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Could this massive handheld with a 7-inch 144Hz OLED be the next budget champion?
TL;DR The budget-focused handheld maker MANGMI has revealed its next device, called the Pocket Max. It features a massive 7-inch 144Hz OLED panel, plus full-size sticks and front-facing speakers. Benchmark leaks suggest it may feature a Snapdragon 865, which would...
One UI 8.5 is largely a hit, but a lot of you aren’t happy with one controversial element
One UI 8.5 (left) and iOS 26 Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung’s One UI has always proudly sported its own personality. It’s obviously Android, but it has also long looked and felt distinctly “Samsung,” even as other Android skins borrowed ideas from all...
iRobot just filed for bankruptcy: Here’s what happens to your Roomba now
Credit: Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR Popular robot vacuum Roomba’s maker, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy. iRobot’s business will transition to a new owner, which is also its primary manufacturer. The company has shown signs of distress since its...
Verizon’s free line offer returns, but it falls short of T-Mobile
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon is offering a free “Unlimited Welcome” line for 36 months to customers on specific Unlimited plans who check the “offers” section of the app. The promotion is strictly Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and requires...
Vote for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2025! (Elimination)
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Can you feel it? 2026 is rumbling in the distance, getting ever closer. That can only mean one thing: It’s time to figure out the best smartphone of 2025! Here at Android Authority, we give out two major phone awards at the end...
Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini now puts Google Maps first in local searches, replacing long text replies with an instant visual overview. Generic red dots are replaced by emoji-style pins and detailed cards featuring photos, star ratings, and...
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