I went hands-on with the Vivo X300 Ultra — this is a camera phone like no other
I look forward to a few devices every year, and Vivo's Ultra model is high up on that list. There's a good reason for that; for the last two years,...
First the S26 Ultra, now another Ultra phone will support this pro video feature
Hadlee Simons / Android AuthorityTL;DR Vivo has confirmed that the upcoming X300 Ultra will support the APV codec. This follows in the footsteps of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which...
I’m officially learning French on the go, thanks to this free Google tool
From time to time, I get motivated to reclaim the pseudo-conversational French status I had in college. I've tried just about every app and service, so I was intrigued when...
Tecno’s Modular Phone concept actually looks really cool and takes me back to the fun Android days… While reminding me why modular phones never took off
MWC 2026 is in full force right now, and Tecno is showcasing new phones and devices. However, perhaps the most interesting device at Tecno's booth is one that feels like...
16KB page sizes return with the Android 17 beta, but what does it mean?
The Android Authority team has been diving into the new Android 17 QPR1 Beta and stumbled across an interesting toggle hidden in the developer settings menu on our Pixel 9...
My setup routine for Google Messages before texting on a new phone
There’s nothing more satisfying than pulling off the plastic, logging in, and seeing the pristine home screen. A new Android setup always hits different. Some people obsess over wallpaper or...
Samsung seems very committed to putting Exynos in every future Galaxy
What you need to knowA report citing an interview with Samsung's vice president of hardware for Samsung's MX business, Moon Sung-hoon, says it may put Exynos in more devices.Moon states...
I saw HONOR’s Robot Phone, and it’s unlike any Android phone before
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityOne of the coolest things we saw at CES earlier this year was the HONOR Robot Phone — HONOR’s Android handset with a built-in camera gimbal...
The smartwatch that’s a top pick for most people just dropped to a new all-time low
We test a variety of different smartwatches each year, and for the most part, we're happy with most of them. Of course, if you're going with a top-end product from...
AT&T’s new deal really does get you the Galaxy S26 Ultra for FREE — but there’s a catch
New Samsung phones are on the way, and many of the industry's leading wireless carriers are scrambling to offer the best Galaxy S26 deals ahead of the March 11 release...