Author Archives: Phillip Prado

Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, and more revealed (Update: Nokia 5.3 hits India)

Update: HMD has launched the Nokia 5.3 and the low-end Nokia C3 in India today. Continue reading

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Here’s when Amazon Prime Day 2020 is rumored to take place

Amazon could delay its yearly Prime Day 2020 shopping event from July to sometime in September, according to a new report. Continue reading

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Most Huawei phones will support Google and Apple’s exposure notification API

It will only work on handsets released before the US trade ban. That means no Huawei P40 or P40 Pro. Continue reading

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Google and Apple announce exposure notification API (Update: Now public)

The API is only available to official public health authorities, but several US states have already agreed to adopt it. Continue reading

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Xiaomi may have a new selfie camera design, and it could be the craziest one yet

Xiaomi could be working on a horizontally twisting selfie camera, but who knows if it will make it to market. Continue reading

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This phone delivers 5G and a 120Hz display for less than $300

The Realme X50m 5G packs one hell of a punch for the price. Continue reading

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Android 11 lets you dismiss persistent notifications (Update: Not anymore)

With the release of Android 11 DP4, Google removed the ability to dismiss all notifications, including the persistent ones. Continue reading

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Android 11 DP3 gesture lets you undo cleared apps (Update: Not anymore)

In Android 11 Developer Preview 4, Google removed the ability to bring back recently dismissed apps in the multitasking menu. Continue reading

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T-Mobile’s 5G network expansion leaves Sprint customers behind

Sorry, Sprint OnePlus 7 Pro, LG V50, and Galaxy S10 5G owners. Continue reading

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IFA 2020 is still on despite COVID-19, but how?

The event will be possible thanks to an “innovative new concept.” Continue reading

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Samsung Good Lock gets a new home screen customization module: Download it now

Home Up lets you tweak Samsung’s One UI launcher to your heart’s content. Continue reading

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Vivaldi finally sees a stable Android app release after months of beta testing

From built-in ad blocking to Chromebook support, here’s what you need to know about Vivaldi on Android. Continue reading

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Vivaldi finally sees a stable Android app release after months of beta testing

From built-in ad blocking to Chromebook support, here’s what you need to know about Vivaldi on Android. Continue reading

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Digital Wellbeing sees a few tweaks, swaps ‘Wind Down’ for ‘Bedtime Mode’

It also features an updated Focus Mode icon. Continue reading

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Sonos launches a new free radio streaming service

Sonos Radio is an ad-supported streaming service that touts original content as well as local and curated radio playlists. Continue reading

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Survey says: You like OnePlus Oxygen OS over Samsung One UI

It looks like Android Authority readers prefer OnePlus’ Oxygen OS Android skin over Samsung’s One UI. Continue reading

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Motorola Edge Plus: Can it compete with the big kids?

The Motorola Edge Plus, a new flagship from the famed phone maker, is the first competitive offering in a long time. Continue reading

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A new Android stability bug causes frozen apps and unusable UI

Several Android users have reported a new bug that leaves their devices temporarily unusable. Continue reading

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Samsung reportedly disappointed with Galaxy S20 sales so far (Update)

Update: Another report suggests the Galaxy S20 series isn’t enjoying the Galaxy S10 family’s success at all. Continue reading

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Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra: What you need to know (Updated: On sale!)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are Samsung’s most refined phones yet, and they are now on sale. Continue reading

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