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This week in Android: LG G8 ThinQ review and even more pop-up cameras
August 18, 2025
This week we reviewed theLG G8 ThinQ, which didn’t quite live up to the competition. Samsung released more information about themid-range A series of devices, adding on thenew Galaxy A80 and A70 phones. The A80 might not haveall the features Samsung fans want, but itsspinning pop-up camerasure does look cool! For those not into fancy pop-up cameras, theHONOR 20 Litecould be more up your alley.
In other news, the Trump administration outlined its plans toaggressively expand 5G coverage, relying entirely on the private sector. AT&T is pushing5G service to five more US cities, despite not selling any5G phones. Qualcomm also announcedthree new mid-range Snapdragon processors, focusing on improved camera and gaming performance.
After the lack-luster announcement of Apple’s streaming serviceApple TV Pluslast month, Disney released more information about it’s upcoming streaming serviceDisney Plus. At just $6.99 a month, it couldgive Netflix a run for its money. Even T-Mobile is getting in on the game with itscable alternative called TVision, which is essentially just a rebrand ofLayer3.
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