Survey shows this brand came closest to building an ideal smartphone in 2024

by dbadmin | Nov 20, 2024 | Apple, Google, Google Pixel, News, Polls, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Survey Results

Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority We’re inching closer to the end of the year, and it’s almost time to evaluate the best smartphones of 2024. This year brought us some impressive devices, but also left us craving more. As my colleague Hadlee Simons puts it in...

The most popular phone brands by region — there’s more than just iPhones out there

by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2024 | Apple iPhone, Features, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The global smartphone market is dominated by Apple and Samsung. In some countries, these two companies have a combined market share of over 70 percent, with Apple taking more than half the market in some cases. However, the...

Galaxy, shmalaxy — Samsung could be considering some new smartphone branding

by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy

Samsung might be looking to expand its mobile lineup beyond the Galaxy brand. New branding could potentially help the company position itself as a more premium competitor to Apple. Branding can be a powerful, easy way to quickly communicate certain expectations to...

Galaxy phone issues? Samsung is adding over 300 more repair locations by 2025

by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung will add over 300 more Cell Phone Repair locations by the end of the year. The expansion of the partnership with the brand’s parent company, Assurant, will bring the total number of locations to over 400. The centers...

Using an old Samsung phone? Your device could be at risk from a serious vulnerability

by dbadmin | Oct 26, 2024 | Google, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google discovered a severe vulnerability in certain older Samsung Exynos processors that hackers are actively exploiting. The flaw allows attackers to gain control over affected devices, potentially accessing sensitive...

A new Galaxy S25 leak hints at ‘sparkling’ new colors for the S25 and S25 Plus

by dbadmin | Oct 25, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S25

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A new leak has detailed the color options for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus could come in vibrant shades like Moon Night Blue, Sparkling Blue, and Sparkling Green. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected...