Galaxy S24 user avoids major injury after phone catches fire in hand
TL;DR A Galaxy S24 user in South Korea claims their phone exploded while browsing the web, resulting in minor burn blisters. The device was reportedly not charging at the time…
Survey suggests this is the preferred first step when setting up an Android phone
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority My colleague Mitja Rutnik tackles this challenge differently. He first targets the home screen of his Pixel, then focuses on targeted notification management to get…
Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm’s rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could cost over $300 per chip, making it the company’s priciest mobile processor yet. Qualcomm is…
Phone cameras are battery hogs, but that will change thanks to Sony
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Sony has formed a partnership with TSMC to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors. The Japanese company confirmed to Android Authority that this deal…
Samsung’s phone plans may be shifting at both ends of the lineup
TL;DR Samsung has reportedly raised May production plans for the Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra. The report suggests S26 demand is still holding steady around two months after launch. Galaxy…
Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s latest Device Care update can automatically block apps that spam your notifications with ads. The feature targets “frequent advertisement alerts” and puts offending…
How to add Google’s Quick Tap gesture to any Android phone
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Google bundles several lesser-known features with its Pixel software that can significantly improve your everyday experience. One such feature is Quick Tap, which lets you…
Rugged phone I can actually use as a daily driver
If you’re looking for a reliable rugged phone, the RugOne Xever 7 Pro is pretty fast as a regular phone, and makes no sacrifices in terms of general features or…
JerryRigEverything teardown reveals this ~$2,000 Ultra phone has a plastic back
TL;DR YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has taken a knife to the orange OPPO Find X9 Ultra, revealing that it has a plastic back. Plastic is more durable and lighter than glass,…
The new OnePlus phone wants to kill your battery anxiety
TL;DR OnePlus Nord CE6 is all about battery life, with an 8,000mAh cell and 80W charging that could stretch close to 2.5 days on lighter use. It comes with a…