John Callaham

New Microsoft event could see Microsoft Surface Duo 2

TL; DR Microsoft could finally unveil the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 smartphone during a scheduled press event on September 22nd. The Android-based phone had previously leaked with a new camera module. Microsoft could also announce a new Surface Pro tablet, a new Surface laptop, and the Surface Go 3 at the event. Microsoft looks like…

John Callaham

Samsung foldable display production going up with high demand

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL; DR A new report claims that Samsung is increasing its capacity to make Samsung foldable displays for smartphones. According to the report, the company is expanding its display manufacturing facility in Vietnam later this year. The need for more displays is driven by the high demand for foldable phones….

C. Scott Brown

Android 12 Beta 4, more!

https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/android-developer-news-roundup-august-2021/ 6 minutes ago Things have been ramping up in the last few months, and August was no different with the release of Android 12 Beta 4. With this update, the beta has reached platform stability, which means it is time for developers to ensure that their software is flawlessly compatible with the new operating…

Hadlee Simons

Google is reportedly developing custom processor for Chrome OS devices

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL; DR Google is reportedly working on its own processors for Chrome OS laptops and tablets. Products with the new silicon are expected to hit the market in 2023. It is also alleged that Google is “ramping up” its smartphone processors efforts. Google confirmed earlier this year that the Pixel…

Andy Walker

Sony should think about launching a new PlayStation portable

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Portable gaming has picked up speed again with the plethora of mobile titles, more powerful phones, and portable consoles like the Nintendo Switch. But a gaming company is sorely missed by the mobile arena. Sony has a long history of portable gaming systems with the Vita and PSP coming to…

Telegram’s latest update makes unlimited video calls/live streams a reality

Scott Adam Gordon / Android Authority TL; DR The latest update from Telegram has brought unlimited subscribers to video calls and live streams. It also brings improved forwarding controls and the ability to quickly skip to the next unread channel. The Telegram team has worked hard to add various features to the service in 2021….

Andy Walker

New render showcases triple rear camera

TL; DR An official looking rendering of Xiaomi’s upcoming 11T series has been leaked. The phones could apparently have a similar styling with internal differences. Xiaomi will host a launch event on September 15th. We saw leaked specs and little else regarding the upcoming Xiaomi 11T series. However, a new, official-looking rendering may have given…