Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The recent Android 16 beta 2.1 release appears to be causing problems. Users are reporting that they are experiencing major battery drain issues after installing the update. Some say that they are being forced to recharge twice in one day. Google released Android 16 beta 2.1 back on February … Read more
I have been testing the Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station for a bit now, and we’re getting ready to bring you some content on it. For now, I can tell you it is an impressive machine that can keep all my electronics running for a long time. This thing is a beast, but as … Read more
Credit: Samsung Techies can be extremists. It seems we’re often either buying the cheapest thing or the absolute most expensive stuff. I am more of a middle-ground kind of guy. I want something that is both high-tech and not too expensive. Mid-tier products also seem to get the best value, and deals on these are … Read more
IMSI catchers, or “Stingrays,” pretend to be cell towers in order to gather data on nearby phones. So far, it’s been very difficult to know if you’ve been a victim of IMSI-catcher monitoring. The EFF’s new Rayhunter project uses a hacked mobile hotspot to attempt to detect IMSI catchers. Privacy advocates will often be quick … Read more
Credit: Mahmoud Itani / Android Authority I just can’t believe we keep reporting about how the Apple MacBook Air M2 offers so much bang for your buck. Apple has been commonly known for its unreasonably high prices, but things are changing, at least in the laptop space. Now, the Apple MacBook Air M2 is one … Read more
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Galaxy S24 Ultra is no longer available on Samsung’s website. You can still order the S24 and S24 Plus, but the landing page says these models are also out of stock. It’s possible they could re-emerge as part of the Certified Re-Newed program. Update: March 5, 2025 (02:45 … Read more
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority I am a big fan of foldable smartphones, but man, these are so expensive! If I were to get one, I would wait for a good deal like today’s. Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 devices are on sale, saving you up to … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Apple iPad A16, or 11th Generation, has just been announced, and it’s hitting stores on February 12, 2024. I’ve already gone deep into the specs and upgrades, and let me tell you, I am left wondering if it is even worth the upgrade. Especially when you can get … Read more
Google’s March 2025 Android patches are arriving now for Pixel devices. The updates land right on the heels of Google announcing March Pixel Drop features. OTA files and factory images are available for download presently. We’re just a few days into March, and (from a smartphone perspective at least), the month is already off to … Read more
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