In a nutshell: It should go without saying that buying a very cheap, obviously counterfeit Android handset is a bad idea. Not only will you likely run into a slew of technical problems, but it could also contain pre-installed malware that infects virtually every process carried out by the handset. Kaspersky researchers have discovered a … Read more
Google is adding a ‘Battery health assistance’ feature to its phones, starting with the Pixel 9a and eventually expanding to other devices. The search giant mentioned the battery feature in a footnote on the Pixel 9a webpage. That footnote points to a support document with further details. “Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance … Read more
What you need to know Google will launch a new battery preservation feature, Battery health assistance, later this year. The Google Pixel 9a is the only device currently confirmed to be getting the new feature. New devices will be required to use Battery health assistance, but it’ll be optional for existing ones. Google’s Pixel 9a … Read more
Introduction Staying up with the trendiest cellphones may be both attractive and costly in today’s tech-savvy environment. However, acquiring a reconditioned mobile phone is growing in recognition and is an excellent option for consumers who wish to take advantage of high-end technology without blowing their finances. Refurbished phones from companies like Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, and … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm has announced a launch event in China, and it could launch new flagship-tier chips on the day. We’re expecting the company to launch the Snapdragon 8s Elite or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is arguably the top smartphone processor of the year, but … Read more
Other Good International Phones These phones are worth considering if you have yet to see something you like. Photograph: Simon Hill Oppo Find N5 for £1,106: It’s a real shame that the Find N5 won’t even land in the UK or Europe, because the world’s slimmest book-style foldable (3.6 millimeters open) is a lovely phone. … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A teardown of the Nothing Launcher has revealed that Nothing is working on a Private Space feature. Private Space is an Android 15 feature that lets you store apps, files, and more in a secure, password-protected space. This might replace Nothing’s hidden icon feature, which lets you hide … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority These offers come from different retailers and differ in configurations. The Motorola Razr Plus max discount is only available for the Spring Green model. All other colors cost more. Meanwhile, the Motorola Razr deal comes from Best Buy and applies to all color variants. Lastly, you can access the Moto … Read more
Samsung kicked off 2025 with a bang, releasing its latest lineup of flagship Android phones, including the highly capable Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices round out the brand’s versatile lineup of phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and mid-range Galaxy S24 FE. Together, they’re some of the best phones we’ve tested on the market — but which … Read more
Samsung launches a new Game Booster+ tool Extra options include GPU tweaks and app categorization For now at least, it’s limited to South Korea When it comes to the best gaming phones available at any given time, you’ll usually find multiple Galaxy phones and iPhones vying to come out on top – and with a … Read more