Got yourself an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3? Good choice! We named it one of the best budget phones of 2015 in our review, and now it can get even better. XDA’s developer community has finally achieved root, after having to wait a couple months after the phone’s release.
This comes as great news to OneTouch Idol 3 users who have been itching to tinker with the phone’s software. Those who have been following the progress will know achieving root on this smartphone became a bit of a complication, due to issues with entering fastboot mode.
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The Windows-based GPD Win 3 handheld can now be ordered via Amazon. GPD’s machine packs a Core i5 or i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. GPD is one of the more prominent manufacturers when it comes to Android and Windows-powered gaming handhelds. The company’s GPD Win series of Windows handhelds offer integrated gamepad controls, and you can now order the firm’s new GPD Win 3 via Amazon.
Taking road trips is practically a worldwide pastime. Traveling in a car with some friends (or animals) and seeing the sites can be a great time. As you might have guessed, smartphones can make the experience a little easier and better. There are a lot of different ways to take a road trip. However, we’re confident that these apps can be helpful to almost everyone. Just please make sure to keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone to avoid any problems.
The Galaxy S5 Active is not a watered down (no pun intended) flagship in a rugged body. It IS a flagship. If you loved everything about the Galaxy S5, but you wished it could take more of a beating, than the S5 Active is a perfect solution.
The Samsung Galaxy S5, with it’s IP67 certification, features protection from dust and the occasional splash in the water. But what if that protection isn’t enough?
In its latest teardown video, iFixit took apart the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus. iFixit labeled the previous generation Galaxy Buds the easiest wireless earbuds on the market to repair. The Galaxy Buds Plus continue that trend, scoring a cool 7/10 in its repairability scale.
Now, we acknowledge that needing wireless earbud repairs is relatively unheard of, but it’s nice to know you have the option. Plus, a higher repairability score means the Galaxy Buds Plus are easier to disassemble, making them significantly more economical to recycle when you need to dispose of them.
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 mobile processor.
This Windows 11 laptop supports sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G for the ultimate in connectivity.
Battery life stretches as far as 28 hours on a single charge.
Lenovo set out to create a laptop to solve customer pain points with respect to connectivity, battery life, and security and the ThinkPad X13s is the result. This new thin-and-light Windows 11 Pro laptop aims high with its slim chassis, powerful wireless radio options, and impressive battery life claims.
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When faced with a dizzying array of smartphone options, consumers simplify their search by naturally looking for the best deal. When my wife bought a new Galaxy S21 FE 5G yesterday on the German Samsung website, she was persuaded to ditch her original choice of a Google Pixel 6 after Samsung dangled a free pair of Galaxy Buds 2 and a Galaxy Fit 2 to persuade her to click that Buy button.
It’s been over a year since Bridgerton took the world by storm, quickly becoming one of Netflix’s most popular originals. So, when can we expect Bridgerton season two? And what will it be about? Read on for everything we know about the romantic drama’s sophomore season and more.
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Netflix is still the leading premium streaming service, with over 200 million worldwide subscribers.
Google and its partners have frequently given away smart speakers to people in the last year or so, and it isn’t stopping with the festive season upon us. Yes, the company is now giving away Nest Mini speakers to Google Fi users.
The offer was received via email by several Android Authority writers and allows you to claim one free Nest Mini if you’re a US resident and your account is in “good standing.
Google’s latest Pixel device is finally here. The Pixel 6a arrived as part of the Google I/O presentation on May 11, 2022, and it looks almost identical to its namesake Pixel 6. However, the looks only tell part of the story. As always, there are some changes under the hood to keep the cost down, but Google’s Pixel phones are closer in performance than they’ve ever been. If you’re having trouble choosing one over the other, we don’t blame you.