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Robert Triggs / Android Authority At launch, the Sony Xperia 1 III was an expensive and minorly flawed handset, but one well on the way to fixing up the issues of its predecessor and helping set Sony apart from the rest of the crowd. As a result, the handset earned Android Authority’s coveted Editor’s Choice…

⚡ Welcome to The Weekly Authoritythe Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 185th edition here, with Apple event news, Google’s app archiving feature, PlayStation’s latest State of Play games, and more. 📚I’m back from my book festival trip up north, laden down with a huge…

The Poco X4 Pro delivers a gorgeous screen and great endurance at an affordable price, but Poco really needs to focus on polishing its software. Former Xiaomi sub-brand Poco launched two phones as part of MWC 2022, one of which being the Poco X4 Pro. This is a higher-end but still budget-focused model, ticking plenty…

If you’ve ever read about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, you may have come across the terms blockchain or distributed ledger. You’ve probably also heard about how corporate giants like Walmart and Visa are testing the technology, either to improve traceability or accountability. Given the amount of hype surrounding it, you’d think that blockchain…

Tricks for your new Samsung phone: Samsung’s latest flagships have arrived. On the surface, the Galaxy S22 series might not look too different from its predecessor, but there are plenty of changes. From updated software to an improved camera, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into. The only question is where to start. We’ve…

Calling the OnePlus Nord line up muddy would be an understatement. What started off as a mega-hyped play in the mid-range segment quickly transitioned into a smorgasbord of options, none of which seem to retain the series’ original ideology. Among those phones was the Nord CE, introduced in 2021 as a lower-priced alternative to the…

The amount of Random Access Memory (RAM) your handset needs for smooth multitasking is a cloudy subject, especially as Apple and Android phones have different amounts. Smartphones rely on RAM to hold the operating system (like Android and iOS), and to run apps and the data for those apps, as well as some caching and…

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is here! Once again, there are three phones, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra taking the top of Samsung’s flagship roster. There are notable changes to the Ultra this time around, though, that not only make it stand out from the…

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs S22 Plus vs S22 Ultra: Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy S22 lineup includes three different models for the third year in a row. The trio still offers flagship-level experiences, but there’s more to set them apart than ever before. While the Galaxy S22 Ultra is undeniably the cream of the crop, it might not…