Trump wants to put his name on your phone now
US President Donald Trump might be planning to start a mobile carrier to compete with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.
Android Authority by Adamya Sharma
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Trump enters smartphone market with exactly the gaudy golden phone you’d imagine
The Trump Organization has officially announced a new mobile service called T1 Mobile and a new phone called the T1 Phone.
Android Authority by Ryan McNeal
5 Android phones you should buy instead of Trump’s T1 Phone
The Trump phone is real, and it's ... something. Before spending $499 on it, here are five other phones you should buy instead.
Android Authority by Joe Maring
Trump Mobile promise telehealth and roadside perks, but is it worth the cost?
Trump Mobile is a new mobile service that leverages the current President's name but is there more to this service than just gimmicks?
Android Authority by Andrew Grush
You’ve got one week to stock up on Philips Hue gear before a tariff-fueled price hike
Philips Hue smart home gear prices will increase on July 1 due to US tariffs, and the brand hasn't ruled out further price changes.
Android Authority by Matt Horne
Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Tump Mobile and its T1 Phone
A new report from The Financial Times has revealed some concerning truths about Trump Mobile and its "Made in America" T1 Phone.
Android Authority by Adamya Sharma
5 carriers you should sign up for instead of Trump Mobile
Trump Mobile's 47 Plan offers unlimited calls, text, and data for $47.45 per month. Don't sign up for it; join one of these carriers instead.
Android Authority by Joe Maring
Why a OnePlus ban could ruin Android phones in the US as we know them
Two US lawmakers have called for a probe into OnePlus phones. I hope this doesn't lead to a ban as that would be awful for US consumers.
Android Authority by Hadlee Simons
Google breaks into the US top 4 for smartphone shipments, but don’t call it a comeback
Google may have gained market share over rivals in smartphone shipments, but the issue is more about tariffs than demand.
Android Authority by Matt Horne
Pixel 10 series users could get free access to Google’s smartest features (APK teardown)
The Pixel 10 series may come with a free trial of Google AI Pro, letting users enjoy Google's best AI features for free. Read on for more!
Android Authority by Aamir Siddiqui
This could be my new PDF scanner app once Microsoft Lens is taken away
With Microsoft Lens' demise scheduled for later this year, I went in search of a new PDF scanner app and found PDFgear Scan.
Android Authority by Andy Walker
Trump Mobile’s latest ads ditch Android reality for a golden iPhone fantasy
Trump Mobile wants to sell you a gold Android phone that was supposed to be made in America, but its ads have switched teams to Apple.
Android Authority by Adamya Sharma
Trump Mobile’s latest T1 phone teaser fails to hide an epic Photoshop blunder
Trump Mobile is now advertising a new design for its upcoming T1 phone, and it unmasks a poor Photoshop involving the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Android Authority by Tushar Mehta
MrBeast isn’t stopping at snacks — he could take on T-Mobile and Verizon next
MrBeast is reportedly planning to enter the US telecom industry and use the MVNO strategy instead of building things from scratch.
Android Authority by Aman Kumar
As a cell phone expert, I’m worried about the future of prepaid carriers
The prepaid wireless market is changing, and while some of the moves are for the better, there is one trend that concerns me.
Android Authority by Andrew Grush
Trump Mobile’s earliest actual phones are neither made in America, nor cheap
Trump Mobile has started selling phones from other brands while leaving out details about the proclaimed T1 Phone's availability.
Android Authority by Tushar Mehta
I bought the Trump phone 3 months ago, and I’ve got nothing
Three months ago, I pre-ordered the "Trump phone" from the definitely-not-a-scam-company Trump Mobile. Where's my phone?
Android Authority by C. Scott Brown
My 18 favorite Android apps of 2025
I used plenty of apps this year, but which were the best of the best? These are my favorite Android apps from 2025.
Android Authority by Andy Walker
It’s now 2026, and I still don’t have my Trump phone
I pre-ordered Trump Mobile's T1 phone (also known as the Trump phone) in June 2025, and I still don't have it. Where's my phone?
Android Authority by C. Scott Brown
What’s going on with the missing Trump phone? Lawmakers demand answers
Democratic lawmakers are urging the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile over alleged false advertising tied to its long-delayed T1 Phone.
Android Authority by Matt Horne
New ICE tracking apps emerge on Google Play Store despite policy risks
New apps like ICEbreaker and Eyes Up are mapping and documenting ICE activity, even as app stores removed previous variants.
Android Authority by Aamir Siddiqui
Trump Phone finally shows up in real images after another round of shifting goalposts
The Trump Mobile's first phone may be a step closer to being a reality, as company's execs reveal its pre-production design.
Android Authority by Tushar Mehta
Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could be good news for device pricing
SCOTUS pulls the plug on most of Trump's tariffs.
Android Authority by Ryan McNeal
Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone finally ships out after months of vaporware fears
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is finally shipping to media, revealing a rebranded HTC U24 Pro design with an updated manufacturing claim.
Android Authority by Aamir Siddiqui
Still thinking about buying the Trump Mobile phone? Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is now finally shipping, but we'd still recommend skipping it for a variety of reasons.
Android Authority by Andrew Grush
The Trump Mobile T1 really is an HTC phone from 2024, teardown shows
The gold-colored phone is a lightly modified version of an HTC design from 2024, and it's being manufactured at a factory in China.
Android Authority by Taylor Kerns
The White House’s dodgy app is being pushed to even more official government devices
The DHS will reportedly start automatically loading the highly insecure White House App on official devices.
Android Authority by Akshay Gangwar
Apple and Intel will work together to manufacture chips in the US
According to a Truth Social post from Trump, Apple and Intel will work together to design and build chips in the US.
Android Authority by Akshay Gangwar
T1 phone saga gets stranger as PR team abandons Trump Mobile
Adding another strange chapter to the T1 phone's story, Trump Mobile's PR and media relations firm has left.
Android Authority by Ryan McNeal
Trump administration gets OpenAI to slow-track new model release over security concerns
OpenAI is limiting the release of its latest AI model as the government reviews the model for safety concerns.
Android Authority by Ryan McNeal
I finally got the $499 Trump Phone. It’s the worst Android phone I’ve used in 2026
The $500 Trump Mobile T1 is here, and after a year of waiting, I finally got my very own. And guess what? It's a complete mess.
Android Authority by C. Scott Brown