Google confirms Android 16’s flashiest trick is not just reserved for Pixel phones

by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Google Pixel, News, OnePlus, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi

Google has confirmed that Android 16’s Live Update will arrive on Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi devices, apart from Pixel phones. Samsung will integrate Live Updates into its Now Bar, something a recent One UI 8 leak also showcased. OnePlus will introduce the...

This top Android brand will still use Snapdragon 8 series chips alongside its in-house option

by dbadmin | May 20, 2025 | News, Qualcomm, Xiaomi

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Xiaomi and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year partnership to lead innovation in the premium smartphone space. Despite developing an in-house chip, the Chinese smartphone giant will continue offering flagships featuring...

Another heavyweight will launch its own custom smartphone chip later this month

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | News, Xiaomi

Credit: Weibo/Lei Jun Xiaomi has announced that it has a new custom smartphone processor in the works. The new chipset is called the XRING 01 and will debut later this month. A previous leak suggests that the processor could be comparable to 2022’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1....

Did you know: Xiaomi phones were (kinda) sold in the US for one day

by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Features, US Mobile, Xiaomi

For one short-lived moment in 2016, Xiaomi smartphones were available to buy from a US carrier. Not through some sketchy importer or Amazon listing — we’re talking about a real wireless provider, with things like plans and warranties. US Mobile, a small MVNO that runs...

Android 16 is here for more than just Pixels: All these phones can also run the Android 16 beta!

by dbadmin | Apr 18, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Honor, IQOO, Lenovo, News, OnePlus, OnePlus 13, Oppo, OPPO Find, Realme, Redmi, Vivo, Xiaomi, Xiaomi 15

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Google recently released Android 16 Beta 4, marking it as the second platform stability update with finalized APIs and behaviors. The update is now available across select HONOR, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, vivo, iQOO &...

This Android OEM could let you easily overclock or underclock your phone

by dbadmin | Apr 9, 2025 | MIUI, News, SoC, Xiaomi

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Strings found in MIUI firmware suggest Xiaomi is developing a ‘Chip performance dashboard’ feature. This dashboard would allow users to adjust CPU and GPU frequencies and voltages within safe parameters. Changes would require...