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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy J7 Plus leaks: check out Samsung’s next dual camera smartphone July 06, 2025 In case you hadn’t heard,Samsungjust revealed its first dual camera smartphone on Wednesday with theSamsung Galaxy Note 8. It’s a new venture for the manufacturer, but the Note 8 is expected to be the first of many Samsung phones to implement such tech. Though Samsung’s next flagship, the rumoredGalaxy S9, will also no doubt feature a dual camera setup when it’s released next year, you might not have to wait so long to get your hands on a sub-$900 device with two cameras from the South Korean manufacturer....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Galaxy S10 Plus photo leak: is this Samsung’s new flagship? August 22, 2025 Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy S10 Plussmartphone may have been spotted in real life. ARedditoruploaded a photo of a person apparently using the device on a bus late yesterday (viaDroidShout). It’s a grainy photo but it gives us some clues as to what to expect at the phone’s launch next month, should it be the real deal....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Gboard version 6.2 adds a floating keyboard, contextual GIF suggestions and more June 14, 2025 TheGoogle Gboardkeyboard version 6.2 beta has just landed, introducing some new and exciting features to the app. Beginning with the floating keyboard, this allows you to pop the keyboard out, resize it, and move it around the display to a place where it’s more comfortable....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Get $5 by inviting your friends to use Samsung Pay July 09, 2025 Samsung has launched what is called the High Five Referral Program forSamsung Pay– the Korean electronics giant is paying you $5 for each person you refer to the service. Mobile payment is an ever-growing sector, and Samsung Pay is no exception. It was introduced last year with the Galaxy S6 family, and unlike other mobile payment platforms, Samsung Pay supportsMagnetic Secure Transmission as well as NFC....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Ghost Push malware can root devices and install unwanted apps - here is the fix June 16, 2025 A common rule of thumb is that those who stick with theGoogle Play Storeare safe from malware and other dangers. This is mostly the case, but once in a blue moon we get some exceptions. Such is the case for Ghost Push, a trojan malware that hides itself inside popular apps and has managed to make its way to official app markets (yes, this includes our beloved Play Store)....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Goodbye MetroPCS; Hello Metro by T-Mobile (Update: New plans are live) August 04, 2025 Update, June 30, 2025 (1:40PM EST):John Legere announced the transition from MetroPCS to the newMetro by T-Mobiletwo weeks ago. The new serviceofficially goes live today, which means you can now take advantage of the new plans (outlined below). The first Metro by T-Mobile customer is comedian Keegan Michael-Key, whogave a presentation on the new servicein New York City....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google altering business model of Android to comply with European regulations July 02, 2025 Google published a blog post todayexplaining some important upcoming changes to the business model of Android when it comes to the European Economic Area (EEA). The changes are in response toa nearly $5 billion finelevied at Google by the European Commission. The most important change Google announced today will be new fees OEMs will have to pay to pre-install Google services on Android devices....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google bans user testimonials from Play Store app descriptions June 16, 2025 As anyone who has seen an infomercial knows, product testimonials are pure gold when it comes to hawking your wares. With “ordinary people” giving their honest “unfiltered” opinions, the eager buyer can feel confident plunking down some cool cash. Google it seems, is not such an eager beaver, as it has now asked app developers not to use testimonials in their Play Store descriptions....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Drive update makes sharing files much more convenient June 26, 2025 I don’t know about you, but in my caseGooglehappens to have most of my information on its servers. It knows my contacts, locations, my most private conversations and it even has a full backup of my computer in Drive. This is why I am glad the Search Giant continues to make its services as secure as possible, but they must also be conveniently accessible....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Maps' new AR signs will help you find your hotel July 17, 2025 Google Mapsis about to make it much easier to navigate around an unfamiliar city now that travel is slowly resuming. The companyrevealedmultiple Google Maps updates at itsI/O conferencethat will help you find what you’re looking for, particularly if you want to use Live View. Live View in Maps now includes a host of augmented reality signs that identify key landmarks....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Google Pixel Buds 2 problems arise as users report audio glitches August 02, 2025 The long-awaited Google Pixel Buds 2 recentlywent to marketin April and users are already facing multiple audio issues with them. According to a thread onGoogle’s Pixel Buds support forum, as well as aReddit thread, users are experiencing strange audio cutouts on Google’s latesttrue wireless earbuds....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Here’s how to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics on your phone, PC or tablet August 16, 2025 It happens every four years, and now the entire world will be wrapped up in the2018 Winter Olympics, which have already started in PyeongChang, South Korea. We will be interested in ice skating, skiing, bobsledding, and the many other winter sports, besides hockey, that only seem to become relevant during the Winter Olympics....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. HONOR changes the game: flagship specs, midrange prices August 23, 2025 Sponsored by HONOR For US buyers there are currently two routes to take when buying from HONOR. If you want a great phone at the absolute lowest price possible, there’s the HONOR 7X. Looking for revolutionary features like advanced AI technology and processing that holds its own against devices running on higher-end Snapdragon chipsets?...