Author: Bilal

Hot on the heels of Oppo’s 125W Flash Charging, Qualcomm has lifted the lid on Quick Charge 5. Qualcomm’s latest charging solution offers support for 100W of power and above, as well as backward compatibility with older Quick Charge versions and USB Power Delivery, including the PPS variant. Besides USB Power Delivery, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge is the … Continue reading Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 announced: What to expect from 100W+ charging Continue Reading →

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Two of Android’s biggest strengths are choice and customization. While Apple is playing catch-up and adding widgets in iOS 14, Android phones have consistently introduced innovative features that empower users to customize their overall software experience. However, it’s not usually stock Android or Pixel phones that make the biggest leaps. In my view, custom Android skins have often been at … Continue reading Give me a great software skin over stock Android any day Continue Reading →

It’s time for the Sunday giveaway! Like every week, we’re giving away a brand new Android phone to one lucky Android Authority reader. A big congratulations to the winner of last week’s Huawei P40 Pro Plus giveaway, Tomas S. from Germany. This week we’re giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy S20, brought to you by the DGiT Daily newsletter! The DGiT … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S20 international giveaway! Continue Reading →

Update: July 27, 2020 (2:30AM ET): We’ve updated our Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition hub with fresh rumors of the phone’s possible camera specifications. Original article: July 23, 2020 (7:15AM ET): Samsung’s flagship sales are slumping. As demand for more expensive devices drops due to rising prices and the ongoing pandemic, we’re seeing more manufacturers release … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Everything we know so far (Update: July 27) Continue Reading →

There have been quite a few good years in the smartphone industry, with 2014 being cited as arguably the best year. It’s easy to see why, with the Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G3, and HTC One M8 all being released in the same year. What about the worst years for the industry though? We could definitely think … Continue reading We asked, you told us: This was the worst year in smartphone history Continue Reading →

Samsung’s One UI made its debut in 2018 replacing Samsung Experience as the company’s unifying Android skin. Since then, we’ve seen one major update, a number of minor patches, and an interim version (One UI 2.1). Now, while most Samsung flagships and newer devices run on One UI 2.1, version 2.5 is expected to make its debut this year. Here’s … Continue reading Samsung One UI 2.5: What we know so far Continue Reading →

More evidence may have emerged for WhatsApp working on multiple device support. Screenshots show a Linked Devices menu, seemingly replacing the WhatsApp Web shortcut. It’s believed that the team has been working on multiple device capabilities for a while now.   WhatsApp has delivered quite a few features over the years, ranging from Stories and dark … Continue reading We could be closer to getting multiple device support in WhatsApp Continue Reading →

Detailed specs and features pertaining to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 duo have leaked. The new spill corroborates earlier rumors of huge batteries and 120Hz displays. Both tablets are set to include improved S-Pens with Wireless Dex support.   Just days after a Galaxy Note 20 leak spilled alleged specs and the first glamor shots of the … Continue reading Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 line to get Wireless Dex, faster S-Pen Continue Reading →

The known ‘w5’ Wi-Fi issue is disabling remote Nest thermostat control Some users of Nest thermostats can no longer control the devices remotely, and the issue is forcing Google to replace the devices entirely if otherwise standard troubleshooting fails. The issue, which began popping up on Nest forums as early as last November and racking up more … Continue reading Some Nest thermostats can no longer connect to the internet, so Google is replacing them Continue Reading →