by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | Features, smartphones
There’s no shortage of great Android phones, but I’d argue it’s really hard to buy a truly bad phone today. Sure, some devices might have mediocre cameras, less-than-great performance, or ho-hum battery life, but that’s still a far cry from the worst Android phones of...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | Chromebooks, News, Samsung
Credit: David Imel / Android Authority Official listings on Chrome OS-related pages appear to confirm that a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is coming soon. This would be the first “Plus” Chromebook from Samsung and its first premium Chrome OS machine in quite a while....
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | Intel, News, Qualcomm
Credit: Ryan McLeod / Android Authority In recent days, Qualcomm approached Intel about a possible acquisition, according to anonymous reports. At first, Qualcomm seemed only interested in Intel’s PC design divisions, but now it seems it’s looking for a full-on...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | Features, Google, Huawei, Nokia, OnePlus, Samsung, smartphones, Sony
We’re all enthusiasts here at Android Authority, so naturally, we’ve used plenty of smartphones. From the early Symbian and BlackBerry OS era to modern versions of Android and iOS, phones have changed extensively in the past two decades. While these older devices may...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | Features, Google Pixel 9
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Remember when I said I’d buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL because it charges faster? Well, it looks like I’m about to eat my words. Plugging the new Pixel 9 Pro XL to fast charge has sent the Android Authority team down a rabbit hole of...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | Amazon Alexa, Features, Google Assistant, Google Home, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I was diagnosed with asthma a couple of years ago, and one of the first things I bought, after a bunch of Ventolin inhalers, is a smart Levoit air purifier. I know that most studies don’t show a huge improvement in asthma...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | fitness trackers, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Ring, smart rings, Versus, Wearables
The smart ring arena continues to heat up, with new competitors joining the scene regularly. The Samsung Galaxy Ring represents one of the first finger-based trackers from an established wearables brand and offers useful integration within the Samsung ecosystem. The...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | fitness trackers, Oura, smart rings, Versus, Wearables
Oura has long been the leader in smart rings, and for good reason. The company produces a fantastic product and a reliable platform. However, as the form factor grows in popularity and new players enter the field, shoppers have more and more options, including the...
by dbadmin | Sep 21, 2024 | AT&T, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T has finally reached a settlement with the FCC over a previous data breach by a third-party vendor. While AT&T wasn’t directly responsible, it didn’t ensure customer data was properly deleted by its vendors....
by dbadmin | Sep 20, 2024 | Apple, Apple MacBook, Deals, laptops, News
Credit: Gary Sims / Android Authority Apple’s M1 really shifted the way we look at Mac computers. Apple’s laptops went from being average and expensive, to powerful and competitive. For example, the Apple MacBook Air M1 launched at $999, and it was already among the...
