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OPPO sees a bit of itself in this major Android 16 upgrade, and it’s hard to disagree

5 hours ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Google is bringing a new multitasking feature to Android 16, and even OPPO is giving it some credit. The new system, which introduces a 90:10 split-screen layout, looks very similar to a multitasking idea OPPO has been using since 2023. That feature, known as "Boundless View" on OPPO phones and "Open Canvas" on the OnePlus Open, allows apps to sit partially off the screen.
This budget carrier now supports Android smartwatches, but only if you use this watch

8 hours ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Visible, the Verizon-owned budget carrier, has rolled out support for Android smartwatches — but only for a small group of users. If you own a Google Pixel Watch 2 or newer with LTE, you can now connect your wearable to Visible’s smartwatch service. This is a welcome update for Android users, who have been waiting for the same level of support Apple Watch users have had on Visible for some time.
You'll be shocked to see which smartphone brand is forecast to have the highest growth in 2025

23 hours ago | phonearena.com | Alan Friedman

Analytical firm Counterpoint Research has taken a machete to its 2025 forecasts and now expects global smartphone sales to rise only 1.9% year-over-year compared to its original estimate which called for a 4.2% increase in smartphone sales this year. This amounts to a 55% reduction which Counterpoint is blaming on "renewed uncertainties surrounding US tariffs."Counterpoint now expects phone sales in North America to decline 3% in 2025 on an annualized basis.
T-Mobile MVNO Mint Mobile calls this its "Craziest phone deal yet"

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Alan Friedman

Mint Mobile is now promoting what it calls its "Craziest Phone Deal Yet" which means that you want to know all about it. The T-Mobile MVNO says that starting today (which is Thursday, June 5th) you can sign up to receive unlimited premium wireless service and the Samsung Galaxy S25 phone for just $30 per month. The device features Galaxy AI and Mint points out that there are no catches and no contracts. Keep in mind that this is a limited-time offer.
Nothing confirms imminent launch of its Apple AirPods Max challenger headphones

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Nothing has officially confirmed the launch date for its first over-ear headphones. The company revealed that the new audio product will launch on July 1st, alongside the upcoming Nothing Phone (3). The announcement came through Nothing’s social media accounts and a post from CEO Carl Pei. (3) + (1)— Nothing (@nothing) June 5, 2025Last month, Nothing released a teaser video promising a pair of headphones designed to challenge Apple’s top-tier audio product, widely assumed to be the AirPods Max.
Roblox players just got a new challenge, and Google Play is behind it

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

This launch builds on Google's ongoing efforts to make Google Play a more competitive destination for gamers. Over the past year, the company has improved Google is expanding its focus on gaming with a new interactive experience on Roblox called "The Diamond District," now live through July 2.
This ecosystem made Apple $1.3 trillion last year - and it’s not iPhone sales

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Ahead of WWDC 2025, Apple has released a new report highlighting the growing economic reach of its App Store. According to the company, the App Store supported $1.3 trillion in billings and sales globally in 2024. The data comes from a study conducted by Analysis Group and funded by Apple. The breakdown includes $131 billion in digital goods and services, over $1 trillion in physical goods and services, and $150 billion from in-app advertising.
Samsung’s big "Ultra" foldable tease had fans hoping for more - but is it just marketing buzz?

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Funny that some think Samsung’s teaser hints at a ‘Galaxy Z Fold7 Ultra’. That was clearly meant to stir hype — but there’s no Ultra model, at least not this summer. The Z Fold7 itself will bring the ‘Ultra’ experience pic.twitter.com/P5v5IkDLjE— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) June 4, 2025Z Fold 7 Ultra could join the lineup alongside the regular Fold and Flip models, mirroring the strategy Samsung uses with its Galaxy S series.
Apple will reportedly announce new features for its AirPods at WWDC

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Alan Friedman

According to 9to5Mac, Apple will announce some new features for the AirPods during next Monday's Keynote on the first day of WWDC. Apple is reportedly working on some new head gestures following through on the ones it added to the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. With these gestures, compatible AirPods users can nod their heads up and down or side to side to take or decline phone calls and interact with or dismiss notifications without using their hands.
Google releases Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to exterminate some bugs

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Alan Friedman

When Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 at the end of last month, the first beta release for the September Pixel Feature Drop transformed my Pixel 6 Pro into a new phone with better performance and improved battery life. Along with some improvements, the update also included some bugs that have been addressed in today's release by Google of Android 16 QR1 Beta 1.1 (BP31.250502.008.A1).