It used to be the case that many Android phones had bad Android skins. From Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and even smartphone kingpin Samsung, it seemed like phone brands couldn’t resist turning stock Android into a visually unappealing, inconsistent, stuttering mess in the early years of Android.
Sure, many of these Android skins also introduced new features that have since become commonplace on all phones. But it still didn’t change the fact that these overlays were ugly and/or demanding on resources.
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This week is the Google Chrome browser’s tenth anniversary, and Google is celebrating with the release of Chrome 69. The latest version of Chrome has a new Material Design finish, new password management features, an improved Omnibox, and more. Chrome 69 is rolling out now globally. Instructions on updating are below. It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten whole years, but the Google Chrome browser launched on September 2, 2008.
Over the past few years, people seem to have been voting with their wallets — big phones are here to stay. Unfortunately, companies are now spending fewer resources on making decent small phones. There just aren’t that many of them out there.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently, mainly because Google’s upcoming Pixel 4a looks like the right size for me and I’ve been so far unimpressed with the Pixel 4 XL.
Those looking for the best bang for as little buck as possible will find a plethora of options on the market these days. Today we take a look at the Nexus 5X and Moto X Pure Edition, a couple handsets that offer reasonably high-end specs but at a price range that isn’t too hard on the wallet. It’s almost a no-brainer to put these two head to head, as we know many of you are wondering which is the better deal.
The Nintendo Switch has so many amazing sports games to choose from. We’ve divided this list to make it easy for you to find a game based on your favorite sport. From Nintendo classics like Mario Tennis Aces to indie games like Golf Story, we’ve rounded up the best Nintendo Switch sports games that are out right now.
Best Nintendo Switch sports games: Best baseball games for Nintendo Switch Fans of baseball will love these two Nintendo Switch games.
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This best cheap true wireless earbuds list comes from the audio experts at our sister site SoundGuys. Check out their in-depth take here. Buying the true wireless earbuds under $100 for your needs Cheap true wireless earbuds won’t outperform their more expensive counterparts when it comes to sound quality. You can, however, get the most out of the earbuds when you find the proper ear tips.
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A new lawsuit alleges that all Fitbit devices share a flaw that makes them overheat. The complaint says Fitbit products are “unreasonably dangerous” and prone to burning users. In March, Fitbit recalled over a million units of its Ionic smartwatch after reports of overheating and burn injuries. Now, a new lawsuit (via The Verge) against the Google-owned brand alleges that all Fitbit devices are dangerous fire hazards and prone to burning users.
The Galaxy Note 3 is one of the most exciting devices of the season, thanks to its great design and hardware, but also to its expansive 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display. Whenever it comes to Samsung phones though, there’s one question that people regularly ask: is the display PenTile or RGB?
We explained the difference between the PenTile and RGB subpixel arrangements many times, so we won’t rehash it here. If you’re interested in an in-depth explanation, check out our Note 2 vs Galaxy S3 display comparison.
Ah, Google. Everyone’s favorite and least-favorite company has had quite the decade, more than earning its spot at the table of the tech elite. It was already among the top 20 largest companies in 2009, owing to years of success from YouTube, Chrome, and others, but in 2019 Google (via its parent company, Alphabet) finds itself among thetop 5 largest companies by market cap.
It’s been a remarkable decade for tech as a whole, but Google stands out because of just how widespread its influence is.
How manyof you use your Android device for work, business, or to stay connected while on the move? If you’re anything like me, you are always adding a signature with your name, title, and place of work to the bottom of your emails. If you”re looking for a quick time saver, then add a signature.
Sure, some of us just want to show off that we are emailing you from our awesome Android phones, but there’s obvious time saving benefits to this too, and it’s pretty simple and easy to do and to change, if you wish.