The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s latest smartphone processor and is a radical departure from its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, in a couple of key areas. There’s a highly anticipated return to custom CPU core development, greatly enhanced graphics performance, and a load of new stuff for AI and imaging. So, let’s explore … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a new phone and have $500 or less to spend, there are plenty of solid options this year. At the higher end, we have the Google Pixel 9a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro. If you’re looking to save a bit more without sacrificing … Read more
By now, we’ve compared and contrasted almost every approach to smartphone camera filters. We’ve dug into Apple’s customizable Photographic Styles and praised Samsung for filters you can create from photos, and we’ve generally all agreed that filters make smartphone cameras more exciting. However, there’s one other approach to recoloring your smartphone photos that we haven’t … Read more
I’ve long believed that wired is superior to wireless in almost every instance, and it mostly is. You’ll get the best speeds when physically tethered to the wall while charging a phone. Ethernet is generally more reliable than Wi-Fi will ever be, while wired headphones remain the best option for those who value audio quality. … Read more
Credit: Andrew Grush / Android Authority Starlink has truly opened our eyes to the power of satellite technology, delivering speeds that rival cable internet in areas previously lacking high-speed options. But Starlink isn’t just about traditional internet use. Earlier this year, T-Mobile and Starlink introduced emergency satellite-to-cell features, including full texting, to mobile phone users … Read more
When it comes to fitness trackers, the best ones don’t just count your steps or monitor your sleep, they help you achieve your wellness goals. Or at least that’s what I tell myself whenever I pick up a new device to test. For me, the best fitness companion offers useful health data and keeps me … Read more
More so than any other subscription service, I’ve never been more conflicted about one than YouTube Premium. YouTube ads are horrendous; between non-skippable ads, pre-roll ads, mid-roll ads, etc., the amount of advertising you have to sit through for a 10 or 15-minute video is ridiculous. Surely, paying for YouTube Premium to remove those ads … Read more
It’s that time of year once again. Along with blooming flowers and chirping birds to mark spring’s arrival, Motorola has also announced some new Razr phones. And this year, we have more new Razrs than ever before. Alongside the new baseline Razr and Razr Plus for 2025, Motorola also introduced the Razr Ultra for the … Read more
Although I host virtually all of my media on my home NAS, I’m still a pretty big fan of Google Photos. With its powerful organization features and cutting-edge editing tools packed into my pocket, it’s a tough option to beat for both convenience and features. Still, if you’re eager to remove Big G’s prying eye from … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer recently went on sale for the first time. This was a special occurrence, as it is technically a new record-low price, and Google devices don’t often go on sale. We didn’t think the rare offer would last long, so we’re surprised to see it’s … Read more