OnePlus phones are getting some familiar AI tools, but with a twist
TL;DR OnePlus has announced a new set of AI-powered tools that will soon be available on its devices. These include a consolidated text, voice, camera-based, and screen translation tool, as well as an advanced search feature. The OnePlus AI suite also includes localized tools to help users record, summarize, and
Huawei drops Windows forever as it prepares HarmonyOS Next to power a billion devices across laptops, phones, and everything in between
Huawei is ditching Windows and replacing it with HarmonyOS on all future laptops HarmonyOS is gunning for a billion users as it spreads far beyond smartphones HarmonyOS Next ditches Android roots and is now a fully in-house Huawei operating system Huawei’s software ambitions are rapidly expanding. What began as a
Samsung’s rumored G Fold could be a make-or-break moment for tri-fold phones
Summary Samsung’s first tri-fold, the Galaxy G Fold, should ship by the end of 2025 if recent rumors are correct. Expect a 9.9-inch internal display. It should have a much wider reach than Huawei’s Mate XT, and Samsung may be able to bring tri-fold prices down to more reasonable levels.
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
