This is another year when every chip foundry reminds us that they can make 3nm or 4nm chips, and we’re supposed to be excited that this technology is coming to the electronics we buy and use. But they never really tell us why. What exactly does it mean, and are there any real benefits? Yes. … Read more
Google is preparing to roll out the third beta of Android 16 later today. If all goes well, this should be the last beta to bring UI changes and new features. It should be followed by one more beta in April before the stable release arrives in June. The first beta brought adaptive apps (whose … Read more
Samsung’s next folding phones will be here before you know it, and the last few days have given us a much better idea of what they’ll look like. A couple of weeks ago, we saw leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. This year’s Fold looks particularly impressive, touting … Read more
Samsung announced a partnership with Nvidia that will advance AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence in Radio Access Networks) technologies. The aim is to enhance the efficiency and performance of mobile networks through Nvidia’s accelerated computing platforms, combined with Samsung’s virtualized solutions to optimize mobile networks. Samsung showcases its real-world vRAN combined with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing at MWC … Read more
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR After months of waiting, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users can try out One UI 7 through the beta program for unlocked phones in the US and India. Carrier-locked S23 phones are currently ineligible for the beta program, and so is the Galaxy S23 FE. … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’m not going to lie — I’ve hesitated to embrace the AI-powered overhaul of Google’s search tools. Sure, I’ve come across a helpful AI Overview here and there, but I’ve also received terrible advice, like adding non-toxic glue to pizza cheese to make it stretchier. And, when that’s the level … Read more
Earlier this week, Samsung confirmed its plans to roll out One UI 7 Beta to older devices, starting with users in India, Korea, the UK and the US. The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 got it first (well, after the S24 series), then it’s the turn of the Galaxy S23 to get the beta. … Read more
TL;DR The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Classic will go up for pre-order on March 17 at 9:30PM EST. The Flip 2 starts at $199 for the D1100 version, and the classic starts at $119 for the 4GB+64GB version. Both devices have small pre-order discounts, with a larger discount when pre-ordering both devices. Retroid … Read more
Huawei confirmed its Pura Pioneer Festival event for next week, March 20. The event will see at least one new smartphone announcement alongside more details for HarmonyOS Next – Huawei’s first operating system built independently of Android with an in-house kernel. According to recent reports, we should see the debut of the Pocket 3 flip … Read more
Andy Walker / Android Authority I love listening to music while driving. Finding tracks that suit the mood of any given road trip sets the overarching tone for the journey. While my partner and I usually curate driving playlists for this purpose, sometimes I want to listen to the radio when I’m alone. I can … Read more