Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Everything we know so far (Update: August 3)

Update, August 3, 2020 (5:11AM ET): We’ve updated our Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition hub with a leaked render of the phone. Read on for all the latest. 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 … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Everything we know so far (Update: August 3) Continue Reading

BMW finally rolls out Android Auto, but there are some restrictions (Update)

Update, August 3, 2020 (3:35 AM ET): BMW owners can expect an OTA update to bring Android Auto to their rides this fall. According to Android Police, drivers will receive a notification of the update via their BMW smartphone app or the car’s iDrive system. And even if you don’t receive either, taking the car to … Continue reading BMW finally rolls out Android Auto, but there are some restrictions (Update) Continue Reading

Who wants a phone with 5G, 90Hz display, and a big battery for $215?

The Realme V5 has launched in China. The mid-range device features 5G support with a 90Hz display and Dimensity 720 SoC. Pricing starts at around $215.   The Realme V5 5G is now official in China, and with its introduction drops the price of 5G access to below the $250 mark. The affordable phone adds bulk to the company’s previous device … Continue reading Who wants a phone with 5G, 90Hz display, and a big battery for $215? Continue Reading

Google breaks and enters traditional home security market with new investment

Google and ADT have announced a partnership in the smart home and security space. The partnership will see ADT offer and install Nest devices, while adopting Google’s machine learning smarts. Google is also investing $450 million in the company for a 6.6% stake.   Google has provided smart home devices for several years now, largely … Continue reading Google breaks and enters traditional home security market with new investment Continue Reading

OPPO Reno4: Equipped with a smart sensor from the future

Artificial intelligence used to be a futuristic villain in films that sought to take over the world. Now, it’s in almost every pocket around the world. But what has changed to bring AI into the modern era? OPPO has been refining its technology for years, and it’s all come to a head with the Reno4. … Continue reading OPPO Reno4: Equipped with a smart sensor from the future Continue Reading

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 mistakenly put out on Best Buy store floor

Credit: C. Scott Brown/ Android Authority   The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 showed up on a Best Buy store floor. Samsung hasn’t officially announced the new wearable yet, so this was definitely a mistake. We expect the Watch 3 to land this week alongside the Galaxy Note 20 and several other new products.     We … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 mistakenly put out on Best Buy store floor Continue Reading

Sony WH-1000XM4: Everything we know, and what we want to see (Updated: Aug 3)

Update, August 3, 2020 (10:39 AM ET): We’ve updated our Sony WH-1000XM4 rumor hub with new details about its possible specs and features. We’ve also added a leaked promo video which shows the headphones in all their glory. Read on for all the latest. Original article, April 25, 2020 (12:21 PM ET): The Sony WH-1000XM4 … Continue reading Sony WH-1000XM4: Everything we know, and what we want to see (Updated: Aug 3) Continue Reading

Sprint brand is gone, as its stores turn into T-Mobile locations (Updated)

    Update: August 3, 2020: T-Mobile has now completed closing down the Sprint brand. T-Mobile VP Jon Freier posted on his Twitter account that Sprint stores shut down early on Saturday, August 1, so they could be refurbished into T-Mobile locations on August 2. In addition, visitors to the Sprint’s website are now redirected to T-Mobile’s site. Original story: … Continue reading Sprint brand is gone, as its stores turn into T-Mobile locations (Updated) Continue Reading

Google Pixel 4a specs: Is it enough of a Pixel 3a upgrade?

  After months of delays and full-blown leaks, the Google Pixel 4a is finally out of the door. Google’s second-generation budget phone is the latest entrant in the increasingly competitive budget phone market. Entrants like the OnePlus Nord and iPhone SE, all deliver great features for the price, but what does Google’s new phone bring to the table? We’ve got … Continue reading Google Pixel 4a specs: Is it enough of a Pixel 3a upgrade? Continue Reading