Google might release the Pixel 5a late this summer

by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2021 | Android, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 5a, News, Phones

Credit: David Imel / Android Authority A leak suggests Google will announce and ship the Pixel 5a this August. That might see it launch near Android 12. The phone is believed to be a slight spin on the Pixel 4a 5G. You might not have to wait too much longer for the...

Nokia G20 comes to the US with a big battery and a low price

by dbadmin | Jun 23, 2021 | Android, Cheap Android Phones, HMD Global, News, Nokia, Phones

Credit: HMD Global Nokia is launching the G20 in the US on June 28 for $199. The phone mates a 6.5-inch screen with a huge 5,050mAh battery and a 48MP camera. It could be a good value if you’re happy with a modest MediaTek G35 chip. One of the most important models in...

Samsung takes aim at Huawei with its latest 5G chips

by dbadmin | Jun 22, 2021 | 5G, Huawei, News, Phones, Samsung

Credit: David Imel / Android Authority Samsung has unveiled 5G chips that could scoop up Huawei’s business. The 5G modem in offers more bandwidth while cutting power in half. Expect them to come to carriers and wireless networks around the world. Samsung is taking...

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Olympic Edition looks beautiful in real life

by dbadmin | Jun 22, 2021 | Android, News, Phones, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S21

Credit: Jon Fingas / Android Authority A review has provided early photos of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Olympic Edition. The special smartphone looks great between its blue back and gold-hued metal trim. Buying this outside of Japan may be a challenge. Samsung has finally...

Those crazy-loud phone alerts we get in the US will see some changes soon

by dbadmin | Jun 18, 2021 | News, Phones

Here in the US, we sometimes get FCC-sanctioned phone alerts related to national issues or location-specific problems, such as missing children. The FCC will be changing this alert system in a few ways, which will include pushing some alerts that won’t allow for an...

Motorola may revive a ‘classic’ rugged Android phone

by dbadmin | Jun 16, 2021 | Android, Lenovo, Motorola, News, Phones

Credit: Evan Blass / Twitter A leak hints Motorola might resurrect its Defy rugged phone with a modern version. It would have modest specs, but a tough case that could survive water and steep drops. There’s no word on pricing or availability. Motorola’s return to the...