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Here's how long your screen timeout is set for

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Setting your screen timeout is an easy way to tame unnecessary battery usage on your Android phone. Set it too low, though, and you’ll be switching on your screen more often than you’ll need. It’s a tough choice determining how long your smartphone screen should stay lit before it switches off. In this poll, we wanted to know what Android Authority readers decided on for their screen timeout period.

How to add music to iMovie to rock things up

Every good TV show and movie needs memorable music. What would Rocky be like without Eye of the Tiger? Or Law and Order without its signature soundtrack? If you’re making a video on iMovie, you’re likely not making something as grand as a movie or TV show, but even your holiday movies deserve some extra love. As you thunder down the beach towards the ocean waves, the Baywatch song would ideally complement it.

11 great titles to watch next

The Flight Attendant is back on HBO Max. Currently in its second season, the Hitchcockian mystery-thriller-comedy is one of the best shows on the platform. While you wait for new episodes, you may be looking for more shows like The Flight Attendant. In The Flight Attendant, eponymous flight attendant Cassie finds herself caught up in a deadly conspiracy when she wakes up after a one-night stand to find the man she slept with murdered in bed next to her.

All you need to know about Samsung Galaxy A series in the US

Update, July 1, 2020 (4:00 PM ET): Although other countries have already seen the Samsung Galaxy A21S, the entire world has been waiting to see the Galaxy A21. Now, the device has quietly launched here in the United States. You can buy the Samsung Galaxy A21 right now from Samsung or you can head to Sprint, T-Mobile, or Metro by T-Mobile. Either way, the MSRP of the phone is just $249, making it a decent bargain for budget-conscious consumers.

Here's the Android 10 Easter Egg and how to see it

Google released six beta versions of Android Q without officially updating the Easter Egg. It wasn’t until September 3 when the final version landed that we finally got a look at the Android 10 Easter Egg running on a Pixel device. Instead of moving circles with psychedelic colors, the Android 10 Easter Egg takes you to a page with “Android 10” spelled out. You’re free to move around the logo and numbers as you see fit.

How to delete a Zoom account for good?

Zoom Meetings is one of the most popular video conferencing apps, with solid video technology and convenient features. It grew massively in popularity following the COVID-19 outbreak, but recent Zoom Meeting security and privacy concerns have users looking for alternative options. Those looking to leave the platform might be wondering how to delete a Zoom account, and today we’re here to show you how it’s done. Here: How to set up and use Zoom Meetings

How to share photos on Google Photos

After taking a photo or video, you can share it with people directly from Google Photos. The process is quick and easy; however, a few more niche options are available from within Google Photos that are useful only in certain situations. This can get confusing, so let’s quickly clarify how you can start sharing your photos and videos on Google Photos. Read more: How to upload photos to Google Photos QUICK ANSWER

Which Samsung Galaxy S20 color is right for you?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphone lineup, like the others in the Galaxy S series, comes in a variety of color choices. However, some colors are only available on certain models. So which Galaxy S20 color is the best one for you? Let’s take a look at the choices that you have for this year’s flagship Samsung phones. Read: Samsung Galaxy S20 Buyers Guide – Everything You Need to Know

ECG: What is it and why does it matter?

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority You may have heard of a feature called “ECG” — aka EKG — making its way onto wearables as of late. Devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Apple Watch Series 7, Withings ScanWatch, and others are amongst several smartwatches that now come with an ECG sensor. We’ll explain what you need to know about ECG technology in consumer wearables. What is ECG? Short for electrocardiogram, an ECG is a test that measures the heart’s electrical activity.

Everything Apple announced today at the October event

The Apple October 2021 event, titled Unleashed, had a focus on music and Macs. It wasn’t as densely packed as we had hoped, but we did get a few new product announcements that are bound to shape Apple’s Mac lineup for the upcoming years. Apple today introduced the much-awaited sequels to the Apple M1 chip, as well as new revamped MacBook Pros to carry these chips. We also got some announcements on the audio side of things, with an upgrade to the AirPods lineup being the most significant.