5 things I want to see with Chinese phones in 2026
Chinese phone brands had a good 2026; they delivered meaningful camera innovation and broke new ground in battery tech. Devices like the Vivo X200 Ultra, X300 Pro, and the Find...
Pocket FIT Elite becomes the latest handheld to face shipping issues
Nick Fernandez / Android AuthorityTL;DR AYANEO says the KONKR Pocket FIT Elite will ship after the Chinese New Year, pushing delivery to early March 2026 at the earliest. Standard Pocket...
I’m tired of how Google Maps still makes this simple thing feel hard
I don't have the time and energy to travel to explore new places several times a year. This doesn't leave much space for the widely popular Google Maps to enter...
OnePlus’ $400 tablet arrives in the US with a solid launch deal
What you need to knowOnePlus is officially selling the Pad Go 2 in the U.S. for $400, with early buyers getting a free folio case or stylus.The 12.1-inch 120Hz LCD...
You’re factory resetting your Android phone wrong
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityFor the past 15 years, I’ve switched Android phones more than 50 times, easily. Each time I did that, I performed the same action on...
Galaxy S26 Ultra leak hints at fixes for major camera annoyances
Samsung is unlikely to make any radical camera improvements to the Galaxy S26 Ultra's hardware next year. It will stick to mostly the same camera sensors as the last few...
The Galaxy S26 may finally get satellite voice calls, and it’s about time
What you need to knowSamsung seems to be aiming beyond emergency SOS, with the Galaxy S26 potentially offering full satellite voice calling.The breakthrough comes from Samsung’s new Exynos Modem 5410,...
Samsung ‘Brain Health’ could launch soon to detect early signs of dementia
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Samsung will apparently announce a Brain Health service at CES next month. This service will analyze data from your phone and wearable to detect changes...
These are the $20 ANC earbuds that crush the competition
Sometimes cheap earbuds just aren't cheap enough. But we've managed to find a pair that will do everything you need, while also keeping your wallet happy. Despite the CMF Buds...
What 2026 might hold in store for the mobile accessories market, from ‘dream batteries’ to maximalist cases
From the wild popularity of retractable cables to a boom in the Qi2 accessory space, a lot happened this year. As we bid farewell to 2025, I have already set...