Asus ROG Phone 5The ROG Phone 5 takes the already great formula established by its predecessor and modernizes it for 2021. It has a fast and fluid screen, a surprisingly great main camera, brilliant performance, best-in-class audio, and a flexible software experience. For those reasons, the ROG Phone 5 is the best gaming smartphone you can buy right now.
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The Asus ROG Phone 3 was a fantastic device that we dubbed “the powerhouse for everyone.
It’s nice to have the latest and greatest smartphone, but the truth is that these devices can often be super expensive. Fortunately, today’s mid-range phones generally offer plenty of bang for your buck.
Don’t fancy a mid-range phone, though? Fortunately, another alternative is to simply buy older flagships. Yes, they’re not on the bleeding-edge anymore, but they still deliver a fantastic experience compared to mid-rangers.
So with that in mind, these are the best older flagships worth considering in 2021.
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Facebook will no longer make Portal devices for consumers. The company will continue selling existing Portals till inventory lasts and provide long-term software support to existing users. Facebook’s Alexa-powered Portal devices are dying a timely death. That’s because they aren’t as popular with consumers as Amazon and Google’s offerings.
The company confirmed to Variety that it is killing off the consumer versions of Portal and will only focus on its business applications.
Google has finally released the Pixel Buds app on the Play Store indicating that the Pixel Buds 2 aren’t far behind. The new app is only meant for Google’s second generation true wireless earbuds and can be downloaded on any Android device upwards of Android Marshmallow.
The Pixel Buds app lets you set up the new Pixel Buds and control features like Adaptive Sound, in-ear detection, find device, Google Assistant, and spoken notifications.
The T-Mobile G1/HTC Dream
I remember the day well because I was there. New York City, Tuesday, September 23, 2008. HTC, Google, T-Mobile, and Deutsche Telekom executives took the stage to introduce Android 1.0, a brand new mobile operating system, and the G1, the first smartphone to run the platform. It was clear those involved had a vision for Android.
The company reps spent a lot of time talking about how the new platform was open and made it a point to encourage third parties to develop apps for Android.
Michael Kors Lexington 2
Michael Kors, the fashion brand behind many iconic analog timepieces, also has some skin in the smartwatch game. In addition to its classic accessories, the company offers watches housing Fossil and Wear OS technology. For men, the best of these Michael Kors smartwatches feature a similar aesthetics to their traditional siblings but also pack a host of additional smartwatch and fitness tracking features. Find the perfect blend of smarts and style with one of our picks below.
For the impact of a high-end women’s accessory and the functionality of a smart device, Michael Kors smartwatches fit a unique bill. Like their analog counterparts, these watches are top-shelf arm candy. What makes them break from tradition is what’s under the hood, Google Wear OS, and a host of fitness tracking features. Pull together form and function, (as well as any outfit), with one of our top picks.
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The AirPods are the perfect companion to any iOS device, but you don’t have to limit them to one operating system. If you prefer an iPhone but you also use Windows, it takes just seconds to connect your earbuds to both platforms. Here are the steps you need to connect AirPods to a Windows laptop.
See also: How to connect Apple AirPods to an Android phone
If you have a MacBook or an iMac, we have a different guide to help you get connected.
Rooting your phone or getting access into its root directory is the process of customizing the OS loaded on your device to give you total control over it. When you are in full control of your device and its OS, you can go beyond your phone’s limitations, expand system functionality, and even upgrade it based on your preferences. You are able to do that on a rooted phone simply because rooting gives you access to system files you normally do not have access to.
Taking medication is occasionally frustrating, but ultimately necessary. Thankfully, smartphones can make the experience a little easier. There are a variety of medication reminder apps out there. However, they all actually function the same way. You input your pills, how often you need to take them, and your pill schedule. From there, the apps remind you to take your pill at the proper time. Calendar apps and to-do list apps also work well for this kind of stuff if you want an app that can do stuff other than just remind you about your medicine.