The Weekly Authority: 📦 Galaxy Unpacked, unpacked plus Google’s foldable tablet https://ift.tt/25lagnq

Welcome to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 255th edition here with everything from Galaxy Unpacked, the possibility of a foldable Google tablet, a Sony Xperia 5 V video leak, pizza-scented Xbox controllers, and more…

This week I’ve been hunting for something new to get my teeth into now Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is finished (it was GOOD!) and I’m eyeing Gylt. I have a feeling nothing is going to live up to the spookiness of Oxenfree for now, though, so I’m also going to replay the first game. Can you believe it’s been seven years since it was released?

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Samsung sees 95% drop in profits for a second consecutive quarter https://ift.tt/6pFHbyg

• Samsung has confirmed that profits have dropped by 95% in Q2 2023.
• Samsung blames the decline in smartphone shipments for its financial troubles.
• Samsung is hoping the launch of its foldables will help level out these losses for the second half of the year.

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In the first quarter of the year, Samsung reported 95% decline in year-over-year earnings. Fast forward to today and it appears Samsung finds itself in the same hole for the second consecutive quarter.

Today, the Korean tech giant posted its Q2 2023 financial results, and it’s not pretty. According to the report, the company once again saw a 95% decline in year-over-year profits. It appears Samsung brought in a profit of 0.67 trillion ($523.5 million) Korean won (KRW), which is a drop in the bucket to the 14.12 trillion KRW ($11.06 billion) it made last year.

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OnePlus Nord 3 review: Should you buy it? https://ift.tt/1Ud8r3H

OnePlus Nord 3 review: At a glance

• What is it? The OnePlus Nord 3 is the latest in the company’s mid-range lineup of Android phones outside of the US. It packs a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, with up to 16GB of RAM and a 120Hz 6.74-inch display. The OnePlus Nord 3 improves upon the OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus Nord 2T’s battery with a 5,000mAh cell. Charging speeds, too, are sufficiently speedy at 80W. The phone is priced higher than the OnePlus Nord 2T but offers improved performance, a flagship-grade camera sensor, and a larger display for the money.
• What is the price? The OnePlus Nord 3 starts at €499 (~$555) in selected European markets, and will be sold in the UK for £499. It is also on sale in India starting at Rs. 33,999 (~$412).
• Where can you buy it? The phone is available for sale on Amazon and OnePlus’ website in selected regions, but will not be sold in the US.
• How did we test it? I tested the OnePlus Nord 3 for six days. OnePlus supplied the review unit.
• Is it worth it? The OnePlus Nord 3 delivers on all the core tenets of a good affordable phone, like performance, build quality, and a rather good camera experience for the price. A solid upgrade over the rapidly aging OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 3 competes with the very best in the saturated mid-range smartphone segment. It doesn’t necessarily pack the right feature set to make it an all-out winner, but there’s merit in being a reliable and performant device.

Should you buy the OnePlus Nord 3?

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The OnePlus Nord 3 is a predictable, albeit welcome upgrade over the company’s 2022 iteration — the OnePlus Nord 2T. Unlike the whatever-is-in-the-parts-bin approach of prior years, OnePlus has made an effort to bring the Nord 3 in line with expectations from a 2023 mid-ranger. In fact, the Nord 3 is one of the more significant updates to the OnePlus Nord line in recent years and features improvements in all the necessary places. OnePlus is keeping it competitive by upgrading the primary camera sensor to the same flagship module as the OnePlus 11. The phone is consistent in its premium mid-range leanings, be it through the choice of processor or the quality of construction. Glancing at the spec sheet might point towards a relatively boring smartphone, but if our experience is anything to go by, the OnePlus Nord 3 makes up for it with consistency.

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Android’s earthquake alerts may have failed during deadly Turkey quake https://ift.tt/pHmi1nQ

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• The Android earthquake detection system reportedly failed during a Turkish quake in February.
• The BBC claims that no one received an alert before the first tremor.
• Google insists that the system worked during the quake, though.

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Google launched an earthquake detection system for Android phones back in 2020, giving people a few seconds’ notice before an earthquake strikes. Now, it sounds like this system may have failed during a quake in Turkey earlier this year.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 battery and charging speeds: How long does it last? https://ift.tt/G9D1Bqv

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For years, Samsung managed to maintain a comfortable lead in the foldable smartphone market. But in 2023, rival smartphone brands like Google and OPPO have finally started to challenge this dominance. Against this backdrop, Samsung has launched its latest Galaxy Z Fold 5 with a revamped hinge, slimmer design, and faster internals. But to most people, the day-to-day usability of a smartphone matters much more than the exterior. So in this article, let’s analyze the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s charging speeds and find out how long its 4,400mAh battery will last you.

QUICK ANSWER

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 retains the same 4,400mAh battery as the previous generation. It supports 25W charging via the USB Power Delivery PPS protocol. With the correct charger, we expect the phone to fully charge up within 85 minutes.

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Galaxy S23 could get a taste of Android 14 as soon as next week https://ift.tt/ef9waH8

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• A Samsung customer support representative said that the One UI 6.0 beta program will start on August 2 for the Galaxy S23.
• The Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 may be the next devices that get the beta.
• The Galaxy S23 beta program was initially expected to launch in July.

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Today, Google released Android 14 beta 4.1, which at this point, is in its stable phase. While the beta is currently only available for the Pixel, Galaxy S23 series users could get Samsung’s take on the OS soon.

According to SamMobile, a German Samsung customer support representative appears to have let it slip that the One UI 6.0 beta program will launch on August 2 for the Galaxy S23 series. If you’re unfamiliar with One UI, it is Samsung’s version of Google’s Android platform. In addition to this news, it was also revealed that this beta program would come to the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 next on August 9.

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The best new streaming shows this week on Netflix, Paramount, Hulu, and more https://ift.tt/JBfouMn

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It’s hard to keep track of which streaming service is premiering which new show or movie from week to week. Netflix used to be king, but the streaming field is full of alternatives, and they’re all regularly pumping out new content. So, what are the best new streaming shows and where can you watch them?

Every week, we answer that question for you, offering some exciting new and returning titles, including streaming originals, from services like Max, Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and, yes, Netflix. We’ll be updating this list every week, so stay tuned for more new streaming shows on every major service.

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