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Samsung retakes the lead in Q1, but there's bad news for other Android brands
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The RAM crisis might be forcing manufacturers to cut corners you can hear
…Carlon / Android Authority Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR Rising RAM costs are forcing phone makers to make difficult tradeoffs to avoid raising prices. Xiaomi’s…
Your next iPhone, Pixel, Xiaomi device could wirelessly charge at 50W with the same charger
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One of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 flagship phones could be a spec monster
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How much will RAMageddon hike flagship prices? Top phone executive reveals the cost
…Android Authority TL;DR Smartphone RAM and storage costs have nearly quadrupled over the past year, with a 12GB + 512GB configuration now costing manufacturers approximately $218 more, according to a top Xiaomi…
Google, take note: This phone maker's new chipset looks like an absolute beast
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Manufacturers want you to say goodbye to small phones once and for all
…The leaker didn’t specify these brands, but we’re guessing it’s OPPO, vivo, HUAWEI, HONOR, and Xiaomi. The answers won’t please people who miss small Android phones. Weibo/Digital…
We haven't seen new Wi-Fi audio products in over a year, but Qualcomm has some good news
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This 10,000mAh phone costs $500 and is available globally
…How does a three-day battery sound? By • Aug 27, 2026 — 7:00 AM ET • • Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR Xiaomi…