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Google Pixel XL vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus

While the Google Pixel XL and Apple iPhone 7 Plus are far from new devices, they are both important flagships for their respective companies. For iOS fans, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus represent the very best of what Apple has to offer. For Google, the Pixel and Pixel XL showcase what a premium, stock Android phone is truly capable of. Of course we are talking about Apples to Oranges Androids here.

What's the best FPS mouse? Here are 8 options worth considering.

Palash Volvoikar / Android Authority When it comes to PC gaming, having a good gaming mouse mouse can make all the difference. This is especially true when it comes to first-person shooters, as the right mouse can dramatically improve your gaming experience. For a good FPS mouse, precision is key, but you have to ensure the rest of it is a good fit for you. That includes the grip, buttons, and for some mice — FPS-specific features.

Chrome lets you force-enable a dark theme for all sites

Since Google Chrome Canary 74, users could enable a dark theme for Chrome itself. The feature improved with subsequent updates, with Canary v78 now letting users force-enable a dark theme for all sites. According to XDA-Developers, the feature is available as a flag in the latest Canary version. There’s a possibility the feature trickles down to the beta and stable versions of Chrome, but it’s relatively easy to enable in the canary version.

How to run Python apps on any platform

Want to know how to run Python? It sounds simple, but it can actually be tricky to figure this out. In this post, we’ll discuss how to test your Python code, as well as how to run Python in other contexts: online for example, or as a packaged app. Sometimes, the thing holding you back from learning to code can be extremely simple. I remember wanting to learn to program when I was younger – or learning to take what I’d learned from BASIC on the ZX Spectrum and apply that to a modern environment.

How to Set Up Call Reminders on Your Android Phone

Ever had that experience when you totally forgot about calling your secretary to cancel an appointment? Or when you needed to set up a meeting with the wedding coordinators and you failed to remember the most important thing to do – calling them? Fortunately for you, your Android handset can be used as a tool to remind you of such difficult-to-remember tasks. The Call Reminder Notes app for Android can probably help.

Moto Z Play Droid review

Motorola Moto Z Play DroidDespite its mid-range moniker, the Moto Z Play Droid goes toe-to-toe with the best out there in some key areas. With outstanding battery life, Moto Mod compatibility, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a solid camera, you won't be making too many sacrifices if you choose to go with the latest from Lenovo. Table of contents LG was the first out of the gate this year to introduce us to the concept of a modular smartphone.

The Snapdragon 460 could be a game-changer for budget phones

These processors are the Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 662, and Snapdragon 460. The former two chips are par for the course, being variations of the Snapdragon 730G and Snapdragon 665 respectively. But it’s the latter processor that looks poised to shake up the industry. The Snapdragon 460 marks the first time that Qualcomm has brought so-called “performance” cores to the 400 series, using four Cortex-A73 cores in concert with four efficient Cortex-A53 cores.

LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung is the world’s largest manufacturer but one of its biggest challenges in 2017 has come from its own neighbor, LG. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 flagship saw off the challenge off the LG G6 but fast forward a few months and the battle has intensified with each company’s second major flagship of 2017. The Galaxy Note 8 was launched in August and set about reversing the damage caused by last year’s Note 7 fiasco, but just a few weeks later, LG took to the stage and offered up a very credible alternative to Samsung’s new flagship.

Next-gen Google Nest Hub may reportedly feature a detachable display

TL;DR A new rumor claims that the next version of the Google Nest Hub smart display will use a detachable tablet. The tablet would reportedly connect to the Nest Hub’s speaker base. There’s no word on what operating system this new form factor might use. Google may be trying to do something different in the small but growingsmart home display market. According to an unconfirmed report by 9to5Google, the third generation version of the Google Nest Hub may use a detachable tablet that would connect to the smart speaker base.

The T-Mobile One Plus International plan is ending tomorrow

TL;DR T-Mobile will terminate the T-Mobile One Plus International plan tomorrow, August 10. The International plan is the carrier’s most expensive offering at $95 per month. To compensate for its removal, T-Mobile might offer a hotspot data bump to One Plus subscribers. Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced a new, lower-tier service plan: T-Mobile Essentials. While the new plan isn’t the best deal for one line, users who need two or more lines could save quite a bit of money with Essentials.