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Daily Authority: 💸 F-150's home surprise

Available 7.2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard™ features four 120V 20A outlets and one NEMA L14-30R 240V 30A. The all-new F-150 features more exportable power than any light-duty full-size pickup, giving you the ability to use your truck as a mobile generator. It is available with three levels of electrical output depending on engine choice. ☕ Good morning! Today’s newsletter is brought to you by lots of coffee! EVs and the homeTristan Rayner / Android Authority

Fitbit continues to dominate in the US wearable market

Fitness trackers and smartwatches have been around for a few years now, and they show no sign of stopping. According to a recent survey released by Kantar Worldpanel, 12.2% of all United States consumers own either a fitness band or smartwatch as of March 2016. This is nearly double the adoption rate in the EU4 (Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy), which totals about 6.6%. Unsurprisingly, three out of four wearable devices on our wrists are fitness trackers.

Samsung Galaxy S30 series could skip the in-display selfie camera

TL;DR Samsung has reportedly decided against offering an in-display selfie camera on the Galaxy S30 series. It’s believed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be the first Samsung device with this tech instead. We’ve already seen the first couple of phones with an in-display selfie camera launching this year, with the ZTE Axon 20 leading the charge. The technology allows for a proper full-screen display, as the camera is hidden below the screen.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra finally goes on sale in India (Updated: Open sale coming)

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra goes on sale in India today.  This is a limited sale though, and required users to register beforehand. Update: July 12, 2021 (4:48 AM ET): The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra went on limited sale in India last week, requiring users to pre-register and buy a “gift card” ahead of the launch date. Fortunately, those who want Xiaomi’s new flagship without jumping through hoops will be able to do so later this week.

A history of Samsung's homegrown silicon

Samsung is one of the few smartphone companies possessing the ability to design its own high-end chipsets, along with Apple and Huawei (until the US trade ban nipped that in the bud). The Korean firm’s Exynos flagship processors have been a fixture in its high-end phones for years now, covering the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Note series. But where did this story actually start? Join us as we take a look at the history of Samsung Exynos flagship processors, from the earliest phones with this silicon all the way to today’s superphones.

Fitbit will launch a Wear OS smartwatch in the future

TL;DR Fitbit will launch Wear OS wearable in the future. The Fitbit app is also coming to Wear OS. Google completed the Fitbit acquisition in January 2021. At Google’s annual I/O developer conference, the company has announced that Fitbit will introduce Wear OS-based smartwatches in the future. The news follows the announcement that the upcoming redesign to Wear OS will integrate Fitbit functionality and accompanying services for fitness tracking.

Oppo says there's no 'short-term' plan for commercial rollable phone

Supplied by Oppo TL;DR There are no short-term plans to release the Oppo X 2021 rollable phone. Oppo adds that commercialization requires research and business justification. The brand also noted that the X 2021 screen is made out of plastic. Oppo made tech headlines last week when it revealed the X 2021 rollable phone concept at its Inno Day 2020 event. The design offers a 6.7-inch smartphone screen that extends from the side to deliver a 7.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini arrives SIM-free and on-contract in the UK

We had been expecting the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini to come available for those in the UK, and well, those who may have been waiting — now is the time. The handset is available with a variety of carriers and with a variety of retailers. In other words, you can grab the Galaxy S3 Mini either on-contract or SIM-free. Of course, the pricing will vary depending on which route you take.

Mint Mobile is upping all its data tiers next week

TL;DR Mint Mobile will increase the data allotments for all its subscription tiers starting next week. This jump in data comes at no extra cost for new or current users. Actor Ryan Reynolds, who owns a major stake in the company, announced the change in another silly video. Today, MVNO carrier Mint Mobile announced a restructuring of its data plans. Bucking the usual trend of companies asking for more money for less value, MM is giving customers more.

The 5 best cheap Samsung Galaxy S20 cases

The Samsung Galaxy S20 was expensive at launch, and nobody really wants to drop even more money on durable protection. On the bright side, there are a lot of cheap but good cases out there. All the options on this list priced at around the $10 mark. Here are the best cheap cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20 you can get. Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it?