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Samsung clarifies GOS throttling in new FAQ

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A new Samsung Korea FAQ has offered a comprehensive response regarding GOS. The company also clarified the reason for having a list of 10,000 apps. It also offered a disappointing explanation for benchmark apps being excluded from GOS. Samsung made tech headlines for the wrong reasons last week when it emerged that the company was throttling games via its Game Optimizing Service (GOS) but not slowing down benchmark apps.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs regular S4

Quick, how many variations of the record-breaking Samsung Galaxy S4 can you name off the top of your head? At least one, I hope. Today, Samsung announced the latest variant of this particular handset meant for use in the great outdoors. Called the Galaxy S4 Active, it’s a rugged phone in every sense of the word. And yet it’s also every bit the high-end model that the original Galaxy S4 is.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2: What's the difference?

Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the culmination of all the lessons the company learned from the first Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Not only does it come with the latest hardware, but it also sports a refined design, a far more robust build, and a cheaper price point. However, if you already have its predecessor, is it worth the upgrade? Let’s compare the two to figure out which one comes out on top in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Fold 2 battle.

A few things missing from this compact powerhouse

Display Xiaomi Mi Mix 25.99-inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 resolution 570 ppi 18:9 aspect ratio DCI-P3 color gamut Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition5.99-inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 resolution 570 ppi 18:9 aspect ratio DCI-P3 color gamut Processor Xiaomi Mi Mix 264-bit octa-core (max 2.45GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm process Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition64-bit octa-core (max 2.45GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm process RAM Xiaomi Mi Mix 26 GB

How to connect Spotify to Google Home

Linking your Spotify account with Google Home makes it easy to play music from anywhere with a simple voice command. After all, what’s a smart home ecosystem without great tunes? Here’s how to connect Spotify to Google Home. Read more: How to set up and use Google Home QUICK ANSWER  Open the Google Home app. Tap + in the top-left, then tap Music. Next, select Spotify, tap Link Account and then Log in to Spotify.

Setting the bar for entry-level phones

Redmi Note 11Xiaomi has brought a solid competitor to market in the Redmi Note 11, one that will deservedly give other budget phones a run for the money thanks to its good build, appealing screen, and strong performance. Table of contents The Redmi Note 11 is one of four additions to the Xiaomi sub-brand’s lineup. It serves as an entry point to the Redmi Note 11 series and may represent the best value for some buyers, but don’t write it off as a low-end burner — this phone packs plenty of punch for a budget phone.

The Best Android Phone in 2011

The development of technology has hit near insanity. Only one year ago, a 550Mhz Phone like the Motorola Droid was considered a hot piece of kit. Today, people are going ballistic for dual core 1Ghz to 1.2Ghz phones with shockingly high resolutions, massive 1930mAh batteries, and a jaw dropping 1 gigabyte ram on board to handle the users every whim. That being said, everyone wants to know: What is the best Android Phone in 2011?

Which MacBook Pro should you buy?

Kris Carlon / Android Authority The Apple MacBook Pro has long been a go-to machine for professionals, power users, and enthusiasts. After a few years of iterations that weren’t well-received, Apple finally updated the MacBook Pro in 2021 and gave it a makeover worthy of the Pro tag it carries. Now, with the older 13-inch Pro available alongside the new 14 and 16-inch models, the question is — which MacBook Pro should you buy?

Good now, great in a few months

A year and a half after soft launching, Supercell’s latest action-packed title Brawl Stars has been released globally. With all of the in-game advertising in Supercell’s other hit games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Brawl Stars is destined to be a hit. But is it worth your time? Keeping reading for the full Brawl Stars review. A whole new world Brawl Stars is Supercell’s first new game in more than two years, and it’s a significant departure from the two Clash games that the company is best known for.

Samsung's first smartwatch had a camera

Samsung’s first smartwatch was a surprising thing. Announced alongside the Galaxy Note 3 during the IFA trade show of 2013, the Samsung Galaxy Gear was a marvel in the early smartwatch world. It carried features no one expected — among them a camera — and managed to set the bar particularly high for what smartwatches could do. The Samsung Galaxy Gear was primarily sold as an accessory to the Galaxy Note 3.