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5 problems with the Nexus 7 (2013) and how to fix them

Despite it being more than a year old, the Nexus 7 (2013) is still one of the best Android tablets you can buy today, with its still decent specifications, a promise of timely software updates, and its unbeatable price tag. As is the case with every electronic item, some users have faced some difficulties with their devices along the way. Today, we’ll be taking a look at a few such problems with the Nexus 7 (2013), and offer potential solutions to help fix them.

Almost all specs confirmed for Moto G6 line via retail listing

Display Motorola Moto G6 Play5.7-inch IPS LCD 1,440 x 720 282ppi 18:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Motorola Moto G65.7-inch IPS LCD 2,160 x 1,080 407ppi 18:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Motorola Moto G6 Plus5.93-inch IPS LCD 2,160 x 1,080 407ppi 18:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Processor Motorola Moto G6 PlayQualcomm Snapdragon 427 1.4GHz octa-core Motorola Moto G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 1.8GHz octa-core Motorola Moto G6 PlusSnapdragon 630

A $200 eco-phone with a 4-year warranty

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority There are a lot of ethical problems within the smartphone industry. Labor exploitation, questionable methods of extracting precious metals, e-waste, carbon footprints — the list goes on and on. Obviously, no one smartphone is going to change all that, but the Teracube 2e is here to do what it can. In a nutshell, the newest Teracube phone is a budget Android device with a focus on sustainability.

Best Moto Z3 and Moto Z3 Play cases

The Moto Z3 and the Moto Z3 Play are the latest high-end and mid-range devices from Motorola. The former brings the promise of future 5G speeds, while the latter is the first of the Play series to feature a dual rear camera setup. While its specifications and features are groundbreaking, the true value of these devices lies in Moto Mods. There isn’t much of a difference between the two, with the major one being that while the Moto Z3 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor, the Moto Z3 Play comes with a Snapdragon 636.

Fandango combines FandangoNOW service with Vudu

TL;DR Digital entertainment network Fandango acquired VOD company Vudu last year. Fandango is folding its FandangoNOW library into Vudu to host a single VOD and streaming service. The new Vudu, home to over 20,000, will be the official movie and TV store on Roku. Fandango is uniting its streaming and VOD libraries into one entertainment platform, folding FandangoNOW into Vudu to create a single destination for all its VOD and streaming content.

How To: Setup, Configure, and use Google Now

What is Google Now? There’s some confusion out there in the Android world. Google Now is not Android’s “Siri killer”, that’s Voice Search (which you can get to and use from within Google Now). Google Now is much, much more than an application that listens to queries and spits out answers. I’m not even sure we can call Google Now a virtual assistant either. Google Now is about automating your life and in return, making your life easier.

OnePlus' new Optimized Charging feature relies on your sleep cycle

OnePlus has always been at the forefront of fast charging solutions for smartphones. It started with Dash charging on the OnePlus 3 and moved up to Warp Charge 30T on the OnePlus 7T. As OnePlus boosts charging speeds (not charging power), battery drain remains an issue of concern. This is why the company has introduced a new feature called Optimized Charging. When you put your phone on charge before going to bed, Optimized Charging will ensure the battery charges to 80% initially.

Samsung Galaxy S10e: Just a one-off experiment?

If there was no Galaxy S9e and there likely won’t be a Galaxy S20e, what does that make the Samsung Galaxy S10e? We can only conclude that the Galaxy S10e was a one-off experiment from Samsung, a quick test of the waters to see if offering a slightly less-expensive variant of its flagship phones would be a hit. Judging from the prevalent rumors that there won’t be a Galaxy S20e, it appears that the experiment failed.

Why I am put off by the Pixel 2 XL display, but you might not be

Google’s new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL offer a lot of features but as with any new smartphone, it’s not without its issues. Complaints of a less vibrant display than the previous generation Pixel have prompted Google to state that it may add more color options for users in a future update. The company said it targeted a more neutral and realistic panel this time around, rather than the heavy saturation usually associated with OLED displays.

Flagship features, but no powerhouse

Display Google Pixel 45.7-inch pOLED Smooth Display 2,280 x 1,080 resolution, 444ppi 19:9 aspect ratio 90Hz refresh rate Ambient EQ Gorilla Glass 5 Google Pixel 4 XL6.3-inch pOLED Smooth Display 3,040 x 1,440 resolution, 537ppi 19:9 aspect ratio, 537ppi 90Hz refresh rate Ambient EQ Gorilla Glass 5 Processor Google Pixel 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Pixel Neural Core Google Pixel 4 XLQualcomm Snapdragon 855 Pixel Neural Core GPU Google Pixel 4Adreno 640