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How to install the Google Pixel 3 live wallpapers on your smartphone

TL;DR A host of Google Pixel 3 wallpapers have leaked online. The 28 live wallpapers are the same as those seen in previously leaked screenshots, and we have a walk-through for how to get them working. They were originally available only for Android Pie devices, but are now supported on anything from Android Marshmallow. The Google Pixel 3 wallpapers have now been made available for download. The 28 live wallpapers arrived yesterday via mysmartprice and @IshanAgarwal24, the person responsible for the initial screenshots of the wallpapers.

How to take a screenshot in Windows 10 in 8 different ways

You’re watching a funny YouTube video and you want to grab a snapshot for social media. Maybe you’re having issues with a program and you want to show someone exactly what’s on the screen. We show you how to take a screenshot in Windows 10. Our guide provides several ways to take a screenshot ranging from the standard Print Screen key to utilizing Microsoft’s OneDrive platform. This guide is based on Windows 1809 (October 2018 Update).

the spiritual successor to the Nexus

Update – January: Since this review was posted, the successor to the OnePlus 6, the OnePlus 6T, has been released. The OnePlus 6 is still a great buy if you can find it, especially if you prefer rear mounted fingerprint scanners and don’t want to live without the headphone jack.  Original story: Move over OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 has arrived. The latest iteration of the OnePlus family brings us an all-new design on the outside, and more of what we already love on the inside.

BlackBerry Key2 cases — here are the 10 best ones available

So you bought yourself a BlackBerry Key2. Now it’s time to get a case that will protect your expensive smartphone from bumps and bruises. Here’s a list of the best BlackBerry Key2 cases you can get your hands on right now. All black leather walletThis is an official BlackBerry Key2 case made by TCL Communication. It’s manufactured from textured leather and has a microfiber lining for added protection. The wallet case protects the back as well as the front of your device and sports two credit card slots inside.

How to optimize your Android smartphone and get the best performance

Since the beginning, one of the core tenets of Google’s mobile operating system has been its versatility. Android offers a diverse range of features and a level of personalization that lets you truly make an Android phone your own. But despite its power, Android isn’t without its pitfalls. In fact, it has one weakness that’s particularly pertinent: As an operating system, Android tends to have very poor resource management.

How to use Google Assistant through your headphones

Google Assistant can perform a wide array of tasks, including reading notifications, answering questions, and reciting recipes. If you’ve never used Google Assistant through your headphones, consider this your guide on all you need to know to get started. We’ll cover the differences between headphones with Assistant support and full integration, how to pair your headphones, popular commands, and round it off with a list of recommended Google Assistant headphones.

What are the differences between the OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8T Plus?

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Yes, there’s a T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 8T, the 8T Plus — but it turns out that you don’t need to worry too much about the differences between that and the unlocked model. According to the OnePlus 8T Plus spec sheet, the most conspicuous change is the official IP68 water and dust resistance rating. It’s not certain why T-Mobile obtained the rating, and you’re likely getting the same protection from the unrated standard version — this may just be a reassurance that your phone can survive a fall in the water.

What do you use a single swipe down the home screen for?

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority One of the most familiar gestures on Android is the simple swipe down from the top of the screen to view the notification shade and quick-toggle options. This has been copied by everyone from Apple and Microsoft over the years. This gesture was followed by another similar gesture, allowing you to swipe down anywhere else on a home screen (not from the very top) to activate the device search functionality or the notification shade.

10 best yoga apps for Android to strengthen that core

Joe Hindy / Android Authority Everybody knows about yoga. It’s super popular and it’s a decent workout for those who don’t like weights or running. You can do it at home with proper video (or text) instruction and the equipment isn’t overly expensive for beginners. Plus, the low-impact nature of yoga makes it great for people with physical issues that preclude them from doing typical exercises. However, getting into Yoga is quite challenging.

First 5 things to do with your new smartphone

The Samsung Galaxy S10 isn’t the lastest hotness from Samsung, that honor goes to the Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus. Don’t let this fool you, the Galaxy S10 is still a great phone and unless you need an S-Pen, it’s really the better fit for most folks. So you decided to buy it and took it out of the box, peeled off the plastic, and examined it from all angles — it’s exciting, I know.