Hadlee Simons

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News Editor and Journalist at Android Authority

Journalist at Android Authority. Crappy puns. Bluesky: https://t.co/uKYUdOEEE2

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Surveys show there's one improvement you don't want from the Pixel 10 chip

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Robert Triggs / Android Authority An Android Authority survey has revealed what people want most from the Pixel 10's chip. Most respondents want longer battery life, followed by better performance. Very few people wanted more powerful on-device AI. Google's Pixel 10 series is widely expected to be the first with processors manufactured by TSMC instead of Samsung. This is a good thing in theory as TSMC-made chips have historically been more efficient than Samsung-manufactured silicon.
Google Messages finally has an easy way to see who has RCS

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The latest version of the Google Messages app finally makes it easy to see if a contact uses RCS. Contacts now have an "RCS" badge to the right of their name. This is a welcome departure from having to open a chat with each contact to see if they use it. Google Messages has supported RCS for years now, but one missing feature is the ability to quickly check which contacts are using this standard.
One UI 8 makes it much easier to find downloaded files, and I hope Google copies this trick

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Samsung's My Files app in One UI 8 lets you filter files by the app that was used to download them. This is a helpful addition and should help you find files faster. This improvement joins a variety of other One UI 8 improvements and additionsSamsung just launched the One UI 8 beta program today, landing on the Galaxy S25 series in several countries.
Samsung just made customer support easier for all Galaxy phone owners

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority Samsung has revealed that it'll offer QR- and NFC-enabled customer support at its repair centers. This feature will allow you to register your device at repair centers without filling out a registration form. The feature is available in 36 markets and applies to devices running Android 10 or newer with NFC. Samsung has just launched the One UI 8 beta program, and it contains quite a few improvements and additions.
Qualcomm shares study showing Androids beat iPhone 16e on 5G

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Ryan Haines / Android Authority A Qualcomm-commissioned report has found that Apple's C1 modem lags behind Qualcomm's last two flagship modems. The report found that two Android phones with Qualcomm modems consistently outperformed the iPhone 16e and its custom modem. The Android phones opened the gap to the iPhone 16e as they moved away from the cell towers.
First Samsung and Xiaomi, now OnePlus apps get Gemini support

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Joe Maring / Android Authority OnePlus has announced that you can use Gemini to interact with both Google apps and select OnePlus apps. The company says that supported OnePlus apps include the Notes and Clock apps, with more on the way. The feature will debut on the OnePlus 13s via a software update. Samsung debuted tighter integration with Gemini during the Galaxy S25 series launch in January. The company revealed that Gemini now supports Samsung apps.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 might have an Exynos variant, but don't panic just yet

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

A Korean publication has reported that Samsung will offer the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in both Exynos and Snapdragon variants. The Exynos-powered model will reportedly be restricted to Korea, while other regions get a Snapdragon-powered variant. This comes after several somewhat conflicting reports regarding the Z Flip 7's choice of processor. Samsung is tipped to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in the coming months, and we've got a rough idea of what to expect.
What do you want most from the Pixel 10's chip?

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

The Pixel 10 series is a major release for Google as it's the first time the company is using TSMC to produce its Tensor processors instead of Samsung. That got us wondering about what you want to see from the Pixel 10's chipset. So let us know via the poll below!More powerful on-device AI We can understand if you'd like to see more performance. Google's Tensor-powered Pixel phones have lagged behind other flagship Android phones since the first Tensor-equipped Pixel in 2021.
This new Pixel 9 rival offers a 7,000mAh battery, 120W charging, and a fully-cooled back

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Realme has announced the realme GT7 and GT7 Dream Edition phones. Both phones feature a 7,000mAh battery paired with 120W wired charging. The Dream Edition device is effectively an Aston Martin F1-themed smartphone. Realme has long had a reputation for offering well-priced Android phones, but the company has also pushed battery technology in the last year.
Apple could copy Samsung by adopting a 200MP camera

1 week ago | androidauthority.com | Hadlee Simons

Paul Jones / Android Authority Apple is testing a 200MP camera sensor, according to a veteran leaker. This will likely be used for the main camera rather than as a zoom camera sensor. Apple would be following in Android OEMs' footsteps by adopting this tech. Samsung was among the first smartphone makers to adopt a 200MP camera, marking the next step in the megapixel war. We've since seen more brands adopting this high-resolution sensor for their main and telephoto sensors.