Author Archives: C. Scott Brown

The guy who made the first mobile phone call wrote a book about it

Posted on January 5, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

History buffs take note, as Martin Cooper’s new book tells the whole story from his own perspective. Continue reading →

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January 2021 Android security patch rolling out now to Pixel phones

Posted on January 4, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

This isn’t a feature drop, so it’s mostly just bug fixes. Continue reading →

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Discovery Plus: Prices, platforms, and everything else you need to know

Posted on January 4, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

If you aren’t already exhausted by all the available streaming options, here’s one more to add to the list. Continue reading →

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5 things we want to see from Apple in 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

Apple has a lot to prove in 2021, especially with a larger-than-ever hardware lineup at its side. Continue reading →

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5 things we want to see from OnePlus in 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

The OnePlus you knew is mostly gone at this point. Hopefully, the company will regain its footing in 2021. Continue reading →

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This week in Apple: Foldable iPhone tests, AirPods Pro 2, and more 2021 rumors

Posted on January 1, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

If rumors are to be believed, Apple has completed durability tests for two foldable iPhone prototypes. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag could be a Tile-like tracker, photos just leaked

Posted on January 1, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

It looks like Samsung might beat Apple to the punch when it comes to launching a Tile clone. Continue reading →

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5 things we want to see from Samsung in 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by C. Scott Brown

Samsung laid a lot of great groundwork in 2020, and 2021 could be its most exciting year yet. Continue reading →

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Android Authority’s favorite non-phone tech that got us through 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

From watches to vacuums to gaming consoles, here’s what kept us from going insane in 2020. Continue reading →

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Android 11 on Galaxy phones: Hands-on with all the new One UI 3.0 features

Posted on December 28, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

One UI 3.0 is only on a select few Samsung Galaxy phones. Here’s what to expect once you get it. Continue reading →

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