Report: Future of Latin American mobile networks is cloudy, says 5G Americas

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Future of Latin American mobile networks is cloudy, says 5G Americas June 18, 2025 5G Americas, the industry trade organization advocating for the continued advancement of mobile networks in precipitation of 5G networks, has determined that no country in Latin America has reached the 1300 MHz recommended by the International Telecommunications Union for 2015. In fact, no Latin country has even reachedhalfof this figure....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Jean Bowen

Samsung delays Galaxy Fold release, new launch date to be announced in the coming weeks

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung delays Galaxy Fold release, new launch date to be announced in the coming weeks June 10, 2025 Update: Monday, April 22 at 1:07 p.m. ET:Samsung has officially delayed the public launch of the Galaxy Fold. A new release date will be announced “in the coming weeks.” Samsung said it will attempt to strengthen the display protection and implement measures to ensure customers are fully aware of the protective layer on top of the inside screen....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Tommy Cochran

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price said to be same as Note 8 (but with double the storage)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price said to be same as Note 8 (but with double the storage) August 20, 2025 The price of theSamsung Galaxy Note 9has reportedly been set in Korea. According toETNews, the base model of the phone will have 128GB storage and cost 1,094,500 won (around $971.00). This is the same as the release price of the base modelGalaxy Note 8, but with double the storage....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Todd Bates

Samsung's next foldables could be totally fine with a dunk in the pool

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s next foldables could be totally fine with a dunk in the pool August 19, 2025 Samsung‘s forthcoming foldables could be among the most resilient and hardy yet. According to Max Weinbach, theGalaxy Z Fold 3and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be the company’s first foldables to sport a water resistance rating. While answering a tweet, Weinbachsuggeststhat both phones will feature anIPX8 rating, bringing the niche devices more in line with Samsung’s traditional flagships than ever before....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Rachael Day

Stanford's flexible aluminum-ion battery can fully charge in a little over one minute

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Stanford’s flexible aluminum-ion battery can fully charge in a little over one minute July 15, 2025 The current Lithium-ion batteries we have in our smartphones today are slowly improving, but it seems as though these types of batteries just can’t keep up with what the rest of the tech world needs. Many other types of battery tech have surfaced over the years, but none have been as efficient or powerful as lithium-ion....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Morgan Cross

The $550 mirrorless camera versus the flagships: Is it a waste of money?

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The $550 mirrorless camera versus the flagships: Is it a waste of money? June 29, 2025 It’s unbelievable what modern smartphones are capable of nowadays. They’re the driving force behind how we accomplish our days, as their laundry list of features seem to constantly evolve, making the great things about them even greater. Take for example their cameras, which were once considered distracting novelties in the early days when camera phones were luxuries, but they’re now widely acclaimed for their ability to take stunning photos and videos, putting point-and-shoot cameras on the endangered species list in the process....

June 10, 2025 · 14 min · 2862 words · Melissa Crawford

The first Snapdragon 870 smartphone is a mid-range Motorola

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The first Snapdragon 870 smartphone is a mid-range Motorola August 03, 2025 Today, theMotorolaEdge S made its official debut as the world’s firstQualcomm Snapdragon 870smartphone. Aesthetically, it looks nothing like the company’s other Edge devices. While the Edge andEdge Plusfeatured a vertical camera array at the rear, the Edge S makes do with a cluster of four arranged in a square....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Wesley Holloway

The Google of Russia made an Android phone and it's not a complete dumpster fire

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Google of Russia made an Android phone and it’s not a complete dumpster fire July 18, 2025 Sometimes referred to as the “Google of Russia,” Russian search engine Yandex officially entered theAndroid smartphonemarket today with the originally-namedYandex.Phone. The Yandex.Phone features a 5.65-inch display with Full HD+ (2,160 x 1,080) resolution, 5-megapixel front camera, dual rear 16MP and 5MP cameras, rear fingerprint sensor, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630 chipset....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Lisa Shelton

Tim Cook warns Trump that China tariffs will hurt Apple and help competition

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Tim Cook warns Trump that China tariffs will hurt Apple and help competition July 11, 2025 Experts have been warning of the consequences of Trump’s trade war with China for a while, citingprice increasesfor multiple goods, including consumer electronics. Now, a new voice has joined the choir — Apple CEO Tim Cook. At a recent dinner with the U.S. president, Cook warned that tariffs will negatively affectApple, while boosting the business of the competition....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Matthew Campbell

UK gamers can pre-order an ASUS ROG Phone starting tomorrow, Nov. 16

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. UK gamers can pre-order an ASUS ROG Phone starting tomorrow, Nov. 16 August 24, 2025 While theRazer Phone 2is probably your best bet if you want a phone that pulls double duty as a great gaming device and a great day-to-day device, hardcore gamers who only want the best gaming experience should probably go with theASUS ROG Phone. While the ASUS ROG Phonelanded in the United States this October, residents across the pond have been out luck....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Katie Brady

UK, France, and Japan residents can now get an Essential Phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. UK, France, and Japan residents can now get an Essential Phone June 05, 2025 TheEssential Phoneis about a year old, and in that time has only been for sale in two places: the United States and Canada. That changes today, as residents in the United Kingdom, France, and Japan can get their hands on an Essential Phone and all the available accessories....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Linda Soto

Update: Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available July 21

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Update: Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available July 21 June 27, 2025 Samsung has just announced that the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in Coral Blue will be available exclusively at Best Buy and Samsung.com beginning Friday, July 21. Both websites will offer unlocked models, while Best Buy will also offer Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint carrier-specific versions....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Joanne Black

Waze brings hands-free navigation in latest update

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Waze brings hands-free navigation in latest update July 28, 2025 Our phones do so much more than make phone calls. We use them forcommunication,entertainment,mobile payments, anddirections.Waze, one of the most popular turn-by-turn direction apps, gives you directions while alerting you to upcoming accidents, speed traps, and other hazards along your route. One of the most dangerous things you can do while driving is taking your eyes off the road....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Michael Garner