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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: Google to announce smaller Google Home and new Chromebook Pixel June 17, 2025 At this point, we fully expectGoogleto announce the successors to 2016’sPixel and Pixel XL. However, there is now word that not only will the search giant also announce a smallerGoogle Home, but a new Chromebook Pixel as well. Starting with the smaller Google Home,Android Policedid not provide exact measurements or what the device will include as far as features are concerned....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Report: WhatsApp is rolling out audio/video calls to desktop users (Updated) July 29, 2025 Update: June 18, 2025 (12:05 AM ET): Facebook is bringing full audio and video call support to WhatsApp’s desktop versions in the new year, a company spokesperson confirmed toReuters. Currently, the feature is available to some users as part of a limited trial. Original article: June 22, 2025 (1:20 AM ET): WhatsApp added audio and video calls to the service in 2015 and 2016 respectively, quickly gaining traction as one of the most popular calling platforms....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Rumors of investment from Walmart could see Flipkart valued at $20 billion July 05, 2025 In a move that would put the company’s valuation at around $20 billion dollars, rumors suggest that Walmart Inc. is considering buying a stake of up to 20 percent in India e-commerce giant Flipkart. According to aBloombergsource, the deal would cost Walmart several billion dollars and while nothing has yet been confirmed and the terms are not set in stone, they are getting towards the final stages of a deal....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung also said to be working on mobile AI chips for smarter processing July 09, 2025 There are many ongoing races in AI right now but one of the most important relates to smartphone chips themselves. HUAWEI has already planted a flag firmly in the earth in this regard, having recently announced the AI related features that will make their way to itsKirin 970 processor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6 Plus brings Galaxy S9 strategy to cheaper devices June 07, 2025 Afterseveralleaks, Samsung has finally taken the wraps off the Galaxy A6 and A6 Plus. Much like the approach taken with theGalaxy S9 and S9 Plusflagships, the Korean firm has seen it fit to bring dual cameras, a larger battery, and a bigger screen to the Plus model of the A6 series....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 hands-on: Dex gets to work June 01, 2025 It’s 2018 and the tablet-laptop hybrid craze is still going strong. We recently saw Microsoft unveil the Surface Go, a tablet hybrid bringing premium Windows to the masses, and even Apple launched a more affordable version of the iPad. Now,Samsungwants to get in the mix with the introduction of theGalaxy Tab S4....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Gear S2 unboxing and first impressions June 27, 2025 Every manufacturer is jumping into the wearable market with both feet in. Needless to say competition is really heating up by the end of 2015, and while most smart watch makers are betting on Android wear,Samsungcontinues pushing its ownTizenplatform. Can they really make the in-house OS mainstream? We are not sure, but their newSamsung Gear S2sure looks promising....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung Gear S3 pre-orders begin November 6 in US, pricing starts at $350 (Update: AT&T availability) July 09, 2025 In addition, since this is an LTE-capable watch, the Gear S3 will be compatible with AT&T’sNumberSynctechnology. If you’re interested in buying with AT&T,head to this linkfor pre-order details. Original post:Samsung’s Gear S3has already gone on sale in a number ofdifferent regions, aside from the United States....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Samsung’s not killing the Galaxy Note, but don’t expect one this year August 20, 2025 Samsung will not kill theGalaxy Noteseries entirely, but there will be no Galaxy Note 21 series this year. This according to a new report citing Samsung’s IT and mobile head DJ Koh. As reported byDigital Daily(viaMySmartPrice) Koh noted at a shareholder meeting in Korea that Samsung intends to launch a new Galaxy Note model in 2022....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Short film emphasizes our denial of how much we use our phones while driving July 05, 2025 There’s every reason to believe that anyone reading this article has texted while driving. We all probably say we don’t use our phones while driving — or at the very least say wetrynot to use our phones while driving — but we inevitably do....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Short-range wireless charging just hit a whole new level June 14, 2025 Although it sounds great on paper,wireless chargingdoes have its drawbacks. The biggest one is that you may’t really use your smartphone while it’s charging, because you can’t hold onto it while it charges. Another problem is that the majority of charging pads on the market are small and can only charge one device at a time....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Skyfall theme pack for Sony Xperia T includes wallpapers, ringtones and other James Bond exclusive goodies July 28, 2025 Sonyand evenGooglehave gone to quite a lot of trouble to make people know James Bond uses an Xperia T as a work device, but if you really want to make your T look like something out of MI6’s chest of goodies, there’s a special Skyfall themed pack up for grabs on XDA....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Sony Xperia X Performance will hit Europe in July for €699 July 10, 2025 Sony announced the official pricing of its Xperia X series. If you were hoping for the Xperia XA, Xperia X, and Xperia X Performance to be priced competitively, you’ll probably be a little disappointed. Xperia X price and release date The good news is the Xperia X will be cheaperthan the Amazon UK listing from last week has led us to believe....