OnePlus 6T vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Close call

Guess what else costs around that much: The OnePlus 6T. The Galaxy S9, S9 Plus, and OnePlus 6T actually have comparable specs, and now that their prices are similar, we thought we’d pit them against each other to see which device is worth your money. OnePlus 6T vs Samsung Galaxy S9 / Plus: Design The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a smooth, almost organic feel to it. The phone’s subtle curves and smooth edges flow beautifully, generally making it very comfortable to hold.

OPPO's 'stock Android' ColorOS 12 may have been the right approach all along

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Google’s Android 12 launch this year has been an interesting one, to say the least. From a source code drop to a delay for the Pixel family, the core operating system has us scratching our heads a little bit. The mystery only gets deeper once you think about what Android 12 means for OEM skins. In fact, some of the new Android 12 changes make you reconsider what matters in a stock Android experience.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 vs the competition

They’re here. The 2016 Android flagship seasons is now in full swing, with the unveiling of both the LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge over the weekend. There are cutting edge pieces of technology all around and some notable differences with last year’s leading smartphones. So let’s take a look at how some of the first 2016 flagships stack up against some of the best models from 2015.

Sony Xperia Pro: Should you buy it at $2,500?

Supplied by Sony Sony announced its Xperia 1 II back in February 2020 and teased its Xperia Pro in the same event. Unfortunately, it took nearly an entire year for the Xperia Pro to debut in the US. When it finally landed, the Sony Xperia Pro proved to be a shocker for quite a few reasons. If you’re thinking about buying Sony’s premium flagship, we’ve got everything you need to weigh out your decision.

The worst Android smartphones of all time

Innovation grows out of experimentation. New designs, new features, new hooks for potential customers can lead to awesome new devices, except when they don’t, because sometimes they won’t.  Diversity has been a driving force behind Android’s rise to prominence, but it is a double-edged sword, because sometimes manufacturers produce really awful phones. We’ve already looked at the best Android phones of all time, now we turn our attention to the worst.

This Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 + Wireless Charging Pad Duo deal is seriously good

With a purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (any style, size, or connectivity option), you’ll get a free Samsung Wireless Charging Pad Duo. The wireless charging pad is already a $60 value, but you’ll also be getting $50 off the price of the smartwatch, bringing your total savings to $109.99 for each of the bundles listed below. That means you can come away with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and wireless charging pad for just under $200.

Tiny Tower finds the perfect crossover with LEGO Tower (Update: pre-registration open now)

Update (May 16, 2019): We finally have a release date for NimbleBit’s LEGO Tower! The full game will be released on July 1, but you can pre-register now on the Google Play Store at the link below. Original article (March 27, 2019): Tiny Tower was one of the best mobile titles around when it was first released way back in 2011, and frequent updates by developer NimbleBit have kept the game alive for all these years.

Verizon confirms first price hike in two years, new charges effective June

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon has confirmed a price hike starting in June. The carrier will impose new charges on both consumer and business accounts. The price increase is being attributed to current economic conditions. Verizon is raising prices for both consumer and business accounts. The company is following in the footsteps of A&T, which revealed price hikes for its subscribers just two weeks ago. So what are the new charges Verizon will be imposing?

A suitable replacement camera and photo editor in one

Photo enhancement applications are gaining popularity these days as Android smartphones are getting huge hardware boosts in terms of their camera. With Instagram already wooing the hearts of many Android users with its easy-to-use interface, Cymera is also making its debut with its own set of unique features. Cymera is the latest addition to the ever-growing photo editing and enhancement apps setting the Google Play Store on fire. Cymera is basically one of the many camera replacement apps that makes any Android user become a professional photographer in an instant.

Acer's Chromebox CXI3 is now available

TL;DR The Chromebox CXI3, which Acer teased back at CES 2018, is now available. The desktop features a variety of options for Intel processors and RAM. Pricing depends on the variant you pick. Chrome OS is a solid alternative for those who live in the browser, but some people might want that alternative available at home. For them, the Acer Chromebox CXI3 might just fit the bill. Teased during CES 2018, the Chromebox CXI3 comes with four Intel processor options: the Intel Celeron 3865U, seventh-generation Intel Core i3 7130U, eighth-generation Intel Core i5 8250U, or eighth-generation Intel Core i7 8550U.