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I'm not holding my breath for Elon Musk's SpaceX phone, and neither should you
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (354+ words) So, you can imagine my excitement with the news that Elon Musk is apparently kicking around the idea of launching a Starlink-powered SpaceX phone. It's definitely, totally going to happen, and it doesn't at all seem like something that will…...
Elon Musk's SpaceX could build its own phone with native Starlink connectivity
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (482+ words) Tushar is a freelance writer at Android Authority where he writes news and features. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar…...
OnePlus pushes bypass charging to more devices, and your battery will thank you
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (220+ words) Last week, OnePlus made a significant move by introducing system-wide bypass charging on the OnePlus 13 with its first major 2026 Oxygen OS update. Now, as more devices receive the latest update, this useful feature is becoming available across the lineup, and…...
Need more AC outlets? Save 38% on this Anker power strip!
1+ week, 50+ min ago (312+ words) We are always focused on the hottest tech products around here, including excellent smartphones, tablets, computers, and other exciting devices. Sometimes it's the simplest products that make a real difference, and having enough outlets is paramount. Adding more outlets doesn't…...
We asked you how Google should improve Pixel batteries, and the results say it all
1+ week, 2+ day ago (357+ words) Google is certainly aware of this perception, and a new patent suggests that the company is actively working on solutions. This patent, in particular, addresses mounting the cell within the phone itself and highlights some interesting potential, especially for user-replaceable…...
Bought a Belkin power bank in the past decade? You may have some cash coming your way
1+ week, 6+ day ago (334+ words) A few years back, though, some Belkin customers took issue with the fact that they weren't getting all the power they expected out of their battery banks. While there'd be one mAh figure advertised, tests reportedly showed that the banks…...
What to expect from Android's upcoming Transit mode for your daily commute
2+ week, 2+ day ago (485+ words) Let's start with the name. Last time around, we thought this might debut as "Transiting," but let's be honest " that sounded pretty wonky. Here, we're now seeing it as the much more sensibly named "Transit mode." Most of what we…...
This upcoming Android phone claims to last a whole week with its 10,001mAh battery
2+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) For quite some time now, 5,000mAh has been the standard for smartphone batteries, often leaving users to carry battery banks or use a low-power mode. Now, realme is changing things by launching a smartphone with a huge 10,001 mAh battery, rather than…...
Google might have solved my biggest issue with Pixel battery life
2+ week, 5+ day ago (362+ words) On January 1, 2026, Google filed a patent (via Hypertxt.ai) for an interesting smartphone battery design that skips glue and opts for a more mechanical way of locking the battery inside a phone using a rigid metal chassis. That new design…...
This awesome Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank is 33% off right now!
2+ week, 6+ day ago (240+ words) If you need power on the go, and a simple, small battery pack just isn't enough, the next step up is something like the Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank. While larger, it's still pretty portable, but it offers much more juice…...