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There’s a new Samsung foldable prototype on display at IMID 2021. The device folds over twice, unlike foldables we’ve seen already that just fold once. It would likely be years before we’d see this as a real sellable product. We’re now officially on our third generation of foldable phones from Samsung. However, everything we’ve seen from the company (and its competitors) so far has only folded over once.
Luckily, it’s not too hard to add Trådfri lights to Philips Hue. It may sound counterintuitive, what with Philips being a competing brand, but the trick is that the Hue Bridge uses the Zigbee protocol. This means you can shop around for other Zigbee-compliant smart bulbs from Ikea or elsewhere.
Connecting your Trådfri lights to the Philips Hue bridge
Connecting your lights is quite simple on paper, if not necessarily intuitive.
Twitter is a wonderful social media network in many ways, but it’s not without its controversy. Things are about to get even more interesting now that Twitter is being bought out by Elon Musk. While the change excites some, others are fearful of the changes that might eventually come to the network. While it’s likely to be business as usual for a while, maybe you’ve already had enough of Twitter and this seals the deal on moving to another platform.
When it comes to straightforward high-quality video editors that don’t require a manual to figure things out, iMovie is hard to beat. The Apple-only app is capable of your basic video editing needs if Adobe Premiere Pro‘s price tag brings tears to your eyes. Once you’ve got your video project finished, you will want to export it from iMovie to show it off to the world. Here’s how to do it.
Want to make an Android game?
Right now, the Google Play Store is stuffed full of pay-to-win garbage, while iOS enjoys a smorgasbord of excellent indie titles. We need aspirational developers like you, and stat!
If you’ve never made a game before, it’s hard to know where to start. What tools do you need? What programming language should you learn? Will it be difficult?
Read on and let’s get you on your way to make an Android game!
Mother’s Day is fast approaching it’s time to sit down and figure out what you’ll be doing. It’s true that your Android device likely won’t be the center of any Mother’s Day plans. However, you can still use your device to help you find ideas, plan things, or buy gifts. It’s also true that none of the apps on this list are specifically for Mother’s Day, but they can help you make it the best one possible.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is still a pretty fast phone, but it’s getting older, and some of you may see performance degrading. Even the best devices start showing a little performance deterioration after years of usage. It’s not just tech gremlins messing with your phone, and you can do some things to keep the phone running smoothly in the long run. We’re going to show you some of the best ways to keep your Samsung Galaxy S8 as fast as it should be running.
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If you’ve been attempting to use Android’s Bubbles to manage your conversations, please know that you’re not alone in having a love/hate relationship with the feature. Many of us at Android Authority have tried but eventually given up on the little floating chat tool. Bubbles have been around since Android 11 but haven’t meaningfully improved with Android 12. It’s a shame because this should be a handy tool for staying on top of your conversations.
In 2011, Google announced the first Wallet app. It allowed you to store credit/debit cards, pay for items at retail with NFC taps, send money to friends and family, and keep tabs on your various shop passes and discount codes. However, in true Google fashion, the company eventually split aspects of Wallet out into other apps, most notably Android Pay. By 2018, Google had merged Android Pay and Wallet into one app, now known as Google Pay.
Huawei FreeBuds 3The FreeBuds 3 are a great choice for users who want an AirPods-like pair of earphones that are more compatible with Android devices. They are an instant recommendation for Huawei smartphone users.
This device is no longer widely available. The Huawei FreeBuds 3 are now unavailable to buy from most retailers. If you are looking for an alternative device, check out our list of the best true wireless earbuds and the best headphone deals.