July 31, 2025 ZTE is right on time for the Axon’s August 1st expected release date. The phone has only beenavailable for pre-order so far, but today it reaches a new stage as retailers across the internet begin offering it. you’re able to now get yourself a brand new ZTE Axon straight from the manufacturer’s website, as well as Amazon, Newegg and eBay....