Samsung Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 2016 editions finally arrive in China

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 2016 editions finally arrive in China August 06, 2025 Samsung’sGalaxy On5 (2016)andGalaxy On7 (2016)mid-range smartphones have finally reached Chinese stores with upgrades on the software and hardware sides, compared to the first Galaxy On serieslaunched in India last year. Both the handsets feature a fingerprint sensor built into the physical home button on their front panel....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Ryan Chavez

Samsung might not wait to sell foldable displays to OPPO and Xiaomi

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung might not wait to sell foldable displays to OPPO and Xiaomi June 14, 2025 We know thatSamsungis planning to releasea foldable smartphonesometime in 2019, known for now as theSamsung Galaxy X. The foldable device has been a hot news topic for over a year now. A new report from Korean siteETNews(viaSamMobile) says that Samsung is already planning on selling its foldable display technology to competitors....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Elizabeth Arnold

Samsung might start putting ads into One UI and we can't even right now

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung might start putting ads into One UI and we can’t even right now August 02, 2025 Update, June 07, 2025 (1:45AM ET):Samsung has come back to us via an emailed response, only saying that it “doesn’t comment on rumors or speculation.” In other words, we’re no closer to figuring out whether the firm is testing ads in One UI or indeed plans to implement it....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Todd Harrison

Samsung takes aim at HUAWEI with its latest 5G chips

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung takes aim at HUAWEI with its latest 5G chips July 18, 2025 Samsung is taking advantage ofbans on HUAWEI productsby launching 5G technology that directly fills the void. The company hasintroduceda trio of 5G chips ahead of Mobile World Congress 2021 that (along with an antenna) could scoop up business HUAWEI has been forced to leave behind. For most people, a new 5G modem will likely have the greatest impact....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Ethan Wilson

T-Mobile introduces an unlimited talk and text plan with no data

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. T-Mobile introduces an unlimited talk and text plan with no data August 19, 2025 T-Mobilehas been known for some unorthodox moves, but this one is unusual even for it. The company that has championedunlimited datais now introducing a new plan with unlimited talk, text, and no data. It sounds strange, but it’s true. You can call and text to your heart’s content, but you won’t be able to use cellular data, though you can still connect to Wi-Fi for all your data needs....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Lindsay Evans

The Galaxy S10 Plus' display could be even bigger than the Note 9's

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Galaxy S10 Plus' display could be even bigger than the Note 9’s July 07, 2025 Samsung is reportedly planning to give the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus a 6.44-inch display. If true, this would be larger than any display found on a current Galaxy S or Galaxy Note series device, as well as the 6.38-inch display that the upcomingGalaxy Note 9is expected to ship with....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · David Duncan

The NUU Mobile G3+ is a beautiful, budget powerhouse

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The NUU Mobile G3+ is a beautiful, budget powerhouse June 13, 2025 If you’re willing to spend four figures on a smartphone then, the world is your oyster. That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t great-looking,high-performance optionsfor the moremoney-conscious folks. TheNUU Mobile G3+is the perfect example. You’re paying for around80 percent of the capabilitiesof a $1,000 smartphone at less than30 percent of the cost....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Mariah West

The only phones left on the Microsoft Store website run Android

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The only phones left on the Microsoft Store website run Android June 12, 2025 It was bound to happen. After all, no reasonable company would expect to keep two smartphones available forever, particularly those that run Windows 10 Mobile. Still, it is a bit sad to see that the Microsoft Store solely sellsAndroidsmartphones. It was inevitable, seeing how the two remaining vestiges of Microsoft’s mobile ambitions were the two-year-old HP Elite x3 and Alcatel Idol 4S....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Patrick Morgan

The POCO M3 is coming next week, but is it a rebrand?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The POCO M3 is coming next week, but is it a rebrand? June 12, 2025 AnotherPocosmartphone is ready to make its debut next week. Per a tweet from POCO’s global Twitter account, the POCO M3 will apparently be unveiled in China on November 24, at 8PM CST (7AM ET). Xiaomi’s brand revealed little else about the POCO M3 bar its title....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Nicholas Sanchez

The Sharp Android One S3 embodies stock Android goodness in a tough shell

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Sharp Android One S3 embodies stock Android goodness in a tough shell July 21, 2025 Sharp Corp., Japan hasannouncedthe company’s next Android One phone, the Sharp Android One S3. As the name suggests, it is Sharp’s low-costAndroid Oneoffering and will be available in Japan via Y! Mobile in four colors. The phone comes withAndroid 8.0 Oreoout of the box and sports a fairly modest spec sheet....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Debra Miller

This cheap Android handheld could be an emulation beast

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This cheap Android handheld could be an emulation beast July 26, 2025 Android-powered gaming handhelds are a solid alternative to the likes of theNintendo Switch, offering access to a world of native Android games as well as emulators. With the exception of theGPD XPthough, we haven’t seen any other major new releases though. Now, new company AYN has revealed a cheap Android handheld called the Odin (h/t:LiliputingandRedditor berd95)....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Rachel Velasquez

This week in Android: HUAWEI's never-ending woes

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This week in Android: HUAWEI’s never-ending woes August 13, 2025 The big news this week was actually the fallout from Trump’s decision toadd HUAWEI to the known entity listlast week. The dominoes started falling whenGoogle revoked HUAWEI’s access to Androidon Sunday. Since then,Qualcomm, Intel,Arm,the SD Association, theWi-Fi Alliance, and others have cut ties with the Chinese company to comply with U....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · John Donaldson

ThL T6 Pro review

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ThL T6 Pro review June 17, 2025 The Chinese smartphone maker ThL has released some interesting phones recently, including theThL 5000, which featured a 5000mAh battery; theThL T200, with its 6 inch display; and theThL L969, the company’s first 4G phone. ThL has now launchedthe ThL T6 Pro. Not only does this 5 inch, 720p HD device use the same octa-core processor as the ThL 5000, but it costs less than $120....

August 7, 2025 · 10 min · 2048 words · Michael Alvarez