New iPhone 18 Pro Max battery details leak, and Samsung should be very worried
…That may be shifting soon. The iPhone 18 Pro appears in China’s 3C regulatory database with a 4,056mAh battery for the Chinese version and a 4,288mAh battery for the…
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How Samsung's latest RAM decision will hurt budget Android phones
…force manufacturers to either cut elsewhere or pass costs on to consumers. Rising RAM costs are hurting budget phones the most, but flagships aren't immune. Any relief from shifting production will…
Android's Ultra flagship era may be coming to an end
…Samsung may be left as the only manufacturer selling an “Ultra” flagship globally, while other Android brands shift to “Pro Max” branding for their top-tier phones. High RAM prices have pushed…
Wearables are splitting into two camps, and Garmin is winning one
…then there’s the middle ground — manufacturers here only maintained or lost market share, with even the biggest players not being immune to the shift. Apple still dominates the overall smartwatch market…
I tried the iPhone 17e, and it’s one upgrade away from ruining budget Android phones
…Why Android manufacturers should still be terrified Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Despite the 60Hz screen on the iPhone 17e, Android manufacturers in the US should still be sweating. This is Apple’s…
Google just proved why iPhone users are critical for the future of Android
…Haines / Android Authority Google’s Pixel strategy has shifted significantly in the last few years. The company went from competing with other Android manufacturers to focusing on the platform’s overall success…
The Pixel 6 was a glorious mess, and Google is better for it
…Beyond the nuts and bolts, the Pixel 6 represents a seismic shift in the history of Google’s smartphones. For better or worse, it ushered in the Tensor era and gave Pixels…
Exposing the sneaky math behind your Android phone's battery life claims in 2026
…The goal posts are shifting, and not always for the better Shimul Sood / Android Authority Charging cycles have long been the most important indicator of long-term battery health. However, some manufacturers…
Prepare your thumbs: Google shows off Android 17's foldable gaming mode in action
…If the default “Twin stick, Inline” setting is a little cramped for your hands, you can select “Twin stick, Staggered” and shift the left thumbstick, D-pad, and shoulder buttons to better…
The fast-charging wars are over. Now it's time to fix USB-C
…In practice, that means manufacturers no longer need entirely separate ecosystems to deliver fast, battery-friendly charging. The challenge is that companies continue to implement the standard differently. Different voltage profiles, current…