Need high performance on a budget? These are the phones you should buy
Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a new phone and have $500 or less to spend, there are plenty of solid options this year. At the higher end, we have the Google Pixel 9a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro. If you’re looking to save a
Four Chinese phones I wish were available in the US
Table of Contents Table of Contents Huawei Pura X Oppo Find N5 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Vivo X200 Pro I’m wrapping up a two-week trip to China, which has taken me to two cities, allowed me to attend the Oppo Find X8 Ultra launch, and visit Huaqiangbei, the world’s most vibrant
Android 16 lets the Linux Terminal use your phone’s entire storage
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel phones now feature a Linux Terminal app, enabling users to run a Debian virtual machine for desktop apps alongside Android ones. While still lacking features like GUI/audio, the recent Android 16 Beta 4 release removes the previous 16GB storage cap for the Linux
Google’s Pixel phones have come a long way in less than a decade
Summary Google Pixel phones have always offered unique hardware and competitive camera performance. The Pixel has been forced to play catch up with Samsung and Apple, but Google did have experience from the Nexus program. Google has successfully applied Apple’s holistic approach to product design without losing its quirky spirit.
One UI 7 update will bring two new features to Galaxy Z Fold phones
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority No other foldable can multitask as well. TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 7 changelog reveals two new features coming to its book-style foldables. These include an auto-hide taskbar and a new Column View in the My Files app. The Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold 5, Fold
4 reasons why foldables still don’t outclass regular phones
Summary Conceptually speaking, I love book-style foldable smartphones. We’ve seen major progress in the foldable space in a short period of time, but some issues remain unaddressed. Here are the main factors holding me back from purchasing and using a foldable handset on the regular. I really love folding smartphones.
Act fast: Today only you can earn up to 4 miles per dollar spent on Apple purchases, including laptops and phones
Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited time (through March 24). While not as generous as the 5 bonus miles or points that we occasionally see, up to 4 miles per dollar is still pretty darn good if you’re currently in the
These are the 5 best phones I’ve ever had the pleasure of using daily
Summary Over the years, I’ve owned a diverse range of smartphones. I’ve tested out many different makes and models, but some handsets have stood out to me more than others. Here are 5 smartphones that I’ve previously daily driven, and that hold a special place in my heart. Over the
More Android phones should copy how the Xiaomi 15 offers its AI writing tools
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Xiaomi 15 makes its AI writing toolkit accessible from the text selection menu. This sets it apart from OnePlus and Pixel, which make their AI writing features available through select apps. Samsung also recently started to offer its AI writing tools through the
MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona
The Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… mobile stuff. And it’s for
