Xiaomi unveiled its 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max phones in China, among the first devices to run Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, with the Pro Max using the higher-end variant. Both phones feature privacy screens that limit off-angle viewing, LTPO AMOLED displays up to 6.9 inches with 4,000 nits peak brightness, the same triple rear camera setup as before, and larger batteries of 7,000mAh and 8,500mAh respectively.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-24
New leaked images published by Android Headlines show close-up renders and apparent marketing material for Samsung's unannounced clip-on earbuds. The design features two rounded bulbs joined by an arched bridge, with a wider flat piece that hooks behind the ear and a rounder speaker unit that sits near the ear canal, plus a visible microphone.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
Leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra will adopt a split-screen privacy feature already found on Xiaomi's newly announced 18 Pro series. The feature would dim only one app window in split-screen mode while keeping the other visible, adjusting dynamically as windows are resized.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
Multiple users, including on Reddit and Android Authority's own test devices, report that the built-in camera in Google Messages either fires the LED flash too early, producing dark photos, or fails to trigger it at all. The bug appears across stable and beta versions of the app, on different phone models and carriers, and has reportedly been occurring for over a month. The flash works normally in other camera apps and outside the Messages interface, indicating the fault is specific to Google Messages' in-chat camera.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
Apple let reporters test its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at Apple Park ahead of preorders opening Oct. 16 and a launch on Oct. 23. The device has a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display, and Apple showed how apps like Netflix will adapt across the cover screen, full inner display, and a half-folded mode with on-screen controls.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-24
Android Authority's review of the Google Pixel 11 finds the $899 phone doubles base storage over its predecessor and pairs a larger 48MP main camera with a slimmer all-glass camera bar. The reviewer reports the Tensor G6 chip underperforms rivals and, lacking the vapor chamber in Pro models, causes real overheating and stuttering during everyday use.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
The triangle symbol appearing on some Samsung Galaxy phones indicates that Data Saver mode is active, a feature found in Settings > Connections > Data usage that is off by default. When enabled, only the app currently in use can access the internet, while background apps lose their connection and cannot perform tasks like uploading video.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-23
Android Authority ran a reader poll asking whether long-term software support is a priority when buying a new phone, drawing 1,455 responses. About 46% called it a top priority, 38% said it matters but isn't a dealbreaker, and roughly 16% said price matters more than software longevity.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
Leaked marketing renders, reproduced via Gemini from watermarked Samsung materials, show the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra in gray with aluminum unibody designs. The Plus reportedly has a 12.6-inch display, dual speakers and a 10,600mAh battery, while the Ultra keeps its display notch, quad speakers, dual rear cameras and an 11,600mAh battery. Both are said to use MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chip, with US prices reportedly starting at $1,200 and $1,400 respectively.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
Android Authority ran side-by-side tests comparing the Pixel 11 Pro's new MediaTek modem against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering signal strength, cellular data speeds, and battery drain while streaming. Both phones used identical SIM cards, software, and starting battery levels, disconnected from Wi-Fi, to keep the comparison controlled. Google switched from Samsung's Exynos modem to MediaTek for the Pixel 11 series, following reported gains over last year's Pixel 10 Pro in speed, reception, and efficiency.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
Android Authority compared selfie shots from three phones with under-display cameras—the REDMAGIC 11 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max—against the backdrop of Apple's iPhone Duo foldable, which uses an under-display selfie camera for the first time. The tester found the REDMAGIC's photos oversharpened and smeared detail, while the Z Fold 8 produced more natural results despite a lower megapixel count, and the Redmi phone showed splotchy textures despite its 32MP sensor.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
New render images from leaker Evan Blass show the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra retains last year's design, including its small notch and dual separate rear cameras. Separately, leaker Roland Quandt shared purported Samsung EU Energy Labels for the Tab S12 Plus and Ultra, listing model numbers SM-X840 and SM-X846B and rating the Ultra for nearly 89 hours of battery life versus just over 80 hours for the Plus, with both tablets carrying IP68 protection. Leaks point to an October 7 debut for the lineup.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
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