Ryan Haines / Android Authority When I first heard OnePlus was planning to replace its alert slider, I was pretty disappointed. It’s about as important to the brand’s identity as its proprietary SuperVOOC charging or the iconic green finish that’s been around since the days of the OnePlus 8 series. I was especially bummed when … Read more
Although the Game Developers Conference isn’t until next week, Google made a surprising announcement anyway, introducing Vulkan as the new default graphics API for Android. Until now, developers could rely on either Vulkan or OpenGL, although the latter has been around for quite a long time. This move to Vulkan as the default opens up … Read more
Once the iPhone 16e came out, it was ridiculed by many as it’s substantially pricier than its predecessor, the iPhone SE, and the upgrade since 2022 is underwhelming, to say the least. However, according to a Bloomberg report, the iPhone 16e recorded 60% more sales than its spiritual predecessor. Sure, the iPhone 16e supports Apple … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority While it’s something you hope never happens, there may be times when you find it impossible to make a payment for your prepaid phone service on time. On the other hand, maybe you’re going out of the country and wondering how long you can go before you risk losing your … Read more
Joe Maring / Android Authority I’m a big fan of the Pixel Launcher. So much so, that I actually ditched Nova Launcher when I switched from OnePlus to a Google phone. However, while I appreciate its clean, simple UI and great features, I think there’s definitely room for improvement. Nova Launcher has a wealth of … Read more
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority A few weeks ago, Google quietly pulled the Chromecast with Google TV from sale in many countries. The move wasn’t exactly a surprise, given that the Google TV Streamer is the company’s current equivalent to the Chromecast. Priced at $100, however, it leaves a noticeable gap in the affordable streaming … Read more
Andy Walker / Android Authority When I settle down for the night with a hot cup of spiced rooibos tea in one hand, you won’t find a book or television remote in the other. Instead, you might notice a bright yellow stylus sliding across an old, trusty Samsung smartphone. Launched as the company’s mobile pinnacle … Read more
Nothing kicks off its third generation of phones with the more affordable a-series and this time there are two of them out of the gate – a vanilla and a Pro model. The former is on sale as of this week, the latter will arrive in about a week’s time (it can be pre-ordered right … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority My household hasn’t had much luck with technology so far this year. First, my wife’s foldable was on the fritz, and now my trust Pixel 8 Pro has bit the dust. In all my years of owning swanky tech, I can’t recall the last time I’ve had two expensive gadgets … Read more
This week, the Nothing Phone (3a) launches as a number of older and not-so-old devices see steep price drops. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a mid-ranger and is available in two configurations, both under €400. Nothing doesn’t do small phones, so this one is equipped with a 6.77” 1080p+ display (120Hz, 10-bit, HDR10+, 3,000 nits). … Read more