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Samsung’s FlipShot feature for Flip phones is a goofy take on ‘Made You Look’
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- Samsung’s MultiStar app now offers a so-called FlipShot feature on Galaxy Z Flip phones.
- This feature will show “stylish photos and messages” on the cover display when you’re taking a selfie with the rear cameras.
- The Good Lock app also lets users add a custom image to their cover screen, but we’re not sure what this means.
Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7, which are the first Galaxy devices with the One UI 8 upgrade. Now, the company’s older foldables are getting a cover screen upgrade thanks to Good Lock.
Samsung updated its MultiStar module with a so-called FlipShot feature (h/t: SammyGuru) for Galaxy Z Flip phones. This feature displays “stylish photos and messages on the cover screen of Flip devices” when you take selfies with the rear cameras. Check out our screenshots below.
Grab a durable Sony XB100 speaker for a record-low price of $33
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Your Portable audio could get a cut-price upgrade today with a fantastic discount on the Sony SRS-XB100 Speaker. You can grab this popular Bluetooth speaker for just $33, down from its usual price of $59.99. This 45% savings off the recommended retail price represents the lowest cost we’ve ever tracked on the device.
Deal: Get 4 Apple AirTag trackers for just $64.99
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Do you keep losing your stuff? If you have an iPhone, you should definitely invest in some Apple AirTag trackers. Right now, they are at a low price of $64.99 for a 4-pack!
Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot plummets to a new all-time low price
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Here at Android Authority, we’ve been on a quest to test all the worthy robot vacuums available, and we have a list of the best robot vacuums here. The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is the top contender, but that thing is usually really pricey! If you’ve been looking for a good deal on it, this is the best one we’ve seen so far.
Google Pixel 9a price drops to its record-low price of $449
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The Google Pixel 9a is already an outstanding budget phone, but the deal is even better right now. It’s $50 off, bringing the Pixel 9a down to a much more reasonable $449. This is an all-time low price we’ve only seen once before!
Spotify Jam comes to Android Auto so your whole car can DJ
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- Spotify’s latest Android Auto update brings the Jam feature to car displays, letting friends join in and contribute music.
- The feature allows passengers to join a shared music queue by scanning a QR code on the in-car screen.
- The latest update for Spotify on Android Auto also improves offline listening and adds a floating search button for easier access.
Spotify’s Android Auto app just got an important upgrade, adding the popular Jam feature to the in-car experience.
I prefer Signal but use WhatsApp for this simple reason
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When WhatsApp changed its terms in 2021, I was one of the many users who looked for alternative messaging apps for Android. While I had heard about Signal before, the controversial move by WhatsApp prompted me to actually try the app out. I loved it then and I still love it now.
But over all these years, I barely use Signal even though I prefer it greatly over WhatsApp. And that’s because of a major advantage WhatsApp has over the privacy-focused messaging app.
Why government red tape is draining your phone’s battery potential
You’re not alone if you’re pining for longer battery life from your latest smartphone. Despite emerging technologies like silicon-carbon cells, we’ve seemingly hit a ceiling just above the 5,000 mAh mark — at least for phones sold in the US and Europe. Meanwhile, glance over at models in China or India, and you’ll spot far larger batteries in otherwise identical handsets.
For example, the new Nothing Phone 3 packs a 5,150mAh battery globally, but bumps that up to 5,500mAh in India. The HONOR Magic 7 Pro goes from 5,270mAh in Europe to 5,850mAh in China, and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra stretches from 5,410mAh globally to a massive 6,000mAh in its domestic market. So what gives? Why can’t we have these same huge battery capacities on the other side of the world too?
These are the 15 best open source Android games you need to download
I’ve previously detailed a list of open source Android apps I always install on my phones, old or new. While all those apps add utility to my handsets, few of them provide pure entertainment. That’s where open source Android games come into play.
Open source games might seem counterintuitive, but their transparency and alterability are part of their allure. They allow users to view their source code up and down or enjoy it as they are. Some have even spawned mods of their own, or started as remixed versions of older titles. Each of the games on this list stands tall in its own right. They’re all genuinely great games, and I’ve enjoyed spending time with each.
BLUETTI AC70 Power Station drops to an all-time low price
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I am a big fan of these “relatively portable” power stations. Their place in the market is solidifying right between the ultra-portable and the ultra-high-capacity models. You can easily take them places, but they are pretty powerful. If you’re looking for one of these middle-of-the-ground batteries, there’s currently a really nice sale on the BLUETTI AC70 Portable Power Station.
Buy the BLUETTI AC70 Portable Power Station for just $328.99 ($270.01 off)
Deal: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 price drops by $545!
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Samsung is about to launch its new foldable phones. The Unpacked event is scheduled for July 9th, in under a week. New launches usually come with nice discounts on the previous model, and the sales are starting! You can currently get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 at a $545 discount!
Young, not dumb, and broke? Amazon is giving you 6 months of Prime for free
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- Amazon’s new Prime for Young Adults membership is now available with a free six-month trial.
- Anyone between the ages of 18 and 24 is eligible for membership.
- The trial offers all the benefits of a Prime membership, including six months of free Prime Video streaming.
Amazon’s Prime Day sale is almost here, and it’s already raining deals and offers. Not only has Amazon already started discounting its own devices early, it’s also now offering a very exciting deal for young adults — a free Amazon Prime membership for six months with all the bells and whistles.
Amazon devices go on sale ahead of Prime Day: Here are the hottest deals!
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Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and it’s one of the hottest sales events we see every single year. You don’t have to wait for July 8-11 to start saving on hot products, though. Amazon Prime subscribers usually get early access to discounts, and today we noticed an influx of deals on Amazon devices. Almost all are on sale, so let’s talk about the hottest offers.
Important note: All of these offers are exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. They are essentially early Prime Day deals. You can learn more about Amazon Prime plans and pricing here. Here’s a pro tip, new subscribers get a free 30-day trial. If you are eligible for the trial, you can take advantage of these deals and next week’s Prime Day deals for free!
US Mobile’s firecracker $249 Pixel 9 deal is coming back for the Fourth of July
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- US Mobile is bringing back its $249 Pixel 9 deal for new and existing customers.
- The offer discounts the Google flagship by a whopping 68%
- The deal goes live on Friday, July 4, 2025.
US Mobile is once again getting ready to offer its wild Pixel 9 deal, which will see the $799 phone drop down to just $249 on the carrier. The deal is valid for both new and existing US Mobile customers. The only catch is that the device will be locked to the carrier’s network for 90 days of active service.
