Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The pursuit of modularity in smartphones isn’t new. As far back as 2010, I remember being wowed by the Modu T and its jackets that added features like a 5MP camera or a power bank to the not-quite-smartphone. A few years later, Moto Mods were just as impressive with their … Read more
Boost Mobile is one of the oldest and best-known prepaid networks in the US, though it has a mixed reputation depending on who you ask and what company owned it at the time. These days Boost is owned by Dish Network, and while it might not be as hot as it once was, its coverage … Read more
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Evidence in the latest version of the Oura app for Android suggests heart rate zones support is coming soon. Oura would have six different zones. This is a feature we usually see on smartwatches and fitness trackers. Smart rings are currently more basic for fitness tracking when compared to … Read more
TL;DR A Ukrainian YouTuber has posted a nearly 20-minute review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. However, the model he has is a design sample and is never shown with the display turned on, likely because it doesn’t actually boot. Regardless, we get many great shots of the phone’s design and a good idea … Read more
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
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
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
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
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority 5G becoming the new normal means we’re consuming more mobile data than ever. An unlimited phone plan gives you the freedom to stream or download outside of a Wi-Fi connection without worrying about being capped or incurring overuse fees, but these also tend to be the most expensive plans … Read more
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
