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Problems with Kodi not working and how to fix them

Table of contents Kodi is a free, open-source media streaming tool that you can use to play any video, audio, or digital media file across almost any format, codec, or platform, including Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS. What makes Kodi standout though is the availability of add-ons that allow you to watch or listen to a variety of media streams from the Internet, making it a highly versatile media streaming app.

RIP LG G series: From Optimus G to G8

It’s time to bid farewell to the LG G series (2012 – 2019). After eight generations and around 30 different handset variants that I challenge anyone to name in full from memory, LG has officially closed the door on its G flagship range, succeeding the series with the new LG Velvet. In Android circles, the LG G series sits right up there with the Galaxy S, HTC One, and Xperia brands as storied icons of the mobile industry.

These were the best Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 phones ever released

It’s 2017 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor is no longer the latest hotness, with both the 821 and 835 succeeding it. Still, it was a great processor and even now some of the once-flagship phones that run it are worthy of picking up at steeply discounted prices. Snapdragon 820 vs Exynos 8890: the 2016 mobile SoC battle begins Features With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 phones ever released.

What is EMUI? — a closer look at Huawei’s Android skin

The EMUI skin sits on top of Android on Huawei and Honor devices. It’s far from the most popular skin out there. It gets a bad rap because it changes the look and feel of Android quite a bit and tries to imitate Apple’s iOS in many ways. Despite its shortcomings, Huawei’s skin offers a lot of useful features that improve the smartphone experience — you can check out the best ones below.

Sony, Asus, Vivo, and more

Robert Triggs / Android Authority It’s been a pretty good year for smartphones in 2021, with 5G becoming almost a given, flagship pricing becoming a little more palatable, and several more brands committing to longer update support. We saw loads of standout phones too, such as the Pixel 6 series, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. What about the devices that went under the radar though?

Is it worth the upgrade?

Apple TV 4K (2021)With the new processor and the new remote, the Apple TV 4K (2021) offers you a solid streaming experience in a compact and usable package, but you'll pay for it. Table of contents After a four-year gap, Apple has finally overhauled the original Apple TV 4K. The new media streaming hardware from Apple chiefly updates the processor and remote control, though it also hides a few software tricks up its sleeve that are worthy of discussion.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag review: Locate anything!

Samsung Galaxy SmartTagThe Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is an awesome tracker that's multiple steps ahead of the competition. It's simple to use, convenient, and offers peace of mind. Unfortunately though, it's exclusive to Samsung's ecosystem. If you have a Galaxy phone this is a great buy for those prone to losing their valuables. If you don't, then you'll sadly have to look elsewhere. How much do we depend on the things we carry on the daily?

10 hidden-gem Android games worth trying

– There are literally millions of mobile games. There are so many that no one can keep track of all of them. That means there are some excellent games that simply don’t get the attention they deserve. The premise of this article is to highlight some examples and show you some games you may not know about. Let’s check out some hidden-gem Android games that should be more popular than they are.

Google app crashing? A new update seems to be the culprit.

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR The Google app is crashing for many Android users. The problem seems to stem from a recent update to the app. Google is working to fix the problem Update: June 23, 2021 (12:52 AM ET): Google has acknowledged the app crashing problem with the Google app on Android. In a tweet posted on the official Android handle, the company said that it’s working on a fix.

How to make and share your Amazon wish list

Many of us have things in mind we wished we’d own but just don’t have the funds to buy right now. By keeping track of those items in a list, Amazon will notify you when they go on sale or have been re-stocked, so you can decide to buy them or share them with someone to suggest a birthday gift. Here’s how to make and share your Amazon wish list.