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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Samsung preparing thousands of prototypes of its foldable smartphone August 07, 2025 Samsung has reportedly been working on smartphones that usea foldable display for some time. Today, a new report claims the company is making a small but important step forward towards releasing that phone, which has been called the Galaxy X, to the general public. According to the Korea-based websiteThe Investor, citing unnamed sources, Samsung has put in orders for components that would be enough to make between 2,000 to 3,000 prototype units of the dual-screen phone sometime in the first half of 2017....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung was working on at least two new custom CPUs before shutdown July 11, 2025 Samsung’sMongoose custom CPUshave appeared inside the firm’s flagships since 2016’sGalaxy S7 series, all the way to the most recentGalaxy S20family. The custom CPU division was shut down by Samsung late last year, suggesting that we won’t see any more Mongoose CPUs going forward. Now,Android Authorityhas spotted four LinkedIn profiles, confirming that Samsung was working on at least two new Mongoose custom CPUs....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s latest Galaxy A phones arrive in the US (Update: On sale now!) July 27, 2025 Update, June 11, 2025 (09:58 AM ET):Most of the Galaxy A series phones launched in the US this week are now available to buy. You can hit upSamsung.comto grab one or read on to find out which phones are available at your preferred carrier....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. See the secondary display on the next ROG Phone in action July 20, 2025 After ASUS startedteasing the existenceof its next ROG Phone last week, the leaks have come in at a steady clip. On Monday, we got tosee the phone’s back, which seemed to confirm the company’s next handset will be known as the ROG Phone 5, not ROG Phone 4....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. SKYWORTH impressed with these products at CES 2020 July 19, 2025 At CES 2020, SKYWORTH made a few big announcements including some new products and a plan to enter the US and other global markets. We got a chance to walk around their booth in South Hall 1 and check out what the company has to offer, and it was a lot....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia XZ Pro leaked with 4K display, Snapdragon 845 chip July 18, 2025 Sony may have only just unveiledthree new devices, but it looks like another is on the way soon. Sony is reportedly readying the Xperia XZ Pro, a new flagship set to be launched at MWC 2018 in February. The information arrives fromMyDrivers(viaXDA), which has gotten its hands on some potential specs details....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia Z1 : How to take a screenshot June 25, 2025 One of the best features of our smartphones is the ability to take a screenshot, making it easier to share what’s on our screen, be it game scores, themes, benchmark test results, and more. Fortunately, it’s also very easy to take screenshots on our handheld devices. Today, we’ll take a look at how to take a screenshot on the Sony Xperia Z1....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sprint will only carry 32GB, Midnight Blue Nexus 6 August 13, 2025 Microsoft sprints with thespectrum, baked goods cower at thecolor, heck even Bobby Vinton wassmittenwith the shade. Yes, we’re talking about the one and only wonder wavelength,blue. Apparently Sprint must be a fan as well, as blue is theonlyshade Nexus 6 you’ll find the carrier selling, and 32GB at that — according to a story posted by Reddit userdrmacinyasha....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Surprise! Many Americans don’t know what phone they own, think it has 5G July 17, 2025 According to survey results published by refurbished products siteDecluttr, many smartphone users based in the United States don’t know very much about their own phones. Decluttr’s survey polled 2,000 U.S.-based smartphone owners of all ages (18+). The results present a sobering look at just how little smartphone users seem to care about what phone they’re using, how it works, or what features it does or does not have....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) leaks with huge bezels and budget specs July 20, 2025 Samsung is the biggest phone manufacturer in the world. The key to its success hasn’t just been producing great flagship phones, but solid phones throughout its entire lineup. The recently announcedGalaxy A8 seriesare two great mid-range phones that offer flagship design with mid-tier specs. TheGalaxy Jline focuses on the budget end of the spectrum and is popular in emerging markets likeIndia....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Satechi Type-C Power Meter will keep you from frying your phone August 04, 2025 As more and more devices like smartphones, tablets, and notebooks include USB Type-C ports, We have also seen a rise in USB Type-C cords and accessories to use with those ports. Unfortunately, we have also seen a rise in poorly made or counterfeit add-on devices that use this new port....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This is your clearest look yet at LG’s rotating Wing 5G phone August 07, 2025 Believe it or not, there’s still more to see ofLG’s Wing rotating phonebefore its official debut on September 14. Well-known leaker Evan Blass hasposted a set of rendersof the “LG Wing 5G” on his Patreon that provide the clearest look yet at the experimental phone....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Transferring user data to a new device with Smart Lock, Google Sign-In, and Auto Backup August 01, 2025 Getting a new Android smartphone or tablet is exciting, but it’s also a risky time for application developers. It’s easy to lose your audience when they switch to a new device. Wherever possible, the Android system automatically downloads the user’s previously-installed applications during device setup, so your app will typically follow the user to their new device....