You told us: Here’s how often you use split-view multitasking

by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2021 | Android, News, Survey Results

Split-view multitasking has been available on Android phones for years now, allowing you to run two apps on-screen at once. This feature typically splits the screen in half, with an app occupying each half of the display (as seen above). We wanted to know how often...

You told us: Here’s how you feel about ads on Android skins and pre-loaded apps

by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2021 | News, Oppo, Realme, Samsung, Survey Results, Xiaomi

If you’ve got a smartphone from a Chinese OEM, you know what ads look like in Android skins and pre-loaded apps. Xiaomi is famous for stuffing ads in MIUI. Realme calls them “commercial content recommendations.” Even Oppo includes ads in Color OS. However, Chinese...

You told us: Most of you think the Google Pixel 5a is hot

by dbadmin | Aug 23, 2021 | Google, Google Pixel 5a, News, Survey Results, Surveys

Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority The Google Pixel 5a‘s arrival might have been dulled by the early Google Pixel 6 series reveal. The mid-range phone packs plenty of improvements over its predecessor. But while it seems a balanced prospect on paper, is the...

You told us: Most of you think foldables will be the ‘new mainstream’

by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2021 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung, Survey Results

Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Samsung is betting heavily on foldable phones, going so far as to skip the Galaxy Note flagship in favor of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 devices. In fact, mobile chief TM Roh went so far as to say that foldables are...

We asked, you told us: Here’s how many smart home devices you own

by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2021 | News, smart bulb, smart displays, Smart Home, smart speakers, Smart TV, Survey Results

Smart home tech has evolved a lot over the years and has become commonplace in many homes. From smart security cameras to smart locks, smart speakers to smart displays, and even smart coffee makers — there’s no dearth of smart home devices available. But not everyone...

You told us: Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3? The winner surprised us.

by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2021 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Survey Results, Surveys

Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority We’ve had little over a week to truly consider the pros and cons of Samsung’s new foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the firm’s new year-end flagship, bringing heaps of improvements to the larger folding format. Meanwhile, the...