The story of Samsung’s failed deal with iFixit

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority “Never take broken for an answer.” This motto, wrapped around a wrench, is emblazoned on Kyle Wiens’ red t-shirt. Wiens is the CEO of iFixit, one of the most popular destinations for everything you need when it comes to repairing smartphones, tablets, laptops, and more. The shirt — available from … Read more

Pixel 9 rumored feature ‘Call Notes’ could transcribe calls for you

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A rumor suggests a new feature called “Call Notes” could land with the Pixel 9 series in August. The rumor suggests Call Notes would record and transcribe phone calls. Theoretically, it wouldn’t be surprising also to see Gemini Nano create summaries of those transcriptions. When Apple announced Apple Intelligence … Read more

Class-action suit against T-Mobile’s price lock fiasco is here

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR In May this year, T-Mobile raised prices by $2-$5 for some legacy plans. The problem, though, is that those legacy plans had a price lock guarantee dating back to 2017. A new class-action lawsuit against the carrier alleges that T-Mobile used misleading statements in advertising. Remember the good ol’ … Read more

Why Android-iPhone RCS will still (sometimes) suck

Ryan Haines / Android Authority After a battle of words lasting many years, Rich Communication Services, or RCS messaging, is finally available on iPhones via Apple’s Messages app. In theory, iPhone and Android users can share RCS messages seamlessly, complete with read receipts, emoji reactions, and support for high-resolution media sharing. The reality, though, is … Read more

Which Google Pixel 9 Pro color is your favorite?

The Google Pixel 9 series is fast approaching. Even though we’re still several days away from the company’s August 13 launch date, there’s not much about the smartphones we don’t know. While specs are critical, many choose their smartphones based on the colors offered. In our exclusive report in May, we confirmed that the Pixel … Read more

The official Deadpool smartphone is here, and it is very, very red

TL;DR It’s a phone with Deadpool on it. Seriously? Are you the sort of fan who telegraphs your allegiance with something as insipid as a t-shirt, or are you sitting down for the tattoo? Smartphone owners can wave their fandom flag with temporary stuff like fancy cases, sure, but the most hardcore among them are … Read more