Huawei Matebook E review: Surface-level

Huawei Matebook EHuawei's Surface rival is a powerful tablet, keyboard, and stylus package that's let down by poor battery life. Table of contents With an affordable entry price point, powerful hardware, and a focus on productivity and play, the Huawei Matebook E has all the makings of a knock-out 2-in-1. But what is the Windows tablet-laptop hybrid actually like to use? Let’s find out in Android Authority’s Huawei Matebook E review.

One UI 2.5 coming to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9

TL;DR A Samsung press release confirms which devices will receive One UI 2.5, the latest release of Sammy’s Android skin. On the list are the two 2018 flagships from the brand: the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9. This is a welcome surprise from the company and suggests more updates aren’t out of the question. Samsung launched One UI 2.5 in tandem with its latest Samsung Galaxy Note 20 line.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra now comes in Navy Blue

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a new colorway: Navy Blue. The color is exclusive to Best Buy in the United States. It’s available in stores or at BestBuy.com. The price of the phone stays the same, but you can get $200 off if you activate it on a carrier when you buy it. When the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra launched in January this year, it came in a few colors: Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, and Phantom Titanium.

The best Disney Plus documentaries to watch while stuck at home

Disney Plus documentaries may not be the first thing you might watch when you sign up for the streaming service. However, there are some excellent nature and science movies to stream on Disney Plus, both from Disney’s studio as well as National Geographic. In addition, there are some excellent documentaries on Disney Plus that look behind-the-scenes at Disney itself.  It was hard, but we managed to pick what we think are the 10 best documentaries on Disney Plus that you can stream right now while you might be stuck at home.

Using your phone even without your touching it

Anyone can tell you that smartphones are great. But, smartphones have their limits; some of the most common ones include distance and syncing data with your computer. You’ll need to be very dedicated with the USB cable or cloud services to keep your phone updated with the media on your computer. Even when you have your phone plugged into your computer, having to lean over, pick up the phone, and reply to a friend’s text message can disrupt your concentration.

Verizon updates Android TV Stream TV box with new hardware and UI

The second-generation Verizon Stream TV streaming media box is now available for $69.99. The Android TV-based device supports 4K streaming, HDR, and includes Wi-Fi 6 hardware and a voice remote. Verizon Fios and 5G Home may get the Stream TV box for free with installation. Did you know Verizon has sold an Android TV streaming box for a while now? The wireless carrier has not exactly promoted its Verizon Stream TV device extensively.

6-year-old Fairphone 2 will get Android 10. Impressive!

TL;DR The Fairphone 2 — launched in 2015 — will soon receive Android 10. The company originally launched the phone with Android 5 Lollipop. If this tiny company can support its phones that long, why can’t other OEMs? The company known as Fairphone has an idealistic ethos: it wants to make smartphones fair and ethical. It offers modular devices produced using recycled and sustainable materials and ensures the procurement of those materials is ethical.

Deal: Pick up the $140 AirSounds Max for just $59.99

True wireless earbuds have changed the game, and they’re getting more affordable by the day. The AirSounds Max Earbuds have all the features you’d demand of top buds, without the $250 price tag of AirPods. The AirSounds range of buds has always been popular for combining quality with affordability, and this latest incarnation makes improvements in every area. The new version features Bluetooth 5.0 audio and water resistance, so your gym session or winter commute shouldn’t disrupt your tunes.

Foxconn and Sharp team up to launch LCD panel factory in China

LCD displays are still going to be around for a long time, at least for smart TVs such as the ones that use Android TV and other operating systems. Today, the massive electronic manufacturing company Foxconn announced a new partnership with Sharp to build and operate a new TV LCD flat-panel factory in China, which will cost $8.8 billion. AMOLED displays set to close in on LCD this year News Reuters reports that the new factory will help with the expected demand of new flat-screen TVs in Asia.

Google Pixel 4a vs Pixel 4 camera shootout: Budget vs flagship

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority The Google Pixel 4a has some big boots to fill. Its predecessor, the Pixel 3a, boasted the best camera on a mid-range smartphone by some margin, so much so that it could go toe-to-toe with Google’s flagship phones. Can the Pixel 4a do the same against the aging Pixel 4 series? That’s what we’re about to find out in this Pixel 4a vs Pixel 4 camera shootout!