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One of the best ways to customize an Android phone is by installing a different launcher, giving users a different home screen, extra features, or even smoother performance compared to the default launcher.
Do people still download new launchers though or are they happy with the pre-installed one? That’s what we wanted to find out, and here’s how you voted in this poll.
Do you use your phone’s default launcher or download a new one?
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The leaks ruined the surprise, but HTC just unveiled the latest devices in its storied Desire line-up.
HTC calls the Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle “the biggest leap since the original Desire.” The two phones feature matte plastic designs that take cues from the metallic edges of the HTC 10, coupled with “high mid-range” specs and features including a fingerprint reader (Desire 10 Pro) and Hi-Fi sound (Desire 10 Lifestyle).
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You don’t need to be a smartwatch expert to know that Wear OS battery life is bad. Even on the latest and greatest hardware, you can really only expect Wear OS watches to last a day or two on a single charge — a far cry from the 5+ days of battery life that Fitbit and Garmin can offer. Luckily, Qualcomm’s next wearable SoC might do something about that.
MWC 2014 Coverage brought to you by: Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus for Android. The Samsung Galaxy S5 was officially launched a few days ago, and the initial reactions to the flagship smartphone were mixed at best. Fueled by a flurry of rumors that began circulating months before the launch, expectations were running high, with many hoping for a lot more with regards to the design and hardware specifications, while others were looking forward to a complete overhaul of the software.
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Google’s internal code-name for Android 13 is Tiramisu. The firm will likely refer to the new update as Android 13 in public. Google used to give public dessert names for each Android update, ranging from Android 1.6 Cupcake to Android 9 Pie. The firm halted this practice with Android 10 (Q), but still dishes out dessert-themed names for internal use.
Got that shiny new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus? It’s a gorgeous item many would consider a modern piece of art. But like any treasured belonging, owners will also want to keep it protected for the long run, which is why you should get one of the many cases available.
Your best bet is to get yourself a nice iPhone 8 case that will keep your phone safe from all the abuse and dangers smartphones have to go through on a daily basis.
If you’re in need of an affordable and compact speaker for your outdoor adventures, look no further than this deal on the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2. This versatile little speaker packs a punch, and right now you can pick up the Deep Space model on Amazon for only $66.99 ($33 off). Not only does it boast an impressive 4.8-star rating from almost 5,000 reviews, but it also made our best Bluetooth speakers under $100 list.
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The best cheap VPNs: Surfshark Ivacy VPN VyprVPN NordVPN Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best cheap VPNs regularly as new options launch.
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Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands Logs: No logs Simultaneous connections: Unlimited Encryption: AES-256, OpenVPN, IKEv2 Servers: 3,200+ in 65 countries P2P: Yes (all servers) Streaming: Yes Price: $2.49 — $12.95 Surfshark hasn’t been around for that long, but the VPN service provider has been making waves since its launch.
As a writer, I live and die by Google Calendar. While I wouldn’t consider myself forgetful, I am the type of person who knows keeping my day organized is the best way to prevent myself missing appointments, turning in work late, or forgetting to do simple life tasks such as starting the dishwasher.
I put literally everything I plan to do into my Google Calendar, making it sort of like the hub of my life.
OfficeSuite Pro is one of the most well known and popular office suite apps for Android. It’s amassed millions of downloads and people seem to be pretty pleased with it. Recently, they released version 7 of their OfficeSuite Pro software and we’re going to show you some of the new features, take a gander at the new UI elements, and everything else you need to know. Of course, if you’d rather watch it than read it, our video is below.