The 11 best phones of 2026, tested by experts in Hickory

5 powerful Android phones to consider instead of the OnePlus 16

The OnePlus 16 isn't available Stateside, but you can get your hands on these five Android devices that are actually more ...

The 11 best phones of 2026, tested by experts

Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me. Here are our favorite smartphones for every budget and operating system.

Why do budget Android phones have thick bezels?

You can get a great-looking Android phone for cheap, but chunky screen bezels often spoil the effect. The thing is, they're ...

Best cheap phones in 2026 reviewed and rated

Not interested in spending a princely sum on a flagship phone? Good news: you don’t have to. With solid specs, clever design, and plenty of features, the best affordable phones now offer outstanding ...

Camera Phones Are Amazing, but They’ll Never Replace My Real Camera. Here’s Why

Commentary: As a professional photographer, phone cameras can never truly offer me what I need for my photography.

I've tested all the best camera phones of 2026: These are my top picks

Robert Triggs, Head of Testing and Data Science at Android Authority, specializes in technical analysis, benchmarking, and smartphone camera reviews. With 10+ years of experience, he offers readers ...

The 8 Best Phones For Kids, According To Parents And Tech Experts

While schools look to ban phones and caregivers worry about the effects of social media on their children, picking the best phones for kids is a big decision for many parents. Parents are left to ...

The Best Foldable Phones

Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brenda Stolyar Brenda Stolyar ...

Qualcomm’s CEO says AI companies want phones running 100-billion-parameter models by 2028

AI companies are starting to do phones,” says Cristiano Amon. Some want a 100B-parameter model running on a phone all day by ...

Police searching for 2 suspects in fatal Hickory shooting

Police say the two men are considered armed and dangerous ...

1 killed, 1 wounded in Hickory shooting

Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area at approximately 6:51 p.m. Wednesday.

Man killed, another injured in Hickory shooting

A shooting in southwest Hickory, North Carolina, left 23-year-old Dionte Jashea Murph dead and a 19-year-old man with ...

Tidal Wave Auto Spa Opens New Locations in Hickory, North Carolina and Hampton, Virginia This Week

Grand Opening Celebrations Include Free Car Washes, Founders Club Extension, and Giveback DayTHOMASTON, GA / ACCESS Newswire ...

Hickory’s on the rise

The Sails on the Square in the renovated downtown Hickory is a great location for the community to gather for events, shopping, restaurants and just meeting friends ...

The hickory experiment: What century-old clubs taught me about modern golf

Danny Holcomb, a member of the Society of Hickory Golfers, shows off his pre-1930s hickory golf clubs. Katie Adkins for The Athletic “Swing smooth.” That was Bruce Markwardt’s only advice. I was ...