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Here's how much it costs to replace the battery or screen on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Let’s reflect on the battery issue… how much will it cost? Samsung’s pair of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones have a lot of things going for them: a new design, premium build, a QHD SAMOLED display, brand new flash storage, great cameras… the list goes on and on. One thing that long time Galaxy fans will be quick to point out, however, is the non-removable battery. In the effort to make the phones as thin as possible, and keep design aesthetics in tow, a unibody make was selected.

LG's best phone ever and one of the year's finest

With its best in class display, incredible camera, and refined software, LG has succeeded in creating one of the best smartphones of 2014. For these reasons, the LG G3 receives our Editors’ Choice award.  Getting the opportunity to manufacture the Google Nexus 4 smartphone propelled LG into the limelight in the Android world, and the company has been bringing its A-game ever since. Last year, LG decided to shake things up by doing away with the traditional button layout we were all used to, by relocating the power button and volume rocker on the back.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active pre-orders begin tomorrow, in stores August 11

Update (8/8): The day has finally arrived: you can finally pre-order the Galaxy S8 Active from AT&T. The device is available in Meteor Gray and Tungsten Gold color options and will set you back $28.34 per month with a 30-month installment agreement. Alternatively, you can buy the S8 Active outright for $849.99. AT&T has a couple nice promotions for customers, too. If you buy a Galaxy S8 Active, you'll get one free if you buy both on AT&T Next with monthly eligible wireless and DIRECTV service.

AllCast Receiver for Chrome lets you stream media to Chrome

ClockwordMod’s Koushik Dutta has taken streaming to the next level with AllCast. It has been associated to the popular Chromecast dongle because both became popular at around the same time, but there is much more to AllCast than just Cast support. This is the epitome of local streaming services. AllCast supports streaming to other smart TV devices, consoles, Blu-ray players and more. In fact, they recently added support for streaming to any other Android device, and today Koushik Dutta is taking on another platform by securing its presence in Chrome for desktop (on any device that can support full Chrome).

Apple MacBook Pro notch: Was it really necessary?

Rejoice! The MacBook Pro is back. After a long run of terrible updates, Apple has finally made an iteration worthy of the “Pro” tag. There is so much to like here. Two sizes, crazy powerful silicon with every configuration available across both sizes, necessary ports brought back, and the screens made even better. A dream machine for professions, except that it comes with an asterisk — or more precisely, a notch.

The most popular Android phone of Q1 2020 wasn't a Samsung device

Q1 2020 has been the worst-ever quarter for smartphones, but a new report has given us a closer look at the top ten phone models for the period. Canalys has revealed its list of the top ten phones for Q1 2020 by “sell-in shipments,” and it’s no surprise to see Apple occupying three spots. The base iPhone 11 was number one, followed by the iPhone 11 Pro Max at number six, and the iPhone 11 Pro at number ten.

Best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 25W chargers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 finally ditches the Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 tech of earlier phones in the Note series. While those phones had a maximum battery charge limit of 15w, the Note 10 supports up to 25w charging, which means that the 3,500mAh battery inside should take a lot less time to get up to its full capacity. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus specs: Two steps forward, one step back

How to track exercises and workouts on Fitbit devices

Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are little powerhouses for those looking to improve their health and fitness levels. These devices track several activities, from running to swimming and beyond, and provide solid guidance and analysis post-workout. But how do you track exercise and activities on a Fitbit device? We explore the steps below, including additional information and tips to help you get the most out of Fitbit’s exercise tracking features. QUICK ANSWER

Pixel 4 face unlock is broken (again) for some users

TL;DR Pixel 4 and 4 XL owners are reporting that face unlock has once again stopped working. The phones tell them to “clean the top your screen” even though that’s not an issue. Google might have tried to fix the issue weeks ago, but problems persist. If you’re affected, you’ll see a lock screen message asking you to “clean the top of your screen, including the black bar.” Face unlock won’t work no matter how spotless the area is, however, and restarting the phone only offers a temporary solution.

Can you forget about Google?

The Galaxy S20 and the Huawei P40 feature industry-leading flagship hardware, showcasing some of the best technology available at slightly more affordable entry points than the Plus and Pro variants. These two models are likely to ship the largest volumes out of their respective ranges. They both cost much less than $1,000 or €1,000, but which should you buy? Let’s find out in the definitive Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Huawei P40 competition.