Transparent specs at last: Why the new smartphone energy labels are a big deal

by dbadmin | Jun 20, 2025 | Apple, European Commission, Google, News, OnePlus, Samsung, smartphones, Tablets

Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The European Union has introduced mandatory energy efficiency labels for all smartphones and tablets sold within its region starting today, June 20, 2025. These labels provide detailed information on energy use, battery...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hits a new record-low price!

by dbadmin | Jun 18, 2025 | Deals, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, smartphones

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority This is, by far, the hottest deal we’ve seen on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge since its release, which happened just recently, in late May. Currently, you can buy the 512GB version for as low as $969.99. That is actually cheaper...

Act fast: Grab a renewed Pixel 8 Pro for as low as $335

by dbadmin | Jun 17, 2025 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 8, News, smartphones

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re on the hunt for a new phone, it can be worth your time taking a look at some slightly older handsets. Of course, the latest models are going to have all of the bells and whistles, but usually, the generation from...

Pixel 10 camera leak reveals Google’s trick for better close-ups

by dbadmin | Jun 16, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel 10, News, smartphones

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority A new report claims the Pixel 10 will use telemacro photography. The ultrawide cameras may also retain macro functionality. There have been plenty of leaks regarding the Pixel 10 series, especially when it comes to the camera...

Trump enters smartphone market with exactly the gaudy golden phone you’d imagine

by dbadmin | Jun 16, 2025 | Android, News, smartphones

Credit: Trump Mobile The Trump Organization is launching a phone service called T1 Mobile. The highlight of this service is its flagship “47 plan.” The group has also unveiled a new phone called the T1 Phone. Lately, there have been murmurs about the Trump...

This decade-old LG phone sparked my love for photography — then it died

by dbadmin | Jun 15, 2025 | Features, LG, smartphones

It was a balmy September evening in 2016, and my friends and I thought it the perfect evening for a night-time hike up Cape Town’s popular Lion’s Head. Placed right in the city’s center, the panoramic views from the peak would no doubt be spectacular, and we had our...