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TL;DR Four new devices from Google have been approved for sale in the US by the FCC. We believe these devices to be different configurations of the yet-unannounced Pixel Watch 5. We’re expecting an official Pixel Watch 5 announcement in August. The Pixel Watch 5 hasn’t been officially announced yet, but we’ve seen it pop up in a couple of notable places — including, bizarrely, in the ocean off the Caribbean island of St. Martin. Now, though, it looks like the upcoming wearable’s been spotted

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A leak claims that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will offer 5,000 nits of brightness. It could also include an 800mAh battery. The water- and dust-resistance is said to be IP69K. Unlike in 2025, Samsung plans to launch a full-on sequel to the Galaxy Watch Ultra this year. It’s expected that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will feature several hardware and software upgrades over its predecessor. A new leak may have revealed a few of the upgrades it could

TL;DR Nothing India claims to have lost control of its Instagram account. Its Instagram feed has recently been taken over by selfies of a man wearing a Nothing jersey. There’s the very distinct possibility that all this is just a marketing stunt, although Nothing swears “This is not us.” Nothing’s got a new phone launch coming up right around the corner, with the Phone 4b expected early next month. Ahead of that new hardware debuting, though, the company is either dealing with a very public

Prime Day might be officially over, but scouting around, it seems some devices are still offering the same record deals that the sales event triggered. That includes the higher storage variant of the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G, which is still down to $399.99 at Amazon, reduced from its $539.99 recommended retail price. That saves you $140, or 26% off RRP, and it is the best price it has ever been offered at on the site.  See the deal at Amazon For the money, the 256GB Galaxy A37 5G covers the basics

TL;DR Pre-orders for the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 opened last week. The device sold out quickly. AYANEO has confirmed that only 100 units were available for order outside of China. The company is currently evaluating whether it can arrange a second production run. Last week, gaming handheld maker AYANEO officially launched its Pocket Micro 2 at a starting price of $269. Sequel to the well-liked AYANEO Pocket Micro, the new model was in predictably high demand, selling out almost immediately. No

These days, practically every operating system and app gives users the choice to apply a dark mode theme, rendering light-colored text on a dark background. It’s easier on the eyes than the standard black-on-white look, especially if you’re using your device in the dark. We’ve known enthusiasts are big on dark mode for a long time now, but a recent Android Authority survey shows the option is actually overwhelmingly popular, at least among our readers. In a survey we’ve been running since March,

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing per-app backup controls in Android beta. Users will be able to choose exactly which apps get backed up, offering more control over cloud storage and privacy. The feature was first uncovered by Android Authority in late 2025 and is now beginning a limited beta rollout. Google seems to be moving another step closer to giving Android users more control over their data. An Android backup feature that Android Authority first spo

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR In a statement shared with us, T-Mobile has confirmed it is retiring its oldest plans from the 3G and 4G eras and transitioning customers to modern plans. Some customers could see an increase in their monthly bill. All customers are promised that they will keep their current benefits. The company has not yet confirmed which plans are being retired, and which plans users are being moved to. Update, June 29, 2026 (09:20 AM ET): T-Mobile has further

TL;DR Google is working on several new tweaks for Gboard that could make the app much better. Gboard could get a toggle to let users long-press the spacebar to switch to cursor mode, and a slider to adjust emoji sizes. It could also get a new layout with full-sized keyboard keys. Google seems to be working on some welcome new features for Gboard on Android. The keyboard is already packed with useful features, and the company is working on adding new ones. While taking a look at Gboard beta v

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a new system-level Signature app. The app saves your signatures and lets you insert them easily across multiple apps. The Signature app is now rolling out with June 2026’s Google Play system update. Signing digital documents remains one of the few things you still can’t do effectively on an Android phone, especially without a dedicated app and without a stylus. It is nowhere as effortless as annotating on an iPhone or an iPa

Credit: Weibo/Han Boxiao TL;DR Vivo has confirmed that the brand-new X Fold 6 foldable phone will be available outside China. There’s no word on release markets, but we hope for a European launch too. The X Fold 6 has a Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chip, a 7,000mAh battery, and supports an external camera lens. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones are only expected to launch next month, but we already have several big-time rivals. The vivo X Fold 6 just launched in China last week as the late

Credit: AYN TL;DR AYN has announced that its Thor and Odin series handhelds are getting another price hike on Friday. The Thor devices are now $10 to $30 more expensive, while the Odin 2 Portal and Odin 3 handhelds go up by $10. The price increase goes into effect on Friday, so you still have a few days to act if you’re keen on these devices. AYN is one of the more premium Android handheld brands out there, but it hasn’t been immune to the RAM crisis. The company previously announced price

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google Pixel’s slower speeds are among the biggest deterrents for potential buyers and for us reviewers alike. Even though Google isn’t far behind competitors such as Apple and Samsung in charging speeds (we wouldn’t call the others specifically fast either), Pixel devices are known to throttle easily under heat, which also affects charging speeds. With a sweltering heatwave gripping much of Europe, the UK, and the eastern and midwestern US, the issue

Credit: Samsung Display TL;DR Another report backs Samsung’s rollable phone plans, with a possible launch targeted for the first half of 2028. Samsung Display’s years of rollable OLED demos and patents suggest the company has been laying the groundwork for this device for some time. Samsung’s ambitions for a rollable phone aren’t exactly new. The company has been linked to expandable smartphone concepts for a while, shown in patents, prototype displays, and regular supply chain reports. Now

I’ve been using the Pixel 10 Pro for nearly ten months now, and there’s a lot about it that I genuinely love. The interface feels lively and interactive, the cameras are fantastic, the editing tools are among the best I’ve used, and day-to-day performance has rarely let me down. For a long time, these strengths were enough to keep me happy. But living with a phone every day is about more than just the highlights. Over the past few months, the Pixel 10 Pro has also given me its fair share of frus

There are a handful of Android apps that I rely on every day, and Shizuku is very near the pinnacle of that list. It’s not an app that provides functionality in the traditional sense, but it usually opens up avenues that are otherwise inaccessible to other apps. I’ve listed my favorite Shizuku-powered apps in a previous article that highlights just how far-reaching it truly is. Naturally, I’d be pretty lost without Shizuku on my phone, but I wondered how important the app is for our readers. In

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR ARMSX2 Refresh has received several more app updates in recent days. The PS2 emulator for Android now offers improved touch control options, support for a second controller, and vibration support for gamepads. These updates continue to make ARMSX2 Refresh a viable alternative to established PS2 emulators. AetherSX2 and its spiritual successor NetherSX2 have long been the best PS2 emulators on Android. However, ARMSX2 Refresh has made major str

It’s been more than two years since I got my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and although it hasn’t been my primary phone for most of that period, it’s still the one I pick up most often when I want to see the mobile world beyond my Pixel’s walled garden. And each time I unlock the phone, I am left a little in awe of what Samsung achieved, even with a phone that should technically be old and outdated now. The Galaxy S24 Ultra does not feel old today. It feels just as snappy, just as nice, and just as

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority The keyboard is probably the one app you use more than anything on your Android phone. And yes, Gboard is excellent — let’s get that out of the way. But the thing is, not everyone wants the same thing from a keyboard. Some people care more about privacy, others want endless customization options, and some just want features that Gboard lacks. Thankfully, Android gives you plenty of alternatives.

TL;DR T-Mobile is bringing back its free DashPass offer tomorrow for eligible customers. It will offer 12 months of free DoorDash deliveries, offers, and other members-only benefits. The carrier is also offering cash back on dining, sweepstakes, and a limited-edition streetwear drop. As part of its 10th anniversary, T-Mobile turned June into “Member Month.” The carrier has been offering different perks and offers each week, including discounts on gas, movie tickets, F1 sweepstakes, and more.