Aamir Siddiqui

Mumbai

Senior Writer and Temporary News Lead at Android Authority

Ramblings on tech and otherwise | Lawyer by accident, Tech Journalist by choice | Present: Senior Writer @AndroidAuth; Past: EiC @xdadevelopers

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That Samsung 'Ultra' foldable is not what you think, says reliable leaker

3 days ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority From left to right: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 6. Samsung released a cryptic teaser for an "Ultra" foldable, which fuelled speculation that a Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra is coming. However, a reputed leaker says that no "Ultra" version will be coming this summer, and Samsung is merely using "Ultra" to refer to upgrades to the camera, performance, and thinness.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped for early July launch, but leakers can't agree on the date

4 days ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority A leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release timeline is the same as last year, indicating that it could launch on July 10, 2025. However, another leaker has disputed this date without providing any reason. As has happened with previous Galaxy Unpacked event date leaks, time zone differences could be a factor in the conflicting reports regarding the launch.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped for early July launch, but leakers can't agree on the date

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Aamir Siddiqui

8 hours agoI just tested the newest versions of Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and ChatGPT — and the winner completely surprised meAI chatbots are evolving fast with updates happening constantly from the most familiar names in big tech. Once again China’s DeepSeek is among the …3 hours agoHere's How I Got My Gmail Account Back to Inbox ZeroI got back 15GB of free storage, and I didn't have to delete any of my old emails.
Walmart's $50 Onn 4K Pro just got a major upgrade to Android TV 14

4 days ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Walmart's Onn 4K Pro has received its long-overdue update to Android TV 14. The update's changelog mentions a new security patch level and minor bug fixes. Users have reported that the update also includes a new boot screen with a black background. Some users report that Dolby Vision issues remain unresolved or worsened for certain apps like Plex. Walmart launched the Onn 4K Pro in May 2024 with Google TV based on Android TV 12 out of the box.
T-Mobile is giving away Slurpees, burgers, wings, and a $90K prize for its 9th birthday bash

5 days ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Joe Maring / Android Authority Starting June 3, T-Mobile customers can claim freebies like Slurpees, Whopper Jr. meals, discounted gas, and $5 movie tickets as part of the company's "Thankiversary" promotion. Customers can also enter a giveaway to win one of nine grand prizes, such as $90K cash, a dream vacation, a Honda Prologue SUV, Pixel phones with service plans, and more. T-Mobile and Metro customers must frequently check the T-Life or Metro app for offer availability.
Pixel 10 series ringtones just leaked early, and you can download them right away

5 days ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Joe Maring / Android Authority New ringtone, notification tone, and alarm tone, allegedly for the Pixel 10 series, have just leaked. Users can download these tones to use on their devices. The Pixel 10 series is expected to launch earlier this year, possibly as early as late June. YouTube channel theVakhovske has allegedly posted the new sounds coming with the "New Google Pixel 2025," i.e., the Pixel 10 series (spotted via Tech & Leaks Zone Telegram channel).
One UI 8 makes living with multiple alarms a whole lot easier

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Paul Jones / Android Authority Samsung's new One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series improves its alarm group functions. Users can now add existing alarms to alarm groups. Further, they can now place an alarm group widget on their home screen, making it much more convenient to control multiple alarms with a single tap. Samsung rolled out One UI 8 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series, and we're digging through the update to find all the changes.
Don't Google "Is it 2025?" unless you want to laugh at the state of AI

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Google Search's AI Overview results are known to confidently give wrong answers, and they continue to do so. The latest gaffe surfaced when users asked if it is 2025, to which AI Overview incorrectly claims it is 2024 and not 2025. Such confidently wrong results highlight the perils of relying on AI for fact-checking. Users can turn off AI Overview for cleaner search results.
Samsung's One UI 8 beats Google to the punch with new 90:10 multitasking split

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Samsung's first One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 introduces an advanced split-screen feature using a new 90:10 split ratio. This 90:10 split ratio allows apps to occupy a lot of screen real estate, and lets users quickly switching focus between the two apps without reducing productivity. OnePlus pioneered this 90:10 split with its Open Canvas feature, and Google is working on bringing it to Pixels, possibly with a future QPR release.
One UI 8 beta starts rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Aamir Siddiqui

Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung has begun rolling out the first One UI 8 beta, starting with the Galaxy S25 series. The first beta is available in its home region of South Korea. One UI 8 is on its way to your Galaxy phone, as Samsung has begun the One UI 8 beta testing program for the Galaxy S25 series, starting with its home region of South Korea. As spotted by Tarun Vats, Samsung has started rolling out the first Android 16-based One UI 8 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series.