Samsung was the first smartphone brand to introduce variable aperture cameras with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in 2018. It was retained by the flagships that came later but was dropped with the Galaxy S20 series. However, we could see variable aperture cameras make a comeback on Samsung phones next year with the Galaxy … Read more
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new icons for various status bar elements like WiFi, mobile data, airplane mode, and battery level. We previously spotted the new designs for the WiFi, mobile data, and airplane mode icons last year, but the battery level icon has been significantly revamped since we last saw … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Right now if you were to head to Mint’s website and grab an annual unlimited plan you’d pay $300 upfront, or what works out to $25 a month. This already represented a savings of $60 over the normal $30 a month rate, but for a limited time, you can do … Read more
Paul Jones / Android Authority We also included a poll in Zac’s article asking readers whether they’d buy a Galaxy A56 5G or a Galaxy S25. The results are in, and we’ve got a clear preference. Galaxy A56 or Galaxy S25? It’s not close Over 2,100 votes were tallied in this poll, and ~65% of … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google is experimenting with transparent notifications in Android 16. Notifications will appear transparent only when shown on the lock screen and on top of other apps. It’s unlikely that Google will move forward with this change given the reduction in readability, but it’s an interesting experiment regardless. Many people … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is offering a free voice line to select users via the T-Life app. The offer has some eligibility restrictions and involves standard fees, taxes, and BYOD requirements. Check your T-Life app and act quickly, as it’s a limited-time promotion. T-Mobile does have some great plans and offers, but … Read more
Oppo A5 and A5 Life (or Vitality edition as the direct translation goes) are set to launch in China next week, on March 18. Both phones are listed on Oppo’s official webshop ahead of their announcement, and tipster @ZionsAnvin also shared some detailed specs for both devices. Oppo A5 (left) and Oppo … Read more
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is experimenting with putting the lock screen clock in more surfaces, including the top of the notifications panel. This feature isn’t live yet in the latest Android 16 beta, but it could arrive in one of the quarterly releases. The clock only appears in the new split notification … Read more
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to tackle dust, clutter, and all of those forgotten areas of your property. But why do it the hard way when smart cleaning gadgets can do the heavy lifting for you? From pool cleaning robots to high-tech purifiers, the latest cleaning tech promises to make your … Read more
Carlos Ribeiro / Android Authority Fast-charging technology has been around for many years now, morphing through many forms across the best smartphones of the last decade. Chinese brands have long led the way in terms of power and speed, evolving from once ground-breaking 40W capabilities in HUAWEI’s early SuperCharge models to over 100W via HyperCharge … Read more