Oregon’s strongest yet right-to-repair bill is now a law

by dbadmin | Mar 28, 2024 | laptops, News, smartphones, smartwatches, Tablets

Credit: Samsung A new right-to-repair bill was signed into law in the US state of Oregon. The law is the strongest one yet, banning a common anti-repair practice by manufacturers. This could set a big precedent for consumer tech repair rights. The state of Oregon just...

Do you know how terrible the early smartphone era was?

by dbadmin | Mar 24, 2024 | Features, Opinions, smartphones

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Opinion post byHadlee Simons In the grand scheme of things, we really are spoiled by today’s Android phones. Modern devices pack a host of cool features when you really think about it. Even affordable mid-range phones offer...

What is your favorite type of smartphone case?

by dbadmin | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Phone Case, Polls, smartphones, Survey, Surveys

Credit: Curtis Joe / Android Authority Smartphone cases are a big business, with smartphone brands offering their own in-house designs while third-party brands like Spigen, Casetify, and Otterbox also offer them. Either way, cases are a great way to protect your phone...

Which phone brand do you trust the most for after-sales service?

by dbadmin | Mar 13, 2024 | News, Polls, smartphones, Survey, Surveys

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority There’s more to consider when buying a phone than the hardware and software. A flagship-tier processor, impressive cameras, and lengthy update pledge are all great. But there’s something else you should consider too. Customer...

Qualcomm teases new flagship chip that could power your next smartphone

by dbadmin | Mar 11, 2024 | News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon, smartphones, SoC

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Qualcomm has announced the launch date for its next “flagship” processor. This could be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 that was leaked last month. The naming scheme hints at where the SoC would rank in performance compared to other...

Oregon passes landmark Right To Repair law that allows you to fix electronics as old as 2015

by dbadmin | Mar 5, 2024 | Apple, Google, laptops, News, smartphones, smartwatches

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The state of Oregon has passed one of the most robust Right To Repair bills yet. The new law requires electronics manufacturers to supply parts, tools, documentation, and software available for electronics produced as far...