/categories/update/Recent content in Update on BlogPaperHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-matebook-e-review-3141324/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-matebook-e-review-3141324/Huawei Matebook EHuawei's Surface rival is a powerful tablet, keyboard, and stylus package that's let down by poor battery life. Table of contents With an affordable entry price point, powerful hardware, and a focus on productivity and play, the Huawei Matebook E has all the makings of a knock-out 2-in-1. But what is the Windows tablet-laptop hybrid actually like to use? Let’s find out in Android Authority’s Huawei Matebook E review./post/google-pixel-4-portrait-mode-1066747/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-portrait-mode-1066747/The Google Pixel 4 is the first Pixel device with more than one rear camera, marking a long-overdue move for the company in a time when triple cameras are expected. Google was able to work magic with the single-camera Pixel phones, particularly with Portrait Mode, which traditionally requires a second rear camera. Now, the company has taken to its AI blog to explain how the Pixel 4 Portrait Mode improves upon things./post/samsung-galaxy-s5-specs-explained-350384/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s5-specs-explained-350384/MWC 2014 Coverage brought to you by: Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus for Android. After months of rumors surrounding details about the Galaxy S5, Samsung has finally unveiled its latest flagship at its Unpacked event in Barcelona. While some of the rumors were right, there certainly were more than a few surprises with the Galaxy S5. So what’s all new with the newest member of the Galaxy S family? Let’s jump in and take a look at the specs./post/t-mobile-no-data-plan-811630/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-mobile-no-data-plan-811630/T-Mobile has been known for some unorthodox moves, but this one is unusual even for it. The company that has championed unlimited data is now introducing a new plan with unlimited talk, text, and no data. It sounds strange, but it’s true. You can call and text to your heart’s content, but you won’t be able to use cellular data, though you can still connect to Wi-Fi for all your data needs./post/best-mid-range-android-smartphone-2012-76435/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-mid-range-android-smartphone-2012-76435/Although devices such as the Droid RAZR MAXX, the Galaxy Nexus and the HTC One X are obviously the cream of the Android crop, many Android fans don’t want to spend top dollar on a high-end smartphone that will become obsolete in little more than a year. Since cheap Android smartphones should be actively avoided (for reasons I’ve detailed in this previous article here), the only remaining alternative is to buy an excellent mid-range Android smartphone./post/dropbox-update-version-2-4-0-2-new-icon-link-computer-by-camera-365818/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dropbox-update-version-2-4-0-2-new-icon-link-computer-by-camera-365818/Early this week, Dropbox released version 2.4.0.2 of its Android app, bringing with it a new app icon, easier set-up and linking of a computer with the help of the device’s camera, and a few minor changes to the user interface. According to the Dropbox app page on the Google Play Store, version 2.4.0.2’s two-fold changes include the following: fix for the issue that prevented third-party apps from successful authentication, and feature for using the device’s camera to setup and link Dropbox to a computer./post/local-stored-music-files-smartphone-poll-3171124/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/local-stored-music-files-smartphone-poll-3171124/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Update: June 6, 2022 (7 AM ET): It turns out that over two-thirds of polled readers still have music files stored on their smartphones. You can check out our full poll results article at the previous link. Original article: May 31, 2022 (7:55 AM ET): Streaming music exploded in popularity in the last six or seven years, as the likes of Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube Music are all vying for a slice of the pie./post/revived-nokia-3310-work-us-new-3g-support-803704/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/revived-nokia-3310-work-us-new-3g-support-803704/Update (10/20/17): It’s finally here! HMD Global, the company that makes Nokia devices, has announced that you can finally order your Nokia 3310 3G in the United States. The phone will hit store shelves on October 29 and you can pre-order at Best Buy (link below) right now. The nostalgia-centric device will run you a cool $59.99 and come in  Charcoal, Warm Red, Yellow, and Azure.  One of the most important updates to the Nokia 3310 is that it now supports American 3G networks./post/dji-mini-2-drone-1174357/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dji-mini-2-drone-1174357/TL;DR DJI has released the Mini 2, a successor to its Mavic Mini drone. The new model has 4K video and more than double the range of the Mavic Mini. It’s available now at a higher price of $449. The Mavic Mini was one of the best (and most important) drones of 2019 thanks to its combination of quality video recording and competitive pricing, so it shouldn’t surprise you that there’s already a sequel./post/google-pixel-6-unboxing-3041940/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-unboxing-3041940/Update, October 19, 2021: The Pixel 6 series is here! Read our in-depth buyer guide for all the info you need, and check out our hands-on impressions of both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro for more detail. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen plenty of images and videos of real-life Pixel 6 units. However, these have almost certainly been late prototype models, meaning not the same as the ones you’ll end up buying after they launch tomorrow./post/android-ndk-everything-need-know-677642/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-ndk-everything-need-know-677642/While Java is the default programming language for Android, it isn’t always the best method for making apps, specifically games. Many engines used to make Android games use the Android Native Development Kit (NDK), because the NDK allows developers to write code in C/C++ that compiles to native code. This means that NDK games/apps can squeeze more performance out of devices. Here is your guide on how to use the Android NDK. Android SDK tutorial for beginners/post/best-of-android-2018-best-sounding-phone-924393/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-of-android-2018-best-sounding-phone-924393/We’ve subjected the best Android devices of 2018 to a slew of testing and can confidently inform you of what the best sounding phone is, as well as list other standout products with excellent audio. While we’ve only highlighted one phone, a handful of options produce perceptually perfect audio when it comes to noise and dynamic range. Aside from the models that are virtually indistinguishable from each other, we’ll also address a few other phones that perform well but not perfectly./post/customize-audio-profile-galaxy-s8-767939/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/customize-audio-profile-galaxy-s8-767939/The speakers built into most phones aren’t exactly the best sounding things in the world. Especially with the lack of dual-speaker devices, the single tweeter in a phone usually outputs audio that is both a bit tinny and usually not so customizable. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus may still only have one speaker, but Samsung has included some pretty intricate settings for those who want to get the best audio experience from their device./post/xiaomi-redmi-pop-up-selfie-camera-2020-1095171/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-redmi-pop-up-selfie-camera-2020-1095171/It seems like 2019 was the year of the pop-up selfie camera, as OnePlus, Redmi, and Vivo were among the most prominent brands offering this feature. But this has become a rare sight in 2020 as punch-hole selfie cameras gain popularity, with the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro one of the few devices to offer the pop-up. Now, Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has taken to Weibo to explain why pop-up selfie cameras are falling out of favor./post/next-google-pixel-product-poll-results-3047781/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/next-google-pixel-product-poll-results-3047781/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google used to tag its name to a slew of products from Chromebooks to tablets. Nowadays, the firm is primarily focusing on smartphones, smart home products, and wireless earbuds. But what if the company branched out to another segment? In a recent poll, we asked readers what Google Pixel-branded product they’d like to see next following the Pixel 6 launch. The results are now in!/post/huawei-interesting-facts-709696/Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-interesting-facts-709696/Huawei may not be the first name you think of when talking about smartphones, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an important company. In fact, Huawei is massive, especially behind the scenes in the telecommunications market. Here are a few facts you may not have known about Huawei. Ren Zhengfei was 42 when he founded HuaweiIn the middle of a mid-life crisis? Who knows, you could found what will go on to be one of the largest companies in the world./post/google-assistant-can-now-used-quickly-take-screenshot-797511/Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-assistant-can-now-used-quickly-take-screenshot-797511/It’s a bit of a pain for smartphone owners to quickly take a screenshot of their current display to share with others. The default method of pressing the volume down button and the power button at the same time can be hit and miss. Now, a new feature has been added to Google Assistant that allows the virtual companion to be a very simply way to make a quick screenshot of your phone./post/flagship-phone-telephoto-camera-expensive-3093498/Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/flagship-phone-telephoto-camera-expensive-3093498/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR A ZTE executive has bemoaned the lack of telephoto or periscope cameras on some flagship phones. The executive claimed that these cameras can be more expensive than main cameras. Telephoto and periscope zoom cameras are among the most useful secondary cameras around, allowing you to get more detailed zoomed shots without physically moving closer to a subject. Unfortunately, we’ve seen a trend in recent years for some flagship phones to skip a zoom-focused camera, such as the Google Pixel 6, iPhone 13, and OnePlus 9./post/redmi-note-11t-pro-series-3168459/Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-note-11t-pro-series-3168459/Xiaomi has a ton of new budget Redmi Note phones in its portfolio, ranging from the China-only Redmi Note 11 series to the global Note 11 family, and the Redmi Note 11T. Now, the company has launched even more devices, dubbed the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Pro Plus. The two phones share a ton in common, starting with a high-powered Dimensity 8100 chipset. Mediatek previously said this SoC specifically takes aim at the Snapdragon 870 and 888 and should deliver performance that’s more in line with the latter./post/cyanogenmod-14-1-nightlies-galaxy-s3-moto-x-play-735940/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cyanogenmod-14-1-nightlies-galaxy-s3-moto-x-play-735940/CyanogenMod 14.1 nightlies have arrived to another handful of Android devices. The latest CyanogenMod version, based on Android 7.1 Nougat, was introduced in early November and since has been rolled out to a number of popular devices. The list of newly supported handsets includes: Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T) (d2att) Samsung Galaxy S3 (T-Mobile) (d2tmo) Samsung Galaxy S5 (Korea) (kltekor) Motorola Moto X Play (lux) Motorola Moto E LTE (2015) (surnia) Google Android One 2nd Gen (seed) HTC One A9 (GSM International) (hiaeuhl) LG Optimus L70 (w5) Yesterday, we reported on the news that CyanogenMod may change its name to LegacyOS (or possible Legacy Android Distribution) following Cyanogen co-founder Steve Kondik’s exit from the company, and followed up with a discussion on where Cyanogen went wrong./post/huawei-ascend-p7-review-391374/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-ascend-p7-review-391374/The Huawei Ascend P7 is the best phone Huawei has made, but falls short of really differentiating itself from the titans of the smartphone game. A great front facing camera compliments a decent rear facing shooter, and an accessible software experience compliments an equally accessible handling experience. We’re seeing some good releases out of the Chinese market this year, and in this review we look at an update to a phone from veteran company Huawei known for being one of the thinnest around./post/blu-vivo-xi-xi-plus-verizon-939628/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/blu-vivo-xi-xi-plus-verizon-939628/Update, January 4, 2019 (3:08PM EST): To clarify, anyone who buys the Vivo XI or XI Plus from Best Buy will already have Verizon-compatible phones. If you already own either phone, you will have to contact Blu to get the update that turns on Verizon compatibility. Original article, January 4, 2019 (12:07PM EST): Blu announced that the Vivo XI and XI Plus are now compatible with Verizon’s network. Both phones feature 4G bands 2, 4, and 13, which make up Verizon’s LTE network./post/crowdfunding-project-week-lookout-charger-security-camera-759592/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/crowdfunding-project-week-lookout-charger-security-camera-759592/It’s Sunday, and here at Android Authority that means we are ready to bring you yet another ‘Crowdfunding project of the week’. This is where we highlight the hottest tech from sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Shall we jump right in? Other featured campaigns: Today we are taking a look at a very interesting security camera that is disguised as a charger. The LookOut Charger can keep an eye on your home and family by simply being plugged into the wall, making it undetectable and raising no suspicions./post/how-to-make-money-on-fiverr-1026987/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-make-money-on-fiverr-1026987/If you are looking to sell your services online, make sure to consider making your money on Fiverr. While serious professionals typically focus on sites like UpWork or Freelancer, Fiverr can actually be just as profitable or even more so for the right type of work! Fiverr does a lot to differentiate itself from those other platforms, giving it some exciting and unique advantages. Read on to discover how to make money on Fiverr./post/oneplus-z-specs-price-1126766/Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-z-specs-price-1126766/91mobiles/Onleaks TL;DR An alleged survey might have leaked the OnePlus Z specs. The phone could feature a 90Hz display, a Snapdragon 765 SoC, and a low price point. However, these specs have been called into question by other leakers. An alleged survey might have just outed all the major OnePlus Z specs. First spotted by folks over at XDA Developers (via DesiDime.com), the survey was apparently distributed on the Payback platform — a multi-brand loyalty program in India./post/best-russian-learning-apps-for-android-867493/Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-russian-learning-apps-for-android-867493/Russia isn’t the most popular place in the world right now. However, plenty of people want to learn the language anyway. Over 140 million people speak the language, so it’s probably worth learning for travelers or people planning long trips to Russia. Additionally, it’s the largest native language in Europe. Its popularity made it a good target for language learning apps. Thus, there are plenty of Russian learning apps available. Those looking to learn with the best ones came to the right place./post/cooler-master-notepal-u3-plus-review-1176059/Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cooler-master-notepal-u3-plus-review-1176059/Cooler Master NotePal U3 PlusThe Cooler Master NotePal U3 Plus is a serious laptop cooler. The fans can be placed anywhere in the frame to accommodate your laptop's intake vents precisely. The USB pass-through and fan controls cater to power users and the frame is a single sheet of brushed aluminum for decent durability. With excellent cooling numbers, it somehow manages to justify its higher than average price point for the most part./post/media-fire-google-pla-148136/Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/media-fire-google-pla-148136/50GB of free storage isn’t cool. Do you want to know what’s cool? 50GB of free storage that you can access wherever you go. That is essentially what you’re going to get with the latest cloud storage app that became available for download through Google Play. It’s none other than the official MediaFire app for Android, and as you might have guessed, it works pretty much the same way as its original, Web-based version online./post/whatsapp-2gb-file-sharing-limit-3145364/Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/whatsapp-2gb-file-sharing-limit-3145364/TL;DR WhatsApp is reportedly testing a 2GB file size limit for sharing. This feature is currently restricted to beta users in Argentina. One area where Telegram is undoubtedly superior to WhatsApp is the file size limit for sharing, allowing users to send files as large as 2GB to each other. Meanwhile, WhatsApp tops out at 100MB for shared files. Fortunately, WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is now testing the ability to share files as large as 2GB./post/favorite-gadgets-2021-3077318/Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/favorite-gadgets-2021-3077318/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Working for Android Authority is both a blessing and a (bit of a) curse — please, don’t tell the boss we said that. You get to try a lot of cool new tech and gadgets throughout the year, but you rarely have time to enjoy the latest and greatest before the next thing rolls around. However, every once in a while, there’s a standout product that really hits home./post/cyanogenmod-14-1-nightlies-nexus-5-nextbit-robin-galaxy-s3-733871/Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cyanogenmod-14-1-nightlies-nexus-5-nextbit-robin-galaxy-s3-733871/CyanogenMod 14.1 support has reached even more devices. The latest version of CyanogenMod, based on Android 7.1, was made available for the first time on November 8 for ten-or-so popular handsets. Since then a number of additional devices have made the ‘nightlies’ roster. The most recent handsets to receive nightly builds include Google’s Nexus 5 [hammerhead] from 2013 and Samsung’s Galaxy S3 [i9300] from 2012, as well as: Nextbit Robin [ether] Samsung Galaxy S3 [i9300] Motorola Moto X Pure Edition (2015) [clark] Oppo R5/R5s (Intl) [r5] Oppo R7 Plus [r7plus] LG G Pad 7 LTE [v410] CyanogenMod 14./post/google-pixel-4-price-leak-canada-1037654/Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-price-leak-canada-1037654/Thought you’d heard all there was to hear about the Pixel 4 leaks? Well, guess again, as device pricing has apparently surfaced online. Prolific tipster Evan Blass posted alleged Canadian pricing for the various Google Pixel 4 devices on Twitter. According to Blass, the 64GB Pixel 4 will retail for CA$1049.95, going all the way up to CA$1359.95 for the 128GB Pixel 4 XL. Check out a screenshot of the tweet below./post/oneplus-8-vs-oneplus-nord-1140072/Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-vs-oneplus-nord-1140072/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Introduced as a reversal to the rising pricing trajectory of the OnePlus 8 series, the OnePlus Nord is a pocket-friendly phone for a more cost-conscious world. However, in building a phone that embodies the “OnePlus experience,” has the company built a phone that makes one of its own models redundant? I’ve had the OnePlus 8 since it launched earlier this year, and I often find myself using it when I’m not juggling other reviews./post/samsung-app-purchase-credits-861381/Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-app-purchase-credits-861381/As part of a promotion, Samsung is going to give you over $500 worth of credits towards in-app purchases in popular Android games like Cut the Rope 2. The catch? You have to use the obnoxiously superfluous Galaxy Apps store to get the credits. The Samsung Galaxy Apps store is an exclusive store only available to owners of Galaxy-branded devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S9, S8, Note 8, etc. It’s just like the Google Play Store, but smaller and less useful./post/pirates-caribbean-tides-war-game-770813/Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pirates-caribbean-tides-war-game-770813/Just a few days before Disney releases Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in movie theaters, Android gamers can sail the seven seas with the newly launched mobile game Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War. The strategy game will feature characters and content from all five movies in the Disney franchise. 15 best strategy games for Android Apps The game, from developer and publisher Joycity, will allow players to become their own pirate captain as they build ships and train their sailors to battle other ships in online multiplayer battles./post/apple-tv-plus-ps5-promotion-1648321/Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-tv-plus-ps5-promotion-1648321/If you’re one of the lucky people to get your hands on a PlayStation 5, you would’ve received the PlayStation Collection of critically acclaimed PS4 games as part of the PlayStation Plus service. PS5 owners now have another cool perk though, in the form of a free six-month subscription to Apple TV Plus. Sony announced the promotion on its website this week, and both existing and new Apple TV Plus subscribers can take advantage of it (although this isn’t available for people subscribing via Apple One)./post/how-to-use-xiaomi-mi-pay-upi-payments-india-975088/Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-xiaomi-mi-pay-upi-payments-india-975088/UPI, or the Unified Payment Interface gateway, has played a big role in the burgeoning fintech revolution in India. This has seen the arrival of several players with Google Pay, PayTM, PhonePe being some of the biggest ones around. With the launch of Mi Pay, Xiaomi too is looking for a piece of the pie. After a prolonged beta test, Xiaomi is now finally rolling out Mi Pay in India. Here’s a quick guide to get you started with Xiaomi’s payment service./post/september-2021-android-security-patch-2748224/Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/september-2021-android-security-patch-2748224/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out the September 2021 Android security patch to Google Pixel devices. There are no featured fixes listed in this update, but there are a number of security fixes. It’s now rolling out to the Pixel 3 and newer devices. Pixel phone owners can now look forward to getting their monthly Google security update. The company has announced its rollout of the September 2021 security patch to supported Pixel phones./post/get-alexa-cowatch-717776/Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/get-alexa-cowatch-717776/If you’ve ever played around with Amazon’s Echo, then you’ll know that Alexa makes for a pretty savvy personal assistant. However, there’s only one problem: your Echo is stuck at your house. Well, now you can have Alexa on the go with CoWatch. CoWatch isn’t made by Amazon, a company which has a justified timidity when it comes to producing hardware. Rather, this is an offering from a company called iMCO, but Amazon has given them the go ahead to use the personal assistant on their smartwatch./post/bill-gates-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-3167398/Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/bill-gates-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-3167398/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has revealed that he owns and uses a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Gates gave the answer in a Reddit AMA when asked about his current phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of the most recognizable foldable phones on the market, offering a tablet-sized display on the inside when unfolded and a smartphone screen on the outside when folded./post/windows-11-smartphone-lumia-950-xl-1240614/Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/windows-11-smartphone-lumia-950-xl-1240614/TL;DR A developer has managed to port Windows 11 to a six-year-old Windows Phone handset. This is a native version of Windows 11 running on the Lumia 950 XL, which has a Snapdragon 810 SoC. Windows 11 was announced last week and Microsoft is already allowing users to download a preview version of the operating system in both x64 and Arm flavors. Now, it looks like an enterprising tinkerer has managed to get Windows 11 Arm running on Microsoft’s last flagship Windows Phone./post/renaissance-blood-thd-available-google-play-tegrazone-91217/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/renaissance-blood-thd-available-google-play-tegrazone-91217/Those of you craving to play a Renaissance-themed FPS shooter on your Tegra 3 mobile device are in for a great day. Renaissance Blood THD (previously known as Da Vinci THD) is no available on Google Play and the TegraZone, waiting for you to grab it, if you don’t mind spending the $4 it goes for. Before rushing to download the game, you should know this first-person-shooter is optimized for Tegra 3 devices only./post/zte-imperial-ii-us-cellular-577700/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-imperial-ii-us-cellular-577700/U.S. Cellular hasn’t always been the most price-friendly carrier out there, but they’re about to get one more inexpensive option. ZTE’s Imperial II is now being sold on the carrier for only $149.99. This handset isn’t the most high end device we’ve ever seen, but it’s still a viable option for anyone looking for an inexpensive off-contract option. The phone comes with a 5-inch qHD display, a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on-board storage./post/oneplus-community-app-727916/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-community-app-727916/OnePlus has always tried to promote its family of smartphones via grassroots community efforts, and now it appears the company wants to promote its brand on all Android devices. OnePlus’ official Community app is available to download from the Google Play Store for any Android phone to access. ZTE Axon 7 vs OnePlus 3 VS In the past, the app was only pre-loaded on OnePlus smartphones with its Android-based Oxygen OS. However, it would appear that the company wants to make itself known across the entire Android ecosystem./post/overheating-phone-issues-3153111/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/overheating-phone-issues-3153111/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Arm’s designs may be partially to blame for Samsung and Qualcomm’s overheating problems. There may be a solution, but it won’t be easy to achieve. Update: April 14, 2022 (7 AM ET): The article has been edited to better reflect the nature of Arm’s licensing arrangement and chipset manufacturing partners. Original article: April 13, 2022 (6:23 PM ET): Samsung has been in the news for throttling its phones, but the underlying issue may be far more widespread./post/motorola-xt1021-369970/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-xt1021-369970/The first details about Motorola’s next-gen Moto X have already been leaking out recently, but what else can we expect from the company? While so much about Motorola’s future is up in the air as the Lenovo deal marches towards finalization, it appears that the Moto X+1 isn’t the only new handset in the works. Thanks to Brazilian-based Tecnoblog, we have learned that three new Motorola handset models have passed through Anatel — Brazil’s equivalent of the FCC: the XT 1021, XT 1022 and XT 1025./post/oneplus-2-no-more-invites-659632/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-2-no-more-invites-659632/While the OnePlus 2 hasn’t been met with quite as much enthusiasmas its predecessor, it’s still a solidly spec’d device, especially considering pricing starts at just $329 for the base 16GB model and $389 for the 64GB version. The biggest downside however, is OnePlus’ invite system. Thankfully, this is a burden we won’t have to deal with much longer. In a new official forum post, OnePlus has announced that it is ditching invites for the OnePlus 2, and not just for a short period of time: we’re talking permanently./post/microsoft-windows-10x-1036659/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/microsoft-windows-10x-1036659/Microsoft made quite a splash at its Surface event with devices like the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X and the Surface Earbuds. Most of this hardware was expected, and some of it had also leaked a day ahead of the launch. However, Microsoft pulled out a big surprise out of its hat by introducing the two new dual-screen Surface devices — Surface Duo and Surface Neo./post/nexus-9-problems-571063/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexus-9-problems-571063/Built by HTC, the Nexus 9 offers exactly what you would expect from a quality tablet, combining good looks, power, and the best iteration of stock Android yet. However, as popular as HTC and the Nexus 9 may be, it is not without its flaws, as is the case with most gadgets currently available in the market. Today, we will be looking at some of the most common issues that users have faced when using the Nexus 9, while offering potential solutions on how you to fix them./post/looking-22inch-android-tablet-viewsonic-grants-wishes-89846/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/looking-22inch-android-tablet-viewsonic-grants-wishes-89846/Samsung may have jump started the race to release both a bigger phone via its 4.8 inch Galaxy S3 and 5.3 inch Galaxy Note, and apparently has a rumored 11.6-inch Galaxy Tab in the works, too. Sadly though, the rumor river has run dry, and Sammy has remained hush hush since the rumors first leaked into our power-blogging claws. Because we haven’t heard anything juicy from the Korean tech giant as of late, our laser gaze turns to to Toshiba and its promise to bring out 13./post/daily-authority-may-12-2022-3163649/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/daily-authority-may-12-2022-3163649/☀️ Good morning! Paula here again, covering for Tristan — he’s back with you tomorrow. This morning I discovered the delights of miso butter with eggs on toast. Yum! Google I/O: Here’s everything you missedGoogle’s marathon two-hour keynote yesterday unveiled a whole heap of hardware, software, and more. If you missed it, watch it here, or just catch up quickly with our roundup of everything Google announced. Pixel 6a launch Starting with the highly anticipated Pixel 6a release:/post/google-college-search-875489/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-college-search-875489/TL;DR Google college search enables you to find out necessary info about U.S. four-year schools. Search results give you a wealth of information, like tuition costs, graduation rates, admission rates, and more. The Google college search features are rolling out to mobile now, with desktop receiving some features as well. Figuring out which college you should go to is a daunting task, but Google is rolling out some new search features today that will make your life much easier./post/catan-stories-legends-of-the-sea-robbers-available-813592/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/catan-stories-legends-of-the-sea-robbers-available-813592/Asmodee Digital is known for the for taking board games we love and transforming them into digital games we get addicted to. Now, they’re back with another.  Catan Stories: Legend of the Sea Robbers is now available on the Google Play Store. If you’re familiar with Asmodee Digital’s other games, you’d expect this to be a direct board game adaptation, but it’s actually a text-based choose your own adventure game. You play as the island’s guardian and control the fates of the three inhabitants and steer them toward a shared destiny./post/telegram-location-privacy-1189884/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/telegram-location-privacy-1189884/TL;DR Telegram’s “People Nearby” feature could potentially reveal your location. You’d just need GPS tools and triangulation to determine where someone lives. Telegram has said the functionality doesn’t need to be fixed. Telegram is ostensibly focused on privacy, but its approach to location sharing is raising some concerns. Security-conscious user Ahmed has warned that the messaging app’s “People Nearby” feature exposes locations online in a way determined observers could find./post/7-zip-app-windows-vulnerability-3155271/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/7-zip-app-windows-vulnerability-3155271/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A vulnerability has been discovered in the popular 7-Zip app for Windows. This would allow a local user to gain higher-level access. The flaw is now disputed, with one analyst even claiming it was a hoax. Update: May 3, 2022 (3:40 AM ET): Questions have been raised over an apparent 7-Zip vulnerability disclosed last month. The vulnerability is now marked as disputed on the CVE Program website, which tracks and catalogs disclosed vulnerabilities./post/current-version-android-phone-poll-3160308/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/current-version-android-phone-poll-3160308/Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Android phones have traditionally had a poor reputation for software support up until a few years ago. It wasn’t uncommon for brands to release a phone and then fail to bring even a single OS update to the table. This has fortunately changed in the last few years, as companies intensify their focus on updates. This got us wondering about which Android version our readers are running on their phones./post/android-11-beta-3-1145427/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-11-beta-3-1145427/TL;DR Google just launched Android 11 beta 3 for its line of Pixel phones. This will very likely be the last beta update, with the next iteration of A11 expected to be a stable launch. The most notable new feature of this version is the whitelisting of Google and Apple’s Exposure Notifications System. Check out our guide on how to install the Android 11 beta 3 release on your Pixel phone here./post/kraftwerk-fuel-cell-portable-charger-579189/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/kraftwerk-fuel-cell-portable-charger-579189/With all eyes on CES 2015 in Las Vegas, we have to remember to take the time to look at all the other great innovations around the globe. This Kickstarter campaign for a pocket sized fuel cell USB portable charger is a good place to start. Introducing kraftwerk by eZelleron. The German company building the kraftwerk fuel cell phone charger is an impressive brain trust of fuel cell and other related material sciences PhDs./post/xiaomi-uwb-flagship-phone-1660776/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-uwb-flagship-phone-1660776/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR New details of a rumored Xiaomi flagship phone, code-named Odin, have broken cover. The device will seemingly arrive with UWB, 5G connectivity, and more. It’s unclear what the device will be called, but some believe it could be the Mi Mix 4. Xiaomi‘s next flagship smartphone could introduce a wireless technology growing in popularity among flagship devices — ultra-wideband (UWB). According to XDA-Developers‘ sources, an upcoming smartphone — bearing model number 2106118C and code-named Odin — will seemingly pack support for UWB./post/xiaomi-mi-qled-tv-75-review-1219810/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-qled-tv-75-review-1219810/Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 75The Mi QLED TV 75 is a remarkable feat for Xiaomi. Once again the brand is democratizing the television market by drastically reducing the barrier to entry to QLED panels in the large screen TV segment. The Mi QLED TV 75 delivers the goods if all you want is a really good screen to watch movies on. However, if gaming is a priority, the Mi QLED 75 wouldn't be my first recommendation owing to a range of issues with both connectivity, and the lack of future-proofing./post/redmi-note-7-vs-redmi-note-7s-vs-redmi-note-7-pro-specs-comparison-988017/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-note-7-vs-redmi-note-7s-vs-redmi-note-7-pro-specs-comparison-988017/The way Xiaomi has dominated the ultra-competitive affordable smartphone market in India has been nothing short of incredible. Deserving the credit for this success is Xiaomi’s hugely popular Redmi Note series that gets better and better with every generation. Unsurprisingly, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro continue along the same lines. However, Xiaomi seems to be hedging its bets this time around with the launch of the latest addition to the series – the Redmi Note 7S./post/space-x-wallpapers-quad-hd-835869/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/space-x-wallpapers-quad-hd-835869/SpaceX just put a Tesla Roadster into orbit, and by now, you’ve probably seen all the mind-bending footage of the Falcon Heavy, the red Roadster, and the Starman behind the wheel. But how about a nice pack of SpaceX-themed wallpapers for your smartphone or laptop? Get your doze of space inspiration with this collection of SpaceX wallpapers. We selected 30 hi-res (bigger than QuadHD) wallpapers filled with beautiful imagery of roaring rockets, fiery plumes, and serene launchpads./post/micro-led-display-explained-805148/Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/micro-led-display-explained-805148/MicroLED technology was invented in the year 2000 by a research group run by Prof. Hongxing Jiang and Prof. Jingyu Lin of the Texas Tech University. However, the first demonstration of microLED in a consumer product can be traced back to Sony’s 55-inch FullHD “Crystal LED Display” that was showcased back in 2012. At the time, it boasted a much better contrast ratio and color gamut than rival LCD TVs. Micro-LED paves the way for the 'smart display'/post/oneplus-mclaren-partnership-1124196/Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-mclaren-partnership-1124196/Last week, it was reported that OnePlus’ partnership with McLaren might be coming to an end because the phone maker is no longer listed as a 2020 F1 partner on the McLaren website. We’ve now received official word from the British sports car manufacturer, making it clear that its long-standing partnership with OnePlus is now over. In an emailed statement to Android Authority, a McLaren spokesperson said: Our partnership with OnePlus, which came to its scheduled conclusion recently, has been a highly successful collaboration between two iconic and innovative brands./post/google-pixel-2-xl-specs-803169/Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-2-xl-specs-803169/Display Google Pixel 25.0-inch Full HD OLED 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 441 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5 16:9 aspect ratio Google Pixel 2 XL6.0-inch Quad HD+ pOLED 2,880 x 1,440 resolution 538 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5 18:9 aspect ratio Processor Google Pixel 2Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform 2.35 Ghz + 1.9 Ghz, 64-bit Google Pixel 2 XLOcta-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform 2.35 Ghz + 1.9 Ghz, 64-bit/post/motorola-moto-e6-announced-1025762/Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-e6-announced-1025762/Lenovo-owned Motorola today announced the Moto E6 Plus: a bigger and badder version of the E6 that we saw earlier this year. The E series is one of Motorola’s most affordable. Despite the “plus” branding being added to the Moto E6, this device is still close to entry-level in terms of design, materials, and specs. Here’s what you need to know. A simple setupThe Moto E6 Plus is built around a 6./post/best-android-apps-foodies-food-66604/Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-foodies-food-66604/Do you love food? We do. But there’s a thin line between people who love to eat and those who love to prepare them. If you’re on the latter side, then you are a foodie. Foodie is an informal term specifically intended for aficionados of food and drinks. Foodies are always on the lookout for new recipes, restaurants, ingredients, nutritional values and just about anything related to food. But, did you know that you can use your Android device to help you become the certified foodie that you want to be?/post/uc-browser-update-downloads-faster-333284/Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/uc-browser-update-downloads-faster-333284/The latest update to UC Browser for Android promises to download files faster than any other browser regardless of your connection speed. UCWeb, developers of UC Browser, already claim their browser downloads files faster than any other mobile browser. The latest version of the app is supposed to increase speeds by 15% on 3G and Wi-Fi. The browser downloads files are faster thanks to the “multi-threaded download technologies” employed in the app that break files down into smaller parts, downloading each one simultaneously./post/android-adult-content-629258/Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-adult-content-629258/If you’re interested in a spot of sex and violence, which mobile platform should you choose? Does it actually make much of a difference? Is there more adult content in the Play Store than there is in the App Store? What about violent games or other kinds of content that might be considered adult? What’s the most moral platform of them all? Let’s dive in and see what we can find./post/google-pixel-5-green-1161702/Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-5-green-1161702/The device leaks continue ahead of Google’s September 30 Pixel event. This time around, we have a new photo, courtesy of WinFuture’s Roland Quandt (via Droid Life) that shows the company’s new Nest speaker, the Chromecast with Google TV remote, and, best of all, the Pixel 5 phone in a handsome new green color. Shortly afterwards, leaker Evan Blass shared more images of the phone in the new hue. There’s not much to say about the color./post/new-cyanogenmod-12-1-snapshot-finally-released-670045/Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/new-cyanogenmod-12-1-snapshot-finally-released-670045/It has been a while since CyanogenMod 12.1 has received a snapshot, right? Though these tend to be released about once a month, the CyanogenMod team took around 2 months to release the roll out the latest one, but it is finally out today. First, let’s start by clearing out an important point. What is a snapshot? No, it is not a picture. CyanogenMod snapshots are pretty much a step between a stable version and a nightly./post/opolar-lc-06-review-1175826/Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/opolar-lc-06-review-1175826/Opolar LC-06 Laptop Fan CoolerThe Opolar LC-06 Laptop Fan Cooler is not your average fan cooler. If it fits your laptop, your desk, and your lifestyle, it can provide decent cooling for a decent price. The multiple fan speeds let you go nuclear if you need to and the helpful display shows you the device functioning. However, if it doesn't fit your computer, your desk, or your lifestyle, it's a non-starter./post/redmi-pad-5g-3159757/Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-pad-5g-3159757/Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR A Xiaomi survey has apparently revealed that a Redmi Pad 5G tablet is coming. We’re guessing this will slot in below the current Xiaomi Pad 5 series. Xiaomi has offered its Pad tablet line for years now, dating back to 2014’s Xiaomi Mi Pad. These slates have generally been upper mid-range offerings, but it looks like the company has another tablet line in the works./post/samsung-galaxy-alpha-review-536764/Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-alpha-review-536764/When it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, it’s not about what the phone offers, but rather what it represents – a glimpe of something new from Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has generated a lot of buzz ever since rumors about it first began to surface. What makes the Galaxy Alpha special is Samsung’s experiment in using a metal body, a departure from its old all-plastic approach. In a lot of ways, this device is as a precursor to the Galaxy Note 4, which also boasts a metal frame, though the Galaxy Alpha is no slouch either./post/huawei-emui-12-release-3048371/Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-emui-12-release-3048371/TL;DR Huawei has announced release information for the EMUI 12 update. The update will kick off from H1 2022 and will hit phones dating back to 2018. Huawei has enjoyed much better times in global markets, but the company is still devoted to pushing out updates to international users. Now, the company has announced release plans for EMUI 12, including a timeline and supported devices. The confirmed devices can be found in the list below:/post/movies-shows-like-pam-and-tommy-hulu-3102483/Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/movies-shows-like-pam-and-tommy-hulu-3102483/Hulu‘s Pam & Tommy is gaining lots of buzz since its premiere. The miniseries offers a glimpse back at the 90s and the highly publicized leak of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape. What should you watch next if you want more movies and shows like Pam & Tommy? We’ve got you covered below. In 1995, Pamela Anderson was a rising star, featured in the hit TV show Baywatch and then-upcoming feature film Barb Wire./post/android-9-pie-review-892614/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-9-pie-review-892614/The Android 9 Pie release is the proof in the proverbial pudding that Android as an operating system has hit its stride. Lacking neither underlying features or surface polish, Android 9 Pie is the most complete, comprehensive and consistent version of Android yet. It delivers on many of the promises of Android versions past, bringing us a new navigation system and app overview, better notification handling and resource management, and more embedded AI than you can poke a stick at./post/best-android-apps-buying-selling-craigslist-ebay-100886/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-buying-selling-craigslist-ebay-100886/Unless you’re strict on spring cleaning, chances are you’ve got a lot of stuff lying around that you really don’t need. If you’ve finally gathered the strength to part with them, there are a number of options available to you to get rid of them. You can give them to friends and family who need the items more than you do, for example. You can also donate items to the less fortunate./post/google-santa-tracker-2019-1062955/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-santa-tracker-2019-1062955/It’s that time of year again. Christmas is just around the corner, and in anticipation of the holiday season, Google’s Santa Tracker is back. With it comes new games, a new design, and much more. Perhaps the biggest news this year is the most obvious one — the new design for Santa’s Village. The village got a big makeover in 2019, including a new greenhouse, a reindeer gym, and a new toy factory./post/hey-google-assistant-home-smartphone-setup-824045/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hey-google-assistant-home-smartphone-setup-824045/TL;DR You can now summon Google Assistant with the command “Hey Google” on your phone The hotword began rolling out in October but now appears to be hitting more devices You can now choose between “OK Google” and “Hey Google” to activate Assistant There’s an advert currently doing the rounds for Google Home devices that plays up the smart speaker’s ability to recognize more natural sentences rather than rigid command lines./post/the-best-rugged-pixel-4-xl-cases-1043269/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/the-best-rugged-pixel-4-xl-cases-1043269/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority If you want to keep your Google Pixel 4 XL completely safe from harm, a heavy-duty rugged case is the only way to go. The good news is that there are a lot of excellent options available. Here’s a roundup of some of the best rugged Google Pixel 4 XL cases you can get right now! The Spigen Tough Armor offers dual-layer protection with a soft TPU core and a hard polycarbonate shell./post/google-pixel-2-xl-leak-images-801629/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-2-xl-leak-images-801629/The many leaks for Google’s next Pixel phones continued today with new images that reportedly show the backs of both the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. Prices for both phones were reportedly revealed as well. New Google Home Mini and Daydream View leaks leave little to the imagination News The stories come from Droid Life, using unnamed sources, and they claim that the larger LG-made Pixel 2 XL will cost $849 for the 64 GB version, and $949 for the 128 GB model./post/motorola-moto-g7-moto-g7-power-review-970806/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g7-moto-g7-power-review-970806/Motorola Moto G7/Moto G7 Power The Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power offer excellent value. You're getting a great design, modern features, and clean and fast software. For the price, Motorola elegantly balances performance and features without making too many compromises. The Moto G7 will give you the best that Motorola has to offer in the G7 series while the Moto G7 Power focuses on extended battery life. Table of contents/post/best-roms-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-76664/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-roms-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-76664/We all know that what sets the Android OS apart from its competition is its open-source nature which gives us the ability to customize and tweak the interface to suit our own needs. Of course, the ability to create such “custom ROMs” requires a certain level of technical expertise which a lot of everyday users don’t have. Specialized teams of developers have been working hard to build such ROMs, that not only replace the existing interface your device features, but in most cases also enhance the overall performance of the device./post/last-symbian-phone-150301/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/last-symbian-phone-150301/My first touch screen phone was an old Nokia 5233, which was pretty crude compared with today’s handsets. Never the less, it was Nokia’s Symbian OS which first wowed me as I swiped my way through the menus and widgets, wondering how I ever survived with just a keypad. Even though I could never imagine myself moving back to that creaking old handset, it’s a little sad that Nokia have announced that their 808 PureView phone will be their last phone to use the Symbian operating system./post/t-mobile-5g-1042755/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-mobile-5g-1042755/Eric Zeman / Android Authority We’ve been hearing a lot about 5G service over the past few years and how it is going to change the world. While 5G is certainly a revolution in a macro sense, how is it going to affect you, the wireless consumer? If you’re interested in learning more about T-Mobile 5G service specifically, you’ve come to the right place. As with the other big wireless carriers in the United States (Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint), T-Mobile is putting a huge priority on rolling out its 5G network as quickly as possible./post/t-mobile-device-unlock-app-415708/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-mobile-device-unlock-app-415708/Unlocking a device can be a bit of a complicated process. In fact, altering firmware to unlock devices was illegal until a week ago. Even if some carriers unlock devices for free (under certain conditions), it takes contacting customer service and dealing with cumbersome calls. Even if some carriers unlock devices for free, it takes contacting customer service and dealing with cumbersome calls T-Mobile is ready to ease the process by releasing its new Device Unlock app./post/autocast-chromecast-364794/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/autocast-chromecast-364794/Ever since Google releasedits official SDK for the Chromecast we’ve seen a major increase in the number of apps that support the media streamer, and in turn the Chromecast’s functionality has greatly improved. Think your Chromecast is already more than impressive? AutoCast takes your casting experience to a whole new level and puts just about every other app to shame! AutoCast is by the same developer as the impressive Tasker plugin, AutoPebble and largely works the same way./post/mint-mobile-deals-903755/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/mint-mobile-deals-903755/If you’re sick of the high costs of America’s largest carriers, it might be time to try Mint Mobile. The MVNO runs on T-Mobile’s network, and its prices are tough to top. Did we mention it’s the only carrier owned by an actual superhero? Whether or not that matters to you, here are the best Mint Mobile deals you can grab right now. See also: The best Mint Mobile plans There aren’t too many deals to dig into, but that’s because Mint offers everyday low prices./post/eufy-robot-vacuum-ces-2021-1191592/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/eufy-robot-vacuum-ces-2021-1191592/TL;DR There’s a new Eufy robot vacuum: the Eufy RoboVac L80. It’s got a nice splash of color on its top. The L80 also has a hybrid version with a mopping feature, known as the L80 Hybrid. The L80 is expected to cost $550 (or $600 for the hybrid) and land in June 2021. When you buy a robot vacuum, you’re usually stuck with one design choice: a big, black hockey puck./post/anthill-android-193850/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/anthill-android-193850/Move over Ant Smasher, a new insect game has arrived on Android. Developed by Thumbstar, Anthill is a great strategy game with an appealing visual design and interesting gameplay. The objective of Anthill is simple: protect your base, or anthill, from incoming waves of enemy bugs. Performing such mission requires application of strategies commonly used in other games in the tower defense genre. What sets Anthill apart, however, is the unique use of pheromone trails that sets a path for ants to follow./post/targus-chill-mat-review-1175799/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/targus-chill-mat-review-1175799/Targus Targus Chill MatThe Targus Chill Mat is an average laptop cooler for people with Ultrabooks, MacBooks, and similar products. However, the Chill Mat's smaller fans, lack of power user features, and its one-size-fits-all approach make it a difficult recommendation for hotter gaming laptops and people who do heavy workloads. Laptops run hot and there really isn’t much anyone can do about it. However, there are ways to mitigate such problems and prevent them from being a problem for as long as possible./post/xiaomi-redmi-note-9-pro-5g-1180233/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-redmi-note-9-pro-5g-1180233/Gary Sims / Android Authority TL;DR Redmi GM Lu Weibing has shared a render of the new Redmi Note 9 Pro. The phone has four rear cameras, including a brand new sensor. The new Redmi Note 9 series is launching on November 26 and we’re learning new things about it on a daily basis. The latest bit of information comes from Redmi’s General Manager Lu Weibing who has shared an official render of the purported new Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G./post/building-android-apps-with-aide-671149/Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/building-android-apps-with-aide-671149/I love being able to work on the move. With my Universal Folding Keyboard, the Arc Mouse and my Galaxy 6 Edge+, I have an entirely pocketable little productivity station that allows me to bash out articles anywhere. If I’m going on a night out in another part of the country, I can even work on the train and then put everything in my pocket once I get to the bar or club – no one needs to know./post/samsung-galaxy-s9-bixby-850218/Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s9-bixby-850218/With Bixby, Samsung is trying to do the impossible. It’s trying to stand out in a world with too many smart speakers to count — where mid-tier and flagship phones launch with multiple onboard voice assistants. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are no different — both Google Assistant and Samsung Bixby are sprinkled around the entire operating system. If you have a Galaxy S9, which voice assistant should you use? Is Bixby even worth messing with, or can it really be the go-to personal assistant Samsung wants it to be?/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-and-galaxy-s7-edge-pricing-availability-675271/Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-and-galaxy-s7-edge-pricing-availability-675271/[ooyala code=”5nazc0MTE6DNfWCnheDxDGV0IEAK8maR” player_id=”7f2b2d0412e84a188ede8d648751dc42″ width=”1920″ height=”1080″ auto=”true”] It’s clear that Samsung wants to get these devices in your hands as quickly as possible. Pre-orders for most carriers begin Tuesday, February 23rd, with the official launch taking place Friday, March 11th. If you’re on the fence about either of these devices, this might help — Samsung is offering a free Gear VR and six games with Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge pre-orders for a limited time./post/best-samsung-deals-1059397/Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-deals-1059397/Samsung products are normally pretty expensive at launch, but the company is quick to discount some of its best tech products throughout the year. As long as you’re okay with waiting, you can usually score Samsung’s Galaxy phones, smartwatches, TVs, and more at pretty steep discounts — especially during the holiday season. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of the best Samsung deals you can find this Black Friday 2019./post/time-lapse-tasker-for-loop-588330/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/time-lapse-tasker-for-loop-588330/One of the most memorable lessons my college programming instructor gave was an intro to the IF statement and For loops. It involved gaming, robotics and a hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Since I’ve already talked about IF statements in this series, I will have to deny you games and robotics, but you are welcome to enjoy a hot chocolate as you read forward, learning about the For loop in Tasker./post/verizon-updates-galaxy-note-7-august-security-patch-711087/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/verizon-updates-galaxy-note-7-august-security-patch-711087/It’s launch day for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which means plenty of people are going to be firing that shiny new beast up for the very first time. For those on the Verizon network, you’ll also have an update waiting for you when you first boot it up. It’s nothing too exceptional, just the August security patch from Google, but it’s still better than not having it on launch day (ahem!/post/best-android-apps-improving-memory-83632/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-improving-memory-83632/Technically, the brain isn’t a muscle, but if you don’t use it, your brain gradually turns to mush. It starts with your swearing that you know a word or a name and that it’s at the tip of your tongue. Over the years, you start forgetting things and the rest is pretty depressing. Though retaining a sharp mind and a keen brain is partly because of our diet, engaging our brains in regular mental exercise helps, as well./post/google-chromecast-apple-tv-plus-support-1186082/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-chromecast-apple-tv-plus-support-1186082/You still can’t use Apple TV Plus on an Android phone, but that isn’t stopping Google from bringing it to the company’s own media streaming device. The Apple TV app, which includes Apple TV Plus, is now available to download on the Chromecast with Google TV streaming media device. You can now access Apple TV Plus originals like Ted Lasso and Greyhound, your Apple movie and TV show purchases, and any of your subscribed Apple TV Channels./post/fitbit-blaze-review-678713/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-blaze-review-678713/Fitbit BlazeThe Fitbit Blaze is a great fitness tracker in almost every way - step and sleep tracking are very accurate, and it's a great all-around fitness companion. This is no smartwatch, though. Notifications are extremely limited, there are only four watch faces, it doesn't come with GPS on board, and yet again, this is another Fitbit device with no waterproofing. If you can do without the LCD display, you'd be better off going with the Charge HR./post/google-pixel-4-discontinued-1145320/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-discontinued-1145320/The Pixel 4 XL is the better option over the Pixel 4, if you don't want to struggle with battery life. TL;DR Google will no longer sell the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The two 2019 flagships have been discontinued. You will still be able to buy them from third-party retailers till stocks last. It’s official. Google has pulled the plug on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL less than a year after their launch./post/lenovo-vibe-k5-k5-plus-specs-price-release-date-674228/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lenovo-vibe-k5-k5-plus-specs-price-release-date-674228/Sub-$200 smartphones used to be plasticky, cheap-feeling and just downright bad. Luckily that’s not the case anymore. There are some really great budget-friendly Android smartphones on the market nowadays, and the line between low-end and mid-tier is fading rapidly. Lenovo has just announced two new smartphones at MWC 2016 that aim to perfectly combine affordability and user friendliness. The Lenovo VIBE K5 and VIBE K5 Plus are the newest devices to come from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer./post/poco-f4-poco-x4-gt-leak-3177447/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/poco-f4-poco-x4-gt-leak-3177447/TL;DR Poco’s two upcoming phones have leaked online. The Poco F4 is identical to the Redmi K40s, save for a different main camera. Meanwhile, the Poco X4 GT seems to be based on a previously released Redmi phone. Poco confirmed that it will launch the Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT globally on June 23, adding that the former device will arrive with a Snapdragon 870 chipset. Now, it looks like the phones have been leaked in full./post/best-google-url-shortener-alternatives-853168/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-google-url-shortener-alternatives-853168/What’s the best URL shortener you can use? The answer for many of you was probably goo.gl for quite a long time now, but at the end of March this year Google announced its plans for shutting down their URL shortening service. Those who have never used the service before won’t be able to create new short links starting from April 13, 2018, while existing users can continue to use all features until March 30, 2019./post/intel-and-the-mobile-market-689064/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/intel-and-the-mobile-market-689064/Intel was, and in some regards still is, the biggest name in the personal computer processor industry, but the company has failed to achieve this same level of success in the mobile market over the past decade. The company has seen a few Android products built around its Atom processors and modems, but has not had anything close to the industry wide success seen by some of its mobile competitors./post/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-display-1188722/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-display-1188722/TL;DR A leak appears to show a flat display on the Galaxy S21 Plus. It also illustrates how the two-tone design could look in real life. Samsung is expected to reveal more on January 14. Samsung appears poised to join Apple and others in ditching curved screens on at least some of its high-end phones. YouTuber Mauri QHD has posted what he claims are real-life photos of the Galaxy S21 Plus, and they suggest you’ll get a truly flat display on the larger (but not largest) 2021 flagship./post/nvidia-shield-tv-120hz-900172/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nvidia-shield-tv-120hz-900172/TL;DR The latest NVIDIA Shield TV early access release brings Shield Experience to version 7.1. Although the update doesn’t bring Android 8.1 Oreo, it does bring 120Hz support and screen recording via NVIDIA Share. The 7.1 update is in early access at the moment and will thus likely get a wide release in the next month or so. If you’re a member of the NVIDIA Shield TV early access program, you’ll likely receive an update to Shield Experience 7./post/nokia-five-cameras-leak-902782/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nokia-five-cameras-leak-902782/TL;DR A newly-leaked image shows a Nokia smartphone with five rear camera lenses. The lenses are organized in a circular fashion, which is a little unsettling. The leaked image lines up with other news pertaining to Nokia’s future camera plans. Before we get into the news here, we should warn you: if you’re trypophobic you might not want to scroll down. If you don’t know what trypophobic means, we’d advise you not to Google it, as it will probably give you nightmares./post/usb-type-c-compliance-710399/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/usb-type-c-compliance-710399/A USB Charger is a funny thing. You have about 10 of them in a drawer at home, but maybe only one of them really charges your device properly. And chances are, that particular one is at the back of the sofa or under your bed, never to be seen again. Since USB Type-C charging has been implemented on the latest phones and devices, the problem has got even worse. Different chargers operate at different voltages and offer different wattage./post/grifthorse-3032562/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/grifthorse-3032562/Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR A newly discovered Android Trojan known as “GriftHorse” probably made away with millions of dollars. The Trojan asks you to enter your phone number to win a prize. That “prize” is a recurring subscription to a useless service. We have a list of known infected apps. If you have any of them, you should uninstall them as soon as possible. A new Android Trojan known as “GriftHorse” did just that (via Zimperium)./post/google-nest-hub-sleep-sensing-pricing-sleep-stages-3055499/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-nest-hub-sleep-sensing-pricing-sleep-stages-3055499/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s second-generation Nest Hub smart display can now track your sleep stages (light, deep, and REM). The Calm app is also coming to the smart display in December. Sleep Sensing on the Nest Hub will become part of Fitbit Premium in 2023, which costs $9.99/month. When we reviewed the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) in March 2021, we were impressed with most of the standard smart display aspects of the device./post/how-to-reset-samsung-tv-1221171/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-reset-samsung-tv-1221171/Smart TVs give us access to thousands of hours of content at our fingertips. However, they’ve been known to act up now and again. If you’re having trouble with your TV or you’re hoping to sell it to someone else, it may be time for a reset. Here’s how to reset a Samsung TV. See also: Got a new Samsung smart TV? Here are the best apps to download How to reset a Samsung TVNo matter which TV you have, the steps should be the same./post/jurassic-world-alive-tips-tricks-897601/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/jurassic-world-alive-tips-tricks-897601/Pokemon Go might still be on top of the augmented reality game throne, but for all the dinosaur lovers in the world there’s another great option. Jurassic World Alive borrows heavily from the hit Niantic title, but with the unbeatable draw of cool dinosaurs. Since it’s been out for a few months now, players have already discovered a wealth of tips and tricks for Jurassic World Alive. We’ve collected them into this neat little list that’s sure to grow your dinosaur collection./post/xiaomi-mi-11-pro-mi-11-ultra-1211018/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-11-pro-mi-11-ultra-1211018/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will be revealed on March 29 in China. The launch date and time coincides with a global launch event, suggesting these phones will be global releases. Xiaomi first launched the Mi 11 in December, with a global launch following soon after. We previously heard about a Mi 11 Pro and we already knew that the Mi 11 Ultra was on the way thanks to a leaked hands-on video./post/galaxy-note-10-one-ui-4-beta-3070269/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-10-one-ui-4-beta-3070269/The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus TL;DR The One UI 4 beta program is happening now for the Galaxy Note 10 series So far, it has rolled out in Samsung’s native Korea. It should come to other countries soon. The Galaxy Note 10 series should see stable Android 12 sometime in January 2022. So far, the program is active in South Korea, Samsung’s home turf. If things go as usual, it should start up in other countries over the next few weeks or even the next few days, if we’re lucky./post/huawei-watch-fit-1146650/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-watch-fit-1146650/Update: August 31, 2020 (7:30 AM ET): The Huawei Watch Fit is now official. Featuring a 1.64-inch rectangular display, running Lite OS, and powered by the Kirin A1 chipset, the fitness wearable is good for a week of “heavy usage” according to Huawei. It also features GPS tracking, but when in use battery life is only good for 12 hours. Huawei does guarantee the device can track 96 workouts, namely “11 professional sport modes including running, swimming and cycling” and “85 custom workout modes./post/nubia-red-magic-2-918229/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nubia-red-magic-2-918229/TL;DR Nubia has teased its upcoming gaming phone, the Red Magic 2, on Weibo. The handset will feature a Snapdragon 845 chip, 10GB of RAM, 3D surround sound and 4D feedback. It’s set to launch on October 31. We’ve entered the age of the gaming smartphone and new devices are dropping steadily. The Razer Phone 2 and Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have arrived this month already, and now its ZTE sub-brand Nubia’s turn with a sequel to its Red Magic from earlier this year./post/worlds-thinnest-smartphone-impressions-slim-642073/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/worlds-thinnest-smartphone-impressions-slim-642073/Many manufacturers attempt to make super slim smartphones, but the race to create the world’s thinnest has been won by just a handful. American manufacturer BLU achieved this with the Vivo Air earlier this year and just a few days ago, it followed this up with the Vivo Air LTE. Ahead of our full review, I took a quick look at the Vivo Air LTE last week at CTIA 2015 – is slim back in again, or have BLU sacrificed reliability and quality to create the world’s thinnest smartphone?/post/xiaomi-mi-10-price-release-date-availability-1081755/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-10-price-release-date-availability-1081755/Update, May 8, 2020 (3:37AM ET): Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 (not the Pro) in India today. We’ve got pricing information in the article below.  Original article, February 13 2020 (1:46AM ET): Xiaomi has officially taken the covers off the Mi 10 series, unveiling the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. From a Snapdragon 865 processor and quad rear camera setup to 8K recording, big batteries and a 90Hz screen, there’s plenty to like about these phones./post/lg-v30-raspberry-rose-829860/Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-v30-raspberry-rose-829860/When LG released the V30 back in August 2017, it was available in four colors: Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, and Lavender Violet. Just a few days before CES 2018, the company announced an all-new color that might give the other variants a run for their money. We tracked down the Raspberry Rose LG V30 at CES, and boy is it pretty. The photos here really don’t do it justice./post/poll-poco-new-logo-1201961/Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/poll-poco-new-logo-1201961/Supplied by Poco India Poco recently declared its independence from Xiaomi, saying it would have its own team and more. The company has now announced a new logo and mascot, serving perhaps as more evidence that it’s trying to distance itself from Xiaomi. The new mascot is essentially based on the angry/mad emoji, but adds a snarling mouth of sorts, a halo, and Android robot-style antennas. Check out an explanation of the mascot itself below and the logo (incorporating the mascot in the Poco name) in the image at the top of the article./post/dell-laptop-deals-1123801/Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dell-laptop-deals-1123801/It’s nearly impossible to go shopping for a new laptop and not come across the Dell brand. After all, Dell has been producing a wide variety of laptops and desktops since it was founded in 1984. With so many laptops to choose from, it can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. That’s why we’ve put our heads together to track down some of the best Dell laptop deals available now./post/butterflyvpn-portable-router-unlocks-internet-go-830221/Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/butterflyvpn-portable-router-unlocks-internet-go-830221/A limited internet doesn’t make sense, right? It seems like a contradictory idea, but in many places it is. Some countries restrict access to certain websites, and often services we know and love are not available in these markets. It’s a bummer, but there are ways to go around these digital barriers. We know proxies and VPNs can be complicated to the general consumer, which is why we think ButterflyVPN is a good crowdfunding project to share with you today./post/android-n-emoji-686594/Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-n-emoji-686594/We know how you guys are with waiting, so we thought you’d like to know that the folks over at Gadget Hacks have shared a flashable zip of the new Android N emoji. The emoji are based on the as-yet-unpublished Unicode 9.0 standard, so you’ll legitimately have emoji that no one else has except for those with the Android N developer preview 2. So here’s how to get the new Android N emoji on your phone./post/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-design-3163600/Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-design-3163600/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 have leaked. The images show a striking resemblance to the Z Fold 3, except for the rear cameras that look like those on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. At first glance, the design of the upcoming Samsung foldable has certainly evolved a bit. The biggest change can be seen at the back, with three individually protruding camera lenses instead of the oval camera housing we saw on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3./post/how-long-from-theater-to-disney-plus-1120028/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-long-from-theater-to-disney-plus-1120028/The streaming landscape is evolving fast as the world sits at home due to the current coronavirus pandemic. With theaters shut and people practicing social distancing, it’s no surprise that platforms like Disney Plus are moving up movie releases for streaming. Read more: What’s new on Disney Plus But things weren’t always the same, and they could go back to their usual routine once more cinemas start reopening and people start going to the movies./post/oneplus-nord-vs-oneplus-8-1139924/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-nord-vs-oneplus-8-1139924/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority The OnePlus Nord is finally official after all this time and it seems to pack a pretty good punch in terms of specs and features. The phone comes in at well under €500 in Europe and India, but should you pick up OnePlus’ mid-ranger or spend a little more on the OnePlus 8 series? Let’s take a look at what you get for the extra cash when comparing the OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8, or even the flagship OnePlus 8 Pro./post/palabre-rss-reader-580178/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/palabre-rss-reader-580178/If you’re a fan of popular apps like Beautiful Widgets, Bright Weather or Plume, you may want to listen up. The developer of those beautifully-designed apps, LevelUp Studio, created a new RSS reader app that’s available now in open beta. The new app is called Palabre, a Material Design-focused RSS reader that integrates with Feedly or acts as a standalone news application. When starting the app for the first time, you can either sign in with your Feedly account or simply click Start./post/netflix-streaming-service-fatigue-3157277/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/netflix-streaming-service-fatigue-3157277/Ryan Haines / Android Authority Netflix took the world by surprise when it announced its first-ever drop in subscriber counts earlier this month. Dropping 200,000 subscribers after a decade of growth is no joke. The poster child of streaming services has been on a spree of content creation, acquisition, and subscriber growth for years. However, even if you leave aside the COVID-induced growth in memberships, and its subsequent slowdown, a drop in viewership was a long time coming./post/remix-os-2-0-now-available-nexus-9-10-685513/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/remix-os-2-0-now-available-nexus-9-10-685513/After some time spent in community testing, Jide is releasing its Remix OS 2.0 software for the Nexus 9 and Nexus 10 tablets today, along with a separate stable release of the OS for the company’s Ultratablet. This marks the first major release of the software for Android tablets, as the offshoot OS was originally launched for PCs and laptops. Simply put, Remix OS is an Android fork with much enhanced multi-tasking features that transforms the user experience into your more typical desktop environment./post/scoob-digital-release-1109922/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/scoob-digital-release-1109922/Update: June 19, 2020: Just over a month after the Scoob digital movie release, the CGI family film will make its debut on HBO Max June 26. You can still rent or purchase the movie from digital stores. Keep in mind that is the only way to watch Scoob in 4K as HBO Max currently does not support 4K streaming. Scoob’s studio Warner Bros. will make the movie available as both a rental and a digital purchase./post/dimensity-2000-specs-3037171/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dimensity-2000-specs-3037171/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR It looks like specs for Mediatek’s upcoming flagship SoC have leaked. The so-called Dimensity 2000 will apparently use a Cortex-X core for the first time. It’s also slated to pack Arm’s latest GPU. Mediatek’s Dimensity chipsets have traditionally done well in the mid-range and budget segments, although it hasn’t edged out Qualcomm as the supplier of choice in the flagship space. The company has previously stated its intention to step up in the high-end space, and a new leak suggests next year’s flagship silicon could be one to watch./post/gionee-launches-mid-range-a1-lite-20-mp-selfie-camera-india-792604/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/gionee-launches-mid-range-a1-lite-20-mp-selfie-camera-india-792604/Gionee has announced the availability of A1 Lite in India. The latest smartphone in the company’s A1 series packs in a 20 MP selfie camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. Keeping up with the growing demand for high quality smartphones with superior photography capabilities, we are thrilled to launch the latest in A1 series – A1 Lite. With the newest in line dual rear camera that delivers professional quality images and videos, and a trendy design, A1 Lite will surely be the next game changer./post/watch-77th-annual-golden-globes-1064885/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/watch-77th-annual-golden-globes-1064885/We are less than a month away from the 77th Golden Globes. It’s one of the biggest film award shows of the year and plenty of people will tune in to enjoy or criticize the winners and the snubs. In fact, you can view all of the nominees here if you want to see them yourself. We’re excited to see Ellen and Tom Hanks get awards for their achievements in entertainment as well./post/lg-stylo-3-hands-on-740892/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-stylo-3-hands-on-740892/With the Note 7 gone, looking for a stylus equipped alternative? While you won’t find anything nearly as high-end, LG does have a more budget friendly alternative. At CES 2017 LG announced the LG Stylo 3, a mid-range phablet offering mid-to-low range specs and na affordale price point. The Stylo 3 rocks a MediaTek octa-core processor powered by 3GB of RAM and navigated by the latest version of the Android operating system, 7./post/oneplus-could-discount-6t-and-7-pro-by-150-for-black-friday-sales-1054940/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-could-discount-6t-and-7-pro-by-150-for-black-friday-sales-1054940/Update: November 18, 2019 at 10:23 a.m. ET: The OnePlus Black Friday deals are now live! Head over the OnePlus’ website to save $150 on either the OnePlus 7 Pro ($549) or OnePlus 6T ($449). These deals will only apply from now until December 2, so don’t delay. Original article: November 15, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. ET: According to Phone Arena, there could be a massive OnePlus Black Friday sale this year./post/huawei-p-smart-2019-938271/Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p-smart-2019-938271/Huawei looks to squeeze one last smartphone announcement before the end of 2018 with the Huawei P Smart (2019). Today’s announcement arrives mere days after Huawei sub-brand Honor announced the Honor View 20 in China. As rumors suggested, the P Smart (2019) features the waterdrop-style notch that we’ve seen on the Huawei Mate 20, OnePlus 6T, and Oppo A7. The small notch allows the 6.21-inch display with Full HD+ (2,340 x 1,080) resolution to nearly stretch across the top without looking completely obnoxious./post/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-price-release-date-deals-1082622/Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-price-release-date-deals-1082622/Update: February 20, 2020 (4:50AM ET): We’ve updated this article with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pricing for India. Scroll down to get the price and associated details! Original: February 11, 2020 (3:54 PM ET): Samsung finally unveiled its first-ever vertically folding smartphone — the Galaxy Z Flip — at Unpacked 2020. The handset touts the same Samsung Galaxy experience we have all come to know in love but in a brand new form factor./post/first-thing-change-new-phone-poll-results-3177479/Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/first-thing-change-new-phone-poll-results-3177479/Getting a new smartphone is a fun experience, as you unbox the device and play around with your shiny new toy. The setup process involves some work though, as you add a Wi-Fi connection, log in to your relevant accounts, install the desired apps, tweak sound profiles accordingly, add Bluetooth devices, and more. Once the setup process is completed and you’ve tweaked the expected settings, we wanted to know what was the first thing you changed on your phone otherwise./post/energizer-p18k-pop-indiegogo-failure-981088/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/energizer-p18k-pop-indiegogo-failure-981088/TL;DR The Energizer P18K Pop, offering an 18,000mAh battery, has fallen short of its Indiegogo goal. Avenir Telecom’s smartphone only managed to hit roughly one percent of its target. It might be the thickest smartphone we’ve ever seen due to the massive battery. The Energizer P18K Pop caught our eye at MWC 2019, owing to its gigantic battery and comical proportions. Unfortunately, the phone’s IndieGogo campaign failed by a massive margin./post/galaxy-s4-how-to-uninstall-delete-apps-260092/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s4-how-to-uninstall-delete-apps-260092/Galaxy S4 apps, how do I uninstall thee? Let me count the ways. Android is an app-driven platform. Everything that you can do on your Galaxy S4 you can achieve by running apps. Some apps (especially system apps) come with your phone straight from the factory, others you install from sources such as the Google Play Store. There’s not much that you can do to remove preinstalled system apps, but — just in case you haven’t gotten round to actually doing it first time — you can actually uninstall user apps and recover storage space./post/libraries-in-android-studio-1182885/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/libraries-in-android-studio-1182885/One of the most important lessons I ever learned as a developer, although it took some time to sink in, was “don’t reinvent the wheel.” Understanding how to use libraries in Android Studio is a big part of that. In other words: if you need to perform a common task, you probably don’t need to write the code yourself. It might feel like “cheating” to use someone else’s code to resize a bitmap or modify a string but, in truth, it’s just good sense./post/oppo-coloros-6-966963/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-coloros-6-966963/TL;DR Oppo’s ColorOS 6 is the latest version of the company’s custom Android skin. ColorOS 6 takes better advantage of tall displays, includes performance-enhancing features, and a fresh paint job. According to Oppo, the ColorOS 6 rollout is from April through September. Starting with the looks, ColorOS 6 opts for “border-less” symmetry that’s based on invisible lines and grids. That means stock apps now offer a proper full-screen experience with cleaner borders and other UI elements./post/suicide-squad-android-game-703487/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/suicide-squad-android-game-703487/Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must have heard a thing or two about Jared Leto and his role as the Joker in the upcoming movie, Suicide Squad. It’s arguably one of the most anticipated films of this summer, featuring Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and many more of your favorite actors and actresses. However, the film won’t be the only DC Comics adaption that’s coming this summer from Warner Bros./post/average-2018-android-flagship-933951/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/average-2018-android-flagship-933951/For Android Authority‘s Best of Android 2018 awards, we put more than 30 of the year’s flagships through their paces to chose winners across ten categories. Through this endeavor, we discovered which flagship had the best overall performance, which had the best cameras, and the overall smartphone of the year. This research not only revealed the top performers, though — we were also to discern the worst, and everything in between. As we approach the end of the year, we thought we’d take one last look at this information to explore what the average 2018 flagship looked like./post/razer-kraken-ultimate-review-extra-scratch-for-extra-flash-1101092/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-kraken-ultimate-review-extra-scratch-for-extra-flash-1101092/Razer Razer Kraken UltimateThe Razer Kraken Ultimate is the most full-featured Kraken model yet, but all of its substantive features are offered by cheaper models in the line. Buy this one if you need to match the LEDs of your setup, but otherwise think twice. Long before the Razer phone was twinkle in anyone’s eye, the company was thoroughly entrenched in the gaming peripheral market. Indeed, if any brand springs to mind when you think of something like a gaming headset, it’s probably Razer./post/nokia-5-1-plus-review-909085/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nokia-5-1-plus-review-909085/HMD Global Nokia 5.1 Plus The Nokia 5.1 Plus is a well-rounded budget smartphone with good balance of performance, camera, and battery life -- all packed in an upmarket chic-looking chassis. Table of contents With the Nokia 6.1 Plus, HMD Global finally offered a well-rounded mid-range smartphone where, unlike the company’s 2017 portfolio, the specifications sheet didn’t look dated and the pricing didn’t evoke, to put it mildly, a mixed reaction./post/sony-xperia-z1-compact-review-354514/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-xperia-z1-compact-review-354514/It seems the companies have figured it out – smaller form factors aren’t a fringe product but are in very real demand. But “mini” versions of flagships tend to lose some of what make their bigger siblings appealing in the first place, unfortunately. Sony, though, appears ever aspirational in its quest for greater consumer loyalty and market share, and wanted to buck that trend with a “compact” offering that literally just shrinks down their best device./post/best-oneplus-7-pro-accessories-986286/Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-oneplus-7-pro-accessories-986286/The OnePlus 7 Pro has launched, and it remains one of the best bargains in the smartphone industry. It has tons of high-end hardware, including a near bezel-free screen, the fastest mobile processor, lots of RAM and storage, great onboard cameras and much more for prices that remain much less than its competition with the same hardware levels. Naturally, you would not want just to get the OnePlus 7 Pro by itself./post/windows-11-leak-1235618/Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/windows-11-leak-1235618/TL;DR A near-final version of Windows 11 has leaked online. The OS features a slew of design tweaks seemingly taken from Windows 10X. Microsoft will officially debut the OS on June 24. After plenty of hints and teases, Microsoft’s next operating system is finally out of the bag. A set of leaks posted to Chinese site Baidu (via The Verge) seemingly confirmed the Windows 11 title. Now, a leaked ISO of Windows 11 Pro build 21996./post/collective-carry-glowing-vials-985721/Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/collective-carry-glowing-vials-985721/The keychain is often overlooked as just a simple keyholder, but it can be a pretty useful tool with the right accessory. Such an example is the Collective Carry Glowing Vials, a handy light source that is not only stylish but practical as well. If you’ve ever caught yourself stumbling to unlock your door at night in the cover of darkness, then you know the struggles of locating the keyhole without light./post/du-speed-booster-sponsored-717446/Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/du-speed-booster-sponsored-717446/If you have a brand new, high-end Android device, your mobile life tends to be pretty easy. After all, just about everything you run on it will work smoothly, from games to apps. Of course, not all of us have top-of-the-line brand new devices, and that’s why sometimes it’s nice to have a little help. That’s where utility apps can lend a hand. There are a handful of such apps out there, including DU Speed Booster, Greenify, Clean Master and others./post/qualcomm-snapdragon-732g-1152549/Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/qualcomm-snapdragon-732g-1152549/TL;DR Qualcomm has revealed the Snapdragon 732G processor. It’s essentially a mildly upgraded version of the Snapdragon 730G. An upcoming Poco phone (presumably the Poco X3) will indeed offer this chipset. Qualcomm announced its first gaming-focused chipset last year in the Snapdragon 730G, offering good graphics performance and gaming-specific enhancements for mid-range phones like the Google Pixel 4a. Now, the company has announced a “follow-on” in the form of the Snapdragon 732G./post/sony-smartphones-1644176/Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-smartphones-1644176/Robert Triggs / Android Authority The tale of the smartphone industry is one of disruption. While Chinese brands have grown and profited, many legacy phone and technology brands have struggled. Blackberry, HTC, and Nokia (excluding the HMD “revival”) have fallen by the wayside. LG was the latest and greatest casualty of the hugely competitive market, bowing out after repeatedly trying and failing to reinvigorate its line-up. Sony appears to be the exception to this rather unfortunate trend./post/best-smartphones-ces-2020-1073204/Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-smartphones-ces-2020-1073204/OnePlus Concept One A few days before CES 2020 kicked off, a report from Wave7 Research stated that 90% of all postpaid (on-contract) phones sold in the US in December were either Samsung or Apple. It’s no surprise therefore that the US market is becoming less of a focus for phone makers not named Apple or Samsung, and that was visible at CES. We had very few interesting smartphone announcements at the show, unlike some previous years./post/duplicate-imei-vivo-india-1126928/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/duplicate-imei-vivo-india-1126928/International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers are meant to be unique to each phone. They’re sort of like a fingerprint that helps carriers identify each device. When authorities in India found out that over 13,000 Vivo phones shared duplicate IMEI numbers, they knew something wasn’t quite right. According to Jitender Sharma on Twitter (via TechRadar), a police officer in Meerut first discovered the fraudulent IMEI numbers when his phone was repaired./post/change-signal-phone-number-3103623/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/change-signal-phone-number-3103623/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR You can now change your Signal phone number without needing to abandon your chat history. Porting your data to a new number is as easy as porting data to a new phone. There’s even an alert in chats that will tell your friends you’ve switched numbers. If you’re a Signal user, you’ve likely had to deal with porting your data to a new phone./post/best-nvidia-shield-console-games-639034/Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-nvidia-shield-console-games-639034/There is a very real and very inaccurate assumption that there are no good games on Android or iOS. The argument exists that mobile phones aren’t the best game machines due to their touch screens, but what about if Android is a console OS? NVIDIA gave that a shot with their Shield Console and, to a smaller extent, their Shield Tablet. The difference is remarkable. In this list, we’ll take a look at the best NVIDIA Shield Console games./post/kate-spade-scallop-smartwatch-2-wear-os-940767/Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/kate-spade-scallop-smartwatch-2-wear-os-940767/Some of the most fashionable smartwatches in Fossil’s huge wearables empire comes from Kate Spade, the New York-based fashion company. Today, Kate Spade is announcing a refreshed Wear OS smartwatch called the Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2. A big complaint users had with last year’s Kate Spade watches was that they were lacking in hardware features compared to the competition. Thankfully the company fixed that with this year’s lineup — the Scallop Smartwatch 2 now features built-in GPS, a heart rate sensor, a 3ATM water resistance rating, and NFC for Google Pay support./post/att-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-november-9-128593/Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/att-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-november-9-128593/With recent mention coming from T-Mobile and Sprint, it looks like we now have word from AT&T. This news deals with the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet and AT&T has offered up an official price and a release date. In short, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available on November 9 and it will arrive priced at $499.99. Right off the bat, the AT&T pricing is a bit nicer as compared with Sprint./post/new-on-apple-tv-plus-3145951/Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/new-on-apple-tv-plus-3145951/What’s new on Apple TV Plus in April 2022? The streaming service launches its first live sports event with MLB Friday Night Baseball. It will also debut several new series, including three dramas, a children’s show, and a docuseries about one of the greatest basketball stars of all time. You can sign up for Apple TV Plus at the link below. Apple TV Plus Apple TV Plus has quickly become a major player in the streaming game since its launch in 2019./post/sony-playstation-phone-891679/Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-playstation-phone-891679/It’s no secret Sony is struggling to find any kind of solid foothold in the modern smartphone market. A recent sales report paints a bleak picture for the Japanese giant’s mobile division, but in truth, Sony has struggled for close to a decade to keep pace with industry leaders like Samsung, Apple, and more recently Huawei. There are many, many plausible explanations for Sony’s continued poor performance, from pricing, to non-existent marketing, to not keeping pace with design trends./post/huawei-honor-6-plus-review-586152/Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-honor-6-plus-review-586152/Despite its elegance in design and in software, the Honor 6 Plus doesn’t deliver enough in its dual camera setup to separate itself from similarly performing competitors. We’ve seen the competition heating up recently with Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Huawei, Xiaomi, Meizu and Lenovo all doing their best to deliver the gold. Huawei, in particular, has been making great strides thanks to their high-end offerings at low-budget price points. The company has been on a roll recently with their highly-regarded Ascend Mate 7, which is currently one of the best selling smartphones in the East./post/t-mobile-reaches-lte-expansion-goal-expands-volte-399596/Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-mobile-reaches-lte-expansion-goal-expands-volte-399596/Yesterday, T-Mobile announced that they had officially launched VoLTE in 15 markets, which covers more than 107 million people. They also expect to have VoLTE go national before the end of 2014. T-Mobile also revealed that they have achieved their mid-year coverage goal of expanding its LTE footprint with 230 million people covered by its LTE network by the end of this month. As TMONews notes, be careful from getting too excited as T-Mobile still has a ways to go from actual nationwide coverage:/post/sprint-kickstart-august-2018-897984/Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sprint-kickstart-august-2018-897984/Update, August 29, 2018 (10:43AM EST): Sprint didn’t give exact information on when this Kickstart flash sale will end. The only information (as stated below) is that it will end on August 30, 2018, which is tomorrow. Now, that could be 12:01 A.M. EST on August 30, or it could be 11:59 P.M. PST on August 30 — we don’t know. But it’s better to be safe than sorry, so if you are interested in this deal you should get on it TODAY before it’s too late!/post/google-pixel-3-reveal-date-891699/Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-reveal-date-891699/TL;DR A call for YouTubers, purportedly by Google or an affiliated agency, may have revealed a launch date for the Pixel 3. The listing on Famebit.com apparently points to an October 4 launch date for Google’s phones. If confirmed, this would be the third straight year we see Pixel phones on October 4. Android enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting information on the upcoming Google Pixel 3, and it looks like we may have received an announcement date./post/how-to-connect-airpods-to-mac-1174351/Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-connect-airpods-to-mac-1174351/If you have Apple AirPods, you’ve probably paired them with an iPhone. But what if you want to use them with one of Apple’s computers instead? Don’t worry — it’s a straightforward process, especially if you’re already using the true wireless earbuds with an iPhone. Here’s how to connect AirPods (including the AirPods Pro) to your Mac. How to connect AirPods to your MacIf you’ve never connected the AirPods to another device before your Mac, you’ll need to know how to get started./post/piccollage-app-review-97481/Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/piccollage-app-review-97481/PicCollage has finally made its way to Android devices, saying goodbye to its status as an iOS exclusive. PicCollage is a collage maker that is simple to use with a bucket load of features for users to explore. Using the elaborate tools in the application, users can create wonderful works of art using only their smartphones. PicCollage is packed full of background templates that are easy to apply and allow users to use mutli-touch gestures to maneuver images and share other extended features./post/ps4-remote-play-xperia-z3-544637/Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/ps4-remote-play-xperia-z3-544637/Sony has been updating its Android gaming software suite lately. The PlayStation App has received a couple of new features and Sony’s PS4 Remote Play service, which allows users to stream PS4 games wirelessly to their smartphone or tablet, has arrived on the Google Play store with support for a small number of devices. PS4 owners can now remotely play their PlayStation 4 games through their Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact phones, as well as the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact./post/samsung-eufs-3-0-memory-960425/Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-eufs-3-0-memory-960425/The company made the announcement in a press release earlier today, revealing eUFS 3.0 delivers twice the read speeds of eUFS 2.1 and more than one-and-a-half times the write speeds. Samsung said the new solution is “four times faster” than SATA solid state drives (SSDs), “20 times faster” than typical microSD cards, and would allow a premium smartphone to transfer “a Full HD movie to a PC in about three seconds./post/moto-g4-plus-play-update-784013/Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-g4-plus-play-update-784013/Update (02/14): Moto G4 Play users in Brazil starting seeing Android 7.1.1 Nougat back in January, and it's now arriving through Verizon in the US. The update was spotted by Android Police while Verizon has also updated its official software updates page to announce the rollout. The update arrives with build number MPIS24.241-2.35-1-17 and brings all of the typical Nougat features like multi-window support and improved notifications. It also includes the December 2017 security patches with the Krack exploit fix./post/best-facebook-app-alternatives-670376/Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-facebook-app-alternatives-670376/Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting anything as earth-shattering as quitting Facebook. Just quitting the official Facebook app. Among tech aficionados, the Facebook app is the one app you would never put on a new device because of how bloated and resource-hungry it is, but there are plenty of folks out there that do have it installed. However, a recent ground-swell of anti-Facebook sentiment is seeing more and more people try life without the official app, and liking what they see./post/mediatek-phones-poll-results-1215003/Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/mediatek-phones-poll-results-1215003/David Imel / Android Authority MediaTek was in the news last month after tracking firm Omdia found that it was the world’s biggest smartphone chipset vendor in 2020. This would be the first time the Taiwanese chipmaker has achieved this goal, with its success attributed to low-end and mid-range segments. This news got us wondering whether Android Authority readers would be eyeing a MediaTek-powered phone in 2021. We posted a poll last week and here’s how you voted./post/huawei-mate-20-vs-mate-20-pro-925517/Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-20-vs-mate-20-pro-925517/The Huawei Mate 20 Pro may be a contender for best smartphone of the year, but its 1,049-euro (~$1,217) price is certainly eye watering. The regular Huawei Mate 20 starts at just 799 euros (~$927), which is still expensive but perhaps more in-line with that consumers are used to paying for very high-end smartphones. A 250-euro difference is nothing to sneeze at, but are there really any major downsides by opting for Huawei’s slightly more affordable new flagship smartphone?/post/android-fragmentation-linux-kernel-1057450/Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-fragmentation-linux-kernel-1057450/Android fragmentation is a constant issue for the world’s most popular operating system. While high-end consumers are treated to a fresh Android version each year, another version comes along before it can even hit the top spot for market share. In the more affordable tiers, it’s still all too common to be a year out of date, along with infrequent updates and missing security patches. Google has put plenty of effort into addressing the issue over the years, although it’s doubtful that Android fragmentation can ever be truly solved./post/da-february-2-2021/Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/da-february-2-2021/👕 Good morning! Fashion "tips" coming at you, below... February 2, 2021 Stadia shakeup looks bad Google’s fledging game streaming service, Stadia, was announced in early 2019, and launched in November that year, as a platform promising to bring revolution to games, with instant loads, no PC or console required, the ability to be played on a phone, from a browser, or even just on your TV with a Chromecast./post/black-friday-tv-deals-817169/Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/black-friday-tv-deals-817169/The Black Friday 2017 shopping period is underway and as usual big screen televisions are among the hottest selling products you can get your hands on. Retailers will slash the prices of a number of TVs, sometimes by hundreds of dollars, in a move to get you to buy them. In this article, we take a look at four such Black Friday 2017 TV deals that we think stand out from the rest./post/oneplus-2-oxygenos-30-marshmallow-update-682973/Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-2-oxygenos-30-marshmallow-update-682973/OnePlus has released a beta build of the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 ROM for the OnePlus 2. While this might not be the official OnePlus 2 Marshmallow update everyone has been waiting for, it is in the final stages before being finalized. The best part is you can download it right now. Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates roundup News OnePlus is calling the beta release a “community build”, meaning it is essentially targeted at the die-hard OnePlus faithful to help identify any last minute bugs and help get everything ready for widespread release./post/oneplus-6t-mclaren-edition-933537/Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-6t-mclaren-edition-933537/TL;DR OnePlus and McLaren have announced the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition. The new phone sports faster charging and 10GB of RAM. The device will retail for $699 when it goes on sale later this week. Ever since OnePlus and McLaren announced a partnership, the entire tech world thought a special edition OnePlus 6T would be inevitable. Now, the two companies have held a launch event and, yes, we’ve got the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition./post/asus-zenfone-6-specs-986359/Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/asus-zenfone-6-specs-986359/Today, Asus took the wraps off its latest flagship, the Asus Zenfone 6. Although the Asus Zenfone 5Z was a pretty run-of-the-mill 2018 smartphone, the Zenfone 6 is anything but. The biggest change with the Asus Zenfone 6 is its flipping rear camera. Rather than putting a selfie cam permanently on the front or a pop-up selfie shooter as we’ve just seen on the OnePlus 7 Pro, Asus invented a mechanism that flips the rear camera around to the front./post/hbo-max-ads-tier-1208192/Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hbo-max-ads-tier-1208192/TL;DR A cheaper HBO Max ads-supported tier is now live on the streaming service. This new tier is available alongside the more expensive $14.99-per-month ads-free tier. The price for the cheaper subscription is $9.99 a month, but it won’t have access to the newest movies. Update: June 2, 2021 (10:11 AM ET): In a press release, Warner Media confirmed that it has now launched its cheaper subscription tier for HBO Max./post/xiaomi-virtual-assistant-851500/Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-virtual-assistant-851500/TL;DR The new Xiaomi virtual assistant is called Xiao Ai. Remarkably similar to Google Assistant, Xiao Ai checks the weather, controls smart appliances, does math, and performs translations. Due to cultural and language barriers, Xiao Ai will probably do better in China than other English-based rivals like Siri and Alexa. While Google’s stance on China has certainly softened a bit over the years, it’s evident that the search giant isn’t going to fully integrate into Chinese society any time soon./post/snapdragon-805-performance-benchmarks-384728/Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/snapdragon-805-performance-benchmarks-384728/With an expected debut around the middle of the year, Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 805 chip should start showing up in devices soon. Perhaps in a sign that the 805 is indeed just around the corner, Qualcomm has allowed technology journalists to benchmark the new chip for the first time. AnandTech’s Anand Lal Shimpi ran a suite of benchmarks on a Mobile Development Platform tablet provided by Qualcomm to see exactly what kind of performance the Snapdragon 805 brings to the game./post/google-play-music-vs-plex-974354/Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-play-music-vs-plex-974354/When Google Play Music first rolled around, it was like my prayers had been answered: a music streaming service that allowed me to upload my own content and stream it anywhere for free. No longer would I have to lug around a dedicated MP3 player or figure out a way to cram just my most favorite albums onto my phone’s SD card. Granted, there were plenty of compromises. Although Google Play Music allowed you to upload tracks with 320kbps bitrates, you didn’t have the choice to stream at that quality on cellular networks until 2017, for example./post/blu-vivo-air-lte-review-643275/Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/blu-vivo-air-lte-review-643275/BLU Vivo Air LTEThe BLU Vivo Air LTE won't fail to satisfy many casual users, but those who really care about 4G LTE support, updates and battery life should be wary. Table of contents The BLU Vivo Air was affordable, but offered a stunning construction and pretty capable specs. The second iteration looks to bring a similar ultra thin design, but this time the device is boosted with 2 GB of RAM and 4G LTE speeds./post/samsung-galaxy-s7-vs-galaxy-note-5-hands-on-675747/Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-vs-galaxy-note-5-hands-on-675747/The Galaxy S6 marked a turning point for Samsung. It was the company’s first flagship smartphone to feature its new super premium design language. Though Samsung ultimately left out a few notable features from the device, it’s hard denying that the S6 is an attractive device. The company ended up bringing over that same design language to the Galaxy Note 5, which turned out to be one of our favorite Android handsets of last year./post/verizon-hum-connected-car-637284/Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/verizon-hum-connected-car-637284/Those of us with older cars often feel envious of those with nifty connected cars, featuring OnStar and other similar services. We may not go and purchase new cars just to get those features, but Verizon has just announced a new product that could ease your dumb car pains. They call it the Hum. What exactly is this thing? Well, it’s actually a bundle with a couple products. The first component is a module that connects into your OBD (on-board diagnostics) port./post/football-manager-2019-mobile-download-921232/Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/football-manager-2019-mobile-download-921232/It’s November and for football (soccer to everyone in the U.S.) and gaming fans that can mean only one thing — the latest instalment in the Football Manager series is here! Football Manager 2019 Mobile is available for download from today on Android (and iOS) phones and tablets via the Google Play Store for $8.99. For the first time in the series’ history, the mobile version launches on the same day as the full fat PC/Mac release, as well as Football Manager 2019 Touch which is also compatible with high-end Android tablets (and iPads)./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-google-features-3104766/Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-google-features-3104766/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced several exclusive Android features heading to Samsung’s new devices. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series will bring additional quality-of-life improvements. New Google Duo and Messages functionality, baked-in Voice Access, and more are incoming. First off, these two lines are gaining a few new tricks relating to Google’s apps. Google Duo users can use a new collaboration feature in the form of live sharing./post/google-researchers-poodle-538076/Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-researchers-poodle-538076/I have long suspected that poodles are really up to no good, and now I have proof. Today Google researchers published news of a new dreaded poodle (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption) attack, which can effectively circumvent SSL protections, the same protocol that Heartbleed targeted earlier this year. The bug isn’t nearly as serious or far-reaching as heartbleed, but still a threat nonetheless. What does this bug do exactly? Basically SSL protects data that’s in transit between a website and a user, and so this bug could make it possible for an attacker to replace data in transit and open the door to all sorts of attacks./post/htc-u-ultra-review-758509/Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/htc-u-ultra-review-758509/HTC U UltraThe HTC U Ultra brings top tier specifications, a great camera, and dual displays to the high-end smartphone market, but for $750, it lacks any truly compelling features and becomes more difficult to justify with the removal of the headphone jack, small battery, and lack of ingress protection. Table of contents It’s no secret that HTC has had a rough go of it for the past few years, despite offering solid flagship devices renowned for their beautiful design, build quality, and fantastic audio experience./post/samsung-galaxy-note-3-review-278582/Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-3-review-278582/The Galaxy Note 3 is one of the most hotly anticipated phones of the year, and for good reason. With its massive 5.7-inch 1080p HD AMOLED display, larger battery, thinner body, and massive processing power, it appears to be a truly legitimate successor to the tried and true Galaxy Note 2. But is it enough to appease the power user segment as the real next big thing in the competitive smartphone market? I personally have owned and used extensively devices like the Nexus 4, HTC One, and now the Moto X, so I was really excited to see what the Note 3 and its little companion could do./post/samsung-exynos-9825-1016427/Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-exynos-9825-1016427/Samsung’s Exynos chipsets are one of its main strengths in the mobile space, giving the Korean company greater control over the hardware in its all-conquering smartphones. Now, the firm has announced a new flagship chipset (h/t: r/android), dubbed the Exynos 9825. As the name suggests, the Exynos 9825 has plenty in common with the Exynos 9820 seen in the Galaxy S10 series. That means an octa-core CPU design featuring two custom Mongoose cores, two Cortex-A75 cores, and four Cortex-A55 cores./post/motorola-moto-g-stylus-2022-launch-3099384/Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g-stylus-2022-launch-3099384/TL;DR The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) is the newest budget device from the brand. It has mostly low-end specs, but a huge battery, a good display, and a decent rear camera. In the United States, the phone is available to pre-order unlocked now for $299. Enter the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022). Like a Galaxy Note phone (and the S22 Ultra), it has a slot that stores a stylus./post/best-samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-clear-cases-1083778/Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-clear-cases-1083778/If you’re planning to get the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, you’ll obviously want to keep the super expensive flagship blemish-free for as long as possible. To also show off the phone’s design while protecting it, here are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra clear cases you can buy right now! Best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra clear cases: Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of the best clear cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra as more become available./post/best-smartphone-2021-readers-choice-3079795/Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-smartphone-2021-readers-choice-3079795/Robert Triggs / Android Authority What a ride. After tens of thousands of votes were tallied, the mighty Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has nabbed the title of Android Authority Readers’ Choice best phone of 2021. The S21 Ultra beat out the Google Pixel 6 Pro by a handy margin of 55.11% to 44.89% of the grand final vote. Congratulations to Samsung mobile on the epic win! So how did it all play out?/post/google-tv-pluto-tv-3072019/Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-tv-pluto-tv-3072019/We first heard about Google being in talks to bring free ad-supported TV content to Google TV a few months ago, and it looks like those discussions have resulted in a variety of new content officially coming to the platform. Google announced in a blog post yesterday (h/t: XDA-Developers and Protocol) that it’s teamed up with Pluto TV to bring over 300 free TV channels to devices running the Google TV platform./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-launch-date-3095727/Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-launch-date-3095727/TL;DR The newest leaked Samsung Galaxy S22 launch date is February 9, 2022, at 15:00 UTC (10:00 AM ET). The leaked info comes from reliable tipster Evan Blass. This lines up with earlier rumors, but Blass’ intel is almost always reliable. Recently, Samsung confirmed it would launch its next flagship smartphones and tablets at some point in February. Earlier rumors posited this date could’ve been February 8, 2022./post/android-fragmentation-google-fix-it-713210/Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-fragmentation-google-fix-it-713210/Anyone who’s owned a non-Nexus Android phone is all too familiar with the update process (or, perhaps more accurately, the lack thereof). Android fragmentation, a problem with the operating system from its inception, has only become more acute an issue over time, as more users clamor for the latest and greatest software to arrive on their phones. “Fragmentation” may seem like a technical term that isn’t an issue for the average user, but in reality it’s not too difficult a concept to explain./post/lg-nexus-5-lg-d820-wi-fi-certification-270186/Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-nexus-5-lg-d820-wi-fi-certification-270186/Two LG Nexus 5 versions have apparently received Wi-Fi certification – previously the LG-D820/LG-D821 smartphones have been seen in FCC and Bluetooth SIG documentation. This time around we’re looking at two LG-D820 versions, the LG-D820_C and the LG-D820_S, although it’s not clear what the difference between the two devices is at this time. While these particular model numbers are yet to be confirmed to be Nexus 5 handsets, we’ll note that the Wi-Fi certification documents mention that we’re looking at two LG smartphones./post/lg-android-updates-1216163/Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-android-updates-1216163/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR LG has promised three years of Android updates for all premium phones released in 2019 or later. The upgradable devices include the LG G series, V series, Velvet, and Wing. LG’s German and Korean units have shed more light on Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13 updates. Update: April 12 2021 (1:55AM ET): LG Germany has now issued a more detailed timeline for the Android 11 rollout, while LG Korea has revealed which devices will receive Android 12 and Android 13./post/samsung-galaxy-akg-headphones-972443/Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-akg-headphones-972443/Some people have a huge budget for big brand headphones, but many of us just want a solid pair at a good price. For those of you in the second camp, you won’t find a better deal today than the Samsung Galaxy AKG headphones from just $9. AKG is a respected manufacturer, and these headphones do a good job as standard wired buds. So much so in fact, that they’re the exact pair that come with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S9, hence why they don’t come in their own box./post/google-one-vpn-android-features-3100630/Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-one-vpn-android-features-3100630/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s VPN service has gained three new features on Android. The Safe Disconnect feature is probably the best addition for privacy-focused users. The Google One VPN service launched in late 2020, coming as a value-added addition to the 2TB+ plans on Google One. The service has just expanded to iOS, but Google hasn’t forgotten about the Android app just yet. Google One’s VPN for Android gained three useful features, according to an official blog post./post/xperia-x8-ics-cyanogenmod-9-62667/Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xperia-x8-ics-cyanogenmod-9-62667/Everyone likes Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich running on his/her Android phone.  However, not all phones are given the opportunity to be sweetened by the latest Android OS. For the search for the latest Android OS for our phones, we turn our heads to custom ROMs, which give us hope that the latest Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich could run on our old, forgotten Android phones. Custom ROM developers are vigilant to the requests of Android phone users./post/att-galaxy-s2-skyrocket-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-187656/Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/att-galaxy-s2-skyrocket-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-187656/More and more Galaxy S2 versions are getting their Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update these days, with AT&T’s Galaxy S2 Skyrocket being the last model reported to receive the software upgrade. Among the new features you’ll get to experience with Jelly Bean we’ll mention the improved “buttery” performance, the Google Now search feature and a new TouchWiz Nature UX user interface. Obviously, there are many more Jelly Bean features to explore once the update is performed, so here’s a changelog with everything new in Jelly Bean./post/dead-island-survivors-review-884183/Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dead-island-survivors-review-884183/Two years after soft launching on iOS and Android, the latest installation in the Dead Island franchise has finally been officially released. Dead Island: Survivors takes place in the same setting as the original 2011 release, with many of the same characters. Beyond that, it’s a completely different game. It should at least be a step up from the mediocrity of the sequel titles released in the years following the initial hit, right?/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-clean-camera-lens-reminder-760613/Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-clean-camera-lens-reminder-760613/The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, which were announced yesterday, are both great devices. However, they do have their flaws like most smartphones, with one of them being the fingerprint scanner that is strangely positioned next to the camera, instead of below it. This means that the camera lens can easily get smudged, as it is so close to the fingerprint scanner. Samsung is apparently aware of this potential problem and has come up with a solution that might make life just a little bit easier for some./post/an-introduction-to-basic4android-678630/Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/an-introduction-to-basic4android-678630/The key to getting lots done is to make sure you have the right tools for the job. And when it comes to mobile development, that means choosing the right IDE for the particular app you want to make. Android Studio is great if you want to create something in-keeping with the Android aesthetic, or if you want to go the most common route to ensure maximum support. Unity is perfect for making 3D games without having to hire an entire team of developers./post/google-pixel-6-launch-date-2744441/Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-launch-date-2744441/TL;DR A tipster has revealed the possible launch date of the Google Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro could land just a day ahead of the iPhone 13 lineup. Update: August 31, 2021 (11:36 PM ET): According to a new leak from Jon Prosser over at FrontPageTech, the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will only go on pre-order starting October 19. The tipster also reveals that the phones will eventually hit the market on October 28./post/best-razer-phone-cases-826481/Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-razer-phone-cases-826481/The Razer Phone is the first Android smartphone designed and made by Razer, a company best known for their PC and console hardware and accessories for the hardcore gaming audience. Its phone is also meant mainly for gaming and entertainment, and naturally owners will want to protect it by getting one of the many Razer Phone cases. In this article, we go over the cases that are available for the Razer Phone, including the ones made by Razer./post/pushbullet-notifications-665043/Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pushbullet-notifications-665043/If you’re anything like me, you probably have a ton of different devices kicking around your house. In my case, most of these are intended to improve productivity in some way – to help me work faster and more efficiently. But there comes a point of diminishing returns. While each device on its own might be useful, having too many can actually lead to overload and make it harder to keep track of everything./post/new-chromebooks-1073128/Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/new-chromebooks-1073128/Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Chromebook market is growing like a weed, but it hasn’t made it easier to track down the latest and greatest models. The newest devices are often beneficial as you know that they’ll serve you for years to come. You’ll want to consider the specs you need as well as how much you want to spend. Here are the best new Chrome OS computers you can buy./post/razer-kishi-review-1126773/Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-kishi-review-1126773/Razer Kishi The Razer Kishi is one of the best mobile-first controllers on the market, with great compatibility and low-latency inputs. It won't work with wired headphones and the connection when cloud gaming can be spotty, but it's well worth the price tag for avid mobile gamers. Despite being a 50-billion-dollar industry, smartphone gaming is really still finding its footing. Most smartphone controllers on the market are simply console controllers with a smartphone stand attached, which can lead to bulky contraptions that are a major hindrance to portability./post/google-pixel-3a-discontinued-1134323/Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3a-discontinued-1134323/Google’s mid-range smartphones from 2019 have completed their successful run and are now out to pasture. The company confirmed that it discontinued making and selling the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL in July 2020. While the phones are no longer available from the Google Store, there are some third-party platforms where you could still find the smartphone. Google Pixel 3a discontinued: Now what? Even though the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL phones are not being made or sold directly via Google, you can still find the phones on sale, new and unlocked via Amazon./post/oneplus-8-pro-display-test-1103787/Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-pro-display-test-1103787/The OnePlus 8 series, and OnePlus 8 Pro in particular, mark a new high bar for the company. Both handsets pack in some of the latest and greatest bits of mobile tech, with a notable jump in their price tags to match. Two particularly eye-catching features are the 90Hz and 120Hz displays packed into the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro respectively. OnePlus 8 buyer's guide: Everything you need to know/post/send-notes-set-alarm-google-search-604137/Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/send-notes-set-alarm-google-search-604137/Update: Google’s support page “Link your phone to Google”  indicates that, in addition to the four commands mentioned below, you can also use the “set a reminder” command. We couldn’t get it to work on our devices, but it’s worth trying for yourself. The page also clarifies the requirements for the feature to work: “For now, you have to be in the United States with your browser language set to English./post/zte-blade-z-max-specs-price-release-date-793423/Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-blade-z-max-specs-price-release-date-793423/ZTE is launching yet another budget-targeted smartphone in the US, that offers a big screen and a huge battery for a low price. The ZTE Blade Z Max will officially go on sale via MetroPCS on Monday, August 28 for the no-contract price of just $129. The best budget phones you can currently buy The Best This phone is something of a successor to the older ZTE ZMAX family, according to the company./post/daily-authority-april-5-2022-3149189/Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/daily-authority-april-5-2022-3149189/🍳 Good morning! I bought a friend Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen cookbook for their birthday, but very sadly they already had it! So, now I have an Ottolenghi Test Kitchen cookbook… (A grilled veg with mustard and Parmesan dressing idea looked pretty good for upcoming BBQs!) Samsung’s old and old-but-newIt’s out with the old at Samsung and …in with the old? S9 end of life: First, Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have come to the end of life for their software support./post/oppo-find-7-specs-features-price-359174/Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-find-7-specs-features-price-359174/Today in Beijing, Oppo introduced the  Find 7, an ambitious effort that the Chinese company hopes will cement its status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of high-end Android devices. The Find 7 actually comes in two variants, Standard and Premium, but don’t let the name fool you – even the Standard model packs some of the best specifications you can get on a smartphone right now./post/samsung-side-fingerprint-scanner-galaxy-z-flip-4-fold-4-3150206/Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-side-fingerprint-scanner-galaxy-z-flip-4-fold-4-3150206/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly stick to side-mounted fingerprint scanners for its 2022 foldables. The company purportedly thought about adding an in-display fingerprint sensor to its upcoming foldables. Samsung has long stuck to side-mounted fingerprint scanners for its foldable phones, with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 adopting this type of fingerprint scanner too. Now, news out of Korea suggests that the 2022 foldables will stick to this location as well./post/pixel-2-problems-813551/Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pixel-2-problems-813551/No smartphone is without flaws, and the Google Pixel 2 is no exception. Here we take a look at some of the common Pixel 2 problems owners are most likely to come across, as well as potential solutions to address them! Google once again released two flagships this year — the Pixel 2 and the larger Pixel 2 XL. Despite there being two different manufacturers at the helm this time, both smartphones offer mostly identical features and specifications, with the exception of the display and battery./post/samsung-experience-interface-formerly-known-touchwiz-734549/Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-experience-interface-formerly-known-touchwiz-734549/Ah TouchWiz, where will we be without you? In a much better-looking place, that’s where. Samsung seems to have officially hung TouchWiz out to dry in the latest Nougat beta for the Galaxy S7. The software info page on that update now lists a Samsung Experience version number, reflecting the new refined UI that borrows heavily from the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. This is Nougat on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge/post/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-features-1080649/Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-features-1080649/The leaked info comes courtesy of Max Weinbach, who has been leaking Samsung information left and right these days. First up, it appears the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will directly integrate with Spotify. According to a leaked video (mirrored below), a long-press on one of the touch-capacitive earbuds will launch Spotify for you: This will be super convenient for those users who love Spotify. However, the question remains whether the function will also work for other music streaming services./post/go-keyboard-caught-spying-802270/Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/go-keyboard-caught-spying-802270/Security researchers are warning Android owners that your keyboard may be spying on you. Researchers from Adguard say that two variants of Go Keyboard are sending personal information to remote servers and executing unauthorized code on devices. Go Keyboard is developed by the Chinese GOMO Dev Team. Adguard decided to look into traffic associated with keyboards after the Touchpal keyboard was caught displaying ads on HTC phones earlier this year. Researchers determined that the GOMO team was collecting sensitive information including the email address associated with your Google Play Store account, network type, screen size, Android version, and build number./post/how-to-install-byte-1077747/Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-install-byte-1077747/Vine successor Byte has finally launched on the Google Play Store (and iOS), delivering six second looping videos on a new platform. It seems like the app isn’t available in every region though (I can’t download it in South Africa, for example), and it isn’t available on APKMirror as of writing. But redditor Grochocinski has a solution if you simply must have it. Do be warned that this isn’t the official way of getting the app though./post/huawei-mate-10-lite-812764/Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-10-lite-812764/Huawei has announced that the budget member of the Mate 10 family is now on sale in Germany for €399. This should pave the way for a wider European rollout in the coming days and weeks. If you’re familiar with the Huawei Maimang 6, you already know everything you need to about the Mate 10 Lite as this is another device rebrand for a European market. Available in Prestige Gold, Graphite Black, and Aurora Blue, the Mate 10 Lite sports a 5./post/best-gaming-laptop-deals-1120002/Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-gaming-laptop-deals-1120002/When you’re searching for a new laptop, it’s important to nail down your preferred uses. A gaming laptop differs greatly from a regular laptop you’d use for school or work. Gaming laptops often come with beefed-up internals and added goodies like RGB keyboards. We’ve rounded up a few of the best gaming laptop deals right now so you can get the best bang for your buck. Related: The best gaming laptops/post/beyerdynamic-byrd-in-ear-earbuds-902566/Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/beyerdynamic-byrd-in-ear-earbuds-902566/Beyerdynamic reinvented itself as this year’s IFA conference with a new logo, new company symbol, new branding, and a slew of new products. There’s much that could be written about the company’s latest vision and lineup (I covered the new headphones from the event for our sister-site Sound Guys), but one of the seemingly smaller details from the announcement is for me the most significant. Beyerdynamic introduced a range of headphones that, down to the least costly pair, follow a smart design ideology I foresee being adopted by other brands in the future./post/best-apps-play-pass-1036946/Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-apps-play-pass-1036946/The list is a mix of premium apps and free apps with ads removed and all in-app-purchases unlocked. We tried to pick a good variety of apps, so there’s sure to be something of value on the list for just about anyone. Best apps on Play Pass Note: We’ll frequently update this list as more great apps join Play Pass in the future. 1. DaylioThe first app on our list has been around for a few years, but it’s an invaluable tool for people with mood disorders./post/samsung-galaxy-a7-2016-review-673643/Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a7-2016-review-673643/Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)Offering a flagship level design and build quality, as well as certain useful features, the Galaxy A7 is a solid smartphone. However, given the current landscape in the budget-friendly category, the device does feel overpriced, especially when considering the tough competition it is going up against. Table of contents When the Galaxy A line was first introduced by Samsung more than year ago, the series brought with it the company’s first experimentation with build materials, with all these smartphone being made entirely of metal./post/best-smart-scales-1170487/Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-smart-scales-1170487/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority There’s more to a connected fitness experience than simply counting your steps. It helps to have a smartwatch and to log your calories, but it’s worthwhile to go a step further. If you want to track your body composition, BMI, and in some cases, your heartbeat, a new smart scale might be just what the trainer ordered. Here are our picks for the best smart scales./post/google-android-12-beta-4-2732629/Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-android-12-beta-4-2732629/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released Android 12 beta 4. The update focuses on polishing performance and stability. It doesn’t include any new consumer-facing features but brings Android 12 to the brink of a stable release. We’re now just one step away from the stable Android 12 release. Google has dropped the fourth Android 12 beta today, moving into the final phase of software testing./post/serpcloud-pro-935301/Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/serpcloud-pro-935301/There are five billion internet searches made every day, and most don’t go beyond the first page of the results. To drive readers or customers to your site, page one is where you want to be, and that means getting your SEO on point. SEO isn’t the most exciting subject, but nothing is more important to online success. For a simple and effective way to ensure your SEO is maximized, all you need is SerpCloud Pro./post/google-pixel-3-portrait-mode-930245/Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-portrait-mode-930245/TL;DR Google has blogged about its recent improvements in AI and photography — specifically regarding portrait mode on the Pixel 3. The post discusses how Google has improved the way its neural networks measure depth. The result is an improved bokeh effect in its portrait mode shots. Google has detailed one of the major photography accomplishments it achieved on the Pixel 3 on its AI blog. In the post published yesterday, Google discussed how it improved portrait mode between the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3./post/android-tips-rooting-enhancing-speed-and-gaming-14627/Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-tips-rooting-enhancing-speed-and-gaming-14627/If you are sick and tired of what your device manufacturer spoonfeeds you through your phone, or you simply want to reach beyond the default and basic functionalities of your Android phone, then perhaps it’s time for you to take full control over your Android device. The process is called rooting, which is just a geeky term for gaining root or administrative access to your phone.By rooting your phone, you can enhance its performance, modify the user interface, and benefit from games emulated from game consoles./post/zte-quartz-review-762792/Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-quartz-review-762792/ZTE QuartzThe ZTE Quartz is a good smartwatch, but it's certainly not great. The rubber strap is horrendous, the casing is a tad chunky, and the lack of 4G LTE connectivity might turn some users away. With that said, performance is solid, and the low price point is something that's hard to pass up. But if you need an Android Wear 2.0-powered smartwatch for around $200, you might have better luck with an older Android Wear device that's on sale./post/verizon-rcs-messages-1646719/Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/verizon-rcs-messages-1646719/TL;DR Today, Verizon announced the default Verizon RCS app on Android smartphones will be Google’s Messages. This means the three big carriers in the US will all adopt Messages as the default Android texting solution. That also means Apple would be putting iPhone users in a precarious situation if it doesn’t also adopt RCS protocols. For years now, the big carriers in the United States have dragged their collective feet when it comes to rich communication services (RCS)./post/earbuds-give-or-take-charge-from-smartphones-924772/Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/earbuds-give-or-take-charge-from-smartphones-924772/49101 49101’s Changer wireless earbuds are available for pre-order through Indiegogo for $89.TL;DR The Changer wireless earbuds act as a mobile charger for headphones and other devices. Charging goes both ways; the Changer can also draw battery from a portable device to charge itself. 49101’s Changer headphones are available for pre-order on Indiegogo for $89, the early bird price. 49101 — which is actually the name of a company and not a random slew of numbers — has just announced the Changer wireless earbuds./post/lg-phones-updates-android-12-android-13-1216534/Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-phones-updates-android-12-android-13-1216534/TL;DR LG Korea has announced which devices will receive Android 12 and 13. The company’s German arm has also revealed an Android 11 roadmap. LG announced that it would be delivering three years of Android version updates for some phones as it winds down its mobile operations. Now, the company has revealed plenty more details, such as an Android 11 roadmap and which phones will receive Android 12 and Android 13./post/marvel-war-of-heroes-hits-google-play-store-124511/Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/marvel-war-of-heroes-hits-google-play-store-124511/Get ready, because Marvel’s Avengers are coming to your Android device, in card form anyway. Trading Card Game (TCG) Marvel War of Heroes is available for download in the Google Play Store as of Thursday. The game, which features Marvel characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk and Captain America, may seem a little odd at first if you’ve never played a TCG before. The meat of the game lies not in battling it out, but in constructing your deck of cards./post/samsung-exynos-1080-1168188/Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-exynos-1080-1168188/Samsung Exynos TL;DR Samsung has announced the Exynos 1080 processor in China. The new chipset seems like a major upgrade for upper mid-range phones. Vivo has confirmed that it will offer the Exynos 1080 in 2021. Samsung previously confirmed the Exynos 1080 chipset to us last month, revealing that it will offer the newest Cortex-A78 CPU cores and latest Mali-G78 GPU technology. Now, the firm has made things official by launching the processor in China./post/google-voice-supports-mass-sms-33067/Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-voice-supports-mass-sms-33067/The best app for your Android device just got even better. Upping its version to 0.4.2.38, the Google Voice for Android app will now let users send text messages to multiple recipients. The new feature will no longer require you to send the same message repeatedly across each contact, since you can do it in just one send. Group messaging can be very convenient for, let’s say, party invites and holiday greetings, although the feature may also encourage users to spam their contacts with unnecessary messages./post/test-your-apps-607217/Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/test-your-apps-607217/There are literally thousands of different Android devices on the market today. Obtaining a devices matching every possible permutation of processor, RAM, screen size, screen resolution and Android version for all devices in the market today is a herculean (if not impossible) task. There are bugs that can get only be triggered on a given hardware or software configuration. For indie and small development teams, the ability to test a newly developed application on a wide variety of devices before app release as cheaply as possible is a major headache./post/lg-g4-review-606487/Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g4-review-606487/With a unique and attractive design, great performance, and a fantastic camera, while also being the only current flagship to feature a replaceable battery, LG is attempting to provide users with a phone that offers literally everything you may want. In today’s landscape, we are seeing more and more OEMs push away from the less premium designs of old, electing for slim, great-looking devices that are unfortunately not without their compromises./post/clear-cache-windows-11-3111434/Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/clear-cache-windows-11-3111434/Windows 11, like any other Windows version we have had in the past, can let a lot of unnecessary data build up over time, wasting storage. A great way to get rid of some of these unnecessary items is to clear the cache, which helps free up storage and improve the overall health of your Windows 11 PC. Read more: How to install Windows 11 QUICK ANSWER  To clear the cache in Windows 11, you can use the built-in Disk Cleanup app or the settings app to clear location history, device search history, activity history, and temporary files./post/motorola-spyder-droid-razr-with-kevlar-body-leaked-pictures-and-specs-25315/Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-spyder-droid-razr-with-kevlar-body-leaked-pictures-and-specs-25315/It looks like Motorola is getting ready to revive their RAZR brand with an upcoming phone for Verizon, called Droid RAZR, which is also known as Motorola Spyder (probably internationally). A tipster send some pictures and specs to TIMN, and it seems this phone is coming out by the end of the year. So what are the specs for it? It will have an unnamed 1.2 Ghz dual core processor (Qualcomm?/post/pantech-marauder-coming-soon-to-verizon-wireless-104684/Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pantech-marauder-coming-soon-to-verizon-wireless-104684/We are seeing the growing trend of consumers moving from their “old” feature phones to smartphones. Of course, this trend should not be surprising to anyone, with the increased functionality, features, and apps available to you. Even though it is an upgrade, it’s not the easiest switch to make, to the more “complicated” smartphone. Navigating new operating systems, and getting the most out of your device, is difficult for some./post/realme-c3-1080792/Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/realme-c3-1080792/Realme has teased the Realme C3 for a few weeks now, being the latest addition to the super-cheap smartphone family. The brand has finally launched the device today, and it might be one of the most powerful, long-lasting budget phones on the market. Probably the biggest change over the Realme C2 is the 12nm Helio G70 processor, which marks the first time we see powerful Arm CPU cores in the Realme C family (two Cortex-A75 and six Cortex-A55 cores)./post/best-power-strips-1118890/Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-power-strips-1118890/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority One of the most essential pieces of tech you can get your hands on is a good power strip. It is easy to forget about the benefits these simple devices offer, but they can make your life much easier and protect your electronics. Here’s a list of our favorite options, as well as some information you should know before making the purchase. More: These are the best phone charging accessories/post/what-to-expect-from-sprint-5g-918040/Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-to-expect-from-sprint-5g-918040/Update – August 27, 2019 – We have added Sprint’s four new 5G cities (Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix and Washington, D.C.) plus added the carrier’s next 5G phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. If you ask Sprint, its competitors are trying to “make lemonade out of the lemons they have.” Sprint believes it will provide the best 5G service with its massive spectrum holdings in the 2.5GHz band. Thus, while Verizon and AT&T are betting on short-range millimeter-wave connectivity in densely populated cities first, Sprint is shooting for Massive MIMO and beamforming to provide more coverage per cell site than its competitors./post/google-android-find-my-network-1236537/Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-android-find-my-network-1236537/TL;DR Google may be working on an Apple-like Find My network for Android phones. With the “Find My Device Network,” you would ideally help other Android users find their phones and vice versa. Apple’s Find My network is perhaps the strongest community of devices that can help locate lost or stolen iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and other Apple products. It can even help track a device that is offline with the help of millions of other Apple devices that may be around the lost device./post/auto-pause-fitbit-3155160/Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/auto-pause-fitbit-3155160/Fitbit‘s Auto Pause feature is a nifty addition for some and a loathsome one for others. While it’s intended to provide a more accurate representation of a workout by cutting out stationary moments, it often bugs out. That’s why it’s best you learn how to disable and enable the feature as you see fit. Below, we’ll take a look at Auto Pause in more detail. QUICK ANSWER Head to the Exercise app on your Fitbit, select Run or Bike as the workout of choice, access additional settings, and toggle off Auto Pause./post/google-removes-spyware-apps-3150426/Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-removes-spyware-apps-3150426/Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Researchers discovered an SDK sending large amounts of data to a US defense contractor. Google has removed dozens of offending apps. Impacted apps should be deleted, but can be relisted once the SDK is removed. Google has removed dozens of apps for collecting data and sending it to a firm linked to US intelligence. Malware on the Google Play Store is nothing new, but it’s usually the domain of hackers, ransomware gangs, and other bad actors looking for financial gain./post/google-pixel-3-pixel-3-xl-lte-band-48-939831/Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-pixel-3-xl-lte-band-48-939831/The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL already support a robust number of LTE bands. That number will soon go up by one, thanks to a software update that will introduce LTE band 48 support. We’re not sure when the software update will arrive. Google requested a change to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL’s FCC filings back in November 2018, with the addendum made public yesterday. For the uninitiated, LTE band 48 is also known as the Citizens Broadband Radio Services (CBRS)./post/xperia-z3-compact-review-564123/Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xperia-z3-compact-review-564123/Sony continues to hit it out of the park with their compact line, giving consumers a fantastic small form factor option, without a trade off in quality or specifications. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a small powerhouse with high accessibility and high power, with few compromises.  For a while now, various OEMs have released “mini” versions of their flagship devices, which not only featured a smaller form factor, but also took on a more mid-range nature./post/google-pixel-2-xl-extended-warranty-810519/Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-2-xl-extended-warranty-810519/Google’s latest Pixel phones have been the subject of much criticism since their release last week, with complaints ranging from odd device noises to screen defects. In an effort to quell any potential fears, Google’s VP of Product Management, Mario Queiroz, has posted a statement in the Google Product Forums with some good news regarding device warranty. In a comment from earlier this morning, Queiroz wrote: We’re very confident that the Pixel 2 delivers an exceptional smartphone experience, to give users peace of mind, every Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will now come with a 2-year warranty worldwide./post/how-to-create-video-ringtones-for-incoming-calls-on-android-phone-46391/Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-create-video-ringtones-for-incoming-calls-on-android-phone-46391/Are you getting tired of your old ringtones? Are your contacts’ static pictures no longer enough to amuse you whenever your contacts call? You can revolutionize your calls by using music videos as ringtones for incoming calls. The Video Ringtones Maker app makes it possible to play music video for incoming calls right on your Android phone. This app allows you to search the web, download music videos, create personal video ringtones, and share your tracks with your friends./post/android-p-bluetooth-mouse-keyboard-843456/Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-p-bluetooth-mouse-keyboard-843456/TL;DR Development code in Android P points to a feature enabling you to use your phone as a wireless keyboard or mouse. You can do this currently in Android, but only if you root your device first. This new feature would eliminate the need to root. While not exactly a highly demanded feature, it would be incredibly useful to use your phone as a mouse in certain situations. Over at XDA Developers, Android enthusiasts have been working tirelessly to round up all the rumors of upcoming features in Android P, the next iteration of the Android operating system./post/what-is-two-factor-authentication-3092042/Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-two-factor-authentication-3092042/From banking to email, a lot of our professional and private lives now revolve around digital accounts on the internet. However, securing these accounts effectively isn’t as easy as setting a strong password. Even if you use unique passwords for every account, a keylogger or similar basic attack could quickly compromise them. To that end, it’s worth adding an additional layer of security to your accounts in the form of two-factor authentication./post/best-apps-hookups-getting-laid-749070/Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-apps-hookups-getting-laid-749070/Let’s get down to the brass tacks. There are two main components to hooking up with someone. You have to find some place to go to meet people. Then you have to find someone that wants to do the dirty with you. There are no apps that can guarantee a hookup. However, there are some that can get the two main components out of the way. That way you can focus on your follow through./post/havit-hv-f2068-laptop-cooler-review-1176185/Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/havit-hv-f2068-laptop-cooler-review-1176185/Havit HV-F2068The Havit HV-F2068 is an able cooler with all of the power user features such as USB pass-through and fan controls. The cooling capabilities are above average, but not outstanding. For the most part, the price tag is mostly justifiable. Havit designed this thing to cater mostly to gamers and the gamer crowd should get their money's worth out of this one. Havit isn’t the biggest name in PC gaming or in PC peripherals in general./post/well-du-battery-saver-actually-work-696090/Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/well-du-battery-saver-actually-work-696090/Smartphones have evolved significantly over the last several years. In 2016, we see devices that offer multi-core processors with several gigs of RAM, QHD and even higher resolution displays, new security methods like fingerprint scanners, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, battery technology hasn’t evolved at the same rate as the rest. To get over the battery life dilemma, today’s smartphones tend to simply shove in the largest battery possible without making the phone too thick, in combination with quick charging so we can top them off a bit faster./post/casetop-kickstarter-project-phone-laptop-202778/Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/casetop-kickstarter-project-phone-laptop-202778/If you want to turn your phone into a laptop, this Kickstarter project just might make your dream come true,provided it gets funded, of course. Livi Design has the ambitious goal of turning almost every phone into a laptop, as the only requirements are that said smartphone has a video out option and Bluetooth. There is a list of supported devices on the project’s site, and it must be said that it’s a pretty large one (the developers claim that they’re supporting over 200 Android phones)./post/motorola-android-pie-update-895384/Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-android-pie-update-895384/TL;DR Motorola has announced that eight of its phones will receive the Android 9.0 Pie update. Pretty much all current-gen smartphones are on the list, but there are some notable omissions. The company says the updates will start rolling out this fall. Motorola may not be the quickest with software updates, but at least the company is trying to be more transparent with its users. Earlier today on the Motorola blog, Motorola announced that the following eight smartphones will receive the update to Android 9./post/iphone-5s-vs-5c-drop-test-271282/Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/iphone-5s-vs-5c-drop-test-271282/It’s that time of the year again, folks. Longtime readers know that we have a penchant for sending brand new phones to their demise. We did it to Android flagships like the Galaxy Note 2, the Nexus 7, or the HTC One, and to Apple devices like the iPhone or the iPad Mini. We admit that sometimes we went overboard with the “testing”, but that’s another story. But are all plastic phones that flimsy?/post/samsung-exynos-5-dual-specs-features-106609/Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-exynos-5-dual-specs-features-106609/Samsung has just released the whitepaper for their long-awaited Exynos 5250 SoC, now called the Exynos 5 Dual, and there’s a lot of interesting information to be discovered in it. The Exynos 5 Dual will be the world’s first Cortex A15-based chip, when it will ship later this year, presumably inside the 11.8-inch tablet Samsung is going to launch later this year. Samsung had to wait for this A15-based chip to support the very high WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution of the Galaxy Tab 11./post/google-clock-app-broken-3018855/Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-clock-app-broken-3018855/Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Clock app still isn’t triggering alarms as expected. It was updated on Wednesday and now defaults to system sounds if Spotify integration breaks. It seems like a full fix will have to wait. Updated, September 10, 2021 (05:00 PM): After a problematic week with people missing alarms on their Android phones, it appears the problem is finally fixed. According to a post from a Google rep on Reddit (via Android Police), the issue won’t happen anymore if you update both the Google Clock app and Spotify./post/arm-plastic-chip-smart-flexible-devices-1647530/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/arm-plastic-chip-smart-flexible-devices-1647530/TL;DR Arm has built and detailed a flexible chip made without using silicon. PlasticArm could power wearable sensors, smart labels and other Internet of Things devices. It’s not powerful enough to power your phone or watch — yet. It’s easy to find flexible displays in foldable phones and other devices, but what if the processor itself was flexible? That might just happen. Arm has detailed what it says is the first functional Arm processor based on a flexible non-silicon design./post/mvno-service-comparison-917354/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/mvno-service-comparison-917354/TL;DR Tutela, an independent mobile quality measurement company based in Canada, just published a new U.S. wireless coverage report. In the report, Tutela’s results paint a bleak picture for MVNO service: it’s mostly not as good as service with the primary carrier. On average, download speeds on MVNO networks are 23 percent worse than with the host operator. If you’re using an MVNO for your wireless service in the United States, you are likely saving quite a bit of money as compared to what you would pay if you were under direct contract with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint./post/vivo-zeiss-1185223/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/vivo-zeiss-1185223/TL;DR Camera lens company Zeiss has teamed up with Vivo. The Vivo X60 series will offer a co-developed camera system. Zeiss is still partnering with HMD Global though. Update: December 21 2020 (12:25 AM ET): Vivo and Zeiss announced a deep partnership last week, which will see the Vivo X60 series carrying Zeiss branding and a jointly developed imaging system. We did however wonder what this meant for current Zeiss partner and Nokia brand licensee HMD Global./post/how-to-unlock-fade-apex-legends-mobile-3166708/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-unlock-fade-apex-legends-mobile-3166708/Fade is the first mobile-exclusive Legend and is only available in Apex Legends Mobile. He’s a stealth-oriented character with some neat moves. Most of them help you get out of trouble. He is an unlockable character, and there are two ways to unlock him. We’ll go over both of those, along with Fade’s abilities. Read more: Does Apex Legends Mobile have controller support? QUICK ANSWER Unlocking Fade in Apex Legends Mobile requires you to reach level 25 on the Battle Pass./post/samsung-odyssey-neo-g9-available-2731260/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-odyssey-neo-g9-available-2731260/TL;DR Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a Mini LED upgrade to Samsung’s 2020 Odyssey G9 monitor. It sports a super-wide 49-inch 5,120 x 1,440 panel with a 1000R curve and a peak HDR brightness of 2000 nits. The Neo G9 is now available globally, with the US price tag set at $2,499.99. Samsung’s latest behemoth of a gaming monitor, the Odyssey Neo G9, is available starting today through online and retail channels./post/voice-assistants-phone-poll-results-1216927/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/voice-assistants-phone-poll-results-1216927/More than 500 million people are apparently using Google Assistant. 70% of US smart speaker owners reportedly use Amazon Echo devices with Alexa. Apple’s Siri continues to claim the largest relative market share among smartphone voice assistants, and a survey claims that voice assistant use on phones in the US rose from 51.5% in 2018 to 56.4% in 2020. With all these statistics out there, we thought of asking our readers if and how often they use voice assistants on their phones./post/pubg-mobile-pc-emulator-863734/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pubg-mobile-pc-emulator-863734/TL;DR Tencent has just released an official PC emulator for PUBG Mobile on the Tencent Gaming Buddy platform. Controls and graphics are adapted to mouse and keyboard use, but still don’t compare to the original PUBG. The emulator is still in beta, but cross play between PC and mobile players is already available. Without a doubt, there is a battle royale craze sweeping across the gaming world. Developers are scrambling to find the next goose that lays the golden eggs, and that’s now spilled over into the mobile market./post/redmi-smart-tv-x65-review-1209563/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-smart-tv-x65-review-1209563/Redmi Smart TV X65The Redmi Smart TV X65 delivers very good picture quality for the money. Moreover, Patchwall does a great job of combining streaming services with traditional sources. That tight software integration and good enough picture quality make it easy to overlook the corners cut on the build quality. The Redmi Smart TV 65X earns a worthy recommendation for its value proposition. Table of contents Xiaomi started the trend of affordable smart TVs in India, but it isn’t the only player in the market now./post/viewsonic-td1655-review-1180383/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/viewsonic-td1655-review-1180383/ViewSonic TD1655 portable monitorThe ViewSonic TD1655 portable monitor is a good choice for those who need extra screen real estate when on the go. This highly portable option includes a cover, a kickstand, all the ports you need, and an easy-to-use menu system for tweaking settings. Creatives who need spot-on color accuracy, however, should look elsewhere. Sometimes one screen simply isn’t enough. When it comes to getting work done, more display real estate often leads to greater productivity./post/google-ubreakifix-repairs-pixel-pixel-xl-724032/Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-ubreakifix-repairs-pixel-pixel-xl-724032/Breaking a smartphone screen is never fun, especially if it is an expensive one like the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. And it all turns to hell if you are very dependent on your smartphone. Of course, sending the device to a manufacturer is always an option, but that takes days (if not weeks). Is there a better solution? Don’t worry about going to shady repair shops, which may not even have the parts you need./post/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-documentary-3072301/Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-documentary-3072301/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung and Discovery have partnered together to film a wildlife documentary short using the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. There are two videos available now: the documentary and a companion behind-the-scenes short. Everything in both videos is filmed using only a Galaxy S21 Ultra with no extra lenses. Since there’s no Galaxy Note phone this year, the Galaxy S21 Ultra remains the best-ever camera on a Samsung smartphone./post/busting-the-myth-yes-cell-phones-can-explode-42582/Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/busting-the-myth-yes-cell-phones-can-explode-42582/If you’ve always been scared of the radiation that your phone exudes, you need to be more aware of the possibility that your phone may explode. Over the past few years, we’ve been hearing stories of several smartphones bursting as a result of being charged too long. It is unfortunate to know but yes, they can happen. Once you start noticing that your battery pack feels a bit enflamed than usual, you need to replace it ASAP./post/black-eye-pro-kit-g4-review-979138/Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/black-eye-pro-kit-g4-review-979138/Black Eye Pro Kit G4 Black Eye's clip-on lenses enjoy near universal fit with most phones and expand the creative potential of mobile cameras. Smaller and less cumbersome than a dSLR, the Pro Kit G4 offers big performance in a compact package. Table of contents Black Eye, a competitor to Olloclip and Moment, has introduced a range of clip-on lenses for modern smartphones. The company claims its Pro Kit G4 trio of lenses can match the versatility of a dSLR./post/unbrick-rooted-htc-evo-view-4g-46404/Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/unbrick-rooted-htc-evo-view-4g-46404/It’s definitely thrilling to take one’s device to the next level, which is essentially why a lot of people root their devices to be able to install custom ROMs. Exciting as it may seem, installing custom ROMs involves the risk of your device’s being bricked in the process. It can be very unfortunate if you own a premium device that you could not afford to be damaged–such as the HTC EVO View 4G./post/moto-x-lazy-phone-ad-shows-off-navigation-touchless-control-275066/Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-x-lazy-phone-ad-shows-off-navigation-touchless-control-275066/Motorola’s “Lazy Phone” ad campaign continues with a new TV spot that focuses on using a smartphone for navigation purposes, and shows how the Moto X can be better at it. As expected, the moral of the story is that the Moto X with its Touchless Control feature is superior to any other smartphone that can be used for voice-based navigation purposes. This fourth “Lazy Phone” commercial is very similar to the previous ones – we have the same TJ Miller acting as the “other” smartphone that’s supposedly pretty much useless in certain situations, and the same Moto X that’s supposed to offer a better solution for the same task./post/samsung-summer-of-galaxy-2021-free-content-1238060/Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-summer-of-galaxy-2021-free-content-1238060/Jon Fingas / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has kicked off its “Summer of Galaxy” with a host of giveaways. You can get free YouTube Premium, Uber Eats vouchers, and even a music NFT. You can also get a Galaxy Watch 3 for half price if a friend buys a Galaxy S21. It wouldn’t be summer without Samsung’s seasonal freebies, and this year the bonuses are helpful — if also a little trendy./post/motorola-moto-z-no-3-5-mm-headphone-jack-697713/Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-z-no-3-5-mm-headphone-jack-697713/One of the biggest bits of hoopla coming out of Lenovo TechWorld today is the absence of a 3.5 mm headphone port on the Moto Z and Moto Z Force. While we’ve seen headphone port-less devices already announced from the likes of LeEco and Oppo, no mainstream manufacturer has yet taken the plunge. Until now, that is. But does it actually matter? Android beats Apple in ditching the headphone port on smartphones/post/sony-xperia-z2-problems-fix-543094/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-xperia-z2-problems-fix-543094/As the first flagship Android phone for Sony in 2014, the Sony Xperia Z2 had a lot to live up to. Created with fantastic battery life, a good quality camera, and a strong screen, the phone came out on top with a lot of consumers this year. However, like any other smartphone, there have been a few issues with the Xperia Z2. As a result, we’ve tracked down the most commonly occurring problems that users have been experiencing with the Xperia Z2, and today, we’ll be offering up some potential solutions regarding how to resolve them./post/motorola-one-fusion-plus-1126882/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-one-fusion-plus-1126882/Update, August 4, 2020 (04:30 PM ET): The Motorola One Fusion Plus is now available to purchase in a few selected areas. This includes Europe and India. Starting tomorrow, August 5, shoppers in the United States will be able to buy the phone as an unlocked device. The MSRP will be $399.99, which is not bad for what you get. If you’re interested in grabbing a Motorola One Fusion Plus, click the button below to buy one starting on August 5./post/best-poetry-apps-for-android-873718/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-poetry-apps-for-android-873718/Poetry isn’t as popular as it used to be. However, it’s still one of the most important and creative forms of literature. As it turns out, it’s fairly difficult to mess up a poetry app, apparently. There are a smattering of poetry apps with tons of famous poems and all of that. You can find those everywhere. However, there are some apps that are flat better than others. Here are the best poetry apps for Android!/post/using-coordinatorlayout-android-apps-703720/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/using-coordinatorlayout-android-apps-703720/The CoordinatorLayout is a new layout, introduced with the Android Design Support Library. The CoordinatorLayout is a super-powered FrameLayout (according to the official documentation). If you have used a FrameLayout before, you should be very comfortable using CoordinatorLayout. If you haven’t used a FrameLayout, do not worry, it is pretty straightforward. By default, if you add multiple children to a FrameLayout, they would overlap each other. A FrameLayout should be used most often to hold a single child view./post/android-privacy-dashboard-1233846/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-privacy-dashboard-1233846/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Update: June 13, 2021 at 11:16 a.m. ET: Android Authority received additional information from Google about the 24-hour Privacy Dashboard time limit and permission restrictions. Read on for more details. Original article: June 9, 2021 at 5:24 p.m. ET: Among the plethora of privacy and security features coming to Android 12, the Privacy Dashboard will probably help people out the most. It’s a new option in the settings menu that gives you transparency as to which apps use your phone’s permissions at any given time./post/fruit-ninja-puss-in-boots-app-available-in-amazon-for-a-limited-time-40238/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fruit-ninja-puss-in-boots-app-available-in-amazon-for-a-limited-time-40238/If you’re looking for a new game to play on your Android device, you may want to check out Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots. It is a new game that Halfbrick Studios developed for free download of Android users. However, the app is only free for a limited time. If you’re a fan of Fruit Ninja, you’ll be sure to enjoy this game too. The only thing added to this is the presence of the adorable furball from the Shrek movie series./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-vs-galaxy-s7-edge-760501/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-vs-galaxy-s7-edge-760501/Samsung really needed a flawless launch today, and so far, it delivered. From our time with the new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, Samsung did a great job preserving key aspects of the Galaxy S experience, while taking the series into new directions with the switch to on-screen keys, a new screen format, and Bixby. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are two very polished and sleek devices, but most of us only upgrade our phones once every two years./post/google-adb-fastboot-platform-tools-standalone-download-741582/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-adb-fastboot-platform-tools-standalone-download-741582/Google has made ADB, fastboot, and other Android developer tools available as a standalone download. Previously, accessing these tools necessitated that users download Android Studio or the Android SDK, which meant grabbing files between 290 MB and 1.6 GB in size. Now you can download the platform tools (which contains ADB, fastboot and more) for Windows, MAC and Linux in .zip folders ranging from 3.4-3.7 MB. ADB and fastboot are go-to tools for Android users who want to do things like unlock the bootloader, or flash an update rather than wait for it over-the-air./post/google-pixel-4-video-features-1042714/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-video-features-1042714/The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL may have advanced cameras aided by computational photography, but Google stopped well short of making its flagship phones the best for video creators. The search giant left out several key upgrades in the Pixel 4’s video capabilities that kneecap its appeal to videographers. Let’s talk about each. 60fps It’s a seemingly minor detail, but is perhaps the most vital. The standard for capturing video right now is 4K, or Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160)./post/ar-vs-vr-782176/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/ar-vs-vr-782176/With the Oculus Rift S, the Android-powered Oculus Quest, the Vive Cosmos, and more all coming soon, virtual reality may be about to enjoy something of a second coming – perhaps finally breaking the general market. Despite the naysayers, VR is certainly not “dead.” It’s not only VR that is making waves though. Equally exciting, and perhaps even more so, is the arrival of comparable technologies such as AR and MR. AR is ‘augmented reality’, while MR is ‘mixed reality’./post/samsung-galaxy-s30-plus-design-1171345/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s30-plus-design-1171345/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR New CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy S30 Plus have leaked. The renders include the redesigned camera array as spotted on the purported standard S30 and S30 Ultra. Leaked dimensions also suggest the S30 Plus will be wider than the Galaxy S20 Plus. Purported CAD-based renders of a third Galaxy S30 device have broken cover. This time, the S30 Plus is showcased in more detail, joining the S30 and S30 Ultra leaks that aired earlier this week./post/casio-pro-trek-wsd-f30-smartwatch-review-970063/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/casio-pro-trek-wsd-f30-smartwatch-review-970063/Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 Casio's Pro Trek WSD-F30 smartwatch is for adventurous outdoor types who want to reliably capture a record of their escapades. Don't buy the F30 because it is a Wear OS smartwatch, buy the F30 for its unparalleled GPS powers. Table of contents Casio’s latest take on the smartwatch is here to cover your adventures near and far. Whether taking a stroll around the local park or hiking through rugged mountains, the Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 keeps you on the map./post/oneplus-tv-40y1-android-tv-1228356/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-tv-40y1-android-tv-1228356/TL;DR OnePlus has launched a new 40-inch Android TV in India. The latest model joins the existing 32-inch and 43-inch variants in the OnePlus Y series of televisions. It features a Full HD display, 93% screen-to-body ratio, 20W speakers, built-in Chromecast, and more. OnePlus’ Y series of affordable televisions has grown by one. The company today launched the OnePlus TV 40Y1 in India. The new TV joins the company’s existing 32-inch and 43-inch sets in the series./post/most-popular-phones-2019-1087491/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/most-popular-phones-2019-1087491/Apple and Samsung are the two most popular smartphone brands in the world today. Unsurprisingly, it looks like both companies had a great 2019 in terms of sales. Tracking company Omdia revealed its list of the top ten best-selling smartphones of 2019 (h/t: MacRumors), and it looks like Samsung had a bumper year. However, it wasn’t the Galaxy S10 or Note 10 families that delivered the goods for the South Korean giant./post/wallpaper-wednesday-jun-15-2022-3175849/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/wallpaper-wednesday-jun-15-2022-3175849/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens./post/what-are-stablecoins-3028719/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-are-stablecoins-3028719/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Digital currencies undoubtedly provide the fastest and cheapest way to transfer wealth over long distances, especially across international borders. However, some caveats steer most people away from using them — with volatility or price fluctuations often quoted as the critical deciding factor. Enter stablecoins. The term stablecoin refers to a distinct class of cryptocurrencies explicitly designed with price stability in mind. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, stablecoins are linked to an existing asset, like US dollars, euros, or even gold./post/best-cases-for-galaxy-s4-239820/Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-cases-for-galaxy-s4-239820/The Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the most highly anticipated devices of the year, and it’s probably one of the more expensive ones out there, especially if you pay for it outright. Most people like to protect their investments, and in this context, you do that by purchasing a case. Now, there are a lot of cases out there, making it hard to choose which one is right for you./post/fcc-speed-test-app-1217367/Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fcc-speed-test-app-1217367/There’s no lack of speed test apps out there, but the FCC has just launched another in a bid to detail America’s broadband coverage. The FCC Speed Test app measures the performance of your internet connection. This includes upload and download speeds, connection jitter, and latency, too. In this sense, it’s like every other speed test app before it. But the commission notes that this isn’t merely a tool for troubleshooting but to garner performance metrics on the state of the US’s internet./post/oneplus-7-pro-usb-c-headphone-adapter-985632/Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-7-pro-usb-c-headphone-adapter-985632/OnePlus launched its newest smartphones today: the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. As expected, neither device has a headphone jack, which is — once again — a significant omission for the company with the motto of “Never Settle.” We can confirm that neither device will have a USB-C-to-3.5mm dongle in the retail box, either. The previous device from OnePlus — the OnePlus 6T — was the first phone from the company without a headphone jack./post/samsung-apple-tiger-strategy-poll-results-3088163/Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-apple-tiger-strategy-poll-results-3088163/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung is setting the ambitious target of seriously challenging Apple in North America this year. Even for a firm as big as Samsung, it’s a daunting task. However, it has a plan. The company aims to bolster flagship market share, expand its presence in the wearable field, and more through its “Tiger” strategy. But do you believe this is enough to take on Apple this year?/post/facebook-bans-emoji-1049303/Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/facebook-bans-emoji-1049303/Recently, Facebook decided to take a formal stance against online sexual solicitation. To crack down on the issue, the social media giant has updated its Community Standards, effectively banning the use of certain emoji on Facebook and Instagram. To be precise, Facebook has banned the use of both the eggplant and the peach emoji when used alongside various sorts of sexual content. The updated Facebook Community Standards do not target the emoji by name but instead refers to “[commonly used] sexual emoji” as the subject in question./post/lg-wing-price-poll-results-1173216/Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-wing-price-poll-results-1173216/David Imel / Android Authority There’s no denying that the LG Wing is a risky buy. Even in the world of foldable phones and clip-on screens, LG’s latest device is unlike any we’ve seen before. The practicality of its design is debatable, but it’ll likely appeal to first-adopters, collectors, and those who want something a little different. One thing that may hold the Wing back is its price. At $999, you’re paying for the novelty as much as the phone’s smarts./post/notch-alternatives-poll-results-925966/Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/notch-alternatives-poll-results-925966/It’s no secret that most people dislike display notches. Unfortunately, as most customers want completely bezel-less phones, there’s currently no way to avoid the cutout until under display sensor tech advances past the prototype stage. To avoid notches, smartphone manufacturers like Samsung retain large forehead and chin bezels to house the various sensors while Oppo, Xiaomi, and others have built sliding mechanisms that expose the front-facing sensors only when they’re needed.  So we decided to ask you, how do you wish phone manufacturers would circumvent the display design choice?/post/jabra-elite-active-45e-review-991526/Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/jabra-elite-active-45e-review-991526/Jabra Jabra Elite Active 45eThese won’t win any awards for sound quality, but they’re great for athletes who need to remain aware of their surroundings. The IP67 rating means you can exercise worry-free and spend more time focusing on your workout. Sun’s out, guns out, which means more of us will be heading outside for workouts. While there are benefits to traditional earbuds, outdoor athletes should remain aware of their surroundings./post/samsung-galaxy-on5-galaxy-on7-2016-718067/Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-on5-galaxy-on7-2016-718067/Both the handsets feature a fingerprint sensor built into the physical home button on their front panel. Under the hood, Galaxy On7 2016 comes with a Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz octa-core processor, a major upgrade from its Indian version Galaxy J7 Prime that is powered by an Exynos 7870 octa-core processor supported by a 3,300mAh battery. The Galaxy On5 2016, which unlike Galaxy On7 2016 will remain in stock over the next few days, runs a 1./post/t-mobile-galaxy-s8-active-oreo-update-851766/Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-mobile-galaxy-s8-active-oreo-update-851766/The Galaxy S8 Active. Android Oreo has been out for a while now, but the update is still trickling to scores of smartphone models around the world. And T-Mobile subscribers with the Galaxy S8 Active can now count themselves in. Here are the Android phones with the best battery life The Best The move follows AT&T’s decision to push the green button on Oreo for the rugged Galaxy S8 variant, GSMArena reports./post/anker-powerport-iii-3-port-65w-review-1221173/Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/anker-powerport-iii-3-port-65w-review-1221173/Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65WIt doesn't offer the best compatibility for charging standards, but with a USB-C Power Delivery port, two USB-A sockets, and interchangeable travel plugs, the Anker PowerPort III 3-port is a solid travel companion — especially for Apple users. One charger to rule them all. That’s increasingly the goal of modern charging brands and the Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W adapter is designed for just that. Built for both laptop and smartphone charging, we have high expectations from Anker’s charger./post/xiaomi-redmi-k50-pro-3139041/Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-redmi-k50-pro-3139041/Supplied by Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has launched two Mediatek Dimensity flagships in its Redmi K50 series. The Redmi K50 and K50 Pro bring QHD+ displays, sizeable batteries, and fast wired charging to the table. They could launch globally as rebranded devices sometime in the future. The Redmi K50 and K50 Pro pack Mediatek’s flagship processors. The vanilla K50 gets the Dimensity 8100 SoC, while the K50 Pro features the Dimensity 9000./post/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-s-android-2-3-6-xwjvz-39024/Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-s-android-2-3-6-xwjvz-39024/Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 owners who have previously rooted their phones can now upgrade their phones to the latest update of Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build XWJVZ. This firmware update fixes several bugs in the previous version of Gingerbread for the Galaxy S (e.g., the bug that causes the phone to heat up when users play games that are heavy on graphics). Installing the firmware update is encouraged to get rid of many of the bugs in the previous version./post/motorola-moto-g-power-2022-3056358/Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g-power-2022-3056358/Eric Zeman / Android Authority After a few weeks of various leaks and rumors, Motorola took the wraps off the Motorola Moto G Power (2022). As with the 2021 iteration of the phone, it’s a budget Android device with a huge battery. See also: Our Motorola Moto G Power (2021) review Unfortunately, Motorola didn’t make the phone too much better than the 2021 model. In fact, it even made things slightly worse by offering a slower wired charging speed./post/amazon-appstore-android-12-working-3077063/Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazon-appstore-android-12-working-3077063/Thankfully, a company spokesperson has now confirmed to Engadget that the problem has been fixed via an Amazon Appstore update: We have released a fix for an issue impacting app launches for Amazon Appstore customers that have upgraded to Android 12 on their mobile devices. The spokesperson added that Amazon was contacting affected users with instructions on how to update the Appstore app on their devices. We’re guessing it’s just a case of downloading the latest version of the app via Amazon’s own page./post/apple-cheap-large-iphone-1238629/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-cheap-large-iphone-1238629/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Apple analyst predicts the company will launch its cheapest large iPhone in 2022. The more affordable 6.-7-inch iPhone would be a part of the iPhone 14 lineup. It could cost less than $900. Apple is yet to launch the iPhone 13 series but information about its 2022 lineup has already started doing the rounds. According to the reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac), Apple’s iPhone 14 series will consist of two low-end 6./post/64gb-smartphone-poll-results-3132278/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/64gb-smartphone-poll-results-3132278/Apple launched the iPhone SE 2022 yesterday, bringing a powerful processor, compact design, and 5G connectivity to the table. One downside is that the cheapest model only offers 64GB of storage, despite many mid-range Android phones now bringing 128GB of storage to the table. The confirmation comes after prominent analyst and Apple watcher Ming-Chi Kuo first claimed that the iPhone SE 2022 would ship with 64GB of storage in the base model./post/moto-z2-force-specs-price-release-date-features-772680/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-z2-force-specs-price-release-date-features-772680/US Verizon+USC: 4G LTE (B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) CDMA (BC0, 1) GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+ (B1, 2, 5, 8)US Sprint: 4G LTE (B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 41) CDMA (BC0, 1, 10) GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+ (B1, 2, 4, 5, 8) US GSM Unlocked (ATT+TMO): GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)/post/best-pubg-mobile-alternatives-india-1154975/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-pubg-mobile-alternatives-india-1154975/To say that PUBG Mobile is was popular in India would be an understatement. With over 175 million downloads, accounting for 24% of lifetime downloads and active daily user base of over 13 million players, PUBG Mobile was, by and large, the most popular mobile game in the country. So now that it and PUBG Mobile Lite have both been banned by the Government of India, where do smartphone gamers get their fix?/post/arm-cortex-a35-653118/Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/arm-cortex-a35-653118/ARM’s annual developer conference ARM TechCon is here and one of the biggest announcements coming from the event is the launch of the new ultra efficient Cortex-A35. Until now ARM’s most power efficient 64-bit processor design was the Cortex-A53, while at the high performance end ARM offers the Cortex-A57 and the Cortex-A72.That is a total of just 3 processor designs (without the A35), however when you look at the 32-bit space, ARM offers 6 different core designs ranging from the very low power Cortex-A5 right up to the high performance Cortex-A15 and Cortex-A17 cores./post/google-io-2016-761813/Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-io-2016-761813/Google I/O 2016, Alphabet’s annual developer conference, has wrapped up for the year, bringing with it a slew of new announcements and exciting things to look forward to. This year, the announcements came thick and fast but many were not quite ready for general demoing or product release, so we’ll have to wait a little longer to see them in action. In the meantime, here’s a brief summary of all the major announcements made during Google I/O 2016./post/galaxy-s10-snapdragon-855-vs-exynos-9820-967562/Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s10-snapdragon-855-vs-exynos-9820-967562/Most customers won’t have a choice between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Samsung Exynos 9820 version of the new Galaxy S10 range. Regardless, it’s still intriguing to figure out what differences, if any, there are between the two chips powering one of this year’s undoubtedly most popular smartphones. Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Exynos 9820 vs Kirin 980 (Video) Features We’ve already speculated on performance based on what we know about key SoC components, including the latest Cortex-A76 big CPU core and Mali-G76 GPU from Arm./post/best-google-pixel-4a-skins-1177862/Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-google-pixel-4a-skins-1177862/David Imel / Android Authority Google’s Pixel 4a is a sleek little phone, but it falls into the classic Henry Ford trap. You can get it in any color, so long as that color is Just Black (and Barely Blue, finally). A case is a good way to add a pop of color, but it’s not the lightest, thinnest option around. If you want to add some signature style to your Pixel, it might be time to consider a skin instead./post/ipad-mini-vs-kindle-fire-hd-130456/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/ipad-mini-vs-kindle-fire-hd-130456/One of the reasons why people invest in tablets is to curl up with their device at the end of the day and enjoy some reading. Of course, lugging around a 10-inch tablet isn’t exactly very comfortable, nor is it very natural to look at. Seven-inch tablets, on the other hand, are a whole lot more subtle and can fit into bags and jacket pockets far more easily. Amazon’s latest tablet, the Kindle Fire HD, not only lets you enjoy a good read before bed but also lets you indulge in a bit of movie watching, audio listening, and Web browsing./post/asus-zenwatch-3-review-730398/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/asus-zenwatch-3-review-730398/ASUS ZenWatch 3ASUS has delivered what is likely the most well-rounded smartwatch to date. With a beautiful design, great display, excellent performance, and solid hardware, it's very difficult not to fall in love with the ZenWatch 3. If you know the smartwatch concept is for you, the ZenWatch 3 is a great choice and you almost certainly won't be disappointed. Table of contents Not long after Android Wear’s inception, ASUS entered the smartwatch market with the original ASUS ZenWatch./post/garmin-fenix-5-review-761261/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/garmin-fenix-5-review-761261/Garmin fenix 5Garmin's fenix 5 is packed with features, sensors, and will track just about every activity under the sun. With its stellar activity and GPS tracking, two-week battery life, 10 ATM water resistance, and slimmed down design, we can honestly say this is the best GPS running watch out there. If you can get over the high price point, we think you'll be very happy with what the fenix 5 has to offer./post/google-pixel-5-specs-leak-1161149/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-5-specs-leak-1161149/TL;DR A detailed leak appears to have revealed the Google Pixel 5’s specs. It would be an upper mid-range phone with 5G, a Snapdragon 765G chip and a 4,080mAh battery. It might cost €629 in Europe. If there was any mystery left to the Google Pixel 5 specs, WinFuture might have just erased it. The German site has posted what it says are leaked details and images for Google’s Pixel 5, including its possible price in Europe./post/best-iphone-11-pro-skins-1152671/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-iphone-11-pro-skins-1152671/If you’re considering Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro from 2019, you’ve probably been drawn to the brilliant Midnight Green finish. It’s a stunning color, but what happens when everyone else you know picks the same one? To really set your new iPhone apart from the crowd, you have to be creative. Here are the best iPhone 11 Pro skins you can buy to flex your personality. See also: Apple iPhone buying guide: Which iPhone is right for you?/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-us-release-1108006/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-us-release-1108006/Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Update: April 17, 2020 (2:00 PM ET): The Galaxy S10 Lite is now available for purchase in the United States. Right now, you can pick one up from Samsung’s website for only $399 with an eligible trade-in, and you will also get two months of ad-free YouTube. You can also get $200 off from Best Buy if you activate the handset on either Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint./post/best-headphones-537202/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-headphones-537202/It wasn’t long ago that if somebody was listening to music on their mobile device, they’d be doing so through a tiny pair of earbuds jammed into their ears. While earbuds do keep getting better, plenty of people would argue that nothing beats a good pair of full-size headphones, and it seems like a lot of people agree. Picking a pair of headphones can be tough, considering there are so many variables included./post/htc-u19e-997237/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/htc-u19e-997237/HTC announced a June 11 event last week, and the company has indeed revealed a new smartphone today. The HTC U19e isn’t a follow-up to the HTC U12 Plus though, as it targets the upper mid-range price bracket. The new HTC handset sports a Snapdragon 710 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a 6-inch full HD+ notch-free screen (OLED with HDR10 support). A 3,930mAh battery with Quick Charge 4./post/huawei-y9a-1155753/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-y9a-1155753/TL;DR Huawei’s latest phone features a pop-up selfie camera and a 6.63-inch LCD display with 92% screen-to-body ratio. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Huawei plans to sell the phone in many places outside the Middle East and Central and Pacific Asia. Back when images of the Mate 30 series first started making their way online, it seemed like Huawei planned to release a Lite variant of the phone. Huawei never ended up announcing that device, but the company just revealed what is effectively a Mate 30 Lite by another name./post/how-to-use-android-studio-860903/Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-android-studio-860903/In this post, you will learn how to use Android Studio to view and open the files that make up your projects. In doing so, you’ll gain a better understanding of how an Android app is structured. To learn how to set-up Android studio, check out our recent post. While Android Studio gets easier to use all the time, it can still be a little intimidating for newcomers. The tool needs to let you view and edit many different files, several of which work in completely different ways./post/samsung-galaxy-s21-shipments-1195578/Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s21-shipments-1195578/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly aiming to ship 26 million Galaxy S21 series devices in 2021. This apparently matches the number of Galaxy S20 series units sold last year. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series offers three great flagship phones, with the barrier of entry reduced to $800 while the top-end S21 Ultra in particular gets several major upgrades. You’d think that the reduced price tag across the board would result in more sales, but The Elec reports that Samsung has set a rather conservative estimate for shipments in 2021./post/nexus-7-2012-wi-fi-android-5-0-2-update-now-available-download-575777/Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexus-7-2012-wi-fi-android-5-0-2-update-now-available-download-575777/When it rains, it pours, and such is the collection of confectionery confetti that is flowing down from the Mountain View candy land. Released in October, Android 5.0 landed with the Nexus 9, yet just a few weeks later 5.0.1 was already on its way, a small update to address bugs, but which also included fast and slow-motion video recording. LRX22G has just been released by Google, which brings the hard candy’s teeth-talking tally to 5./post/galaxy-note-4-exynos-5433-vs-snapdragon-805-395820/Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-4-exynos-5433-vs-snapdragon-805-395820/Last week, hardware specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4 leaked via the AnTuTu benchmark database. The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that something important was missing – the actual benchmark scores. Fortunately, the full array of CPU and GPU scores have now been posted, shedding light on the performance we can expect from the new Snapdragon 805 and Exynos 5433 SoCs. For a quick recap, the benchmark listing suggests that the Galaxy Note 4 will come with a QHD (2560×1400) display, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a 16 megapixel rear facing camera in both models, with either a 2./post/android-brand-redesign-2019-1018245/Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-brand-redesign-2019-1018245/“It’s really important for us to acknowledge that Android is in fact, a large global brand,” said Sydney Thomashow, Google’s lead for brand and creative for Android. “In thinking about the brand, we wanted to make sure that we are as accessible and inclusive as possible.” Sydney Thomashow, Google’s lead for brand and creative for Android Thomashow told this to me a couple of weeks ago at Google’s New York City office, where her team has been working on a completely new brand identity for Android./post/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-941982/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-941982/Update, May 5, 08:30 a.m. ET: Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 in China earlier this year, an impressively low-cost handset featuring a 48MP rear camera. In a press release we received via email today, the Chinese company revealed the smartphone is now headed to the U.K. The Redmi Note 7 will be available from next Tuesday, May 7, and it’s coming in three memory versions: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM: 179 pounds (~$233) 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM: 199 pounds (~$259) 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM: 249 pounds (~$324) You’ll be able to pick one up from mi./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-change-launcher-765803/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-change-launcher-765803/Samsung’s UI skin has been vastly improved, finding a good balance between functionality, features and simplicity, but we know it’s not exactly for everyone. Maybe you need a more pure Google experience…or want to go nuts customizing the hell out of your device. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7orrDq6ainJGqwam70aKrsmaTpLpwv8Cmqq6ml2K0orjAsbBmq2hisKmtzaCcZqSRqruktMSrZHBuZW19dHs%3D/post/manage-saved-passwords-chrome-android-671706/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/manage-saved-passwords-chrome-android-671706/One of the many great things about using Chrome as your primary browser across devices is that all your saved passwords get synced. That takes away the hassle of having to enter long and complex passwords while using Chrome on your Android device, which can be a real pain sometimes. Not only that, many times you may have accidentally hit the save password button for a bank transaction credentials page or something else that you did not intend to save./post/aptx-lossless-2739292/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/aptx-lossless-2739292/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR aptX Lossless is the first Bluetooth audio codec to boast bit-exact CD-quality music support. The technology will be part of Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound ecosystems. Expect the first aptX Lossless products to appear in 2022. Prick up your ears audiophiles; you’ll finally be able to listen to lossless-quality audio through your Bluetooth headphones. Qualcomm has lifted the lid on the latest version of its Bluetooth audio codec: aptX Lossless./post/galaxy-s4-review-194534/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s4-review-194534/When J.K. Shin, Samsung’s mobile boss, took the stage in the Radio City Music Hall last month, the tech world paused in a second of anticipation. Would the largest smartphone maker in the world deliver again? Would the Galaxy S4 continue the legacy of a series of phones that fundamentally changed the mobile landscape? What we got instead of an answer was a sensory assault that left us enthralled, but also a bit bewildered./post/us-vs-europe-mobile-networks-218148/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/us-vs-europe-mobile-networks-218148/As someone who pays a fair bit of attention to the mobile industry, it’s clear to see that there are glaring differences between mobile markets throughout the world. Here in the UK, we’re still waiting on the full rollout of our LTE networks, but, on the other hand, I’ve often thought that US prices seem a little steep compared with here in the UK. But rather than looking at small individual case studies, the GSM Association (GSMA) has released a report that looks deeper into the quality and usage differences between mobile networks in the US and European markets./post/bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-augmented-reality-992134/Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-augmented-reality-992134/Bose The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are available for pre-order and retail for $399.95. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are Bose’s latest audio endeavor. These carry listeners into the future of mobile audio with the promise of Bose AR, the company’s audio augmented reality platform. What’s more, the headset includes 11 levels of active noise cancellation, which could give Sony’s flagship ANC headphones a run for its money./post/oneplus-us-growth-2020-1197746/Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-us-growth-2020-1197746/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority OnePlus 8T TL;DR OnePlus was the only major brand to grow its sales in 2020, according to a research firm. It achieved a sell-through rate of over 160% in 2020 compared to 2019. 2020 was a rough year for everyone thanks to the pandemic, and the US smartphone market was also hit particularly hard as a result. However, it turns out that one mobile brand managed to buck the trend and actually grew year-on-year in 2020./post/root-achieved-att-galaxy-s7-carrier-variants-701603/Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/root-achieved-att-galaxy-s7-carrier-variants-701603/Android is mature enough that root is no longer a basic necessity, but for fans of custom ROMs and those who can’t live without in-depth tweaking, root access is still highly desirable. Some of the hardest devices to root are carrier-locked models, but there’s little that carriers and manufacturers can do in face of highly skilled and passionate members of the Android development community. The root method implies flashing “engineered boot images,” a special version of the Odin tool, and knowing your way around rooting methods./post/octo-core-where-will-it-end-153910/Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/octo-core-where-will-it-end-153910/Those who like to follow hardware will have no-doubt noticed the increasing prevalence of quad-core processors in top of the line products, and it looks like the trend is set to continue with the introduction of octo-core processors later this year. We’ve already had our first snippets of information about Samsung’s new Exynos 5 Octa processor, which will come in an eight-core variety. Then there’s also Nvidia’s Tegra 4, which sports an overwhelming 72 core GPU on top of a five core CPU./post/most-controversial-apps-games-2021-3079961/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/most-controversial-apps-games-2021-3079961/Gary Sims / Android Authority The apps and games ecosystem is massive. Thus, it is no surprise that some have better years than others. The theme this past year seems to have been changes in policies. As companies grow and evolve, many have started questioning the status quo. However, we also saw the usual stuff, like massive outages, serious slip-ups, and just plain old bad decision-making. Here are the most controversial apps and games from 2021./post/lollipop-note-3-568374/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lollipop-note-3-568374/Thanks to SamMobile, we’ve already managed to get a peak at early previews of Android 5.0 Lollipop running on the Galaxy S4 and S5 in their full TouchWiz-loaded glory. Now its the Galaxy Note 3’s turn. As you’d imagine, the build here looks pretty similar to what we’ve seen with the Galaxy S4 and S5. That means a nice dose of Material Design colors and tweaks, as well as some general enhancements to TouchWiz./post/best-android-2015-battery-659019/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-2015-battery-659019/What is Best of Android?                 In Best of Android, we take the hottest devices of the moment and compare them in-depth. For this first edition, we picked up the following Android flagships: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Nexus 6P Motorola Moto X Force Samsung Galaxy Note 5 LG V10 BlackBerry Priv What about the Galaxy S6 or the HTC One M9 or the OnePlus 2, you ask. Those are all great phones./post/battery-life-s-pen-slot-poll-2741655/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/battery-life-s-pen-slot-poll-2741655/The clicky part doesn't do anything aside from help you take the pen out of the phone. Samsung isn’t offering a new Galaxy Note phone this year, but it has brought S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Unfortunately, both of these phones lack an S Pen slot though. That means you need to buy a case in order to securely stow away the stylus./post/oneplus-8-price-availability-1106388/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-price-availability-1106388/Update, July 8, 2020 (6:08 AM ET): While the OnePlus 8 is easily available in most markets, the OnePlus 8 Pro is still following a flash sale model in countries like India. We’ve updated the original article below with fresh availability and purchase details for India and UK. Read on for all the details. Original article, April 14, 2020: The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are finally here and it’s clear that the company is graduating from its “flagship killer” status to a full-fledged “premium” smartphone maker./post/google-drive-launch-date-competitors-78638/Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-drive-launch-date-competitors-78638/If you’ve been paying a close watch on the reports on Google’s cloud storage service, the fabled Google Drive, you are probably aware of the rumors that indicate today as a possible launch date of the cloud service. Customers, who will soon get to choose from the free version or the premium version of G-Drive, will surely welcome yet another cloud storage solution. But what do people in the industry think about Google Drive?/post/google-tv-profiles-rolling-out-3168270/Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-tv-profiles-rolling-out-3168270/TL;DR Google TV users can finally create different profiles on the same device. Apps and logins won’t change based on profiles. The feature is rolling out to all users and should reach everyone over the next few weeks. When Google TV first debuted with the new Chromecast, it made a glaring omission — profiles. There was no way to switch Google accounts on the platform so that different members in a household could enjoy a personalized experience, one of the most prominent features of the new UI./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-voice-assistant-bixby-kestra-732042/Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-voice-assistant-bixby-kestra-732042/The rumored Samsung Galaxy S8 voice assistant already had a name: Bixby. But now it has a feminine alter ego by the name of Kestra (another Star Trek reference – Kestra was Deanna Troi’s older sister). New trademark documents reveal identical applications other than the name, revealing that Samsung is an equal opportunity AI employer. Trademark filings don’t always pan out to anything in the real world, with many OEM’s “camping” on terms they may or may not ever take to market./post/no-name-android-tablet-shipments-76212/Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/no-name-android-tablet-shipments-76212/Buying a non-branded Android tablet might be something that many frown upon, but a no-brainer for others. If you’re a member of the second category, you probably don’t care the first thing about branding and you are likely to be satisfied with the purchase, as long as the product is cheap enough to justify its not-so-impressive quality and features. Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen a good number of white-label Android tablets entering the market, which have, gasp, more than a decent set of specs, yet are still priced competitively compared to brand name devices./post/huawei-mediapad-m5-pro-review-845580/Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mediapad-m5-pro-review-845580/Huawei MediaPad M5/M5 ProIf you're looking for some excellent Android tablets, look no further than the MediaPad M5 line. They're well crafted with vibrant displays, long lasting battery life, and excellent speakers making them the perfect companion for both work and play. Table of contents Android tablets have been seeing a steady decline in sales recently, but Huawei is still managing to find success in the diminishing tablet market. The previous MediaPad M3 offered a solid Android tablet experience and now Huawei is refreshing its tablet lineup with the MediaPad M5 and M5 Pro./post/wallpaper-wednesday-apr-06-2022-3148725/Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/wallpaper-wednesday-apr-06-2022-3148725/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens./post/alcatel-2018-phones-leak-815834/Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/alcatel-2018-phones-leak-815834/Even though it may not be the most well-known brand in the world, Alcatel makes some pretty good smartphones. The Idol 3 and Idol 4S were very compelling budget options in their time. This year’s Idol 5S was a bit of a letdown due to a spec downgrade, but it proved that Alcatel can still make great hardware. So, what does the future hold? If a new leak is accurate, Alcatel plans a plethora of new phones in 2018./post/garmin-index-s2-smart-scale-review-1174041/Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/garmin-index-s2-smart-scale-review-1174041/Garmin Index S2If you're in the Garmin ecosystem and need a smart scale, the Garmin Index S2 is the scale for you. Full stop. You likely won't find a better option that works this well with Garmin Connect. Those outside the Garmin ecosystem might want to consider other options. Competing products cost a fraction of the Index S2's $150 price and track many of the same things. Table of contents/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-plus-build-cost-961928/Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-plus-build-cost-961928/Samsung‘s new flagship, revealed at the end of February, has one of the highest retail prices a consumer Samsung smartphone has ever had, ranging from $999.99 for the 128GB ROM model up to $1,599.99 for the 1TB version in the U.S. Are these prices justified in the build materials, though? Samsung Galaxy S10 international giveaway! Features TechInsights investigated Samsung’s homegrown S10 Plus model with an Exynos chipset, rather than the Snapdragon model headed to the U./post/how-to-use-if-statements-in-python-1148498/Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-if-statements-in-python-1148498/If statements are among the first things you should learn in any programming language, and are required for pretty much any useful code. In this post, we’ll take a look at how to use if statements in Python, so that you can begin building useful apps! Once you understand this fundamental feature, you’ll open up a whole world of possibilities! How to use if statements in Python If you have never programmed before, then make sure to read the next section to find out precisely what an “if statement” is, and how to use it./post/moto-one-5g-1153103/Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-one-5g-1153103/Supplied by Motorola Update, October 16, 2020 (4:15 AM ET): Motorola’s Moto On 5G is now heading to Verizon. The phone will be available for $549.99, or $22.91 per month across 24 months thought the network. Users trading in a phone can also get up to $550 back towards the purchase across 24 monthly billing credits. The device will also support Verizon’s Ultra Wideband 5G network. The phone initially launched in the US in September as an AT&T exclusive priced at $444./post/best-freesync-monitors-3069460/Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-freesync-monitors-3069460/Finding the right gaming monitor can be rough, and finding the right FreeSync monitor can be even more challenging. We want to make that search a bit easier on you, so we’ve looked around and found a few of the best FreeSync monitors you can buy. Also read: The best monitors for work and play you can get What is FreeSync? First off, what is FreeSync? We have a FreeSync explainer that goes in-depth on this topic, so read that for more information./post/oneplus-5-soft-gold-impressions-792058/Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-5-soft-gold-impressions-792058/Every smartphone manufacturer seems to launch a new handset in a particular set of colors, only to follow it up a few months later with new color options as the initial buzz dies down. As predicted, OnePlus is no different, with the Midnight Black and Slate Gray today joined by the new limited edition OnePlus 5 Soft Gold color option. The Soft Gold OnePlus 5 follows on from the success of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T Soft Gold and is available today from OnePlus./post/motorola-customer-service-lawsuit-689616/Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-customer-service-lawsuit-689616/Motorola offers a 1 year warranty with every device they sell, which means the company is really good at making their customers feel like they’ll be taken care of. Unfortunately, when displays go out and hardware fails, Motorola is proving not to be particularly good at actually fulfilling these warranties. That’s why a slew of betrayed-feeling customers are filing a $5 million lawsuit against the Lenovo-owned company. You don’t have to look very hard to find evidence of Motorola’s poor customer service./post/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-release-date-leak-1658791/Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-release-date-leak-1658791/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker claims Samsung will release the Galaxy Tab S8 series alongside the Galaxy S22. The Tab S8 Plus would come with a next-generation Snapdragon and One UI 4.0. The scoop also echoes claims of a Tab S8 Ultra variant. Don’t despair at word that Samsung might not ship the Galaxy Tab S8 until 2022 — it might arrive slightly sooner than expected./post/best-lgbtq-shows-streaming-pride-month-3172252/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-lgbtq-shows-streaming-pride-month-3172252/If you’re looking to show your Pride, to see yourself represented onscreen, or to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, or if you’re quite simply looking for some smart, moving, funny, scary, exciting, or thought-provoking TV to watch, check out one of these great queer shows tonight! Best LGBTQ+ shows Our Flag Means Death 2022’s Our Flag Means Death follows the misadventures of real-life 18th century “Gentleman Pirate” Stede Bonnet, an aristocrat who leaves his life of luxury for piracy, assembling a crew and learning the rules of piracy as he slowly eases into his new reality./post/best-dice-games-android-apps-101624/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-dice-games-android-apps-101624/One of the best ways to kill boredom is to find something that you enjoy. If you are someone who juggles several jobs in a day, then enjoying time with some handy Android apps can certainly make recreation easier. An example is simply sitting down and playing a game of dice against other people around the globe. If you are a fan of dice games, but can’t find the time to play them while you’re at work, then this guide will be a great help./post/fitbit-flyer-review-814220/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-flyer-review-814220/Fitbit Flyer Table of contents Are Fitbit’s first workout earbuds worth your money, or should you pass them up for another pair? Let’s find out. What’s in the box? Upon opening the box, you’ll find the earbuds, a quick start guide, warranty information, a small microUSB charging cable, and a carrying pouch. Fitbit also included a little tray filled with three different sizes of ear tips (small, medium, and large), as well as two sizes of wings and fins (small and large)./post/google-store-500-credit-bug-3159741/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-store-500-credit-bug-3159741/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Some things are too good to be true, just like that $500 credit you’re seeing on the Google Store. The Google Store just got a redesigned account menu. When you tap on your profile avatar in the top right corner of the page, you’ll see a neatly designed menu with new icons. However, you might be surprised to see you have $500 worth of Google Store credits waiting to be spent./post/loops-in-java-1154078/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/loops-in-java-1154078/A loop is a structure in programming that allows you to run the same section of code over and over. This can be used when you want to perform an iterative task (like counting, or sorting through a list) or to create an ongoing, cyclical experience for the user (as in a game loop). In this post, we will examine how to use loops in Java. Also read: How to use loops in Python/post/ainol-novo-10-captain-tablet-quad-core-jelly-bean-130891/Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/ainol-novo-10-captain-tablet-quad-core-jelly-bean-130891/If the race for the snappiest smartphone with the highest resolution display is not just on, but crazy heated, the competition for the 10-inch tablet with the coolest screen seems to have stagnated a bit lately. Apple and Google have basically brought into play the only two 10-inchers with a better display than the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 700, a tab that’s close to celebrating its six-month birthday. Furthermore, there are no major players to have come out with a 1920 x 1200 pix res panel identical to the Infinity, which is too bad, because that resolution and the 224 ppi pixel density make the display look just stunning./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-cameras-2737769/Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-cameras-2737769/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may use a similar camera layout to its predecessor. This includes the use of two 10MP dedicated zoom lenses. The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus may see the most dramatic camera improvements of the three. Samsung has used the Ultra model in its S series range to push certain enthusiast technologies, camera zoom being one of its main focuses./post/samsung-gt-b7810-leak-improved-galaxy-m-pro-143636/Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-gt-b7810-leak-improved-galaxy-m-pro-143636/Though Samsung has quite a lot of decent budget-friendly mid-rangers in its smartphone line-up, the Galaxy M Pro is not one of them. Launched back in fall of 2011, this has gone mostly unnoticed by the tech world, “rocking” a pretty bulky and dated figure, no touchscreen and mainly forgettable tech specs. Still, for some reason Sammy seems keen to reboot the M Pro “line” with a device known at this time only as the GT-B7810./post/more-youtube-subscribers-3162705/Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/more-youtube-subscribers-3162705/Whether you’re a green or weathered YouTube content creator, everyone can agree that your subscriber count is a measure of how successful your channel is. People are often tempted to take shortcuts like buying subscribers just to have their accounts flagged for illicit activities. Today, we’re bringing you through how to properly encourage people to click the SUBSCRIBE button. These tips and tricks will help you uphold strong habits as you grow your subscriber count./post/apple-iphone-se-2022-review-3145417/Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-iphone-se-2022-review-3145417/Apple iPhone SE (2022)The iPhone SE (2022) is still the most affordable way to pick up an iPhone, but it's really showing its age. It's as powerful as some of the very best phones around, but the lone camera, tiny low-res display, and stingy storage hold it back like a super-charged motorbike strapped to a pair of training wheels. Table of contents In 2020, Apple turned something old into something new with the second-generation iPhone SE./post/da-september-20-2021/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/da-september-20-2021/👋 Good morning! I sort of need to upgrade my laptop. Next steps, needing to decide if I see what Apple does with its M1X MacBooks, or go for the new Dell XPS 15 again, or something else. September 20, 2021 Surface Pro 8 + Duo 2: September 22? Robert Triggs / Android Authority Microsoft is holding a Surface hardware event this week, on Wednesday, September 22, starting at 11AM ET / 8AM PT./post/honor-smartphone-market-china-3048373/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/honor-smartphone-market-china-3048373/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Honor is now the third biggest smartphone maker in China, massively outranking its former owner Huawei. Vivo and Oppo continue to outsell their competitors in the country, holding onto a combined 44% market share. Apple grew 62% year-over-year in the country. It’s been nearly a year since Huawei spun off Honor as an independent company. But while the former has floundered in all regions since, Honor has been on an upward trajectory, especially in its home market./post/htc-history-802005/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/htc-history-802005/Late last night, HTC sold off part of its R&D workforce to Google in an attempt to right the ship after a years-long slump. The $1.1 billion cash injection will keep the lights on at HTC in its original form and help keep the dream alive for a little while longer – far better than what happened to Nokia when it was struggling. Google is now set to take some 2,000 or so of HTC’s ‘Powered by HTC’ research and development team and make them Googlers who will be set on a new hardware mission./post/hyperx-chargeplay-clutch-review-1178341/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hyperx-chargeplay-clutch-review-1178341/HyperX Chargeplay ClutchThe HyperX Chargeplay Clutch is an amazing accessory for the Nintendo Switch. It brings a new level of comfort and versatility to the Switch when using it in handheld mode. Its premium build and large rechargeable battery make the price worth it. However, this accessory will only be truly valuable to folks who use the Switch in handheld mode a majority of the time. At this price, it wouldn't be worth it if you simply leave your Switch docked most of the year./post/oneplus-10-pro-vs-oneplus-upgrade-3147894/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-10-pro-vs-oneplus-upgrade-3147894/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The OnePlus 10 Pro has finally launched in international markets to take on the best phones out there. Besides the revamped design and updated processor on offer, it also features an upgraded second-generation Hasselblad-tuned camera system. While OnePlus flagships almost always undercut the competition, they’ve slowly crept up in price over the years. Thankfully, the company has reversed that trend this time around, even if only by a small amount./post/oneplus-8-design-1099426/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-design-1099426/Overall, the OnePlus 8 renders don’t look too different from the original CAD-based renders we saw from @OnLeaks back in October (geez, this phone leaked early). On the front, we have a nearly bezel-less display interrupted only by a small cutout in the upper left corner for the single selfie camera. On the back, we have what appears to be a triple-lens camera module, LED flash, and the “new” OnePlus logo the brand launched last week./post/xperia-1-iii-six-months-later-poll-results-3137453/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xperia-1-iii-six-months-later-poll-results-3137453/Robert Triggs / Android Authority We first reviewed the Sony Xperia 1 III back in July 2021, calling it Sony’s best smartphone to date. It wasn’t perfect though, due to the high price tag and missing features compared to contemporary flagships. But it still made for a great purchase for Sony fans thanks to the multimedia focus, unique camera experience, and 4K 120Hz screen. We posted our six-month-later review over the weekend and asked readers whether the phone was still buying after all this time./post/magisk-manager-removed-google-play-store-777134/Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/magisk-manager-removed-google-play-store-777134/Magisk Manager, an app that made it possible to run Android Pay and Pokemon Go on rooted phones, has been removed from the Google Play Store for violating its malicious behavior policy. The app, which could hide software modifications from apps that require unaltered operating systems, was pulled on Google‘s authority, and its lead developer, topjohnwu, was emailed with an explanation of the decision. The dev suspects that the app conflicts with two Google policies specifically: “Apps that introduce or exploit security vulnerabilities,” and “Apps or SDKs that download executable code, such as dex files or native code, from a source other than Google Play./post/motorola-solutions-ame-2000-secure-platform-155945/Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-solutions-ame-2000-secure-platform-155945/The name is 2000. AME 2000. That’s the James Bond-style intro we think Motorola Solutions should prep for the company’s latest Android-based device that comes with a locked down, user-friendly platform. Mind you, we’re not talking about the Motorola that was acquired by Google last year, but the smaller company that worked as a separate Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Public Safety division for the old Moto until 2011. With that out of the way, let’s focus on the AME 2000 Secure Mobile Solution./post/plex-android-play-local-files-779643/Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/plex-android-play-local-files-779643/Am I the only one surprised to hear Plex for Android actually couldn’t play local files in the past? Plex, the service meant to liberate your media, apparently was limited by the boundaries of your network. This changes with the latest update, though. Plex has been updated to version 6.0, which includes one major improvement – the player can now reproduce local media files from the phone or SD card. Supported formats include MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, and WMD./post/apple-leaks-1238789/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-leaks-1238789/When it comes to Apple leaks, there are some leakers who are better than others. The two most prominent people who deliver accurate leaks most of the time are “l0vetodream” and “Kang,” both of whom operate on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo. Allegedly, Apple’s team of lawyers has now targeted some of these prominent leakers. Recently, Kang reported receiving a letter from these lawyers that declares they must stop posting leaks./post/elephone-p7000-review-615871/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/elephone-p7000-review-615871/A solid 5.5 inch mid-range device, with a 64-bit processor and an excellent GPU. The 3GB of RAM makes multitasking a breeze and the fingerprint reader is an added bonus. 64-bit processors are certainly a mainstream option now on Android devices, and the P7000 is no exception with its octa-core 64-bit processor from MediaTek. But there is more to the P7000 than just a multi-core 64-bit CPU. Supporting the CPU is a hefty 3GB of RAM and a 16 core Mali-T760MP GPU./post/google-pixel-3-microphone-issue-964341/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-microphone-issue-964341/Some Google Pixel 3 smartphones appear to have a microphone problem causing an unpleasant listening experience when calling. A reader tip directed us to the Google Product forums which suggests the issue has been occurring for several months. Reports go back to November last year, but the issue seems to have picked up more traction since this post from mid-February. The problem seems to relate to the phone’s microphone: when calling with a Pixel 3, the audio quality on the caller’s end is fine, but on the receiver’s side it can come with any number of issues including a ‘tinny’ sound, choppy audio, and echoes./post/lg-stylo-6-1120510/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-stylo-6-1120510/LG’s Stylo series is right up there as one of the best options if you’re looking for a stylus-toting phone on a budget, and the Stylo 6 has just launched on Boost Mobile. Aside from the included stylus, you’re also getting a low-end Helio P35 chipset, a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD screen, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. Other notable features include a triple rear camera (13MP main, 5MP wide, and 5MP depth), 13MP selfie shooter, USB-C, a 3./post/google-camera-port-raw-support-bug-fixes-803761/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-camera-port-raw-support-bug-fixes-803761/The modified version of the Google Camera app caused a few ripples in the Android community because it allowed those who don’t own Pixel or Nexus devices to try out Google‘s excellent HDR+ chops, among other features. Thankfully for fans, independent developer B-S-G did not stop his work on the modified app and released a new version that adds RAW support, squashes some major bugs, and throws in a few features along the way./post/samsung-galaxy-a9-2018-price-availability-release-date-913276/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a9-2018-price-availability-release-date-913276/Of course, there is more to the Galaxy A9 (2018) than just its four rear cameras. The phone also features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. It also comes with a beefy 3,800mAh battery, keeps the headphone jack, and features a nice color gradient around back. Thankfully, the Galaxy A9 (2018) costs significantly less than what most flagship smartphones charge in 2018. That does not make the phone a super affordable offering, however./post/best-samsung-galaxy-a53-cases-3154696/Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-a53-cases-3154696/Ryan Haines / Android Authority Few phones achieve the same level of value as the Samsung Galaxy A53, but the plastic back and Gorilla Glass 5 screen won’t hold up to drops nearly as well as their more premium counterparts. To help you keep your device safe, we’ve tested and selected the very best Samsung Galaxy A53 cases you can buy below. Spigen Liquid Air Thin and light Textured anti-slip surface Tight-fitting case Very affordable Mil-grade certification Only comes in black The Spigen Liquid Air nearly always takes a top spot in our favorite cases, and the same is true for the best Galaxy A53 cases./post/direct-boot-711668-711668/Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/direct-boot-711668-711668/If your smartphone runs out of battery and shuts down then it will reboot when you connect it to its charger. You can also find yourself in the same situation if your device reboots due to an internal error which caused the software to become unstable. However when a device is encrypted these reboots can have an unfortunate side effect, the device’s storage remains encrypted until the user enters their credentials. This means that apps that schedule alarms, or apps that provide important and timely notifications, can’t run./post/safervpn-review-852552/Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/safervpn-review-852552/Safer SaferVPNSaferVPN delivers on its promise of being the fastest and simplest VPN service around. However, simplicity does have its negatives as well. This is also not the VPN for you if you're looking to use it in China. Table of contents SaferVPN is a relatively new player in the VPN space and it has rapidly improved and expanded its services. It claims to be the fastest and simplest VPN service around, without compromising on security and privacy./post/google-i-o-2014-date-347554/Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-i-o-2014-date-347554/Google’s head of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai, just revealed that the developer conference Google I/O will take place this year on June 25-26. Taking to Google Plus, Pichai explained that this year the company wants to avoid the mad dash for tickets from the past by implementing a new registration system. People interested in attending will “submit their interest”, and Google will randomly select the “winners” that’ll get to attend to Google’s biggest event of the year./post/redmi-k50-gaming-3109987/Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-k50-gaming-3109987/Supplied by Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K50 Gaming phone. It’s equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a pair of shoulder buttons. The phone is also available in a Mercedes F1 edition. Xiaomi launched the Redmi K40 Gaming in China last year, making its way to India as the affordable yet powerful Poco F3 GT. The company is now offering a sequel called the Redmi K50 Gaming./post/oppo-color-os-12-3025025/Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-color-os-12-3025025/Adam Molina / Android Authority TL;DR Oppo has announced Color OS 12 based on Android 12. The Chinese version of the software is based on Android 12 developer preview, while the global edition will be launched atop stable Android 12. The skin brings several UI tweaks and new features to the table. Oppo has finally announced its Color OS 12 software. In doing so, the company is the second OEM after Samsung to unveil its Android 12 skin./post/smart-lock-august-yale-ces-2020-1072398/Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/smart-lock-august-yale-ces-2020-1072398/Most people who are serious about their smart home likely have a smart lock on their front door. This not only makes your home more secure but also allows you to do cool things such as unlock your door from anywhere in the world. Yale and August — a pair of high-end brands well-known in the lock and security industry — now want to bring the idea behind a smart lock to other parts of your home./post/home-workout-plan-1107967/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/home-workout-plan-1107967/Since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020, interest in bodyweight training and any home workout plan has skyrocketed. The web has responded in kind, resulting in a flood of resources, videos, and articles on that very subject. Training with bodyweight is a smart way to work out and offers many advantages, so this is good news. If more people come out of this situation understanding how to manipulate their own bodies to improve performance and aesthetics, they’ll be better off for it./post/apex-launcher-pro-free-download-903964/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apex-launcher-pro-free-download-903964/TL;DR Apex Launcher is offering users a free upgrade to the Pro version. This appears to be a limited time offer and is only a local upgrade for the free app. We think that Apex Launcher is one of the best Android launcher apps out there here at Android Authority. We know a lot of you love it too, but for those that haven’t given the long-serving launcher a go you can now jump from the vanilla Apex Launcher to the Pro version completely free!/post/google-february-2022-system-update-3099876/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-february-2022-system-update-3099876/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Google has posted the changelog for its February 2022 system update. It includes bug fixes for Android phones and adds new features as well as improvements to the Google Play Store. The update will start rolling out on February 8. Google has detailed all the changes coming with its February 2022 system update. For the unaware, Google issues regular system updates to Android devices that not only enhance security but also add new features./post/huawei-mate-20-pro-new-colors-939163/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-20-pro-new-colors-939163/In China, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes in five colors: Bright Black, Sapphire Blue, Cherry Pink, Emerald Green, and Aurora. According to DroidShout, Huawei will soon debut two new colors for its flagship: Fragrant Red and Comet Blue. Reportedly spotted on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, the Fragrant Red color doesn’t look to be a gradient. Instead, the color remains consistent throughout the back and might give off a shimmer due to the glass material./post/google-pixel-3-dark-theme-stuck-fix-917915/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-dark-theme-stuck-fix-917915/A few days after I set up my brand new Pixel 3, I noticed a bug relating to the system theme. No matter which wallpaper I chose or which device theme I selected, my Pixel 3’s quick settings dropdown and volume controls were stuck on the dark theme — even though my folders, Google Discover page, and app drawer were all on the light theme. Check out the screenshots below to see what I mean:/post/samsung-galaxy-a6-tab-a-10-5-us-release-902861/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a6-tab-a-10-5-us-release-902861/TL;DR Samsung will release the Samsung Galaxy A6 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 in the U.S. on September 14. The Galaxy A6 will cost $359.99, while the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will be $329.99. Both the phone and the tablet are mid-range devices. Samsung has announced that it is bringing the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A6 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 to the U.S. on September 14. While both the phone and the tablet have been known about for a while, this is the first time a U./post/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-vs-oneplus-8-pro-1154742/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-vs-oneplus-8-pro-1154742/The just-released Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is now the top-level phone from the brand. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 Pro has a slightly weaker chipset and is months older. It’s fairly obvious which should win in a speed test, right? Let’s find out in this Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs OnePlus 8 Pro Speed Test G challenge! This Speed Test G bout is pretty crazy when you think about it./post/cowboy-bebop-live-action-netflix-2738977/Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cowboy-bebop-live-action-netflix-2738977/One of the most acclaimed and popular Japanese anime series is finally getting the live-action adaptation it deserves. The Cowboy Bebop live-action Netflix series now has a date for people to watch its first season: November 19th. Here’s everything we know about the show so far. Read more: Best sci-fi shows on Netflix What is Cowboy Bebop?The original anime series from Sunrise debuted in Japan in 1998. The 26-episode series takes place in the late 21st century./post/omoton-c3-cell-phone-stand-review-1190795/Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/omoton-c3-cell-phone-stand-review-1190795/Omoton Omoton C3 Cell Phone StandThe Omoton C3 Cell Phone Stand is great for smartphones and even offers some tablet compatibility. It works with larger pads in a pinch, but we would advice you to go with something larger for extensive tablet use. Shopping for asmartphone stand is no easy feat. Not because there aren’t options out there, but because there are too many. A quick Amazon search will present you with an onslaught of choices with different features, made of varying materials, and at many price points./post/lg-ux-9-1061347/Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-ux-9-1061347/During the lead-up to the Black Friday madness, LG on Wednesday released a video on its latest Android skin. Dubbed LG UX 9.0, the interface looks to greatly improve on UX 8.0 aesthetics while taking a few cues from Samsung’s One UI Android skin. To give you an idea, here are UX 9.0 and One UI’s takes on the notification panel: LG UX 9.0Samsung One UI As you can see in the comparison, UX 9./post/samsung-galaxy-grand-duos-review-162826/Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-grand-duos-review-162826/While they aren’t popular everywhere, dual-SIM phones are handy for some people and downright necessary for others. The problem is, most of them are very utilitarian. When they’re not busy rolling in the piles of money they pull in from sales of their flagship devices, Samsung is one of the few big players cranking out Android-powered dual-SIM phones. Among the latest of these is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos. In a hurry?/post/aperture-priority-1078387/Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/aperture-priority-1078387/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority DSLRs and other advanced cameras have a ton of letters, symbols, and weird buttons on them. Every photographer must go through the quest of learning what each setting does, and today we are talking about the letter “A” in the shooting modes dial (or button, or whatever your camera may have). This stands for aperture priority and it will save you in many shooting scenarios./post/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra-camera-test-1154177/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra-camera-test-1154177/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is a powerhouse of a handset. The phone contains a number of interesting new features, including crazy-fast 120W charging and a host of new camera features in its quad-lens setup. Unfortunately, the phone is only available in China — at least for now — but we managed to get our hands on one. Today we’re going to take a closer look at the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra camera and some of its impressive capabilities./post/windows-chrome-dark-mode-979546/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/windows-chrome-dark-mode-979546/Google has been rolling out dark themes to its apps for over a year now. At long last, Chrome 74 for Windows has been updated with support for the dark theme. After you update Chrome (Three-dot menu > Help > About Google Chrome > Updates), you will be able to switch the browser’s look through Window’s Color settings. As you can see from the above photo, almost every element of Chrome including tabs, the URL bar, drop-down menu, and New Tab page change to a dark interface./post/google-allo-717745/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-allo-717745/Google first announced its new messaging app, Allo, at its annual I/O developer conference a few months ago. With a plethora of security features and Google’s new Assistant in tow, its pretty safe to say Allo is the most anticipated Google app of the year. What makes Allo stand out from the sea of other messaging apps in the Play Store? Is it worth your time? We’re here to help! In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Google Allo./post/usb-c-mandatory-2024-3174323/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/usb-c-mandatory-2024-3174323/Robert Triggs / Android Authority The European Union’s requirement that gadgets charge exclusively via USB-C ports from 2024 is a welcome move in many corners. It primarily affects Apple’s stubborn attachment to the Lightning port in lieu of the far more universally adopted connector, cables, and chargers. But it also means the end of new USB-A and micro-USB-powered accessories, ranging from headphones to portable speakers. The exception is laptops, which have a 40-month reprieve until 2025./post/best-official-samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-cases-1087336/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-official-samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-cases-1087336/First-party accessories are a part and parcel of every flagship release, and Samsung is no different. Samsung does an excellent job to help keep its devices protected, with cases ranging from the ultra-thin to the extremely rugged, with many interesting and innovative features built-in. Here are the official Samsung cases currently available for the Galaxy S20 Ultra! Read: Samsung Galaxy S20 Buyers Guide – Everything You Need to Know Best official Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra cases: Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of the best official Samsung cases for the Galaxy S20 Ultra if more become available./post/angry-birds-friends-review-202028/Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/angry-birds-friends-review-202028/Everyone loves it when an Angry Birds game gets released and we here at Android Authority are no exception. The latest Angry Birds game, released yesterday, is called Angry Birds Friends and if you’ve been craving some fresh Angry Birds action, you will not be disappointed. Unless you don’t use Facebook, then you may be a little disappointed. As per the norm, our review video is at the bottom. Game Features Of course, what everyone is going to be talking about is the ability to play with friends over Facebook./post/paw-mode-google-photos-771716/Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/paw-mode-google-photos-771716/The internet is obsessed with cats and dogs. We think the entire internet economy would collapse without a steady stream of cat memes or adorable dog videos. Google apparently is doing its part to spread the cuteness with an Easter Egg that has been discovered in the latest update to its Google Phone app for Android. 10 best productivity apps for Android Apps Android Police did one of their trademarked code teardowns on the 9./post/best-airpods-deals-1108713/Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-airpods-deals-1108713/Apple’s AirPods are undoubtedly in the top tier of earbuds, but they come with a healthy dose of Apple Tax. In fact, they’re some of the most expensive on the market. The good news is that there are plenty of AirPods deals are available across the internet. To make the search easier for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best savings on sale this holiday season. Featured deal: 20% off the AirPods MaxThe AirPods Max are back on offer, with multiple colorways on sale — for now, at least./post/dbrand-robot-camo-1083582/Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dbrand-robot-camo-1083582/Looking for something different? Dbrand’s new Robot Camo skin could be the perfect fit. Dbrand’s latest limited edition phone skin and case design is definitely eye-catching. Robot Camo looks like it was dropped into our timeline from the far future. The level of detail in the artwork is well beyond what you might expect from a normal phone case or skin. In addition to the level of detail, your Dbrand Robot Camo skin or case is likely to look very different than someone else’s phone with the same product due to varying differences in the design pattern./post/windows-11-wallpapers-1235722/Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/windows-11-wallpapers-1235722/TL;DR Windows 11 has leaked, spilling a slew of details in the process. The OS’s new wallpapers have also made an early appearance. You can download a bundle of more than 30 wallpapers below. Microsoft’s next OS made an impromptu debut this week courtesy of a preview build leak. The Windows 11 title is now all but confirmed, while we’ve also gained a glimpse into several UI revisions. But while the OS is still a few weeks away, you can add a touch of Windows 11 to your desktop with its new wallpapers./post/blackberry-z10-android-340468/Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/blackberry-z10-android-340468/An update for Blackberry’s not-so-popular BB10 has started rolling out, and with the update to 10.2.1 comes the ability to easily run Android apps. Although BB10 has been ableto run Android apps for a while now, previously .APK files first had to be converted to the .BAR format before they would run. With the latest update, .APK files can now be installed directly onto Blackberry devices. As Blackberry continues to struggle, giving existing BB10 users the option to sideload or even install Android apps directly from their browser is a good way to keep these folks at least semi-satisfied./post/samsung-galaxy-blockchain-wallet-1225885/Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-blockchain-wallet-1225885/TL;DR Samsung is rolling out hardware blockchain wallet support to its Galaxy devices. The update allows those who trade multiple virtual assets to import and manage them from the Samsung Blockchain Wallet. The Wallet is compatible with the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum and can also access DApps. Samsung is bringing hardware blockchain wallet support to its Galaxy devices. The update will allow those who trade virtual assets from third-party wallets to do so from the Samsung Blockchain Wallet on their devices./post/what-is-root-680584/Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-root-680584/You may have heard of the term “rooting your phone” and you may have seen that some apps on the Google Play Store require “root” access to work. But what is root? What is “rooting” your phone and why would you do it? Let’s find out! The majority of operating systems including Windows, OS X and Linux have the concept of system privileges where processes, and therefore users, run at different privilege levels which determine what the process is allowed or prohibited from doing./post/nexus-5x-problems-fixes-665234/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexus-5x-problems-fixes-665234/Along with the high-end Nexus 6P, Google also launched the spiritual successor of the Nexus 5, manufactured once again by LG. The aptly named Nexus 5X brought with it everything that made the original so popular, of course with updated specifications, new features, including a fingerprint scanner, and a far superior camera, all while retaining a budget-friendly price tag. If the higher price point or the larger size of the premium Nexus smartphone is a problem, the Nexus 5X is a fantastic alternate to enjoy the best of what Google has to offer./post/apple-airpods-pro-vs-apple-airpods-1239402/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-airpods-pro-vs-apple-airpods-1239402/Apple’s AirPods Pro seem to have the AirPods (2019) outmatched in nearly every way. Active noise-cancelling (ANC), improved battery, and a better fit leave the AirPods Pro feeling miles ahead for iPhone owners, and even make an okay choice for Android users. The real question is whether or not the AirPods Pro ($249) are worth the steep asking price, or if the AirPods ($159) deliver better value for your money. Find out in this Apple AirPods Pro vs AirPods comparison./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-how-to-disable-notifications-769234/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-how-to-disable-notifications-769234/Is your phone blowing up with notifications all the time? About half the time they are not even helpful, so Samsung is allowing Galaxy S8 users to customize all notifications to their specific needs. It’s very simple to just turn notifications off for all apps, but then Sammy takes it a step further by allowing users to pin-point which apps should send notifications. One can even go into specific apps and really get intricate with notification behavior./post/playstation-5-walmart-1183112/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/playstation-5-walmart-1183112/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A recent PlayStation 5 Walmart sale in Canada involved an online waiting room, suggesting the retailer could do the same in the US. Getting a PS5 from Walmart has been a nightmare partially due to Walmart’s laissez-faire attitude towards sales. Waiting rooms are one of the best ways to fight bot sales, so your chances of getting a PS5 from Walmart might have just gone up./post/what-are-clash-of-clans-seasonal-challenges-972125/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-are-clash-of-clans-seasonal-challenges-972125/Supercell has announced a new season pass-style feature for its smash hit mobile game Clash of Clans. The company revealed the so-called Seasonal Challenges earlier today alongside its April update — and they’re now available to all players. To help bring you up to speed with what the new system means for you, we’ve put together a brief overview of the key concepts. Let’s dive in. What are Seasonal Challenges? Seasonal Challenges are a new Clash of Clans feature that allows players to participate in daily and monthly challenges to earn extra rewards./post/red-hydrogen-one-review-929719/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/red-hydrogen-one-review-929719/Red Hydrogen OneI like the Red Hydrogen One for what it is — a concept. As a consumer product it is just an overpriced phone with a great design. Other elements fall behind due to having old specs, a subpar camera, and a bad display. All for a price higher than any other high-end smartphone and a promise of a brighter future. Table of contents Related Articles Related Related Articles/post/photography-tips-1021951/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/photography-tips-1021951/Anyone can press a shutter button, but shooting a striking photo requires special talent. Once you know the basics of exposure and have a general idea of composition, it’s time to take your photography skills to the next level. Today we will show you more advanced photography tips to consider when composing an image. Keep these concepts in mind to improve your photos significantly. Anyone can press a shutter button, but shooting a striking photo requires special talent./post/blackberry-key2-price-availability-release-date-deals-872960/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/blackberry-key2-price-availability-release-date-deals-872960/Blackberry’s heyday is long gone, but don’t count it out completely. Last year TCL brought us the Blackberry KeyOne, a masterful blend of nostalgia and modern smartphone prowess. A year later the Key2 has arrived packing a similar design with plenty of refinements, on the surface and under the hood. The Blackberry Key2 is a niche device, but it’s worthy of your attention if you yearn for a physical keyboard option in 2018./post/top-android-news-july-15-2018-885414/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/top-android-news-july-15-2018-885414/Another busy week in the Android world is in the books. This week, we showed you some renders on how Samsung’s rumored Galaxy X folding phone could work. We also reviewed the dual-screened TicWatch Pro and Porsche Design Mate RS. Listen up, Samsung. Here are the features the Galaxy S10 series needs to outsell its predecessor. Google made its best acquisition 13 years ago. Can you guess what it is?  This is the story of how Google bought an unknown mobile platform 13 years ago, and how it changed everything./post/fitbit-luxe-deal-june-2022-3172578/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-luxe-deal-june-2022-3172578/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Fitbit has become a household name, and a huge reason for that popularity is its fitness trackers. In April last year, the company rolled out a new line of trackers known as Luxe. This is a small, fashion-first tracker that has some decent features — but at a very high price. Thankfully, we have a Fitbit Luxe deal today that brings it down to a much more reasonable cost!/post/how-to-play-audio-on-two-bluetooth-headphones-galaxy-s8-766382/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-play-audio-on-two-bluetooth-headphones-galaxy-s8-766382/The Galaxy S8 has quite a few new and interesting features that users may or may not know about, but arguably one of the most useful is the ability to connect your new handset to two different Bluetooth devices at once. The process of setting up two Bluetooth devices on the Galaxy S8 is actually extremely straightforward. Simply pair the first unit you’re using, then go to pair the second one, and the phone will ask if you want to enable “Dual Audio”./post/newzap-app-review-102573/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/newzap-app-review-102573/Keeping up with the news doesn’t mean having to be glued to the TV 24/7 or buying the newspaper daily. A number of news providers bring the news to you, which means you can easily access them through your computer or your mobile device. Unfortunately, news providers can cover topics ranging from innovation to crimes, technology to religion, and while you’ll no doubt want to keep up with what’s happening in the world around you, you’ll only be interested in a number of things./post/disney-plus-raya-and-the-last-dragon-1184719/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/disney-plus-raya-and-the-last-dragon-1184719/Update: March 5, 2021 – We have updated this article to note that Raya and the Last Dragon is now live on Disney Plus. You can sign up for the service below, but you will have to pay an extra $29.99 to unlock this particular movie. Once unlocked, you can watch it for as long as you have a subscription to the service. TL;DR Disney Plus has now added Raya and the Last Dragon as a Premier Access film./post/best-official-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-cases-1199985/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-official-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-cases-1199985/Robert Triggs / Android Authority The new Galaxy S21 Ultra is truly worthy of the Ultra moniker, but it’ll cost you dearly. Samsung’s flagship retails at an eye-watering $1,200, so you’ll want to protect your investment the best you can. Luckily for you, there are tons of first-party cases you can choose from. Here are our picks for the best official Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases you can buy. See also: Samsung Galaxy S21 buyer’s guide/post/one-ui-4-beta-galaxy-note-20-galaxy-s20-3055541/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/one-ui-4-beta-galaxy-note-20-galaxy-s20-3055541/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra owners in the UK can now access the One UI 4 beta. The beta program allows you to test out Android 12 before it becomes stable later this year. Samsung will also enroll Galaxy S20 phones soon. Samsung did not confirm when, but it is very likely support for other countries will land soon. That would include China, Germany, India, South Korea, and the United States./post/turn-off-5g-phone-poll-1648510/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/turn-off-5g-phone-poll-1648510/5G has been around for a couple of years now, with plenty of networks around the world and even budget phones offering the new connectivity standard. In fact, it’s probably easier to note the countries which don’t have 5G, such as India. Nevertheless, we do wonder whether there are any readers out there who disable 5G on their phones. Do you leave 5G on all the time, do you turn it off now and again, or do you permanently disable it?/post/best-wine-apps-android-3063957/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-wine-apps-android-3063957/Wine is a lot different from other alcoholic beverages. There’s a whole culture around it where people sample expensive wines, review the taste, and even collect bottles of it. It’s one of humanity’s oldest beverages. Even so, it’s a rather niche topic when it comes to mobile apps. There aren’t a lot of apps for wine fans out there, but luckily a few developers stepped up and made some good ones./post/tasker-sleep-mode-397784/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/tasker-sleep-mode-397784/With all of the things that Tasker is capable of, our work last week to ensure that you never miss an alarm was a pretty light-weight task. This week, we promised to show you how to create your own sleep mode by creating a Tasker Task and Profile that turns off your ringers at night and back on again in the morning. The automated sleep mode is, again, a fairly light-weight use of Tasker, but I know people who have installed Tasker for this task, and no other./post/zepp-z-review-1177104/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/zepp-z-review-1177104/Amazfit Zepp ZZepp's sophomore smartwatch release builds on the strengths of the first. It's a gorgeous timepiece with absolutely insane battery life. It nails all the essentials and even has some premium features, such as wireless charging and built-in GPS. However, just as with its predecessor, the health tracking is unreliable, there are no third-party apps, and its price is too high for what you get (and what you don't). Once again, Zepp has made a smartwatch that will only be useful to people who care about looks and battery life over everything else./post/amazon-echo-dot-review-773552/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazon-echo-dot-review-773552/35% off the 2nd Gen Echo Show 5, and more of the latest Amazon Echo deals Deals What is the Amazon Echo Dot exactly? You’ve probably seen it in a commercial or maybe at the store, but why would you buy this little guy when the Echo Dot or Google Home have bigger, fuller sound? Good question. That’s exactly what we aim to address in this post. Keep in mind that while this does serve as an Amazon Echo Dot review of sorts, we aren’t going to stick to traditional formatting./post/amazon-prime-day-2021-1222197/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazon-prime-day-2021-1222197/TL;DR Amazon Prime Day 2021 will be held on June 21 and June 22. The sale event has been pushed up from its normal July time frame. Prime Members can already start shopping early exclusive offers and deals from top brands. Update: June 2, 2021 (1:35 AM ET): Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day 2021 will be held on Monday, June 21 and Tuesday, June 22. The e-commerce platform has also confirmed details about early deals, discounts, and more./post/android-app-makers-672412/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-app-makers-672412/Want to be an Android app developer but don’t know how to code? Don’t have the inclination to learn? Don’t worry, there are still plenty of options out there for you. Android app makers are tools created specifically for those people who want to build and release an app on the Play Store (and possibly other app stores, ssh!) but don’t want to get involved with learning Java or Objective-C. These Android app creators are largely drag-and-drop affairs./post/garmin-find-my-phone-3174073/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/garmin-find-my-phone-3174073/We’re human, so we lose things. But gone are the days of spending all afternoon hunting for a smartphone meekly hiding beneath a couch cushion. Thankfully, if you own a smartphone, there’s a good chance it features a find my phone function. This is true for Garmin watches, too. QUICK ANSWER Activate Find My Phone by bringing up your Garmin watch's controls menu, and selecting the Find My Phone icon. Wait until your smartphone sounds an alert./post/floating-app-windows-poll-3107897/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/floating-app-windows-poll-3107897/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Android has a number of features that allow you to multitask effectively, such as split-screen multitasking and picture-in-picture (PiP) modes for videos. But there’s another nifty feature on the platform, called floating app windows. We want to know whether you use floating app windows at all, so give us your answer via the poll below and leave a comment if you’d like to elaborate on your usage./post/buy-unlocked-oneplus-7t-1125546/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/buy-unlocked-oneplus-7t-1125546/TL;DR The unlocked OnePlus 7T is no longer listed on the OnePlus website. The T-Mobile variant is still available, but it’s unlikely the unlocked model will return. The differences between an unlocked OnePlus 7T and a T-Mobile branded variant are subtle but important. The T-Mobile version will be locked to that carrier unless you go through unlocking steps. It will come with T-Mobile apps pre-installed and will not receive software updates as quickly as unlocked models./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-resale-value-3162854/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-resale-value-3162854/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S22 range depreciates by over 47% in resale value vs. the Google Pixel 6 range at 42% and the iPhone 13 series at 16%. The Galaxy S22 Plus lost almost 58% of its value two months since its launch. The Samsung Galaxy S22 phones may not be worth much just months after purchase. According to a study conducted by SellCell (h/t ZDNet), a popular US trade-in website for smartphones, Samsung’s current flagships can lose half their value in just a month./post/windows-11-beta-review-2735508/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/windows-11-beta-review-2735508/Palash Volvoikar / Android Authority Windows has been at the center of the PC business for so long now that it is impossible to imagine a world without it. While it has had its highs and lows, Windows 10 has been a relatively stable release. Now with Windows 11 on the horizon, the stakes aren’t too high. Given how rarely major Windows releases arrive, it’s a crucial one, regardless. See also: 5 big changes we can expect in Windows 11/post/lg-g7-vs-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-868952/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g7-vs-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-868952/LG and Samsung have long been considered rivals in the mobile industry. Despite both companies putting out some of the best phones on the market, LG has been unable to get out from under Samsung’s shadow. The LG G7 ThinQ may not be able to change that, but it’s always fun to compare these two companies’ respective flagships to see how they fare. The heavy use of glass does mean that keeping the devices free of fingerprints is a nearly impossible task but the designs are quite elegant and sleek./post/samsung-galaxy-xcover-6-pro-galaxy-tab-active-4-pro-3177432/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-xcover-6-pro-galaxy-tab-active-4-pro-3177432/TL;DR Samsung has reportedly issued invites for the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro launch. The company will also debut the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro tablet on the day. We’ve known for a while now that Samsung is readying the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro for release, with leaks pointing to a rugged device with a good level of horsepower. Now, the Korean brand has reportedly confirmed that the device is coming, alongside a rugged tablet./post/arm-cortex-a73-gary-explains-694455/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/arm-cortex-a73-gary-explains-694455/In February last year ARM announced its latest and greatest premium CPU core design, the Cortex-A72 – a refinement and revision of the Cortex-A57. Zoom forward about a year and we find the Cortex-A72 at the heart of SoCs like the Kirin 950 and 955, which are used in phones like the Huawei Mate 8 and the Huawei P9. Now ARM has announced another new premium 64-bit ARMv8 processor, the Cortex-A73./post/best-apple-ipads-3082320/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-apple-ipads-3082320/Eric Zeman / Android Authority iPads are arguably the best consumer tablets on the market, and with good reason. They offer a versatile user experience thanks to iPadOS, powerful specs, and a growing number of compatible accessories. Whether you’re a student, a creative professional, or just someone looking to get a new tablet, Apple’s iPad lineup covers a wide range of users. From the base 10.2-inch iPad all the way to the beefy 12./post/alcatel-onetouch-go-watch-hands-on-639641/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/alcatel-onetouch-go-watch-hands-on-639641/Though this is not an Android Wear device, or an advanced wearable for that matter, the Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch may be the perfect device for someone simply looking to get into the smart watch game. Is it the right device for you? We hope to help answer that question in this quick first look. Let’s start by touching on the design, which may look a little bit familiar to you./post/mint-mobile-black-friday-deal-1178380/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/mint-mobile-black-friday-deal-1178380/Mint Mobile Since it launched, Mint Mobile has quickly become one of the best prepaid wireless services around. Ryan Reynolds (yes, that one) and the team hit the nail on the head with this online-only MVNO, which features easily understandable and affordable plans that don’t commit you to a contract. It’s worth remembering that Mint Mobile already offers you your first three months on any plan at an introductory rate. And because there are no contractual obligations to continue, you can just walk away if you don’t like it./post/google-stadia-tv-controller-3030682/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-stadia-tv-controller-3030682/TL;DR Google will roll out third-party controller support for its Stadia cloud gaming service on big-screen TVs on September 27. The new feature supports Android TV-based televisions, along with the Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast with Google TV. You can even take your Android or iOS mobile device and turn it into a touch screen controller for Stadia on your TV. In addition, this new feature will also enable iOS and Android smartphones to turn into touch-screen controllers for Stadia on televisions./post/qualcomm-snapdragon-750g-1159385/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/qualcomm-snapdragon-750g-1159385/Some of 2020’s most intriguing smartphones have landed in the mid-tier category, including the OnePlus Nord and Google Pixel 4a. They offer interesting new designs, affordable price points, and even 5G connectivity, in part due to their use of Snapdragon 7 series processors. Now, the company behind those smartphone SoCs is back with a new mid-tier 5G option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G. Qualcomm seems pretty proud of making 5G more affordable so quickly./post/samsung-200mp-sensor-photo-3169462/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-200mp-sensor-photo-3169462/TL;DR Samsung shot a 200MP image with its upcoming sensor. It then printed the image on a 616 square meter-sized canvas. We’ve known about Samsung’s 200MP sensor for a while now, but one has not appeared on a smartphone so far. While rumor has it that a Motorola phone will soon come baked with the world’s highest-resolution camera, Samsung has now given us a first look at the imaging results of the sensor./post/tile-mate-review-1648776/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/tile-mate-review-1648776/The Tile Mate is the elder statesman among Bluetooth trackers, but it's not headed for retirement. It's simple to use, and replacing the long-lasting battery is a breeze. Best of all, the Tile Mate doesn't trap you in one ecosystem or another. There’s not much worse than misplacing your keys or your wallet when you’re trying to hurry out the door. We’ve all been there, and it can be a frantic few minutes./post/invasion-series-apple-tv-plus-3023159/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/invasion-series-apple-tv-plus-3023159/Apple TV Plus A lot of ambitious sci-fi is heading to Apple TV Plus. With season two of See currently underway and upcoming projects like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and the Tom Hanks–starring dystopian future feature film Finch, 2021 is full of big projects for the Apple streamer. And now you can add Invasion to that impressive list. The alien invasion series is set against a global backdrop, and with a massive budget and stunning visual effects, it’s likely to be a big hit when it premieres later this year./post/google-pixel-4a-vs-pixel-3a-camera-shootout-1144202/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4a-vs-pixel-3a-camera-shootout-1144202/David Imel / Android Authority Competition in the budget smartphone market is thriving, and the long-awaited, heavily rumored, and continually delayed Google Pixel 4a is a gem. The device comes with modest specs, but also great value considering its drop-dead $349 MSRP. Pixel phones are known for their camera performance, and the 4a could very well be the best camera phone in its price range. But is it worth the upgrade if you already own the previous-generation Google Pixel 3a?/post/samsung-galaxy-note-21-1181898/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-21-1181898/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung could launch at least one Galaxy Note series phone next year. This could be the last Galaxy Note before Samsung puts the series out to pasture. The phone is expected to debut in the second half of 2021. There might be at least one Galaxy Note next year before Samsung puts the series out to pasture. Korean media outlet ET News reports that Samsung will eventually merge the Galaxy S and Note lines by adding an S-Pen to the former./post/clubhouse-android-beta-1223834/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/clubhouse-android-beta-1223834/TL;DR Chatroom app Clubhouse has finally launched a beta version on Android. The app still requires you to join a waitlist or receive an invite from a friend. Availability is limited to the US for now. Audio-only chatroom app Clubhouse was the talk of the tech town earlier this year, but the big downside was that it was limited to iOS only. We say “was” because the company has finally launched a beta version for Android./post/disney-plus-promo-3054292/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/disney-plus-promo-3054292/TL;DR A new Disney Plus $1.99 promo price has gone live. It offers a way to get the first month of service for well below the normal $7.99 a month price. The promotion will last until the end of the day on Sunday, November 14. Update: December 1, 2021: The  new promo deal is over but you can still save on Disney Plus by getting it as part of the bundle with ESPN Plus and Hulu:/post/add-manage-widgets-windows-11-3109672/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/add-manage-widgets-windows-11-3109672/Windows 11 has a few new features, and one of them is Widgets. A rather delayed arrival in comparison to most other operating systems, Windows 11 widgets have a rather limited approach. Regardless, if you like having quick access to information on your desktop, you can try out Windows 11 widgets. Here’s how you can add and manage widgets on Windows 11. Get it now: Your complete guide to installing Windows 11/post/zenwatch-3-receiving-android-wear-2-0-786971/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/zenwatch-3-receiving-android-wear-2-0-786971/Update (7/22): If you happen to own the smaller version of the ASUS ZenWatch 2 your device has now been added to the official Android Wear 2.0 update roster, with users starting to report the update arriving and the device being listed on Google's Android Wear product pages. The larger model of the ZenWatch 2 started getting the update a couple of days ago. Original post (7/12): According to some Reddit users, ASUS has officially started rolling out the Android Wear 2./post/wachowski-speed-racer-hbo-max-3024953/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/wachowski-speed-racer-hbo-max-3024953/Warner Bros. From the Vault: As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogues are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In From the Vault, Android Authority aims to rescue these titles from the algorithm graveyard and help you get more out of your streaming subscriptions./post/alienware-games-2021-2737581/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/alienware-games-2021-2737581/We here at Android Authority like to consider ourselves decent gamers. You might find yourself in the same boat, but it’s time to prove your worth. If you’ve ever wanted to flex your gaming muscle to win cash, glory, and more, now is your chance. Gaming PC legend Alienware is hosting its Alienware Games, and the arena is open to all US residents! When does the battle begin, and what can I play?/post/htc-publishes-three-sense-7-apps-594959/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/htc-publishes-three-sense-7-apps-594959/In the past few years, we’ve seen more and more manufacturers publish their own apps to the Play Store, which allows them to easily update individual apps without the need to push out an entire software update to each device. Ahead of the upcoming One M9 launch, HTC has published three new apps to the Google Play Store which will not only be present on the One M9, but will be available for devices running Sense 7./post/korean-samsung-galaxy-s4-shv-e300s-benchmark-155610/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/korean-samsung-galaxy-s4-shv-e300s-benchmark-155610/The Samsung Galaxy S4 rumor mill has been grinding for a couple of months already, but it’s not yet at full throttle, so there might still be a while until the “next big thing” will become official. But that shouldn’t stop us from talking about it, especially with rumors piling up. The latest news alert comes from GLBenchmark’s database, where a (not so) mysterious Samsung SHV-E300S has jumped through a couple of hardware test hoops for the first time./post/best-nintendo-switch-controllers-1105897/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-nintendo-switch-controllers-1105897/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Nintendo Switch has been an undeniable smash hit, selling more than 91 million units as of February 2022, and still going strong almost five years after release. Despite this, the standard Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers that ship with the console are frequently criticized. They are expensive and fragile. Whether you’re looking for an extra controller or a replacement, we’ve put together a list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers./post/xiaomi-watch-color-2-3030907/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-watch-color-2-3030907/TL;DR Xiaomi has launched a new smartwatch alongside its new smartphone series. The Watch Color 2 packs plenty of health tracking kit and lengthy battery life with a selection of colorful bands. It goes on sale in China later this week for ~$155. As a supporting act to its new Civi smartphone series, Xiaomi has today announced its latest smartwatch. Dubbed the Xiaomi Watch Color 2, the wearable packs a healthy set of fitness features and plenty of battery endurance for a reasonable price./post/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-nexus-using-superboot-35918/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-nexus-using-superboot-35918/You can now easily root  your Nexus with SuperBoot as soon as you have installed SU and Superuser app. With this file, you no longer need the ADB program. Also, it will save you the hassle of modifying  files in your phone. Just follow the instructions below on how to root your device easily. NOTE: You should have an unlocked bootloader. Be reminded that once you had your bootloader unlocked, everything in your Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be erased./post/htc-u11-review-772122/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/htc-u11-review-772122/With its fantastic build quality, top-of-the-line specs, and stellar camera, the U11 will tick all the right boxes for most users. The overall experience is rounded out with a rich audio experience and unique Edge Sense feature, making HTC's latest flagship a truly compelling package. Table of contents There’s no denying HTC has had a rough go of it in the extremely competitive flagship space, and the company needs a hit on their hands to make a comeback./post/huawei-p30-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s10-plus-968844/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p30-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s10-plus-968844/Samsung and Huawei may have their eyes set on a folding future with the Galaxy Fold and Mate X, but the Android giants aren’t done with traditional smartphones just yet. The industry’s largest players have once again stepped up their game, but which phone is the best? Find out in our Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus face-off! Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: Specs and featuresSamsung didn’t mess around for its tenth anniversary Galaxy S phone, delivering a super-powered device jammed with cutting edge technology and top-tier hardware./post/piracy-opinion-3145442/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/piracy-opinion-3145442/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Ask yourself this question: “Am I a pirate?” In other words, have you engaged in content piracy recently? If you don’t think so because you haven’t fired up a BitTorrent client or visited a piracy-focused website in a long time, you might want to think again. Downloading torrents isn’t the only way to pirate content. Have you ever used someone else’s Netflix account? That is piracy since you are consuming content for which you would otherwise need to pay./post/zte-axon-40-ultra-review-3171686/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-axon-40-ultra-review-3171686/ZTE Axon 40 UltraThe ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a powerful, long-lasting, fast-charging phone that swaps some premium extras for an innovative under-display camera, though the lack of flagship polish and an update promise doesn't always feel like a fair trade. Table of contents ZTE has been pioneering under-display selfie cameras since 2020 with its Axon series. Now, the Chinese brand is back with the Axon 40 Ultra, equipped with a new generation of under-display selfie camera tech while delivering flagship-tier specs and features./post/google-assistant-go-app-play-store-834649/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-assistant-go-app-play-store-834649/TL;DR Google launched Assistant Go on the Play Store. The app is mostly the same as the regular Assistant app, though there are a few key missing features. Assistant Go was designed to be as lightweight as possible while still retaining plenty of functionality. Google released its lightweight Assistant Go app to the Play Store. This is the latest in the growing lineup of resource-friendly apps designed for the Android Go platform./post/how-to-remove-malware-mac-3175311/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-remove-malware-mac-3175311/Yes, you can get malware on a macOS product. It doesn’t happen very often, but it is frustrating when it does. Usually, it only happens if you install some shady software from an unknown source. Apple has several safeguards to prevent it, but sometimes things happen. If you’re here, it’s because you want to know if your Mac has malware and how to get rid of it. We’ll show you how to check for and remove malware from a Mac./post/samsung-ativ-q-windows-laptop-android-tablet-specs-features-pricing-release-date-233226/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-ativ-q-windows-laptop-android-tablet-specs-features-pricing-release-date-233226/Samsung on Thursday unveiled during its London-based Premiere event a new member of its Windows ATIV family, but a device that has Android capabilities: the Windows laptop / Android tablet ATIV Q. The dual-booting device is actually a convertible laptop capable of running either Windows 8 or Android 4.2.2, depending on what you need at any particular time. Without further ado, let’s check out the hardware under the hood of the ATIV Q./post/samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-galaxy-note-2-203764/Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-galaxy-note-2-203764/People like what they like. Yeah, that’s something that people (and writers, who don’t count as real people) say, but it also happens to be true. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Remember all your friends who liked the original Note? Yeah, neither does anybody else. But, as things often do, it took off. It didn’t only take off, but quickly became one of the most popular phones among tech enthusiasts./post/oneplus-8t-review-revisited-1218744/Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8t-review-revisited-1218744/Luke Pollack / Android Authority OnePlus just released its latest marquee smartphone, the OnePlus 9 Pro, which squarely puts the company in premium territory. This is a far cry from its last flagship phone. The OnePlus 8T, released back in August 2020, took aim at the affordable flagship market. Unfortunately, our review pinned it as a mediocre device. The display, battery life, and OS performed well, but the poorer camera performance and relatively high price made the 8T a bad choice compared to the competition./post/apple-black-friday-2021-3067328/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-black-friday-2021-3067328/Today is Black Friday and it’s the one day each year that you can find discounts even on Apple products. As usual, there are no crazy fire sale deals here, but there are enough Apple Black Friday sales around that are worth a look. See also: The best Black Friday phone deals Below, we’ve rounded up the best Apple Black Friday deals we could find. We broke them out into categories to make your holiday shopping easier./post/asus-zenfone-3-max-zc553kl-review-742803/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/asus-zenfone-3-max-zc553kl-review-742803/ASUS ASUS ZenFone 3 MaxLike the entire ZenFone lineup, the ASUS ZenFone 3 is a decent smartphone. However, even with the premium pitch, there’s no stand out factor running for it. It looks good on paper, but the real-world performance is limited – and would only meet the demands of less discerning users. Table of contents ASUS has a crowded ZenFone line-up, but the company buckets its offerings in well-rounded categories./post/netflix-north-america-price-hike-poll-results-3092926/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/netflix-north-america-price-hike-poll-results-3092926/Netflix caused a stir over the weekend when it announced that it would be instituting a price hike in Canada and the US. The price increase means that US customers in particular will now pay $9.99 a month for the basic tier, $15.49 for the standard package, and $19.99 for the top-end option. We wondered just how many people would be annoyed enough by the price hike to actually cancel their subscriptions, so we posed this question on Monday./post/google-android-12-dynamic-theming-expansion-3105785/Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-android-12-dynamic-theming-expansion-3105785/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Android 12’s color theming system will soon be available on more phones. Google has announced that the feature is coming to OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more phones. Google is all set to expand the availability of its dynamic color theming system. The same debuted with Android 12 on the Pixel 6 phones and is one of the core features of Google’s Material You design./post/flexispot-sit2go-review-3029382/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/flexispot-sit2go-review-3029382/FlexiSpot Sit2Go fitness chairThe FlexiSpot Sit2Go fitness chair combines a decent office chair with an above-average desk bike to help you burn calories while sitting at your desk. Like most desk-bound folks, I have my concerns about living such a sedentary lifestyle. I got a standing desk a while back and have been pleased with the difference it has made. However, I still spend a decent amount of my time sitting and couldn’t help thinking about replacing my office chair with a desk bike./post/google-pixel-6-launch-date-confirmed-3035240/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-launch-date-confirmed-3035240/TL;DR The Google Pixel 6 will launch on October 19, 2021. This is the same leaked launch date we’ve heard from multiple sources. Google will announce at least two new Pixel phones, but could also reveal more. After months of speculation and rumors, we finally have a confirmed launch date for Google’s next slate of flagship phones. On October 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM ET, we’ll finally know everything there is to know about the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro./post/cirrus-logic-amplifiers-1193093/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cirrus-logic-amplifiers-1193093/This probably sounds obvious, but audio quality is a hugely important factor in a premium-tier smartphone. In fact, audio quality is increasingly important for mid-tier phones as well. From placing calls to playing back your favorite songs and streaming video, audio is at the heart of the mobile experience. While headphones used to be at the heart of the smartphone audio experience, this is mostly a solved problem with regards to hardware./post/carbon-1-mk-ii-review-1087048/Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/carbon-1-mk-ii-review-1087048/Surviving in the smartphone market, even as an established name with millions of dollars in backing, isn’t easy. It’s like playing Minecraft in Survival Mode with a few friends who can help you out. Entering the smartphone market as a new player is playing Minecraft on Hardcore: any mistake, and it’s all over. Managing to convince people to buy a premium smartphone that isn’t branded with Apple or Samsung is a tough job./post/iottie-easy-one-touch-4-car-mount-review-1212286/Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/iottie-easy-one-touch-4-car-mount-review-1212286/iOttie Easy One Touch 4If you're going to go with a windshield or dash mount, the iOttie Easy One Touch 4 is among the most versatile options around. The design and build quality aren't up there with the very best, but Its automatic docking mechanism makes jumping in and out of your car with your phone a much nimbler experience. Phones have become a crucial part of our commutes. We use them for music, navigation, hands-off communications, and more./post/qualcomm-quick-charge-5-1140359/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/qualcomm-quick-charge-5-1140359/Hot on the heels of Oppo’s 125W Flash Charging, Qualcomm has lifted the lid on Quick Charge 5. Qualcomm’s latest charging solution offers support for 100W of power and above, as well as backward compatibility with older Quick Charge versions and USB Power Delivery, including the PPS variant. Besides USB Power Delivery, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge is the only other widely supported charging standard, meaning we’ll likely see Quick Charge 5 inside a number of future smartphones from several manufacturers./post/galaxy-note-20-series-100x-zoom-1121110/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-20-series-100x-zoom-1121110/The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra had arguably the best camera specs on paper in 2020, featuring a 108MP main camera and a 48MP 4x periscope camera. In fact, Samsung touted a 100x “Space Zoom” feature on the device, claiming 100x zoom. Now, frequent leaker Ice Universe has tweeted that the Galaxy Note 20 series won’t offer this feature. Note20 series no longer retains 100X zoom function We can’t say we’ll miss 100x Space Zoom, because it was essentially digital zoom anyway./post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-vs-galaxy-s8-plus-795950/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-vs-galaxy-s8-plus-795950/By now, we’ve all gotten a look at the Galaxy Note 8. The latest and greatest from Samsung has some of the best specs out there, cool new software features, and an improved S Pen. Samsung added 50% more RAM to help apps launch faster, while the dual camera setup adds a 2x zoom that seems to be all the rage on today’s devices. We knew it would be expensive, but$929 for an unlocked unit is a lot./post/qualcomm-snapdragon-888-plus-1238690/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/qualcomm-snapdragon-888-plus-1238690/TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The new chipset is essentially a Snapdragon 888 with a clock speed improvement and faster AI capabilities. Qualcomm remains confident in the importance of mmWave for 5G deployments. During Qualcomm’s MWC 2021 keynote, recently appointed CEO Cristiano Amon unveiled a selection of new products and gave an update on the state of 5G. For us smartphone aficionados, the big news is the announcement of the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform./post/fitbit-charge-3-price-release-date-availability-910523/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-charge-3-price-release-date-availability-910523/Fitbit’s Charge line of fitness trackers are extremely popular — even more so than its recent smartwatches. The company announced its latest activity tracker, the Fitbit Charge 3, back in August, and now we have an official launch date. Fitbit has confirmed that the Fitbit Charge 3 release date is Sunday, October 7. Fitbit Charge 3 is here: Water resistant, Fitbit Pay support, and a working SpO2 sensor News The standard Charge 3 starts at $149./post/machine-learning-explained-3074635/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/machine-learning-explained-3074635/From personal assistants like Google Assistant and Alexa to content recommendations from YouTube and Amazon, it’s hard to think of a service or technology that machine learning hasn’t radically improved over the past few years. Simply put, machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn from their own experiences — much like we do when learning or picking up a new skill. When implemented correctly, the technology can perform certain complex tasks better than any human, and often within seconds./post/galaxy-s7-240fps-slow-motion-video-677065/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s7-240fps-slow-motion-video-677065/One of the new features packed into Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S7 is a new rear camera unit and it seems that the new sensor also works pretty well for slow motion video capture, as the video above from EuroTech attests to. The five minute video was captured at 720p and 240fps, which has been slowed down to a more standard frame rate to create a slow motion effect. Impressively, the video was captured without the use of a tripod and still manages to look very steady./post/control-your-ps5-from-ps4-3155894/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/control-your-ps5-from-ps4-3155894/Using PS Remote Play, you can connect your PS5 console to stream to your PS4, meaning you can play the next-gen games on Sony’s last-generation system. If you’re not ready to part with the PS4, it’s a great way to pause your PS5 games in one room and pick them up in the next or play online multiplayer with friends under the same roof. Here’s how to control your PS5 from a PS4./post/lg-pay-1103402/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-pay-1103402/LG Pay is a mobile digital payment service from LG. It’s only available on a few devices right now and it only recently became available outside of South Korea. The service is very similar to Samsung Pay with support for both NFC payments as well MST (magnetic secure transmissions) to mimic real debit and credit cards. LG uses WMC (Wireless Magnetic Communication) for this trick. It’s still quite new, but it’s already a decent option depending on your financial set up./post/how-often-upgrade-tv-poll-3068036/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-often-upgrade-tv-poll-3068036/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority It seems like TVs are one of the more popular items on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, right up there with audio products, gaming-related goodies, and smart home devices. But a recent article shared in our work Slack group has made me question just how often people are upgrading to a new TV set. So how often are you buying a new TV to replace your old one, then?/post/samsung-emmc-5-1-flash-memory-588143/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-emmc-5-1-flash-memory-588143/Today, Samsung announced its first flash memory chips based on the newly approved eMMC 5.1 standard. eMMC is an embedded version of the MultiMediaCard standard, which packages the NAND memory and controller into a single chip. This technology is found in all smartphones and tablets on the market today. Earlier this month, Samsung began mass producing the industry’s first combined DRAM and eMMC ePOP memory package. Samsung states that its eMMC 5./post/vivo-v17-pro-review-1039794/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/vivo-v17-pro-review-1039794/Vivo V17 Pro If you want an affordable, versatile camera phone you could do a lot worse than the Vivo V17 Pro. But there are far better phones out there that cost less. Largely overshadowed globally by its more trendy BBK stablemates Oppo and OnePlus, Vivo’s strategy of releasing affordable phones with quirky, cutting edge features has proven to be a winner, particularly in India. While the brand’s most ambitious projects are saved for the Nex series, the brand’s creativity also trickles down to its mid-range phones, including its latest V-series phone — the Vivo V17 Pro./post/xiaomi-mi-max-2-review-791083/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-max-2-review-791083/Xiaomi Mi Max 2The Mi Max 2 is a unique device that sits on the intersection of a large smartphone and a portable tablet, and excels at that offering an incredible battery life. Table of contents Phablets, or smartphones with display sizes larger than 6 inches, can cause quite a divide in opinion. The large form factor is a complete deterrent for most people, yet there is a niche audience for these big smartphones – young people who watch a lot of videos or are gaming enthusiasts, or professionals who enjoy the large real estate while emailing or working on documents and spreadsheets./post/allwinner-launches-5-quad-core-64-bit-cortex-a53-processor-tablets-579202/Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/allwinner-launches-5-quad-core-64-bit-cortex-a53-processor-tablets-579202/Allwinner has announced a new 64-bit System-on-a-Chip (Soc) especially designed for tablets. The Allwinner A64 is a quad-core 64-bit processor with built-in support for H.264 and H.265 at 4K resolutions. For the CPU this new SoC uses four Cortex-A53 cores. The Cortex-A53 is ARM’s most energy efficient 64-bit core. There are unfortunately no details yet about the clock speed, however we do know that the chips will only cost $5 each, when bought in high quantities./post/download-nexus-launcher-apk-707338/Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/download-nexus-launcher-apk-707338/Note: To enable the swipe for Google Now gesture and stop launcher crashes when choosing a new wallpaper, you have to flash the zip file linked below via TWRP. Installing the APK works but it crashes when launching the wallpaper picker and you can't swipe right for Google Now. You can install the wallpaper picker separately to stop the force close issue. That didn’t take long. The new Google Nexus launcher APK is now available for download./post/clean-laptop-keyboard-1102450/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/clean-laptop-keyboard-1102450/Dust and grime on laptop keyboards, in particular, can go from harmless to debilitating before you know it. It’s certainly better to keep everything spotless now than have to pay to replace a keyboard that isn’t working later on. Here’s how to keep your laptop keyboard clean! Turn it over and shake it (gently!) Before getting started, let’s establish that anything you do below should be done only after you turn off the laptop and remove the power cord./post/nvidia-supply-improving-3154925/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nvidia-supply-improving-3154925/TL;DR Nvidia’s GPU supplies are improving. GeForce RTX 3000 series are expected to stay in stock indefinitely. Nvidia’s supply issues may finally be improving, making it easier to find some of the company’s latest GPUs. According to Nvidia’s website, the company’s GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs are in stock and available. As Digital Trends points out, the company’s retail partners appear to have the latest GPUs in stock as well./post/oppo-retractable-camera-3072059/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-retractable-camera-3072059/TL;DR Oppo has briefly shown off a retractable rear camera for phones. This would drastically reduce the size of a camera bump. Oppo later confirmed that it offers 2X zoom when extended. Updated: December 15, 2021 (2:12 AM ET): Oppo posted a teaser video last week, showing a phone with a retractable rear camera. Now, it’s posted a longer video along with accompanying information about the new tech./post/best-kakuro-games-android-3071257/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-kakuro-games-android-3071257/I first heard about Kakuro while I was doing research for my best sudoku games for Android list. It’s basically a mix between sudoku and a crossword puzzle. The game board resembles a crossword, but instead of clues you get numbers. You then basically play sudoku to get those numbers. It’s not the most popular game type in the world, but it’s definitely something different for folks tired of the classics./post/huawei-mate-20-lite-specs-reveal-898753/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-20-lite-specs-reveal-898753/TL;DR Polish retail site X-Kom has live listings for the Huawei Mate 20 Lite. The listing reveals the specs of the device, which match up nicely with the rumors we’ve heard previously. The Huawei Mate 20 Lite costs 1,599 Polish złoty (~$436) and comes in either black or blue. Huawei seems to be sticking to the release strategy of last year’s Huawei Mate 10 line with this year’s Mate 20 line./post/hex3-apptag-laser-tag-android-ios-117259/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hex3-apptag-laser-tag-android-ios-117259/Laser tag is a lot of fun. For many of us, it was a staple of childhood fun. For many more of us, it remains a staple of adult fun. There is nothing quite like putting on that vest and stepping into the area to shoot some people with some laser beams. It is now possible to get that kind of action without having to go to a laser tag place or buy the equipment yourself./post/best-oneplus-5-cases-787353/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-oneplus-5-cases-787353/OnePlus’ latest flagship was one of the most highly-anticipated smartphones of the year. The company has managed to deliver with the OnePlus 5. The latest device brings with it a sleeker design and a new dual camera setup, along with the latest and greatest in hardware and a price point that still undercuts the competition by a fair margin. It would be a shame to dent or damage your brand new smartphone, and an extra layer of protection to keep your device safe from accidental bumps and drops is never a bad idea./post/google-maps-hack-1079604/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-maps-hack-1079604/Update, February 4, 2020 (11:50 AM ET): Yesterday, we saw a statement from Google regarding the Google Maps “hack” detailed in the original article below. Now, we also have some more clarity on how the artist performed the “hack” in question. In an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine (via 9to5Google), artist Simon Weckert says that each of the 99 smartphones in the wagon had their own connected SIM card and each one was actively using Maps for navigation./post/huawei-mate-20-pro-vs-mate-10-pro-913408/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-20-pro-vs-mate-10-pro-913408/After months of leaks, a sketchy subway ride, and an early unboxing, Huawei finally announced the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. The two phones are the latest entries in the company’s flagship Mate series, with both of them pushing the photography envelope with three rear cameras. This is not the first time we have seen three cameras on a Huawei smartphone — hello, P20 Pro — but this is good news for those that want to flex their smartphone photography skills a bit./post/lineageos-13-android-marshmallow-deprecated-837913/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lineageos-13-android-marshmallow-deprecated-837913/TL;DR A recent commit revealed LineageOS 13, based on Android Marshmallow, was deprecated. 11 devices still ran the now-discontinued Android ROM. LineageOS 13 was originally known as CyanogenMod 13 before the CyanogenMod team rebranded to Lineage. Even though the Lineage team primarily focuses on the Android Nougat-based LineageOS 14.1, work was still being done on the Android Marshmallow-based LineageOS 13. The latter appears to no longer be the case, since it seems LineageOS 13 has been discontinued./post/amazon-black-friday-7th-gen-ipad-deal-1060229/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazon-black-friday-7th-gen-ipad-deal-1060229/The Amazon Black Friday sale is on in full swing right now and there are a bunch of deals you can take advantage of right now. We’ve just spotted one such juicy deal which gives you up to $100 off on the 7th Generation 10.2-inch iPad. The 10.2-inch iPad was announced back in September and is the latest device in Apple’s wildly popular tablet lineup. With Amazon’s promo, you get a discount of almost 24% on the 7th Gen iPad./post/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-assigns-hiroshi-lockheimer-as-head-of-android-chrome-os-and-chromecast-648455/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-assigns-hiroshi-lockheimer-as-head-of-android-chrome-os-and-chromecast-648455/Google’s new business model was sure to result in plenty of changes around the company’s headquarters. While plenty of Google subsidiaries are breaking up to become their own projects (Alphabet), Google will continue thriving under the leadership of new CEO Sundar Pichai. The dust is starting to settle and it’s time to assign chores around the house, and that is exactly what Pichai has done. The Search Giant’s Chief Executive Officer has promoted a few of vice presidents to higher roles./post/mediatek-dimensity-720-1140474/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/mediatek-dimensity-720-1140474/TL;DR MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 720 processor. This is expected to be its most affordable MediaTek 5G chipset yet. There’s no word on when this processor will land in phones. The transition to 5G is happening at a fast pace, as all the major chip players bring high-end and mid-range 5G silicon to the market. We saw Qualcomm go even lower by announcing the Snapdragon 690 last month, and now MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 720./post/google-assistant-tips-tricks-807852/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-assistant-tips-tricks-807852/Topping 500 million active users, Google Assistant is perhaps the most popular virtual assistant out there. While Google has added dozens of unique capabilities during the past few years, many are hidden under the surface, or just not very well known. To that end, here are five tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of Google Assistant. See also: Google Assistant guide Access the built-in shopping listAssistant includes a shopping list that can be shared with your entire family./post/xiaomi-miui-annoyances-3161207/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-miui-annoyances-3161207/Eric Zeman / Android Authority Xiaomi’s MIUI has long been one of the most feature-filled Android skins around, introducing a variety of cool tricks and tweaks before stock Android and other skins adopted them. But you can certainly have too much of a good thing. The Android skin is still a hit-and-miss experience in terms of aesthetics. It’s a long way from pure Android and takes cues from Apple’s style sheet./post/xiaomi-mi-mix-series-1146161/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-mix-series-1146161/Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun has finally opened up about some pertinent questions regarding the company’s future plans. Ahead of his commemorative speech marking Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary, Jun took to Weibo to answer the following three fan questions related to Xiaomi’s Mi Mix series and its proprietary chipsets: Is there a Mi Mix this time? When will the Mi Mix Alpha be mass-produced? Is Xiaomi still making Surge chipsets? Let’s take a look at Jun’s answers to all these three questions one by one./post/auto-start-app-review-61346/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/auto-start-app-review-61346/Soft reboots can be quite irritating, most especially if you have tons of apps running in the background. Wouldn’t it be nice to see Google+, Twitter, or Facebook launch automatically after your phone reboots so that you can live your online social life before you head on to more serious business? Restarting applications after a reboot can take time, and as far as time is concerned, nobody wants to start all over by launching social networking apps one after the other./post/cricket-4-lines-unlimited-data-100-819102/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cricket-4-lines-unlimited-data-100-819102/If you’re looking for a cheap family plan with unlimited data, you might want to consider Cricket. Cricket, the MVNO that is owned by AT&T and runs on its towers, is now offering four lines on its Unlimited 2 plan for just $100. The best unlocked Android phones for demanding users The Best Although it sounds like a great deal, there are some drawbacks. First off, your data speeds cap at 3 Mbps./post/how-to-use-classes-in-java-1152045/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-classes-in-java-1152045/One of the features that make Java so powerful, is its object-oriented structure. This means that Java uses classes and objects to create more scalable, modular, and organized code. This can be a complex concept to wrap your head around as a new developer, though. So in this post, we’re going to examine how to use classes in Java. Also read: Java beginner course – A free and comprehensive guide to the basics of Java/post/samsung-rollable-phone-design-2731982/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-rollable-phone-design-2731982/LetsGoDigital TL;DR A very detailed patent document describes what Samsung might have in mind for its first rollable phone. The 32-page application marks out the possible design of the rumored device. We’ve been hearing about Samsung’s rollable phone for a while now. However, we didn’t really have much to go on beyond a patent that briefly described the device and trademark filings for the names Z Roll and Z Slide./post/drupe-gif-calls-792146/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/drupe-gif-calls-792146/Making calls through your phone’s dialer app is pretty straightforward, but there’s one company out there that thinks there’s room for improvement. Enter: drupe, the always-on Android app that lets you call and message your favorite contacts with just a couple swipes of your finger. Today the popular dialer app is gaining a new feature that will not only make phone calls more entertaining, but also much more efficient. Have some urgent news to tell someone?/post/floating-app-windows-poll-results-3113589/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/floating-app-windows-poll-results-3113589/Floating app windows have been around on Android for years now, allowing you to open and use apps while still doing other things on your phone. It joins split-view multitasking as one of the more practical yet under-the-radar features on the platform. We’ve already asked Android Authority readers about how often they use split-view multitasking, but what about floating app windows? We posed this question last week and here’s how readers responded./post/live-caption-windows-11-3110735/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/live-caption-windows-11-3110735/TL;DR Microsoft is testing Live Captions functionality in Windows 11 preview builds. This is mostly identical to Google’s own Live Caption feature in Android. This generates captions on-device for any content with audio. Google introduced Live Caption functionality to Android back in 2019, allowing users to get locally generated captions for any video and audio content. This extended to recorded videos, podcasts, and more. Now, Microsoft has announced (h/t: Liliputing) that a new Windows 11 Insider preview build (version 22557) comes with a so-called Live Captions feature as well./post/10-most-iconic-mobile-phones-634852/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/10-most-iconic-mobile-phones-634852/Ask people what their favourite phone of all time is and chances are you’ll get a wide variety of answers, with a select few being chosen by many people. Everyone has a particular device they remember, but what devices have defined mobile phones as we know them? The word iconic has been branded to a lot of different devices and innovations but is there a particular device that has withstood the test of time to remain as iconic as the day it was first released?/post/youtube-vs-vimeo-1646970/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/youtube-vs-vimeo-1646970/If you’ve ever wanted to share a wedding or travel video with friends, or are a content creator looking to reach your audience, you’ve likely faced the basic question: where do I put my videos? YouTube vs Vimeo is pretty much what it has boiled down to for years. These are the heavy hitters. The mainstream options. The household names. So, does it matter which you go with? Are they more or less interchangeable?/post/oneplus-7-pro-one-year-later-1117689/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-7-pro-one-year-later-1117689/One year ago today, OnePlus unveiled its newest flagship: the OnePlus 7 Pro. It was the first phone from the company with a “Pro” moniker and represented the absolute best-of-the-best specs and design for 2019 smartphones at that point. I’ve been using the OnePlus 7 Pro as my daily driver ever since it launched. Over the past 12 months, it’s become not only my favorite phone of 2019 but my favorite Android phone…ever./post/oneplus-8-8t-oxygen-os-12-update-3141204/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-8t-oxygen-os-12-update-3141204/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Oxygen OS 12 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 8, and OnePlus 9R. The update is currently headed to open beta users and will soon reach stable channel customers. Users in Europe will have to wait a bit longer to get the Android 12-based software. For now, the stable Oxygen OS 12 build for the OnePlus 8 series, 8T, and 9R is rolling out to users who were previously running the open beta version of the software./post/stardew-valley-tips-tricks-965318/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/stardew-valley-tips-tricks-965318/It’s time to get agricultural on Android! Stardew Valley is now available for Android phone and tablets (and supported Chromebooks) via the Google Play Store for the one-off price of $7.99. With the exception of the multiplayer co-op mode, the smash hit indie farming sim for PC and console is an almost identical game on mobile devices. You can read our in-depth thoughts on the mobile version in our Stardew Valley review!/post/moto-360-sport-review-677105/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-360-sport-review-677105/Motorola Moto 360 SportMotorola's Moto 360 Sport excels at being a smartwatch but falls short with fitness tracking as a whole. It has a great display, sleek and sporty design and performs very well, but this is geared towards runners and can't track any other exercises at the moment. If you're willing to make that compromise, you can't go wrong with this device. Those serious about other exercises will want to look elsewhere./post/pandora-family-plan-870041/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pandora-family-plan-870041/TL;DR Pandora has introduced a new Premium Family Plan. This plan gives the benefits of a Pandora account to up to six people for $14.99 a month. It is similar to family plans offered by both Spotify and Google Play Music. Pandora has added a new Premium Family Plan (as discovered by Android Police) to its list of subscription options. The Premium Family Plan offers all the features found in the regular Premium Plan, but for up to six people./post/six-degrees-of-kevin-bacon-google-now-115298/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/six-degrees-of-kevin-bacon-google-now-115298/It has been quite some time since the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon meme was in the spotlight. For those who might have missed it, the concept entails that there exists no one working in Hollywood that is more than six movies (or contacts) away from Kevin Bacon himself. It is based on the old concept of six degrees of separation, which claims that no two people are further than six contacts or acquaintances apart./post/top-5-old-phones-still-worth-owning-761804/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/top-5-old-phones-still-worth-owning-761804/Today’s Android flagships are sophisticated bits of technology, but some haven’t necessarily made huge leaps over previous handset generations in terms of tech or design. Some of the best features from flagships gone by have even been forgotten or left behind, meaning that there’s a growing back catalogue of unique and feature rich smartphones that are often still competitive with some of today’s best smartphones. In no particular order, here’s my list of old phones that are still probably worth keeping hold of, or even picking up for cheap if you’re shopping on a budget./post/google-material-you-unicolor-themes-3113986/Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-material-you-unicolor-themes-3113986/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google is doubling down on Material You, its reboot of Material Design. In an announcement made earlier this month, the company said it plans on expanding the Pixel-exclusive dynamic theming to other brands. Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, and other smartphone makers will be able to tap into Google’s APIs to allow apps, icons, and widgets to adapt their colors to your chosen wallpaper. While this is a necessary step in Google’s strategy for a more cohesive Android experience, it doesn’t solve Material You’s biggest problem: It’s just wishful thinking./post/speed-up-3g-connection-645711/Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/speed-up-3g-connection-645711/These days, 4G and LTE are available in almost every major market without fail. But if you find yourself in a more rural or less developed area, 3G may still be your most reliable and widely available option. Unfortunately, today’s internet can be quite demanding, and 3G isn’t always up for the job. The good news is that there are little things you can do to make your experience better on 3G./post/qualcomm-aptx-bluetooth-codec-explained-787716/Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/qualcomm-aptx-bluetooth-codec-explained-787716/Bluetooth audio is continuing to gain traction in smartphone space, what with the 3.5 mm audio jack disappearing from some models and manufacturers continuing to produce better and better wireless headphones. As such, we’re hearing more and more about various wireless audio technologies too, like Qualcomm’s aptX codec, for example. The technology popped up again recently following the discovery of a Google Issue Tracker report that suggests that Google isn’t going to implement support for Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codec on the Nexus 5X and 6P./post/google-pixel-4-xl-long-term-review-1166498/Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-xl-long-term-review-1166498/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Google has an impressive knack of creating polarizing products. The Pixel series is no different. These are phones that have been lavished with critical praise as much as they’ve received scorn for lacking fundamental features you’d expect from a modern smartphone. 2019’s Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL exemplified this love-hate relationship many have with Pixel phones. Me? I love Google phones, warts and all — have done ever since the Nexus 4./post/best-cheap-macbook-deals-1112936/Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-cheap-macbook-deals-1112936/Kris Carlon / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a new laptop, one of the first decisions is which operating system you prefer. If you prefer Windows, there are plenty of manufacturers to choose from. However, if you prefer macOS, you’re pretty settled on Apple. So we’ve gone ahead and put together some of the best MacBook deals we could find to help you reach a decision. Related: The best Apple laptops you can buy right now/post/best-history-podcasts-1079643/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-history-podcasts-1079643/Of course, history is a broad topic, and knowing which podcasts to listen to can be difficult. To help you get started, we’ve chosen 10 of our favorite podcasts about history, plus a few honorable mentions to round things out. Best podcasts about history Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History Topic: History Frequency: Irregular Length: 1-6 hours Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast is probably one of the most famous podcasts on this list, and for good reason./post/ticwatch-ticpod-black-friday-cyber-monday-1060911/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/ticwatch-ticpod-black-friday-cyber-monday-1060911/There’s no time like Black Friday to upgrade your wearable tech. Luckily for you, we already knew to look at Mobvoi, creators of the TicWatchand TicPods, for some awesome deals! Every single product in the TicWatch lineup, as well as the TicPods, are all on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We’ve compiled all of them for you below. These aren’t just 10% off deals when you jump through a bunch of hoops — you can take up to 62% off of stylish wearables./post/adaptive-brightness-reset-943544/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/adaptive-brightness-reset-943544/Google has quietly updated its Device Health Services app, bringing the ability to change your Adaptive Brightness settings back to factory defaults. We don’t blame you if you missed the addition, but here’s how to reset Adaptive Brightness. The version 1.6 update brings the change, according to 9to5Google, but the process of resetting the option is a strange one. You’ll need to visit the app’s info page in settings, then tap storage > clear storage > reset adaptive brightness./post/look-up-charge-cycles-macbook-3166195/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/look-up-charge-cycles-macbook-3166195/Charge cycles on a MacBook is an important metric. It’s similar in utility to photographers knowing how many photos their cameras have taken. You can see how much use a MacBook has endured. Thus, you can purchase one with a good cycle count (if buying used) and ensure that you’re good to go for years. Alternatively, you can see how your current MacBook is doing and see if the cycle count could be contributing to battery decline./post/pocophone-f1-specs-896577/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pocophone-f1-specs-896577/Xiaomi‘s Pocophone F1 is finally official, offering a ton of power in a more affordable package. Today’s flagships push the limit in other ways too, so how does the new device stack up? The Chinese brand is pushing power as a major selling point for the Pocophone F1, and they aren’t lying. You’re getting Qualcomm’s latest flagship silicon, the Snapdragon 845, along with 6GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage in the base model./post/lg-ice-cream-smart-clamshell-582907/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-ice-cream-smart-clamshell-582907/On Sunday, LG announced another clamshell form smartphone, the Ice Cream Smart, which is scheduled to debut in Korea this week. A few months ago, LG launched a similar handset called the Wine Smart, a throwback to some of the company’s old phone designs. It seems that the flip-phone look is making a bit of a resurgence in South Korea. The Ice Cream Smart comes equipped with a 3.50-inch HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) display, an unspecified 1./post/wear-os-google-i-o-2022-3163166/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/wear-os-google-i-o-2022-3163166/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR At Google I/O 2022, Google announced a bunch of Wear OS news. Google Assistant, the return of Google Wallet, and some new Wear OS 3 watches were all discussed. A new feature called Emergency SOS is also on the way. For years, Google essentially ignored Wear OS, the wearable operating system powering smartwatches. However, over the past year, the company has ramped up development for the software in tandem with Samsung, which launched its first Wear OS watch in 2021: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4./post/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-review-849322/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-review-849322/Xiaomi Mi Mix 2SXiaomi’s adds a telephoto lens and a few new features to a ceramic clad phone that hasn’t yet lost its shine. Table of contents Shanghai through the lens of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Features Hot off the heels of Xiaomi announcing its IPO, we’re taking a look at the latest version of the company’s most unique smartphone offering. In a world full of notches and similar tweaks to the full screen experience, this mid-year update provides a worthy alternative, now with a dual camera setup./post/seven-things-android-does-better-935337/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/seven-things-android-does-better-935337/2019 is just getting started, so why not start it out with everyone’s favorite debate: Android vs iOS. Obviously, we love Google’s mobile operating system (duh), and we drive our point home listing tasks simply done better on Android. We dive in pitting Google’s Android 9 Pie against Apple’s iOS 12. Android vs iOS: CustomizationWhen it comes to Android vs iOS customization, Android is the clear winner. Express your inner artist and make the phone yours using a third-party launcher from Google Play./post/transferring-user-data-to-new-device-842440/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/transferring-user-data-to-new-device-842440/Getting a new Android smartphone or tablet is exciting, but it’s also a risky time for application developers. It’s easy to lose your audience when they switch to a new device. Wherever possible, the Android system automatically downloads the user’s previously-installed applications during device setup, so your app will typically follow the user to their new device. But what about all the data the user has amassed in your application?/post/perfect-phone-3074177/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/perfect-phone-3074177/Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’ve always been “the tech guy” amongst my friends and family. Even before I started working at Android Authority, I was the go-to for tech questions. Now that I work here, it’s only gotten more common. With that in mind, one of the questions I get asked all the time is what the “perfect phone” would be for someone. Whenever I hear it, I always give a sigh and then start my onslaught of questions./post/lg-g-series-poll-results-1136489/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g-series-poll-results-1136489/LG confirmed that it was retiring the G series name earlier this year, as it launched the LG Velvet instead. The new phone goes for an upper mid-range approach compared to the flagship G series, but it remains to be seen if it will have better sales. So with the Velvet out of the door, we thought it would be a good time to look back and ask you to pick your favorite LG G series smartphone./post/wallpaper-wednesday-mar-09-2022-3129916/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/wallpaper-wednesday-mar-09-2022-3129916/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens./post/why-are-apples-chips-faster-than-qualcomms-gary-explains-802738/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/why-are-apples-chips-faster-than-qualcomms-gary-explains-802738/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Generally, whenever Apple announces a new iPhone, it also announces a new System-on-a-Chip. Inevitably, comparisons are made between Apple’s latest SoC and the latest offerings from Qualcomm, Samsung, Google, and MediaTek. It doesn’t usually take long for benchmarking numbers to appear and for Apple to be declared the winner. So, why is it that Apple’s SoCs always seem to beat the competition? Why are the processors used by Android seemingly so far behind?/post/facebook-dating-users-1218470/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/facebook-dating-users-1218470/TL;DR According to independent analysis from The Verge, Facebook Dating isn’t very popular, especially when compared to other services. Facebook hasn’t mentioned much about its dating app since it launched globally in 2019. It is highly likely Facebook’s bad reputation for data security plays a part in this service’s apparent lack of popularity. In 2019, Facebook finally brought its dating app to North America. Previously, it had had a test run in South America./post/samsung-galaxy-note-4-review-533774/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-4-review-533774/The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is not only an improvement on the Note line, it just might be the best improvement we’ve seen in a smartphone, period. When the Galaxy Note first burst onto the scene, smartphones with large displays were practically unheard of. Sure, there were a few fringe devices pushing the envelope before it, but those never came close to mainstream. Fast forward a few years, and – thanks to the success of the Note series – the big screen is now the current standard across all flagships./post/samsung-galaxy-s7-camera-review-680083/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-camera-review-680083/The Samsung Galaxy S7 is all the hype as the device keeps making its way around the world and it is all but guaranteed to be among the top-selling handsets of the year. There’s plenty to love about the new Samsung flagship, but we know plenty of you are more concerned about the Galaxy S7’s ability to fulfill those photo needs. The best camera phones you can get The Best Samsung is known for releasing some of the best camera phones in the industry./post/google-data-sharing-1002538/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-data-sharing-1002538/Google makes a lot of money. In the first quarter of 2019, Google earned just over $36 billion in revenue. That’s about $400 million every day. Profit margins are currently at around 23 percent, so that’s $92 million every 24 hours in profit. While the company earns its cash in many different ways, it primarily earns its revenue on the back of your Google data. When you use Google products — including Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, and anything else with the word Google in it — the company tracks how you use those products./post/compact-camera-vs-smartphone-1068461/Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/compact-camera-vs-smartphone-1068461/Point-and-shoot camera sales have seen a significant decline worldwide according to many studies. With smartphone cameras improving exponentially in the past few years, it raises the question: Are point-and-shoot cameras actually worth it anymore, or should you just buy a top camera phone? We decided to put it to the test with a compact camera vs smartphone shootout. We pitched a high-end compact camera (the $600 Sony RX100 IV) against a couple of the top camera phones of 2019 (the Google Pixel 4 and Huawei P30 Pro)./post/dji-osmo-mobile-2-review-832458/Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dji-osmo-mobile-2-review-832458/DJI Osmo Mobile 2 The DJI Osmo Mobile 2 is a no-brainer for most creatives - it adds a portrait mode for even better social media content but, most importantly, costs way less than its predecessor and its competition. You just have to get past the loading screen on the app first... DJI is most recognizable for its drones, but their aerial devices make use of a very important aspect of photo and video — stabilization./post/google-photos-colorize-beta-984812/Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-photos-colorize-beta-984812/Update, October 8, 2019 (3:15AM ET): We’ve been waiting for the Colorize feature to land in Google Photos for over a year now, promising to bring AI-generated color to monochrome pictures. Thankfully, it looks like we’re a step closer to the feature rolling out for all users. 9to5Google obtained version 4.26 of the Google Photos app and managed to enable a beta version of the Colorize feature. The outlet noted that the Colorize option will appear after the Original and Auto filter options when editing snaps, complete with a beta tag./post/hangouts-wear-os-removed-962570/Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hangouts-wear-os-removed-962570/We previously learned that Google plans to do away with Google Hangouts as we currently know it by splitting off its features into two other apps known as Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat. For now, though, regular ol’ Hangouts is still available to use on your phone. However, you won’t be able to install it on your Wear OS device anymore as Google appears to have removed the Wear OS version of the app from the Play Store./post/dolphin-emulator-apple-m1-mac-1228495/Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/dolphin-emulator-apple-m1-mac-1228495/Gary Sims / Android Authority TL;DR The team behind the Dolphin emulator has developed a native version for Apple’s M1 Macs. Expect major performance gains over Intel-based Macbook Pro models and Dolphin under Rosetta. The native version of Dolphin also displayed far better efficiency. Apple blew the likes of Qualcomm away when it launched the first Macs and Macbooks with the Arm-based M1 silicon, delivering a ton more performance compared to the best Windows on Arm computers./post/galaxy-note-2-kitkat-update-android-4-4-2-372972/Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-2-kitkat-update-android-4-4-2-372972/Good news, folks. Samsung has begun pushing out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100). For now, the update is only available in France (XEF) through the Kies PC companion software. No information on an OTA rollout just yet, but knowing Samsung, it shouldn’t be too far behind. Other countries should follow over the coming days, with priority given to unlocked versions of the Note 2. Carrier-branded models are subject to more approvals and testing, so they tend to lag when it comes to system updates./post/home-office-setup-separation-1107276/Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/home-office-setup-separation-1107276/Building the perfect home office setup is not only a matter of choosing the best furniture and décor, but also supporting the perfect state of mind. It’s about separating your downtime from your work time, and creating a room that will induce a sense of productivity and efficiency. If you get this right, then stepping in and seeing your home office setup should immediately put you in a productive headspace. Once you leave, you should then go back to feeling calm and relaxed./post/quantum-dot-vs-oled-explained-659321/Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/quantum-dot-vs-oled-explained-659321/Are we addicted to smartphones? Or is it not really that bad for most of us? OLED displays may well replace the traditional LCD as the go to panel in the future, but it is facing competition from new display technologies too. Quantum Dot panels are seen as particularly promising, so let’s take a look at the differences with OLED and if it has what it takes to produce superior quality displays./post/esim-914052/Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/esim-914052/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority SIM cards have been around for just over 30 years at this point. While they’ve definitely become smaller over the years, the basic premise has stayed the same: insert the physical card into your phone to get connected. Switching phones? Just swap the SIM card. Convenient as this process is, though, the cellular industry has been pushing for a new standard that could eventually make physical SIM cards completely obsolete./post/best-phones-with-dual-cameras-855083/Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-phones-with-dual-cameras-855083/Loads of phones come with dual cameras these days. There are also plenty of budget-friendly dual-camera handsets available, so you can capture those fancy bokeh images without breaking the bank. Even though more phones are now adding more than two shooters to the back, the dual camera phones can still take excellent photos, thanks in part to better hardware and more advanced software features. If you’re in the market for a phone with a dual-camera setup, keep reading./post/foxconns-little-known-secret-infocus-570423/Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/foxconns-little-known-secret-infocus-570423/If you follow tech news you may have heard of Foxconn, if you haven’t then you have certainly heard of some of the products it manufactures: iPad, iPhone, Kindle, PlayStation, Xbox and so on! The keyword here is manufacture. Foxconn is a Taiwanese contract manufacturer that assembles products for the likes of Apple, Blackberry and Microsoft. Nokia also recently revealed that it will be releasing a new tablet. But it won’t be made by Nokia, instead the industrial design, the brand, and the IP will be licensed to Foxconn on a royalty basis./post/asphalt-7-heat-new-update-google-play-166450/Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/asphalt-7-heat-new-update-google-play-166450/With the release of EA’s Real Racing 3, we’re interested to see where Gameloft will take its Asphalt series next. We heard back in January that it’s prepping the sequel to the popular racing game franchise, which apparently will be titled Asphalt 8: Infinity, but we believe it’s still in an early development stages. The next best thing is to expect an update to Asphalt 7: Heat, which the gaming company has obliged./post/bouncer-android-app-905059/Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/bouncer-android-app-905059/TL;DR The new Bouncer Android app helps you to control permissions requested by various apps. Using Bouncer, you can approve permissions for only a short time, and Bouncer will automatically repeal those permissions later. The Bouncer Android app is only $0.99 on the Google Play Store. Using the Bouncer Android app, you can grant permissions for applications temporarily. Once a permission is granted, Bouncer will automatically remove that permission either when you exit the app in question or after a certain amount of time has passed./post/samsung-galaxy-a51-deals-1127417/Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a51-deals-1127417/Samsung knows that not everyone can afford it’s flagship phones, so the Galaxy A51 was introduced in December as a mid-range option for Galaxy fans on a budget. It retails for $399.99 but, today only, Amazon has it on offer for $289 ($111 off). The Galaxy A51 has decent specs for the price point. It features 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 6.5-inch OLED display. It’s powered by the Exynos 9611 processor and a 4,000mAh battery./post/xiaomi-mi-8-pro-review-936015/Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-8-pro-review-936015/Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is packed with all the things that we liked about the Mi 8, but aside from a stylish transparent glass finish and a minor RAM bump, it doesn't really earn its "Pro" moniker. Yet, if you can look past the unreliable in-display fingerprint sensor and the inconsistent MIUI 10, there's still a very good phone underneath with a surprisingly low price tag./post/google-stadia-phones-1084957/Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-stadia-phones-1084957/Update, February 18, 2020 (02:40 PM ET): Google confirmed with Android Authority that the Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G will also be included with the upcoming slate of Stadia phones. The list below reflects this change. Original article, February 18, 2020 (01:27 PM ET): Since its launch late last year, Google Stadia has only worked on select phones within the Google Pixel line. Starting this week, though, the list of Stadia phones is going to grow exponentially to include devices from Samsung, Asus, and Razer./post/ozark-season-4-netflix-3077620/Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/ozark-season-4-netflix-3077620/Ozark, Netflix‘s standout original crime drama, is back for its fourth and final season. So, what should you know about Ozark season four? Read on for a breakdown of the first half of the season, and what we know about the upcoming second half. If you don’t already have Netflix, you can hit the button below to subscribe. Netflix Netflix is still the leading premium streaming service, with over 200 million worldwide subscribers./post/snapdragon-888-plus-phones-1238763/Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/snapdragon-888-plus-phones-1238763/Qualcomm’s 2021 mid-cycle refresh is here in the form of the Snapdragon 888 Plus. But with phones not expected until later in 2021 and some rather muted performance benefits on offer, it’s perhaps not the most exciting processor release from Qualcomm. If you missed the announcement, the headline improvements are a Cortex-X1 CPU clock speed boost from 2.84GHz up to 2.995GHz and a 20% boost to the chip’s AI number-crunching capabilities./post/disable-android-bloatware-no-root-630628/Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/disable-android-bloatware-no-root-630628/Whenever I get a new phone, my first mission is to get rid of that pesky software manufacturers and carriers force into our devices. Yes, I am talking about bloatware, apps which come pre-installed on your new handset, that you will likely never use and often can’t uninstall. Common bloatware apps include carrier services, cloud storage, sports apps, and games. But don’t worry, you may not always be able to uninstall Android bloatware, but there are ways to get unwanted apps out of your way./post/pornhub-vr-section-682020/Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pornhub-vr-section-682020/Great! Now I am the weird bearded guy in the team who happens to have written about porn twice in one week. I guess duty calls, but if you have free hand over your time you might just be able to enjoy a bit more entertainment than me tonight. Porn is always pushing into new markets and VR is a steamy topic right now… as is PornHub’s new VR section. That’s right, PornHub has just launched its new VR section in partnership with BaDoink./post/razer-deathadder-elite-gaming-mouse-1075064/Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-deathadder-elite-gaming-mouse-1075064/If you’ve ever played an online game competitively, you know a basic mouse just isn’t good enough. You can left click, right click, and scroll, and that’s about it. When you want to compete, you need a mouse that can outdraw the competition. The Razer Deathadder Elite Gaming Mouse fits the bill, and it’s just $25 on Amazon right now. The Deathadder Elite is already one of the top-selling eSports mice ever, with over 10 million sold./post/xiaomi-mi-a3-vs-xiaomi-mi-a2-1018470/Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-a3-vs-xiaomi-mi-a2-1018470/Announced in July, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the company’s latest Android One smartphone. That means the Mi A3 runs a clean version of Android 9 Pie and should get monthly security updates, with updates to Android Q and R also guaranteed. Even though the Mi A3 is the new kid on the block, that doesn’t mean you should ignore its predecessor. A little over a year old at this point, the Mi A2 still packs enough grunt to warrant a purchase in 2019./post/best-headphones-oneplus-nord-1139507/Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-headphones-oneplus-nord-1139507/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority The OnePlus Nord marks the company’s first return to the midrange category since the OnePlus X. Unfortunately, like the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, it doesn’t mark a return to the headphone jack. Instead, you’ll have to do some digging and find a wireless pair that meets your needs. Here’s our list of the best headphones for the OnePlus Nord to help you get started. The best headphones for the OnePlus Nord: Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best OnePlus Nord headphones regularly as new ones launch./post/royole-flexpai-2-foldable-phone-announcement-1159148/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/royole-flexpai-2-foldable-phone-announcement-1159148/TL;DR Royole is holding a September 21 event where it’s expected to unveil the FlexPai 2. The new foldable phone should have an improved screen, faster performance and more cameras. It’s not certain how widely available the FlexPai 2 will be. The company isn’t providing many clues as to what you can expect, although the imagery from the invitation leaves little doubt that a foldable device is coming./post/galaxy-tab-2-jelly-bean-update-148641/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-tab-2-jelly-bean-update-148641/Samsung has just released a press release announcing the release of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for three of its best tablets – the Galaxy Tab 2 7, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and the Note 10.1. We’ve informed you on Tuesday about the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean rollout for the Note 10.1 (looks like the press release is a bit late), but now Samsung has officially confirmed that the new version of Android is available on Kies and via OTA for the Wi-Fi model./post/samsung-galaxy-note-10-launch-livestream-watch-1016632/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-10-launch-livestream-watch-1016632/Update: August 7, 2019 at 4 p.m. ET: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus are now official! Check out our hands-on right here — you don’t want to miss it. Original article: Samsung has already flexed its muscles in 2019 with the Galaxy S10 series, but now it’s time to go even bigger with the Note 10 launch. The second Samsung Unpacked of the year will take place today at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, where we expect to see not just one phablet, but two: the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus./post/google-pixel-problem-usb-c-file-transfer-1075286/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-problem-usb-c-file-transfer-1075286/The USB-C port is one of the most consistently present features on modern smartphones. It serves a basic role: to provide data and power signals to and from your phone. It’s simple, easy-to-use, and increasingly ubiquitous (unless you like iPhones). The majority of Google Pixel phones sport USB 3.1 ports. The few exceptions are the first Pixel, which utilized 3.0, and the budget Pixel 3a with 2.0. What this means is that most of Google’s flagships should transfer files over a cable pretty briskly, or at least as fast as its competition./post/most-popular-android-version-2021-3064094/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/most-popular-android-version-2021-3064094/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Pixel 5a TL;DR The latest Android version distribution stats show that Android 10 is the most popular version. Android 11 was a close second place, while Android 12 didn’t make the cut. 9to5Google has indeed done just that and revealed the most recent breakdown. And it turns out that Android 10 is the most popular version, accounting for 26.5% of all devices that accessed the Play Store during a seven-day period./post/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-huawei-mate-20-pro-google-pixel-3-xl-lg-v40-thinq-956351/Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-huawei-mate-20-pro-google-pixel-3-xl-lg-v40-thinq-956351/The Samsung Galaxy S10 has arrived in not two, not three, but four models this year. While the S10e makes the phone more affordable and the 5G model remains a way off, a good chunk of this year’s smartphone purchases will probably go to the flagship Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus models. To help figure out whether these premium models are worth your money, we’re running down the specs against some of the best flagship smartphones on the market right now./post/best-magic-apps-android-1055086/Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-magic-apps-android-1055086/Magic is a niche hobby. However, it saw a bit of a revival over the last few years. The success of TV shows like Penn & Teller’s Fool Us along with shows like America’s Got Talent and its British counterpart. Magic is a hands-on hobby so there isn’t a lot of material out there for mobile devices. A lot of the stuff you can find are just modernized versions of old learning methods./post/best-shows-on-hulu-954149/Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-shows-on-hulu-954149/Hulu may be looked upon as the smaller version of Netflix, but the truth is that the premium streaming service has a lot of great TV shows and movies that are not available on its bigger competitor. The service’s cheapest subscription tier (with commercials) is just $6.99 a month. If you can stomach some ads, you will be able to access the complete runs of some of the best shows on Hulu./post/macbook-air-m1-black-friday-2021-deal-3067033/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/macbook-air-m1-black-friday-2021-deal-3067033/Gary Sims / Android Authority Apple made tech headlines last year when it announced the first Mac computers powered by in-house M1 silicon. The company recently launched new computers powered by the M1 Max and M1 Pro chipsets, but the first-generation Macbook Air M1 is still worth a look. And thankfully, you can get it for a cheaper price thanks to Black Friday. Yes, the Macbook Air M1 is available on Amazon right now for $849./post/here-maps-rebrands-here-wego-706167/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/here-maps-rebrands-here-wego-706167/It’s been a busy year for HERE Maps. In the late summer of 2015, the Nokia business was bought by a group of German car manufacturers to the tune of $2.8 billion. Soon after, the team started playing with shared routes. Now the travel companion is getting a full facelift. HERE Maps has re-launched as HERE WeGo, and with the new name comes some pretty handy new features. Nokia sells HERE maps to German car manufacturers for $2./post/movies-shows-like-severance-apple-tv-plus-3148787/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/movies-shows-like-severance-apple-tv-plus-3148787/Apple TV Plus Apple TV Plus‘ Severance has been a big hit for the streamer. The trippy, satirical sci-fi series has been met with near-universal acclaim, including from author Stephen King, who called it “the loopiest, coolest, most involving limited series of the spring.” So, if you’re also a fan, you may be looking for some movies or shows like Severance to watch next? Check out: How Apple TV Plus became a streaming heavy-hitter/post/samsung-cyber-monday-2021-3068578/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-cyber-monday-2021-3068578/Of course, there are a lot of deals. There are so many that it can feel a bit overwhelming. Not to worry, because we have a curated list below of the best Sammy deals happening right now. Some of these deals are carried over from Black Friday, but some are brand new. Some of the Black Friday deals, though, are getting thin: some colors aren’t available, shipping is delayed, etc. As such, we’d advise you to get on these Samsung Cyber Monday deals soon as who knows how long they’ll last./post/samsung-galaxy-s10-unlock-problem-1008100/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-unlock-problem-1008100/Some Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus owners are encountering a significant problem following a recent device update. After installing the update, affected users are unable to unlock their smartphones. One of our readers, who encountered the issue themselves, alerted us to this issue via email. It has also been discussed in Samsung’s forums and on Reddit in the past two days. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is getting the Huawei P30's best colorway (Update)/post/sims-mobile-android-771196/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sims-mobile-android-771196/Update (03/07/2018): It's taken a while, but you can now finally download and play The Sims Mobile on Android via the Google Play Store. The game is free-to-play but does include in-app purchases which range from $2.99 to a whopping $99.99 per item. The Sims Mobile soft launched almost a year ago and the general reception so far seems to be quite positive -- based on Play Store user reviews -- although it does seem like you'll need to be quite tolerant of pay-or-wait mechanics to enjoy it fully./post/oneplus-8t-update-1173244/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8t-update-1173244/Welcome to the OnePlus 8T updates hub. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the latest Android updates for the device, including past and future software versions. Like its siblings, the OnePlus 8T runs on Oxygen OS, OnePlus’ homebaked Android skin. Oxygen OS is known for fast updates that come for a very long time, so be sure to bookmark this page and revisit often. Current stable version: Android 12 When will the OnePlus 8T get Android 13?/post/watch-edward-snowden-phones-spying-1045817/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/watch-edward-snowden-phones-spying-1045817/Smartphones are an important way for governments, tech companies and bad actors to snoop on you, as you leave a digital paper trail. But how does this happen? NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden detailed just how smartphones can be used to spy on users in an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (see the featured video above). Snowden noted that the biggest change in how the government conducts surveillance is that it’s moved to a “mobile-first” approach owing to the prevalence of smartphones./post/windows-10x-canceled-1223942/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/windows-10x-canceled-1223942/TL;DR In 2019, Microsoft announced Windows 10X, a leaner version of its PC operating system. Microsoft delayed the launch of that product in 2020, and now, allegedly, has delayed it indefinitely. According to a report, Microsoft will instead focus on updating and further developing Windows 10 proper. Update, May 18, 2021 (02:05 PM ET): Today, Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 10 May 2021 update (via XDA-Developers). In the announcement, however, it clarified something unrelated to the vanilla version of Windows: the end of Windows 10X./post/galaxy-tab-s2-vs-galaxy-tab-s-627031/Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-tab-s2-vs-galaxy-tab-s-627031/The Tab S2 is a new type of tablet from Samsung (despite the naming convention), with several major changes compared to the original Tab S range, but how do they compare? Is the Tab S2 better than the original, at least on paper? Let’s take a quick look at the biggest differences and what a difference a year can make. Smaller, slimmer and lighter This is one of the biggest hardware changes: Samsung’s new tablets are slimmer and lighter than their predecessors and at 5./post/best-thin-google-pixel-4-cases-1043131/Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-thin-google-pixel-4-cases-1043131/Not everyone needs or wants a thick, bulky case to keep their Google Pixel 4 safe from accidental bumps and drops. Luckily, there are many great cases available that are thin but offer a good amount of protection for the phone as well. Here’s a roundup of some of the best thin Google Pixel 4 cases! Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it?/post/google-recorder-app-1069849/Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-recorder-app-1069849/Although Google’s hardware event back in October was all about the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, a seemingly minor app came up and stole the show: Google Recorder. This simple and intuitive voice recorder transcribes speech in real-time and allows you to save and share your transcripts. Unfortunately, Google Recorder was exclusive to the Google Pixel 4 series at first. It then rolled out to some older Pixel devices but hasn’t moved on to other, non-Pixel devices yet./post/amazon-fire-hd-10-plus-review-1230412/Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazon-fire-hd-10-plus-review-1230412/Amazon Fire HD 10 PlusAs far as Amazon tablets go, the Fire HD 10 Plus is the cream of the crop. It's great for relaxing and watching movies, reading books, and listening to music. Just don't expect it to work too hard or compete with the very best Android tablets or iPads. It also absolutely requires Prime to reach its full potential, which undercuts the value a little. Table of contents/post/lg-v30-price-release-date-deals-796669/Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-v30-price-release-date-deals-796669/Update (11/7): T-Mobile has announced it will carry the LG V30 Plus “in limited quantities" on November 17. Head to the T-Mobile section below for more details. There’s a lot to like about the LG V30, including beefy specs that are centered around a Snapdragon 835 processor. There’s also a dual camera setup, a new 18:9 FullVision display, and much more. But you’re not here for the specs, you want to learn more about where to buy the LG V30./post/fastest-charging-cables-lg-g8-1012271/Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fastest-charging-cables-lg-g8-1012271/The LG G8 ThinQ is the latest in the G series of smartphones from the Taiwan-based company. Among other things, it packs in a 3,500mAh battery that uses Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 standard, LG includes one of its own FastCharge wall chargers in the G*, which allows it to charge up to close to half its capacity in about 30 minutes, and about 80 percent in about an hour. How fast charging really works: your guide to wireless and wired fast charging/post/sort-google-sheets-3110265/Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sort-google-sheets-3110265/Google Sheets packs many convenient features to help you through your tasks. For instance, one vital feature is the ability to sort your data in alphabetical and numerical order to make sense of it all. Here’s how to sort in Google Sheets to save you time. Read more: How to find, highlight, and remove duplicates in Google Sheets QUICK ANSWER To sort in Google Sheets, select Data--> Sort range-->Advanced range sorting options./post/samsung-galaxy-s30-release-date-1169398/Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s30-release-date-1169398/Update, October 16, 2020 (09:45 AM ET): Not long after we posted the news below, some new evidence came to light that backs it up. The folks over at SamMobile claim to have an exclusive inside source who says that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S30 series in early January 2021. While this supports the ideas listed out in the original article below, this appears to be an even earlier launch window./post/sony-imx686-camera-sensor-1052082/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-imx686-camera-sensor-1052082/2019 was the year when competition in the smartphone camera space became ultra serious. The megapixel wars returned once again, and now we’re seeing phones with resolutions as high as 108MP. One of the strongest players in smartphone photography, Sony, is now showing off its brand new camera sensor called Sony IMX686. Sony’s video shows a phone taking the still images which are said to be shot by the IMX686. But, the company makes it very clear that the phone is just a dummy./post/buy-unlocked-phones-uk-844431/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/buy-unlocked-phones-uk-844431/With so many decisions to make already, you’d be forgiven for not thinking beyond the basic questions. Where’s the best place to buy a phone in the UK? Is it better to buy unlocked or to buy on-contract? How much will all this going cost you? Is this the right phone? Picking out the best smartphone to buy is only half the battle, the next major decision to make is who and where to purchase it from./post/best-prime-day-deals-1236398/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-prime-day-deals-1236398/Amazon Prime Day 2021 is officially here! You’ll find discounts on Amazon’s own products and services, deals on TV, computers, phones and so much more. Some of the deals are specifically for Prime members, while others are just great Amazon offers that caught our eye. Keep reading to check out the very best Prime Day deals available right now! Amazon Prime Day 2021: Quick facts See also: Amazon Prime Day: What is it, and what to expect/post/moment-fisheye-14mm-lens-1058909/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moment-fisheye-14mm-lens-1058909/The 1990s introduced Beyoncé, Friends, and catchphrases like, “Let’s get jiggy with it.” It also introduced music videos using fisheye lenses, giving them an ultra-wide view with strong visual distortion. Hoping to re-capture the magic is Moment, which today announced its Fisheye 14mm lens. The lens features a 170-degree field-of-view, wider than GoPro devices and smartphones with ultra wide-angle lenses. According to Moment, the new Fisheye lens uses 15% more of the image sensor than the company’s existing 15mm Superfish Lens./post/google-pixel-6-display-3025336/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-display-3025336/TL;DR The Google Pixel 6 smartphones are now on display at the Google Store location in New York City. Both the regular and the Pro model are encased, but visible from outside the store. Pixel 6 billboards are also popping up in a few major cities ahead of the launch. Google is continuing to promote the launch of its upcoming Pixel 6 phones as more than just another release of a typical smartphone./post/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-update-783942/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-update-783942/Update, August 7, 2019 (11:14AM EST): In an about-face, Samsung quietly promoted the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge back up to quarterly updates. In April, the company removed the two 2016 flagships from its quarterly updates list. We’re not sure if Samsung will keep updating the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge once we enter 2020. That said, the company’s U-turn on the matter means people can hold onto the smartphones for a little while longer./post/tap-tap-revenge-4-now-available-on-android-11564/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/tap-tap-revenge-4-now-available-on-android-11564/Just a few days ago, Google launched in-app billing on the Android market, allowing users to have full access to applications, games and the like.  Talking about games, the longest running and the most downloaded music game of all time, Tap Tap Revenge 4, now features in-app billing. And guess what – it’s free! Tap Tap Revenge has been an immensely popular and highly regarded music game on the iPhone for years./post/google-app-pin-categories-home-screen-803726/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-app-pin-categories-home-screen-803726/The Google app has seen a lot of updates so far this year. The familiar card layout has had some visual flair added to it and more and more content seems to be packed in every time you open it. Now, Google is making it a little bit easier to get to your favorite categories. Some users with Google App version 7.11 or 7.12 beta are now able to place icons on their home screen for the Dining, Entertainment, and Sports categories./post/xiaomi-mi-band-3i-1056210/Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-band-3i-1056210/Following a series of teasers on Twitter, Xiaomi has finally announced the Mi Band 3i. Designed specifically for India, the wearable makes a few omissions over the Mi Band 4 to hit a much more affordable price point. Positioned as an upgrade over the Mi Band HRX, the 3i features a larger 0.78-inch display. The AMOLED panel is touch capable, and you can swipe around to launch activities or jump between display panels./post/best-airbnb-competitors-1066448/Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-airbnb-competitors-1066448/With over seven million accommodations in 191 countries and regions, Airbnb made it easier than ever to book a vacation property, an apartment, or even an entire home. However, the company’s been under fire in recent years over housing price hikes, allegations of racism, lack of transparency, and campaigns for relaxed rental laws. Editor’s note: We will update our list of Airbnb competitors over time. 1. HomestaySome will argue Homestay is what Airbnb used to be or should be./post/oneplus-7-pro-camera-review-999016/Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-7-pro-camera-review-999016/OnePlus OnePlus 7 ProYou will be happy to use the OnePlus 7 Pro if your expectations aren't to have an award-winning camera phone. Starting at $669, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the most expensive device the Chinese startup has released. It is a great deal for what we would consider a high-end 2019 device, and you can read more about it in our full OnePlus 7 Pro review. Today, we are here to look at something OnePlus sadly hasn’t been praised for in the past: camera quality./post/more-expensive-smartphones-chipsets-2022-2747980/Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/more-expensive-smartphones-chipsets-2022-2747980/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Higher production prices could further compound the global chipset shortage going into 2022. Per a new report, chipmakers will increase manufacturing fees next year, leading to pricier chipsets and devices that employ them. This could mean that smartphones, computers, and other electronics could cost more going forward. The global chipset shortage has had a profound impact in 2021, with some OEMs struggling to meet demand in the wake of the pandemic./post/huawei-daydream-controller-818918/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-daydream-controller-818918/Remember when it was Google, not Huawei, that unofficially unveiled the latter’s virtual reality headset? If you don’t, no one can blame you — that was way back in January. We haven’t heard a peep from either company since then, though some FCC documents spotted by Ausdroid indicate that Huawei’s Daydream VR headset is very real. Based on the documents, Huawei’s “virtual reality handle” includes a controller that is aesthetically similar to that of Google’s Daydream View headset./post/best-smart-blinds-shades-1134688/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-smart-blinds-shades-1134688/The age of automation is upon us, and most house appliances and products come in smart options. You can add smart blinds and shades to the list of products for your smart home. These provide a simple way to control lighting and privacy for your windows. They also offer intelligent home support for digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, which means they can often be operated with voice commands./post/vivo-apex-2020-1087983/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/vivo-apex-2020-1087983/Vivo’s Apex line is the company’s yearly concept phone that showcases its most forward-thinking features. It started with the pop-up selfie camera and in-display fingerprint sensor in the original Vivo Apex concept phone we saw at MWC 2018. Last year, we saw a portless and buttonless phone in the Apex line. Now, we have a new concept phone from the brand: the Vivo Apex 2020. Interestingly, this phone takes the two biggest innovations of each of the previous Apex phones and melds them together./post/capture-data-open-wi-fi-726356/Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/capture-data-open-wi-fi-726356/If you have read my article on what is a VPN? or read my review of Express VPN, you will have noticed that I recommend a level of caution when connecting to free public Wi-Fi hotspots. The reason is that all the traffic that goes from your device to the Wi-Fi router is unencrypted and because it is unencrypted then anyone who is within range of the same Wi-Fi signal can look at your Internet traffic!/post/samsung-galaxy-fold-update-1098568/Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-fold-update-1098568/Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy Fold update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to Samsung’s first foldable. We’ll detail the current software versions for the device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. Current stable version: Android 12 Will the Samsung Galaxy Fold get Android 12? Yes, from December 2021 (Europe) Latest Samsung Galaxy Fold updates December 30, 2021: Samsung is rolling out Android 12-based One UI 4 to the 2019 Galaxy Fold./post/best-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-clear-cases-1200269/Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-clear-cases-1200269/David Imel / Android Authority Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra carves its own path in a world of colorful glass devices. It comes in “Phantom” shades, including a few colors only available from Samsung itself. While you won’t find many bright shades like on the Galaxy S20 FE, the new colors are worth showing off, especially for the $1,200 price tag. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra clear cases that you can buy./post/broadcom-licenses-armv7-armv8-145995/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/broadcom-licenses-armv7-armv8-145995/If you’re a geek, then chances are you know that Samsung’s Galaxy S3 has four ARM Cortex A9 processors. The Tegra 4 that was announced earlier this week, it has four ARM Cortex A15 processors. This is how ARM makes money. They design processors that companies then license and shove inside their own chips. But there’s also something else ARM does that gets far less attention. Qualcomm’s latest chips use “Krait” cores./post/moto-x-take-screenshot-322326/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-x-take-screenshot-322326/With the numerous apps, themes, custom ROMs, and features available on our smartphones and tablets, there must have been an occasion where you’ve wanted to share what’s your device screen. Fortunately, it’s now very easy to do so with the current crop of Android smartphones. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how to take a screenshot on the Moto X. Like most other Android phones, you can take a screenshot on the Moto X using just two buttons./post/razer-x-fossil-gen-6-smartwatch-3076915/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-x-fossil-gen-6-smartwatch-3076915/TL;DR Razer and Fossil have announced the limited edition co-branded Razer X Fossil Gen 6. The Wear OS 3-capable device will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus platform. Only 1,337 units will be available on January 10, 2022, for $329.99. Global gaming brand Razer is dipping into the smartwatch scene. Announced at CES 2022, the company has collaborated with Fossil to create a limited-edition Wear OS device, the Razer X Fossil Gen 6./post/samsung-galaxy-note-20-price-release-date-deals-1144272/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-20-price-release-date-deals-1144272/Update: August 21, 2020 (04:54 AM ET): The pre-order period for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in has ended in the US. The flagship phones are now available on sale for anyone who wants to buy them. Hit one of the buttons below to grab yours! Original article, August 5, 2020 (10:00 AM ET): Samsung has made its Galaxy Note 20 series official after months and months of leaks and rumors./post/titanfall-frontline-cancelled-742976/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/titanfall-frontline-cancelled-742976/Just a few months ago, it was announced that the Titanfall console and PC sci-fi shooter series would be joined by a mobile game for Android and iOS called Titanfall Frontline. Now, the developers behind that game, Particle City, have revealed that it has been cancelled before its full launch. In a post on the game’s official Facebook page, Particle City said they conducted a closed beta test of Titanfall Frontline. While it said that it had learned a great deal from that beta, it added that “in the end felt the experience wasn’t ready to deliver the intense action-packed gameplay synonymous with Titanfall./post/1400-phones-expensive-1091681/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/1400-phones-expensive-1091681/The tech sphere gave $1,000 smartphones a bad rap in 2018. Despite being only about $100-$150 more expensive than most of their competitors, the price tag reaching four digits dominated the conversation every time a device launched with it, including the Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and the iPhone X. Samsung struck again with a $1,200 Galaxy Note last year, but now we’re staring down the barrel of $1,400 for a smartphone not only from Samsung, but also from Huawei and Oppo as well./post/honor-magic-4-pro-review-3123851/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/honor-magic-4-pro-review-3123851/Harley Maranan / Android Authority In late 2020, Huawei sold off its Honor subsidiary brand (for obvious reasons). It would be over half a year before Honor would release its first phone as an independent company, the Honor V40. Then it launched the Honor Magic 3 series, but not globally. However, at Mobile World Congress 2022, the company is finally launching its very first global premium flagship: the Honor Magic 4 Pro./post/how-to-root-acer-iconia-tab-a500-23127/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-root-acer-iconia-tab-a500-23127/The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is one of the most highly regarded among currently existing Honeycomb tablets. Since its debut, many eyes have been fixed on it. For the enthusiasts who could not resist buying it, the Iconia Tab A500 packs stock features whose limits the enthusiasts would like to stretch further.  The first way to do that is to root the Acer Iconia Tab A500, and our friends from the XDA Developers site have managed to figure out just how./post/huawei-p30-lite-new-edition-1074288/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p30-lite-new-edition-1074288/On the outside, the device looks essentially the same as the 2019 edition of the Huawei P30 Lite. It even comes in the same colors: Midnight Black, Pearl White, Peacock Blue, and Breathing Crystal. The only real differences between this New Edition and the old model are the RAM and internal storage configurations. Previously, the most common variant of the P30 Lite had just 4GB of RAM, but that gets bumped up to 6GB in the New Edition./post/best-mediatek-smartphones-906107/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-mediatek-smartphones-906107/MediaTek sits alongside Qualcomm as one of the most important third-party chipmakers in the Android smartphone ecosystem. The Taiwanese company’s processors are in loads of handsets around the world. Let’s take a look at some of the best MediaTek phones on the market right now. The best MediaTek phones: Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best MediaTek phones regularly as new devices launch. 1. OnePlus Nord 2Robert Triggs / Android Authority/post/oneplus-5-vs-apple-iphone-7-plus-780030/Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-5-vs-apple-iphone-7-plus-780030/The OnePlus 5 has just been announced and now is the time to see how it stacks up against other flagships on the market. In this post, we’ll compare the latest from OnePlus with the latest big-screened smartphone from Apple, the iPhone 7 Plus. We’ll take a closer look at the design of the two devices, specs, price, and more. This will give you a better idea of the differences as well as the similarities between the two, so you’ll be able to decide for yourself which one is better and more suitable for your needs./post/galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-kitkat-387302/Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-kitkat-387302/After a little wait, Android 4.4.2 KitKat is now available for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (N8000), that’s the tablet that was released all the way back in August 2012. The update is currently rolling out in Germany and will bump up the firmware version of the tablet to N8000XXUDNE4. The tablet’s younger brother, the 2014 edition of the Galaxy Note 10.1, received its own Android 4.4.2 KitKat update last month./post/oneplus-black-friday-2021-3062186/Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-black-friday-2021-3062186/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority OnePlus is no stranger to notable discounts, and the company is now slashing prices across the board in the UK and US as part of its Cyber Monday promotion. The company’s US deals are available from November 19 to 29 via Amazon and Best Buy, with the exception of the OnePlus Buds Pro (available on November 19 and then November 27 to 30). You can check out the deals in the list below./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-verizon-deals-3107455/Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-verizon-deals-3107455/Unlike most carriers, Verizon is offering two ways to save as much as $1,000 if you’ve got your eye on the new Samsung Galaxy S22 range: Switch and trade, or buy one, get another. If you only want one new device and you have an old phone to trade-in, you can save up to $1,000 on your new Galaxy. With an old handset that qualifies for the maximum trade-in value, the Galaxy 22 and S22 Plus are effectively free, and the S22 Ultra only requires a further $199./post/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-review-1195804/Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-review-1195804/Bose Bose QuietComfort EarbudsThe Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a credible contender to AirPods Pro, but at a price. The fit is solid, the sound is decent, and the noise canceling is a good feature. However, the lack of multipoint and high price may deter some. Table of contents There’s no end to the hunt for the perfect noise-canceling earbuds. Powerful options inevitably rise to the top, but there’s always something new to consider./post/how-to-split-screen-on-mac-1176537/Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-split-screen-on-mac-1176537/If you’re used to running apps side-by-side on Windows, switching to a Mac might come as a shock. How do you elegantly juggle tasks when the interface is so very different? Don’t worry — it might be more straightforward than you think. Here’s how to use split screen (aka Split View) on a Mac, regardless of the MacOS version you’re using. Also read: The best Apple laptops around How to use split screen on a Mac using MacOS CatalinaJon Fingas / Android Authority/post/freelace-pro-review-1156223/Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/freelace-pro-review-1156223/Huawei FreeBuds ProThe Huawei FreeLace Pro are a great choice for those who want the comfort and ease of use of wireless earbuds, but also want more battery life, portability, and ruggedness compared to what typical true wireless earphones afford. Table of contents Huawei is back with another pair of solid headphones. This time we’re looking at the Huawei FreeLace Pro, the company’s sporty neckband-style wireless earbuds. Following their launch in September, the Huawei FreeLace Pro are now available in Europe, where they sell for €119./post/best-fact-apps-android-777401/Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-fact-apps-android-777401/Joe Hindy / Android Authority Facts apps don’t have the draw they used to. The Internet has grown in such a way that finding fun facts is quick, easy, and the methods are plentiful. Still, there are those who like to pop open an app every now and then and learn a few little fun facts. We have your back. Here are the best fact apps for Android! The best fact apps for Android Brainly Price: Free/post/amazfit-neo-review-1166281/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazfit-neo-review-1166281/Amazfit NeoThe Amazfit Neo is a good fit for someone who wants a holistic look at fitness over granular data. It works well for general step, sleep and heart rate tracking and mixes it up with a design that pairs well for daily use. However, if you are looking to up your fitness game, you might want to look elsewhere. You might know Huami as the makers of the extremely popular Mi Band, but the company has been building out its own portfolio of fitness wearables./post/best-of-android-2018-best-battery-life-925294/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-of-android-2018-best-battery-life-925294/Battery life is a difficult thing to contextualize, and fraught with issues in testing. How do you use your phone? How can you compare it to other phones in a meaningful way? There’s a lot of questions to tackle, but to figure out which smartphone has the best battery life, they’re questions we’re forced to answer. You can read more about this in our how we test page. For those unwilling to click, it’s as simple as:/post/google-docs-columns-3109744/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-docs-columns-3109744/One of the best ways to format a piece of writing for readability is to divide your text into columns. You can fit more content onto a page with columns, which allows you to save paper if you intend to print your document. Newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals use columns all the time to fit more into a tighter space. Let’s go over how to make columns in Google Docs./post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-leather-cases-1020701/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-leather-cases-1020701/Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it? Don’t forget to check out our guide for the best case brands to look at and mobile accessories you can get! The best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus leather cases: Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus leather cases as more become available. FYY genuine leather wallet caseThe FYY wallet case is made with genuine leather and makes quite an impression./post/cirrus-logic-haptics-sponsored-3094084/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/cirrus-logic-haptics-sponsored-3094084/Did you feel that? The vibration of a new notification, that rumble of that movie explosion, the kickback while closing out that tense battle royal match? Those are all powered by the haptics included inside your smartphone. High-quality haptics can make or break the feel and feedback provided on a modern handset. Who wants a pathetic buzz when you can have strong, crispy, attention-grabbing clicks and rumbles? While sometimes taken for granted, the use cases for haptic feedback are only growing and are quickly serving as a major product differentiator, particularly where gaming is concerned./post/best-phone-for-music-lovers-785425/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-phone-for-music-lovers-785425/When new smartphones are announced, people love to talk about the design, camera, and specs like the processor, RAM, and so on. These are all important aspects of a smartphone, but if you’re a music lover, the audio quality is something that might interest you even more. Just because a smartphone is a flagship and comes with a premium price tag doesn’t necessarily mean it offers a great audio experience./post/apple-iphone-xs-plus-vs-android-competition-894110/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-iphone-xs-plus-vs-android-competition-894110/Apple’s next round of iPhones could be here in just a month’s time, should they launch in their typical September time slot. As Android’s biggest rival, iOS and the devices that run it form a key part of the mobile ecosystem and offer us an important point of comparison for Google’s platform. Let’s take a look at the 2018 iPhone rumors to see how the phones might stack up against the recent Android flagships, and what it means for Android going forward./post/bluestacks-msi-app-player-android-873493/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/bluestacks-msi-app-player-android-873493/TL;DR The MSI App Player, essentially a version of the BlueStacks Android app player, is coming to MSI computers. MSI is positioning the program as a better way to play Android games. The news comes after many PUBG Mobile players adopted a keyboard and mouse in order to gain an advantage over touchscreen gamers. MSI has announced a tweaked version of the BlueStacks Android app player for its computers./post/how-to-capture-better-night-vision-snaps-with-camera-app-and-boost-quality-44256/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-capture-better-night-vision-snaps-with-camera-app-and-boost-quality-44256/Taking pictures under low light can be quite tricky, most especially if your phone doesn’t support LED flash and digital optical zoom. Pictures taken during the day are of great quality with vibrant colors  and amazing details caught on camera. On the other hand, pictures taken at night are exactly the opposite. Dark rooms where there is absence of natural light spoil the rewards of having quality moments with friends and family./post/snapdragon-865-vs-dimensity-1000-specs-1063105/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/snapdragon-865-vs-dimensity-1000-specs-1063105/Qualcomm is the king of the hill when it comes to flagship processors, as virtually all major manufacturers (with the exception of Huawei) use its Snapdragon 800 series in their top-end phones. After a lengthy absence in the space, however, MediaTek is once again playing in the flagship segment. So how does Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor compare to the MediaTek Dimensity 1000? Find out in this Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000 specs comparison!/post/sony-xperia-home-ends-875019/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-xperia-home-ends-875019/Update (06/15): The Xperia Home launcher is dead, long live the new Xperia Home launcher? That’s going to be the case according to Erika Prymus from the Xperia Home team who has now confirmed that a new Home app is n the works (via Xperia Blog). As we noted below, it’s a strange move to retire one launcher only to develop another with potentially the same branding, but that’s exactly what Sony appears to be doing./post/oneplus-8-series-verizon-1112312/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-series-verizon-1112312/Update, May 1, 2020 (1:30AM ET): According to an update from Android Police, unlocked OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro models will now work on Verizon’s network. The carrier has reportedly certified unlocked variants of both phones. OnePlus had previously said that unlocked OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro units would not be able to work on Verizon’s network until June at the latest. Thankfully, the issue seems to be resolved now and you can start using your brand new OnePlus flagship with Big Red’s services./post/black-amoled-display-power-saving-541984/Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/black-amoled-display-power-saving-541984/AMOLED vs LCD display technology is a long running dispute. One of the most commonly touted benefits of AMOLED is additional power saving when the display contains mostly black or darkened pixels. This is particularly important as displays are the biggest battery drainers, but is it really true? The theory behind this claim is quite simple. LEDs require less current when less brightly lit, and black pixels are just LEDs that are turned off, therefore requiring no power at all./post/nothing-smartphone-prototype-3129574/Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nothing-smartphone-prototype-3129574/TL;DR A leaked image purportedly shows Carl Pei showing off a prototype of a Nothing smartphone. The photo appears to have been taken at Mobile World Congress. Qualcomm’s CEO is also there. This is more evidence that a Qualcomm-powered smartphone from Nothing could be on the way. At Mobile World Congress 2022, a rumor spread that Carl Pei — formally of OnePlus and now with his own company Nothing — was showing off a smartphone prototype./post/lg-phones-production-end-1230825/Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-phones-production-end-1230825/TL;DR A Korean news outlet posits that LG phones are no longer in production. LG will fully exit the smartphone business in August 2021, so this would appear to be a big first step towards that end. LG allegedly converted the Vietnam factory for phone production into a household appliance factory. Earlier this year, Korean electronics giant LG announced that it would exit the smartphone market in August 2021./post/lg-v10-specs-price-release-date-645871/Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-v10-specs-price-release-date-645871/Even before the launch of the LG G4 back in March, LG began teasing a new “super premium” flagship that would be launched sometime near the end of 2015. Although details have been pretty scarce up until roughly a few weeks ago, the South Korean company has finally taken the wraps off its newest high-end smartphone, the LG V10. The first device in the company’s V series of phones, the LG V10 was created to give users a richer multimedia experience than what’s possible on other smartphones in today’s market./post/energy-ring-samsung-galaxy-s10-battery-indicator-968906/Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/energy-ring-samsung-galaxy-s10-battery-indicator-968906/Update, September 3, 2019 (04:00 PM ET): The app described below now works on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 family of smartphones. You’ll need to install a different version of the app-specific for Note 10 phones, though. The app is free. To get the Note 10 variant of Energy Ring, click the button below. If you’re looking for the Samsung Galaxy S10 version, scroll a bit further down into the original article./post/google-pixel-7-3112003/Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-7-3112003/Update: May 12, 2022 (11:04 AM ET): Google officially showed off the Pixel 7 series at I/O 2022. We’ve added images of the phones in the rumor hub below as well as some additional details the company shared. Original article: March 18, 2022 (3:36 AM ET): It’s hard not to argue that the Google Pixel 6 series were the most exciting Pixels in years. Between the use of the semi-custom Tensor processor, new main camera sensors, and impressive specs, these flagships have a lot going for them./post/print-an-array-in-java-1151338/Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/print-an-array-in-java-1151338/An array is a type of variable that can store multiple values with an index. This allows developers to modify, arrange, and organize large data sets. Something that developers need to do often, is print an array in Java. In this post, we’ll explore how to do that. See also: How to use arrays in Python How to print an array in Java – the easy way There are a few different types of array in Java and a few ways to print each of them./post/raspberry-pi-zero-w-review-756498/Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/raspberry-pi-zero-w-review-756498/Raspberry Pi Zero W Table of contents The Raspberry Pi Foundation recently launched the Raspberry Pi Zero W, an improved version of the original Raspberry Pi Zero that adds built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. These have been two features many Raspberry Pi fans have been requesting for a long time, and now, thankfully, they’re finally built into the wonderful Raspberry Pi Zero. Since the Raspberry Pi Zero W is simply a variant of the Raspberry Pi Zero, this isn’t going to be a full, in-depth review./post/astro-gaming-a50-wireless-review-1107030/Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/astro-gaming-a50-wireless-review-1107030/Astro Astro Gaming A50 WirelessThe Astro Gaming A50 Wireless is an expensive, flimsy gaming headset, but if you're fine throwing elastic on the headband, you're in for something comfortable. Astro Gaming has been a popular gaming headset option for a while now, offering comfortable headsets tailored to a variety of gaming needs. The new fourth generation of Astro Gaming A50 Wireless continues the line’s focus on wireless gaming using a base station for easy charging and switching between PC and PlayStation 4./post/galaxy-z-flip-fold-4-watch-5-launch-date-3174056/Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-z-flip-fold-4-watch-5-launch-date-3174056/TL;DR Tipster Jon Prosser has claimed that Samsung’s latest foldables will be announced on August 10. The devices will apparently release to market on August 26. The Galaxy Watch 5 series will purportedly share these launch and sale dates as well. We’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldables to launch in Q3 2022, and it looks like a frequent tipster has dished out an apparent launch date for the upcoming devices./post/motorola-droid-maxx-2-specs-price-release-date-651943/Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-droid-maxx-2-specs-price-release-date-651943/If you happen to be a Verizon customer and have been itching to upgrade to a newer Android device, the day has finally come. After a seemingly endless amount of leaks, rumors and speculation, Motorola has just officially unveiled its newest Verizon-exclusive device, the Droid Maxx 2. Featuring a big Full HD display, a 21MP rear-facing camera and a big 3630mAh battery that should be able to last all day, the Droid Maxx 2 is turning out to be one heck of a smartphone./post/huawei-p20-lite-2019-985902/Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p20-lite-2019-985902/The Huawei Lite series is probably one of the most popular mid-range phone families in the EMEA region, offering a respectable price and decent camera credentials. Now, it seems like the firm has another addition to the family in the Huawei P20 Lite 2019. On the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 are what looks like four rear cameras. WinFuture reports the main camera is a 24MP f/1.8 shooter, which lines up with the P30 Lite’s main camera./post/how-to-use-instagram-android-168270/Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-instagram-android-168270/One of the most popular camera and photo sharing apps for Android is Instagram — downloaded more than a million times in less than a day when it was launched in April last year. Already a big hit on iOS, Instagram for Android has created a huge ripple among Android users. Although the app sports simple controls and settings, many users still scratch their heads in wonder as to how the app works and what wonders it can provide./post/talking-tom-cat-toy-released-134368/Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/talking-tom-cat-toy-released-134368/Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for the coolest talking animal to enter your house since Furby. Or, the creepiest thing to enter your house since Furby. Depending on how you look at it. Outfit7, the maker of Talking Tom Cat, has created a real life Talking Tom Cat doll for kids to play with.For those who’d rather watch than read, the video is down below. The Talking Tom Cat dolls come in three varieties; Tom, Angela, and Ginger./post/oneplus-nord-2-updates-1648431/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-nord-2-updates-1648431/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Welcome to the OnePlus Nord 2 update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to the second-generation Nord. We’ll detail the current software versions for the device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. OnePlus usually pushes out Oxygen OS updates to its Nord devices regularly, but availability may be affected by variant, carrier, and region. The OnePlus Nord 2 will get two years of major Android upgrades (Android 12 and Android 13) and three years of security patches./post/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-design-3163734/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-design-3163734/Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A trusted leaker just showed off renders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The phone doesn’t look too different from the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Earlier today, we also saw leaks of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which should have a more revamped design. In 2022, it appears Samsung isn’t going to change much about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. According to new leaks from trusted source Steve Hemmerstoffer (via 91Mobiles), the Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be nearly identical to its predecessor./post/how-to-enable-the-android-browser-to-download-unsupported-file-formats-40699/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-enable-the-android-browser-to-download-unsupported-file-formats-40699/Mobile gadgets are becoming more powerful nowadays. Many people would even claim that they’ve already replaced their full-sized laptop with their tablets or their smartphones. Why shouldn’t they? Tablets and smartphones get the job done, plus they’re very handy and more portable than laptops. Mobile operating systems such as Android made mobile computing more mobile than laptops and netbooks did. These mobile operating systems changed the face of the gadget world./post/joe-rogan-brave-browser-1126147/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/joe-rogan-brave-browser-1126147/TL;DR Podcaster and host Joe Rogan revealed he uses the privacy-focused Brave browser. Brave is a private, free, versatile browser that works on Android, the web, and many other platforms. Privacy is extremely important. It’s why we always urge our readers to use things like two-factor authentication and password managers in their daily lives. But what about your browsing data? That’s important too, and many people (myself included) are sometimes too haphazard with the way we browse the web — mobile or otherwise./post/thermaltake-massive-20-rgb-review-1177737/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/thermaltake-massive-20-rgb-review-1177737/Thermaltake Massive 20 RGBThe Thermaltake Massive 20 RGB corners the market on big laptop coolers. Its size is not just marketing jargon. This thing is actually really big. The cooling does well enough in many cases, but struggles on occasion. This is one of the few reasonably decent options for people with larger laptops, but it could've been better. This is an above average laptop cooler. Plus, it's called the Massive 20 RGB and it's massive and it has RGB./post/how-to-watch-parks-and-recreation-special-1112731/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-watch-parks-and-recreation-special-1112731/Photo from the episode "New Slogan" Update: May 1, 2020 – The Parks and Recreation special is now available for subscribers of Hulu to watch on demand. It’s also available on the NBC app and NBC.com (with ads) and on the NBC YouTube channel. In this age of COVID-19, a ton of people are either forced to stay at home or want to remain inside, for work or play. If there is any silver lining to this tragic time, it’s caused the main creators and stars of one of the best TV sitcoms of all time to come back together, remotely, for a one-shot special./post/huawei-p20-pro-vs-lumia-1020-857050/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p20-pro-vs-lumia-1020-857050/Consensus has long held that, when it comes to photography, more megapixels is not always better. Quality over quantity, as they say. Yet in 2018, an industry-leading smartphone shooter boasts a 40 megapixel camera — the Huawei P20 Pro. A long-running fan favorite, regarded as one of the best phone cameras ever built also houses a 41 megapixel sensor — the Nokia Lumia 1020. Today we’re pitting the Huawei P20 Pro vs Lumia 1020 to see just how far smartphone photography has come since 2013./post/xiaomi-mi-smart-speaker-review-1163729/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-smart-speaker-review-1163729/Xiaomi Mi Smart SpeakerThe Mi Smart Speaker delivers everything you could want from a smart speaker at a price that is almost too good to be true. The consumer-friendly sound signature puts emphasis on vocals and pipes out clear sounding music. Meanwhile, Google Assistant ensures that the speaker can be the center of your smart home ecosystem. You can't do much better at the price. The smart speaker market is for the most part dominated by Google and Amazon’s offerings./post/oppo-find-n-survey-results-3077802/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-find-n-survey-results-3077802/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Oppo announced the Find N foldable phone last week, showing a book-style foldable that’s significantly smaller than the Galaxy Z Fold 3. It really seems to address one of the main bugbears of Fold-style devices (that they’re simply too bulky). What did you think of Oppo’s first commercial foldable phone though? We posted our poll last week, and here’s how you answered it. Oppo Find N: Hot or not?/post/nubia-red-magic-mars-review-953860/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nubia-red-magic-mars-review-953860/Nubia Red Magic MarsThis phone represents excellent value given its performance and specs and is probably the best budget phone for gamers. For everyone else, that aesthetic is likely to be divisive. Table of contents For the longest time, I’ve wondered why gaming on Android hasn’t taken off in a bigger way. While there are lots of great Android games, the Play Store mainly caters to the casual audience. Whenever I want a serious gaming session, I find myself reaching for my Nintendo Switch./post/samsung-galaxy-book-go-1231668/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-book-go-1231668/TL;DR Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book Go series. The laptop line features Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets and runs on Windows 10. It’s now available to purchase starting at $349. Samsung in April announced the Galaxy Book Pro series, its more serious laptop line with Intel CPUs and AMOLED screens. Now, the company has unveiled the Galaxy Book Go series powered by Qualcomm hardware. The Galaxy Book Go comes in two flavors, one limited to LTE support, the other packing 5G./post/average-smartphone-storage-1213428/Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/average-smartphone-storage-1213428/Adam Molina / Android Authority TL;DR The average smartphone storage capacity tipped the 100GB barrier for the first time in 2020. Apple products continue to lead Android and other non-iOS smartphones in the storage stakes. The average Android smartphone held 95.7GB of internal storage compared to 140.9GB for iOS devices. With these two figures combined, 2020 marks the first time the average smartphone storage figure has crossed the 100GB mark./post/android-12-on-device-search-3017887/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-12-on-device-search-3017887/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Months ago, Google touted a full on-device search function would come to Android 12. It’s now here with the fifth beta. The search function can be accessed in the Pixel app drawer. It’s not clear where it will be on other Android skins. Search queries earn results from all over the device, including contacts, settings, apps, files, and more. On most Android phones nowadays, there’s a persistent Google search bar on the home screen./post/disney-plus-keyboard-shortcuts-1067100/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/disney-plus-keyboard-shortcuts-1067100/Disney Plus is the hottest streaming service at the moment, and it’s available on nearly every platform imaginable. That includes streaming shows like The Mandalorian, movies like Avengers: Endgame, and more on your PC web browser. The nice thing about watching the service on a browser is that you can use Disney Plus keyboard shortcuts. It should make your overall experience just a bit easier. Read more: What’s new on Disney Plus/post/lg-s95qr-soundbar-3077586/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-s95qr-soundbar-3077586/TL;DR LG debuts the LG Soundbar, formally titled the LG S95QR, ahead of CES 2022. The LG Soundbar has five upward-firing channels and the first center upward-firing speaker. The soundbar has a 9.1.5-channel system that works well with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. On Friday, LG announced the LG S95QR Soundbar and teased its new line of audio products for gamers, home theater aficionados, and music enthusiasts. The LG Soundbar has premium features like an 810W output and 9./post/oneplus-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-876501/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-876501/The OnePlus 6 is arguably the best flagship you can buy without spending a flagship price. Despite some missing features it’s still an incredible value. TheSamsung Galaxy S9 Plus, on the other hand, brings all the bells and whistles you could want, and a price that reflects it. Let’s find out which one’s a better buy in this OnePlus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 comparison. Design With OnePlus making the switch to a glass slab design this year, the OnePlus 6 and Galaxy S9 Plus’ designs couldn’t be more similar./post/top-android-mp3-players-for-2011-36523/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/top-android-mp3-players-for-2011-36523/With the large holiday season ahead, shoppers are looking for great buys and even better, quality built products. Since Apple released the iPod Touch, manufacturers have followed in their footsteps to create devices that will interest buyers, minus the monthly data costs.Since the Apple’s release, companies have engulfed the MP3 player market as one of the most popular touch screen players. More notable in the android division lies Samsung, who is drastically changing the consumer playing field with such devices as the samsung Galaxy S2, and the highly anticipated Galaxy Nexus./post/intel-xess-explained-3060155/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/intel-xess-explained-3060155/Intel has traditionally been a CPU maker, and has done more than its fair share of work on CPU hardware, as well as software implementations that work to enhance the performance of its hardware. It has also had integrated graphics processors in its CPUs, but it hasn’t been anything to write home about. It now has a newfound focus on GPUs, including a new Xe GPU architecture, and its own brand of image supersampling and upscaling technology to go with the hardware — XeSS./post/best-android-apps-for-artists-600588/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-for-artists-600588/Being an artist is both fun and difficult. It’s fun because you get to create the things you’re passionate about. It can be difficult because you’re either struggling or rich. However, we live in the 21st century and technology can make life easier. For artists especially since various music, photo, video, and art tools are pretty easy to find and use. In some cases, you can even create art on your mobile phone./post/fitbit-myfitnesspal-sync-problems-3159124/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-myfitnesspal-sync-problems-3159124/Pairing your Fitbit and MyFitnessPal accounts ensures you can use the best of both platforms without much fuss. You’ll gain access to MyFitnessPal’s planning and dieting features informed by Fitbit’s health tracking smarts. While syncing Fitbit with MyFitnessPal is a relatively simple undertaking, you may have a few problems. Find a list of solutions to Fitbit and MyFitnessPal syncing issues below. Solution #1: Check that the services are linked It’s essential to verify that Fitbit and MyFitnessPal are aware of one another and successfully connected./post/motorola-moto-g7-play-power-951153/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g7-play-power-951153/Motorola today announced the Moto G7 series, a refresh of its mid-range phones that are often sold by prepaid carriers. As in previous years, the series includes several variants with slightly different designs, features, and prices. The series includes the refined Moto G7, the long-lasting Moto G7 Power, the ultra-affordable Moto G7 Play, and the camera-focused Moto G7 Plus. The phones pick up the G-series mantle and wear it comfortably thanks to slim profiles, fine materials, and a lot of bang for the buck./post/samsung-galaxy-s3-white-vs-pebble-blue-video-99753/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s3-white-vs-pebble-blue-video-99753/Samsung’s latest Android offering, the Galaxy S3, has found some way to slip into the news for the past 4-5 months. Starting with the crazy pre-launch rumors, and ending with the recent “unprecedented demand” controversy regarding the device’s US release, the Galaxy S3 has been in the forefront. Regardless of whether it was a genuine mistake or an incredible marketing strategy, it seems to have paid off, with Samsung looking at blowing past previous profit record./post/best-ergonomic-keyboards-1001773/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-ergonomic-keyboards-1001773/Are you an aspiring writer? Or stuck at the office coding all week? Your wrists might thank you for switching to an ergonomic keyboard. Designed to reduce strain, these keyboards have unorthodox layouts but can be immensely comfortable once you get used to them. We have compiled a list of the best ergonomic keyboards you need to check out! Should you buy an ergonomic keyboard? Anyone with a job that requires a lot of typing can attest that long sessions can result in wrist pain./post/hide-google-pixel-3-xl-notch-912675/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hide-google-pixel-3-xl-notch-912675/If you picked up the Google Pixel 3 XL, give yourself a pat on the back. You just bought one of the best Android smartphones available, even as we head deeper into 2019. That said, one of the Pixel 3 XL’s biggest turn-offs is its bathtub-like notch that’s oddly reminiscent of a robot face. The good news is that you can hide that obnoxious-looking notch. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL review: The Android iPhone (Update: On sale for $600!/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-productivity-tips-806189/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-productivity-tips-806189/The Samsung Galaxy Note series is known for bringing some of the best productivity powerhouses to the market and, with the release of the Note 8, that hasn’t changed. It’s bigger, stronger and packs all the amazing features we have grown to expect from the line-up. But is the phone really worth the massive $929.99 starting price Samsung is asking. Depending on how it affects productivity, it very well may be./post/tiger-woods-pga-tour-12-androi-ea-google-play-92628/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/tiger-woods-pga-tour-12-androi-ea-google-play-92628/Can you imagine anything better than being on the golf course with your friends on a Sunday afternoon and hitting that hole in one while they are stuck two holes behind you, trying to get the ball over the lake? Sure you can, doing all that without paying an entrance fee or worrying about bad weather. All you need is your Android device and the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 game, the latest installment of the series developed and published by Electronic Arts./post/google-play-store-vs-the-apple-app-store-601836/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-play-store-vs-the-apple-app-store-601836/When it comes to mobile ecosystems, there are two giants locked in a battle, not only for revenue, but also for the hearts and minds of developers and consumers alike. They are of course Google and Apple. Google’s mobile operating system is Android along with the Google Play Store, while Apple’s offering is iOS along with the Apple App Store (iTunes).Both Google Play and iTunes offer apps, music, books, films, and TV series./post/how-to-make-a-game-in-unity-1130929/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-make-a-game-in-unity-1130929/Ever wanted to learn how to make a game in Unity? Unity is a powerful, cross-platform game engine, and development environment that powers the vast majority of games on the Google Play Store. Through Unity, users gain access to ready-made physics, rendering, controls, and more. This can drastically accelerate the development process. It’s thanks to tools like Unity that indie developers are finally able to compete with big studios again./post/auto-rotate-phone-poll-results-1225233/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/auto-rotate-phone-poll-results-1225233/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The quick toggle section of the notification shade is one of the more convenient features on a smartphone today, giving you seamless access to a variety of important settings. And auto-rotate is one of the options you’re guaranteed to find in the quick toggle section. But is auto-rotate (i.e. via the quick toggle or system settings menu) actually used by many people though? Well, we asked Android Authority readers, and here’s how you answered./post/qualcomm-truewireless-stereo-plus-true-wireless-earbuds-942128/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/qualcomm-truewireless-stereo-plus-true-wireless-earbuds-942128/The earbuds fit securely in the ear but don't lay flush with the ear. Plenty of neat new products have been unveiled at CES this year, kickstarting a number of new trends for 2019. One unfortunate absentee from the list are Bluetooth earbuds sporting Qualcomm’s TrueWireless Stereo Plus technology. We did spot the Mavin Air-X brandishing support, but that was essentially it. Android Authority's CES Top Picks 2019 Awards: Our favorite products Features/post/galaxy-s3-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update-performance-battery-issues-hold-316828/Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s3-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update-performance-battery-issues-hold-316828/As Samsung released its Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for international handset owners, users that installed the software noticed several issues with their phones. UK (model number GT-I9300) and South Korean (model number SHV-E210K) Galaxy S3 owners were able to install the highly-anticipated Android 4.3 update, but it appears that’s not an option anymore. Apparently the Jelly Bean update brings a slew of problems including “reduced battery life, app crashes, inconsistent Wi-Fi connections, laggy performance and even complete lockups of the device on the lockscreen that can only be solved by pulling out and reinserting the battery,” at least according to Sam Mobile./post/google-play-store-rooted-nook-hd-hd-plus-132513/Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-play-store-rooted-nook-hd-hd-plus-132513/Just a short while back we mentioned that the Nook HD and HD+ had been rooted. And well, while we have yet to see anything in terms of a custom ROM, it looks like something almost as good has come available. As to what that is – the Google Play store. In short, those with a rooted Nook HD or HD+ can now install the Play store. Or maybe more accurately, those who were considering rooting their device but were waiting for a good reason — that reason has arrived./post/learn-c-programming-for-android-970854/Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/learn-c-programming-for-android-970854/In this post, you will learn about C# programming for Android, as well as where it fits in in the grand scheme of Android development. If you’re interested in becoming an Android developer, you may be under the impression that you need to learn one of two languages: Java or Kotlin. These are the two languages officially supported by Android Studio, and therefore the two languages many guides and tutorials focus on./post/roborock-s4-review-1059846/Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/roborock-s4-review-1059846/Roborock S4 The Roborock S4 is one of the best robot vacuums at this price range, punching well above its weight. With powerful suction, advanced features, and a long-range battery, the Roborock S4 is a great buy. This device is no longer widely available. The Roborock S4 is now unavailable to buy from most retailers. If you are looking for an alternative device, check out our list of the best robot vacuums and the best robot vacuum deals./post/lg-velvet-1105710/Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-velvet-1105710/Update: June 15, 2020 (12:45 PM ET): We now have direct confirmation from LG on when various places around the world will see the LG Velvet. Head to the “Price and availability” section below to read all about it! Original article, April 28, 2020 (3:43 AM ET): LG just up and launched the LG Velvet after first announcing May 7 as its official launch date. The first phone to take advantage of LG’s rebranding initiative, Velvet was announced inconspicuously through an official Korean blog post./post/honor-play-review-896765/Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/honor-play-review-896765/Honor PlayThe Honor Play is a formidable smartphone in the mid-range segment that offers great value for money and has something for everybody. Table of contents Honor’s new phone, the Honor Play, is aimed at power users and gamers on a mid-range budget, packing in top-of-the-line specifications. It doesn’t have the high-refresh rate display or fancy liquid cooling system of other gaming phones, but it’s got the company’s new GPU Turbo technology, which promises an enhanced visual experience while gaming./post/stream-xbox-one-to-windows-10-970235/Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/stream-xbox-one-to-windows-10-970235/One of the coolest gaming features packed into Windows 10 is the Xbox app. It lets you remotely access your Xbox One console and stream games to a Windows 10 PC. This comes in handy when everyone is watching a boring movie on the living room TV where your Xbox One is connected, but you’d rather play Metro Exodus or Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. So how does it work? In this guide we show you how to stream the Xbox One to Windows 10./post/xiaomi-mi-band-2-review-700045/Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-band-2-review-700045/Xiaomi Mi Band 2Xiaomi's Mi Band 2 is improved in almost every way over its predecessors, and it's still super cheap. With that said, the inconsistent heart rate monitor, wonky Mi Fit app and a few other caveats should be kept in mind before buying this $40 fitness tracker. Xiaomi is all over the place in the technology world. The Chinese company first came to the scene with its MIUI firmware back in 2010, and has since moved on to creating its own Android smartphones, televisions, tablets, and so much more./post/security-camera-notification-3056725/Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/security-camera-notification-3056725/Roger Fingas / Android Authority Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Blink Outdoor, one of Amazon’s many smart security cameras. Without spoiling the rest of my thoughts, a standout feature was the “early notification” option found in the Blink app. This triggers alerts the instant motion is detected, at least within your sensitivity settings. The technology is so quick that if you’ve got a steady connection and you’re already looking at your phone, you can often catch seconds-long events while they’re still in progress./post/sprint-15-per-month-873804/Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/sprint-15-per-month-873804/TL;DR If you aren’t currently a subscriber, there’s a new Sprint $15 per month unlimited plan that’s a great deal. To get the deal, you must port your line from another carrier to Sprint. No upgrades and no new lines allowed. The unlimited plan also throttles video playback and has no hotspot features. The nation’s fourth-largest carrier is throwing down a new deal that’s hard to pass up if you’re a budget-conscious consumer./post/video-storage-google-photos-933751/Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/video-storage-google-photos-933751/TL;DR You can store unlimited video files in a compressed format for free using Google Photos. However, certain video file formats will now count towards your Google Drive quota, rather than be free and unlimited. The change in policy could be in response to people bending the rules to get free storage of non-video or non-photo files. Previously, any video files you uploaded to Google Photos from your smartphone would be compressed by Google and not count towards your storage quota within Google Drive./post/google-pixel-sales-2019-1127410/Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-sales-2019-1127410/TL;DR A third-party analyst firm says Google Pixel sales hit 7.2 million in 2019. This would make it the best year yet for the Pixel line, although that number pales in comparison to the top-five brands. It’s very likely sales of the Google Pixel 3a make up the bulk of that 7.2 million figure. A few weeks ago, news broke that Google was allegedly disappointed with the Google Pixel 4, even prior to that device’s launch./post/pubg-mobile-update-889517/Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/pubg-mobile-update-889517/Welcome to our PUBG Mobile update tracker! We’ll be collating all of the official PUBG update notes and breaking down all the new features added to the hit battle royale game for Android and iOS phones and tablets. If you’re a fan of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (and chowing down on chicken dinners), be sure to bookmark this page to stay up-to-date with all of the map updates, weapon and armor balance changes and additions, new modes, and much more./post/what-makes-smartphones-explode-714380/Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-makes-smartphones-explode-714380/One of the at least 35 Note 7 units that caught fire or exploded Every now and again we hear unfortunate stories about gadget batteries catching fire and even exploding (a term that is often used even for incidents that are less dramatic), sometimes causing harm to the unsuspecting user. While very rare, Samsung has been forced to recall its latest Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after concerns were raised that a small number of its handsets are shipping with defective batteries that may explode./post/best-android-games-2018-933664/Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-games-2018-933664/Here we go, folks. Mobile gaming always seems to take great strides year after year. Last year, we saw a huge push in niche genres like text games and indie puzzle games. This year, we saw a bunch of excellent games in the shooter, tower defense, rhythm, indie puzzle, and simulation genres. In fact, this might be the best year of mobile gaming that we’ve ever seen. There was just a bunch of new content from PUBG to Fortnite, Kingdom Rush Vengeance to Bloons TD 6, and even some excellent new RPGs./post/boot-safe-mode-windows-11-3174565/Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/boot-safe-mode-windows-11-3174565/While Windows 11 is free and likely to work fine for most folks, some systems may face issues due to the update. So what can you do if your Windows 11 PC has a problem that doesn’t let you use it properly? Well, you can try and boot into safe mode. Here’s how to boot into safe mode in Windows 11 and exit it. Read more: Happy with Windows 10? Here’s how to stop the Windows 11 update/post/nubia-z20-review-1044777/Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nubia-z20-review-1044777/Nubia Z20 The Z20 feels forced, like Nubia tried too hard to make it special just for the sake of it. The second screen is a nice conversation opener, but that's about it. Nubia priced the Z20 to sell, but the phone faces stiff competition. Of all the weird things phone-makers have done in the name of bezel-less screens, secondary displays are the weirdest. Some companies are adding an expensive, fragile display to the rear of their phones, just so they can shave off a few millimeters from the front bezels./post/best-movies-on-netflix-951930/Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-movies-on-netflix-951930/Netflix is still the biggest premium streaming video service worldwide, with over 200 million subscribers. However, its massive content library can sometimes be a little intimidating. It can be hard to find what to watch on Netflix. We’ve rounded up what we think are the 10 best movies on Netflix. Each movie is in a different genre category, like action, comedy, and more. Let’s dive in. Read more: The best TV shows on Netflix/post/nokia-android-11-update-roadmap-hmd-global-1162501/Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/nokia-android-11-update-roadmap-hmd-global-1162501/Each new version of Android is followed by a race to roll out the latest software. Some OEMs get down to business faster than others, and Nokia is often in a good position thanks to its use of the Android One program and nearly-stock Android UI. However, not all Nokia devices use Android One, so you might be wondering when you’ll get your turn for the update. Here’s everything you need to know about Android 11 on Nokia devices./post/raspberry-pi-cool-projects-3128650/Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/raspberry-pi-cool-projects-3128650/Gary Sims / Android Authority The Raspberry Pi, everyone’s favorite single-board computer, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. At $35, the original Pi Model B was an instant success and was quickly embraced by hackers, hobbyists, and students alike. Even an entire decade later, the Raspberry Pi continues to live at the heart of countless electronics and computing projects, including many of our own here at Android Authority. With such a thriving global community, it’s probably not very surprising that someone’s always trying to squeeze every last bit of potential from the Pi’s versatile hardware./post/lg-g4-problems-fixes-621631/Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g4-problems-fixes-621631/While the upgrades to the LG G4 have been mostly evolutionary in nature when compared to its predecessors, what LG has managed to achieve by sticking to their winning formula is a flagship device that attempts to offer everything. The LG G4 retains elements of both its previous flagships, the G Flex 2 and the G3, with its subtle curve to the display, and of course, LG’s signature rear button layout, along with the device continuing to come with features that are not available with quite a lot of current flagships such as a removable battery and expandable storage./post/best-android-apps-to-turn-your-android-smartphone-into-a-tv-remote-control-30581/Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-to-turn-your-android-smartphone-into-a-tv-remote-control-30581/The television has always been a good stress reliever after a hard day’s work. It is just so relaxing to watch your favorite TV shows, or probably a movie or two. The definition of TV nowadays has already evolved. With all these new technologies right now, TV has never been the same. Lots of things can now be done on your TV–things like video streaming, DVR, social networking, browsing the Web, and many others./post/oneplus-7-screen-protectors-985905/Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-7-screen-protectors-985905/Like any smartphone, the display is one of the most expensive and fragile components of the OnePlus 7. To keep it safe from harm, investing in a good screen protector is definitely a good idea and will help you save a lot of money if you end up dropping your phone. Here’s a roundup of some of the best OnePlus 7 screen protectors you can buy! The amFilm screen protector is made of tempered glass, has a hardness rating of 9H, and comes in at just 0./post/android-phones-copy-iphone-12-1194229/Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-phones-copy-iphone-12-1194229/Adam Molina / Android Authority Whatever you think of the iPhone 12, there’s little doubt that it will influence the design of other phones in the near future. You just have to look at the flurry of notched phones that arrived after the iPhone X as an example. Even though some companies got there first, Apple was the trendsetter. With that in mind, it’s just a question of when an Android phone maker copies the iPhone 4/5 throwback-style, flat design adopted by the latest Apple flagships./post/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-review-3065529/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-review-3065529/Microsoft Surface Laptop StudioThe Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's most polished and refined iteration of a creator laptop, but it's a device made for the very few and is lacking the power of its competitors. Table of contents When Microsoft first released the Surface Book, it was a beautiful hybrid device that offered a versatile form factor perfect for creatives and professionals. However, the Surface Book lacked in areas such as performance and battery, where getting a traditional laptop was just a better option./post/lg-watch-w7-review-910271/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-watch-w7-review-910271/LG Watch W7 LG took a hands-on approach with the W7, its latest Wear OS smartwatch. The wearable boasts a pair of physical, moving watch hands. This novel idea means it’s always easy to check the time. LG’s unique approach, however, makes for a frustrating experience. Moreover, missing features such as GPS and a heart rate monitor hurt the W7’s value. LG’s Watch W7 enters a crowded field of Wear OS-based smartwatches made by both tech and fashion companies./post/oneplus-8-cyberpunk-2077-limited-edition-1173150/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-cyberpunk-2077-limited-edition-1173150/TL;DR OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition phone in China. The device packs a Cyberpunk-themed design, animations, ringtones, and more. OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartphone in collaboration with Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red. The biggest draw of the special edition phone is its Cyberpunk 2077-inspired design. OnePlus and CD Projekt Red have generously used the neon yellow Cyberpunk color to accentuate the edges and buttons of the device./post/aws-vs-azure-vs-google-cloud-1159412/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/aws-vs-azure-vs-google-cloud-1159412/AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are the three biggest cloud platforms used by businesses around the world. Professionals looking to upgrade their skill set and to increase their appeal to employers should therefore consider certification and training with one of these platforms. The question is: which one? In this post, we will pit AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud, to explore which platform makes the most sense for professionals to learn depending on your skills, goals, and experience./post/lg-g7-screen-protectors-863394/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g7-screen-protectors-863394/The LG G7 ThinQ is here and it’s a beauty! We’ve already gone hands on with LG’s latest flagship, and so far we very much like what we see. It’s got an improved camera, a great look, and a dedicated Google Assistant button. It looks like an overall improvement over the G6 — such a combination of power and design makes for a pretty great phone. Of course, the center of any phone experience is the screen./post/best-solar-chargers-1120115/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-solar-chargers-1120115/If you know you’re going to spend a while away from an outlet while camping or hiking, you might want to try a solar phone charger. They give you the freedom to keep your devices running and only require the power of the sun. There are a few different designs to choose from, but here are the best solar phone chargers you can buy. Read also: The best phone charging accessories: A buyer’s guide/post/crave-plus-portable-charger-review-3050468/Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/crave-plus-portable-charger-review-3050468/Crave PlusThe Crave Plus portable charger feels built to last with its metal construction, and offers a reasonable array of proprietary charging standards. However, the reliance on a micro-USB port and lack of USB Power Delivery support hold it back. Sometimes it feels like power bank manufacturers are in a race to craft the lightest and slimmest option out there. Crave seems to have found a possible solution with its Crave Plus portable charger, which comes in at just 10./post/hal-9000-google-assistant-1106002/Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/hal-9000-google-assistant-1106002/HAL 9000 (Heuristically Programmed ALgorithmic Computer 9000) is an AI computer that comes on the Discovery One spacecraft in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and the novel the movie is based on. The computer becomes the story’s primary antagonist, but since Hipps’ version is pretty much just a Google Nest Mini, you don’t have to worry about it going rogue. Read also: Smart home tech sales could jump 30% as consumers combat the coronavirus/post/best-dog-games-android-923789/Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-dog-games-android-923789/People love dogs. They’re adorable, loyal, and they are all good dogs. Yes, even that one. Dog games is a bit of a niche genre on mobile and in general. It’s really just a bunch of normal games with dogs as the main characters. There are some great ones and we listed some of them here. Please note, these are not games for dogs. Unlike cats, dogs play best with direct interaction from another living creature./post/best-vpns-861901/Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-vpns-861901/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Not all VPN services are made equal. They can differ in price, speed, and other features. This means no VPN is the best at anything, so we’ve decided to do a deep dive into the best VPNs for different types of use cases. What is a VPN, and why use one? VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network.” Using one allows your internet activity to be re-routed through a different network./post/right-to-repair-3061273/Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/right-to-repair-3061273/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The modern-day smartphone is, by and large, a highly integrated piece of circuitry and precise engineering to maximize components in the least amount of space. Part of this comes from dropping unnecessary ports and access panels. Back in 2007, the Apple iPhone was one of the first smartphones to ship with a non-removable battery. In the fourteen years since then, a removable battery has become a rare unicorn reserved for bespoke-use smartphones like rugged handsets./post/xiaomi-12-ultra-design-3173134/Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-12-ultra-design-3173134/Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR The Xiaomi 12 Ultra just leaked from a reliable source. Renders show a phone with a massive rear camera system. Leaked specs, however, aren’t as readily available as the renders. Xiaomi has already launched a few phones in the Xiaomi 12 series. However, the biggest and most expensive of the bunch has yet to land. Thankfully, we now know a bit more about what to expect./post/honor-10-lite-review-935140/Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/honor-10-lite-review-935140/Honor Honor 10 Lite The Honor 10 Lite isn't a bad phone, but it fails to stand out in a highly competitive market. Table of contents The budget mid-range segment is a tough one to compete in. While Xiaomi rules the roost, Honor and Realme have been playing hard and fast to close the gap. Honor’s first phone for 2019, the Honor 10 Lite, combines great aesthetics with mid-range specs. Add to that a competitive price point and you’re looking at an interesting option for budget smartphone seekers./post/acer-chromebook-tab-10-review-882256/Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/acer-chromebook-tab-10-review-882256/Acer Chromebook Tab 10 It's clear that Chrome OS has a way to go before it's ready for the mainstream tablet market, but that's not the point of this device. For all its shortcomings, the Chromebook Tab 10 will offer schools exactly what they need out of an education-focused tablet — easy to setup software, reliable performance, a durable design, and the promise of regular software updates for the coming months and years./post/nexus-5x-and-6p-pre-order-645228/Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexus-5x-and-6p-pre-order-645228/Update: Pre-orders are now live for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. You might want to hurry before they sell out! Head to the links below to place your order from the Google Store. Original post: Today Google officially took the wraps off the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. For those interested in picking one up, you’ll be happy to know that pre-orders start today for those in the US, UK, Ireland, and Japan./post/android-4-3-permission-manager-how-to-249538/Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-4-3-permission-manager-how-to-249538/Android 4.3 is out! Even though it’s an incremental update at best, it still brought with it a number of enhancements and features, including support for 4k displays. However, that’s not all Android 4.3 was packing. Underneath the improvements we could see in Android 4.3 was a secret feature that is, for the time being, hidden. Much like the multi-user feature in earlier versions of Android, this hidden feature can only be accessed if you know where to look for it./post/what-is-google-keen-1133389/Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-google-keen-1133389/Google has launched many social networking services that have never caught on with the general public. That includes Google Plus, which started out in 2011 with a lot of hype, but finally closed in 2019. In June 2020, the company quietly revealed it was working on a more modest social networking project, Google Keen. Fast-forward to 2022, and Keen continues to be a bit of an underground Google project very few people know about./post/skagen-jorn-hybrid-hr-review-1193941/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/skagen-jorn-hybrid-hr-review-1193941/Skagen Jorn Hybrid HRThe Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR is a solid hybrid smartwatch with a fun, long-lasting e-ink display. While Skagen nailed the design, the on-device software leaves much to be desired. There are lots of hybrid smartwatches out there, but none quite like the Fossil Group’s lineup. I’m talking of course about 2020’s Fossil Hybrid HR. It uses a power-friendly e-ink display to provide smartwatch functions in a subtle way./post/best-huawei-p30-pro-cases-969495/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-huawei-p30-pro-cases-969495/The Huawei P30 Pro is already a year old, but it’s still a popular pick if you can make it work on your network. It’s highly powerful and it looks great, but it’s also not cheap. You’ll want to protect this phone from being harmed if it falls to the ground or gets in any other accidents. Thankfully, there are plenty of Huawei P30 Pro cases already on sale. Best Huawei P30 Pro Cases Editor’s note – We will be updating this post as more Huawei P30 Pro cases are released./post/best-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-clear-cases-1083390/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-clear-cases-1083390/If you plan to get the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, you’ll obviously want to keep the expensive flagship in pristine condition. To also show off the phone’s design while protecting it, here are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus clear cases you can buy right now. Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it? Don’t forget to check out our guide for the best cases and mobile accessories you can get!/post/microsoft-surface-pro-x-review-1077815/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/microsoft-surface-pro-x-review-1077815/Microsoft Surface Pro X Microsoft’s range of 2-in-1 Surface Pro laptops has been around since 2012. They feature distinctive detachable keyboards and have touch screens. This means they can be used as a laptop or as a tablet. Until recently these devices ran 64-bit Windows on Intel processors, however, that all changed with the launch of the Surface Pro X. Instead of an Intel processor, the Surface Pro X uses Microsoft’s own processor the Microsoft SQ1./post/androidmanifest-xml-992934/Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/androidmanifest-xml-992934/Regardless of the kind of app you’re creating, every single Android application must contain a Manifest file. AndroidManifest.xml is one of the most important files in your entire project, providing essential information to the Android build tools, the Android operating system and the Google Play store. If your app’s AndroidManifest.xml isn’t setup correctly, then you can encounter a huge range of problems – maybe the Android system will be unable to locate all of your Activities and Services; perhaps the Google Play store will let people download your app to completely incompatible devices, or maybe your app will be unable to access the system features and information it requires, in order to provide a good user experience./post/stitch-on-tiktok-3161091/Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/stitch-on-tiktok-3161091/A stitch is a unique editing tool on TikTok that combines parts of other creators’ videos with your own. Think of it like threading together two videos. Perhaps you want to play an impressive or bizarre moment from someone else’s post, then film your reaction at the end. Likewise, you can allow others to Stitch with your videos if you have a public account. Here’s how to stitch a video on TikTok./post/tesla-carplay-android-3162761/Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/tesla-carplay-android-3162761/TL;DR The Tesla Android Project brings Apple CarPlay to Teslas. The project is currently available as a public alpha. In a twist of irony, the solution requires Android to work. An enterprising individual has figured out how to add Apple CarPlay to a Tesla car, but the hack requires Android to make it work. Tesla is one of the few major automakers not to support Apple’s CarPlay. If you’re determined to have it, however, it is technically possible./post/zte-axon-11-5g-review-1130587/Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-axon-11-5g-review-1130587/ZTE Axon 11 5GThe ZTE Axon 11 5G handles day-to-day tasks well, but is let down by a sub-par camera setup. There are better choices out there for the price. The ZTE Axon 11 5G is part of a new wave of affordable 5G-ready smartphones sweeping through the Android landscape. The aim of the game is to offer a comprehensive hardware package for day-to-day use while undercutting increasingly obscene $1,000+ flagship price tags./post/google-play-20-billion-app-downloads-600000-apps-games-98006/Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-play-20-billion-app-downloads-600000-apps-games-98006/Google revealed that 400 million Android handsets were sold until this year’s Google I/O event, an impressive growth since last year when the company announced 100 million Android device sales at Google I/O 2011. Also worth mentioning is the fact that daily Android device activations have reached the 1 million units / day mark, or 12 units every second, compared to 400,000 units / day last year. Maybe the most impressive numbers are related to Google Play, Google’s digital content store./post/zte-blade-x-max-specs-price-release-date-cricket-767493/Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-blade-x-max-specs-price-release-date-cricket-767493/ZTE has been taking on the prepaid market with affordable handsets for the past few years. The company has a good track record of releasing mid-tier phones with great price tags and a healthy bang for your buck. Want another option? We have one for you! A reliable source has given us a look at an upcoming Cricket Wireless smartphone – the ZTE Blade X Max. While we don’t have any info on pricing and availability, we did get a full rundown of the specs./post/motorola-moto-1s-866930/Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-1s-866930/TL;DR Motorola has quietly announced the Moto 1S in China. The Moto 1S is the Chinese version of the Moto G6 that includes a handful of differences. The Moto 1S is available in China for around the same price as the Moto G6. When Motorola announced availability for the Moto G6, China was notably absent from the list of countries. We finally found out why, as Motorola announced the Moto 1S in China./post/why-we-love-google-nexus-5-786299/Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/why-we-love-google-nexus-5-786299/Its camera was underwhelming even when it wasn’t crashing. It was out of battery in less than the time it takes to eat an ice cream. I’ve never seen a smartphone display crack so easily… And yet, it’s probably one of the most well-liked Android phones to ever hit the market. It’s strange thinking about the Nexus 5 now because on paper it made a number of missteps. I mean, I can’t remember many other well-regarded smartphones that underperformed both in battery and camera quality at their price point./post/best-halloween-apps-android-651444/Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-halloween-apps-android-651444/October is a very special time of year. There are pumpkins everywhere. People are watching horror films, The Simpsons Halloween Specials, and Bruce Campbell movies at energetic rates. The Monster Mash plays on the radio for the first time in a year. It’s time for Halloween, folks! Your mobile device will always play a relatively minor roll in the festivities. However, there are some great apps out there that help put you in the Halloween spirit./post/how-to-become-a-fiverr-pro-and-sell-to-top-clients-1185999/Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-become-a-fiverr-pro-and-sell-to-top-clients-1185999/Fiverr was once a fun site that let you buy or sell gigs for $5. Typically, these “gigs” involved making retro portraits or singing happy birthday with custom lyrics. Over time though, Fiverr has gone through something of a rebranding. The homepage now promises that you can find your “perfect professional.” Categories include Graphics & Design, Digital Marketing, and Industries. See also: How to make money on Fiverr as a creative professional/post/huawei-mate-40-pro-1126805/Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-40-pro-1126805/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority The Huawei Mate 40 series has been around for almost a year. We’ve got three phones in this family, namely the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro Plus. Huawei considers the Mate 40 Pro to be the main phone in the series, and it sports the company’s 5nm Kirin 9000 processor. The US trade ban means that the Mate 40 series is the last Huawei flagship family to use Kirin chips across the board./post/galaxy-note-3-vs-galaxy-note-2-261724/Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-3-vs-galaxy-note-2-261724/When we first took a look at the Note 3 at IFA, we couldn’t help but be impressed. With killer specs and a brand new look, there’s a lot to love about the Galaxy Note 3. Whether you are thinking about buying a Note 2 on discount or already have a Note 2 and are considering an upgrade, it’s important to understand that the Note 3 really is a significant update over its predecessor./post/best-samsung-galaxy-s22-cases-3104102/Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-s22-cases-3104102/Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S22 might not have all the bells and whistles of its more expensive counterparts, but it’s still an investment worth protecting with a case. The good news here is that you have a lot of options, from slim and light cases to rugged and wallet cases. To help you pick the right case for you, here at Android Authority we’ve tested and selected the best Samsung Galaxy S22 cases you can currently buy, and separated them into handy categories for your reading pleasure./post/akg-n700nc-review-noise-cancelling-king-1018838/Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/akg-n700nc-review-noise-cancelling-king-1018838/AKG AKG N700NCThese noise-cancelling headphones are a worthy adversary for the likes of Bose and Sony. The bass-heavy sound appeals to a wide swath of listeners and the ANC technology can hush nearly any environment. If noise-cancelling performance is your main concern, the AKG N700NC should be your top choice. It’s hard to focus when surrounded by distraction, some of us turn to focus apps and others turn to gadgets. The AKG N700NC noise-cancelling headphones can be had for less than $100, making it a steal when it comes to raw performance./post/best-dating-apps-india-848802/Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-dating-apps-india-848802/For the longest time, online matchmaking in India was limited to various matrimonial websites. However, dating, casual or otherwise, has become less taboo and more commonplace over the years. This has also led to the steady growth of online dating apps that attempt to make it easier for you to find that special connection. From the globally popular to the apps created specifically for Indians, here is a roundup of some of the best dating apps in India!/post/get-twitter-followers-3157514/Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/get-twitter-followers-3157514/As with any social media platform, Twitter continues to evolve, and the strategies to connect with an audience change. Brands that develop a bold and unique online personality can quickly amass followers and improve their publicity. Here are the best, relevant strategies you can use to get more followers on Twitter. Read more: How to get verified on Twitter QUICK ANSWER To get followers on Twitter, stay active, interact with others, create consistently engaging content and stay on top of trends./post/oneplus-band-review-1190660/Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-band-review-1190660/OnePlus OnePlus BandThe OnePlus Band is the company's first foray into the fitness wearables space. OnePlus is playing it pretty safe with a predictable set of features, and yet the end results is too unpolished to be taken seriously. Between the terrible battery life, iffy fitness tracking, barebones app, it is hard to take the OnePlus Band seriously as an alternative to more mature products on the market. Table of contents/post/m-a-s-p-camera-modes-1087766/Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/m-a-s-p-camera-modes-1087766/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Camera modes can be daunting when you don’t know what all those letters, numbers and symbols mean. These are confusing when you are new to photography, but learning them will drastically improve your photography skills and help you capture what you really want. Figuring out camera modes takes some research and practice, but it’s nothing out of this world. Don’t be scared and let us walk you through what each camera mode means./post/iphone-6-plus-vs-galaxy-note-3-528438/Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/iphone-6-plus-vs-galaxy-note-3-528438/Over the past hours, we’ve brought you comparisons between Apple’s new iPhones and the Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8), and the LG G3. Now it’s time for another quick look, and this time we have two heavyweights in the ring: the iPhone 6 Plus and the Galaxy Note 3. While the Note 3 is a year old, it’s still the device to beat for Apple’s new-fangled large screen iPhone 6 Plus./post/moto-g6-plus-play-specs-vs-moto-g5-857031/Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/moto-g6-plus-play-specs-vs-moto-g5-857031/These are the 4 best smartphone brands in India The Best The 2018 pairing also feature dual cameras, in the form of a 12MP+5MP combo. Last year’s devices offer single cameras: a 13MP shooter for the G5 and a 12MP snapper for the G5 Plus, so those wanting portrait mode will want to check out the new phones. Both Plus models deliver 4K recording, but the G6 has to make do with 1080p/60fps video recording — still smoother than the G5’s 1080p/30fps video./post/google-pixel-4-high-brightness-mode-1051543/Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-high-brightness-mode-1051543/The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL can reach a peak brightness of 444 nits, according to DisplayMate. While this is pretty low compared to flagships like the Galaxy Note 10 (1,308 nits) or the iPhone 11 Pro Max (1,290 nits), Google’s phones have one of the lowest screen reflectance on a smartphone display, making them decently legible in sunlight. However, if you still think the screen of your Pixel 4 is not very bright under direct sunlight, then you can turn on the phone’s hidden High Brightness Mode./post/google-wallet-metropcs-125014/Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-wallet-metropcs-125014/With ISIS – the NFC payment system backed by Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — finally making its oft-delayed touchdown, Google has hinted that it’s bringing some changes to its own mobile payment solution, Google Wallet. It’s still unclear what the new version of Wallet will offer, but one thing is clear: Google is ready for the war ahead by expanding its customer base. As announced on its Twitter account, MetroPCS subscribers can now use Google Wallet on their device./post/fitbit-charge-5-bands-fitbit-charge-4-2741059/Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-charge-5-bands-fitbit-charge-4-2741059/Fitbit has officially launched the much-anticipated Fitbit Charge 5. A direct successor to the already popular Fitbit Charge 4, the device packs a number of exciting upgrades, including new bands. The Fitbit Charge 5 features an AMOLED display, as well as advanced sensors for tracking your heart rate, stress levels, and more. These major updates should be comforting to Charge fans who hope the Google-owned company will continue to support and improve this line./post/best-hindi-to-english-dictionaries-887859/Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-hindi-to-english-dictionaries-887859/Hindi is one of the world’s most popular languages. It’s third, in fact, behind Mandarin Chinese and English. Tons of people travel to India and other parts of the world where Hindi is prevalent. Thus, a good phrasebook or dictionary is a good decision. You don’t need a paper phrasebook or dictionary anymore, though. Mobile devices are more than capable of handling the task. Most of these apps also work between the two languages./post/oneplus-nord-selfie-camera-1141474/Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-nord-selfie-camera-1141474/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority There’s little doubt front-facing cameras are as important as the rear cameras on a modern smartphone, so it makes sense OnePlus focused hard on upping its game with the OnePlus Nord selfie cameras. The OnePlus Nord sports a 32MP front-facing camera paired up with a secondary 8MP ultra-wide shooter for capturing larger groups. Now, OnePlus doesn’t have a spectacular track record when it comes to imaging./post/android-gestures-3077957/Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-gestures-3077957/Gestures have been a mainstay of our smartphone experience since the advent of multi-touch displays. We no longer think before pinching and zooming when viewing photos, nor do we stop and consider why we’re pulling down to refresh Twitter. We expect specific things to happen when we interact with the content on our screens in a specific way. But there’s more to Android gestures than just the basic ones. Our ecosystem is filled with sometimes obvious, sometimes hidden, interactions, and we’re here to explore some of the coolest ones./post/will-i-am-failures-793347/Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/will-i-am-failures-793347/The intersection of technology and pop culture is nothing new. In the early 2010’s, a glut of tech companies appointed celebrities to bring their…unique vision to their products including Microsoft, BlackBerry, Polaroid, and Intel. The latter is the most significant because unlike other celebrities, Intel’s Director of Creative Innovation, will.i.am, took that ball and ran with it with a tenacity and indomitable spirit that we here at Android Authority can’t help but admire./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-akg-earbuds-765124/Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-akg-earbuds-765124/It would appear that Samsung has yet again made a couple of great phones with the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, which isn’t too surprising considering their recent phones. You know, besides that one. Aside from that setback, Samsung has continued to innovate, pushing the limits of hardware design. And they did so without removing the headphone jack. In fact, the company appears to be doubling down on the standard by including a pair of earbuds in the box./post/wifi-7-3161090/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/wifi-7-3161090/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Wi-Fi 7 is poised to deliver 33Gbps wireless speeds. Routers supporting the new protocol could arrive as soon as 2023. Wi-Fi 7, the next generation Wi-Fi protocol, is nearly here and promises speeds at least three times faster than the current generation. Wi-Fi technology has always lagged behind hardwired options in terms of speed and performance, but the most recent developments are helping close the gap, albeit by a small margin./post/samsung-galaxy-s20-portable-battery-chargers-1083195/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s20-portable-battery-chargers-1083195/1. Samsung 25w 10,000 portable battery Samsung not only makes smartphones, but it also makes portable batteries as well. That includes this brand new 10,000mAh capacity model, which is a perfect Galaxy S20 portable battery charger. Not only will it top off those phones up to two times on a single charge, it features 25W charging speed as well. Finally, it has support for charging those phones wirelessly as well, although not as fast as a wired charger./post/google-chrome-apps-1075774/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-chrome-apps-1075774/After three and a half years, Google has finally announced the official Chrome Apps retirement timeline. The process is happening in increments, starting with the Chrome Web Store no longer accepting new apps this March and ending with Google dropping Chrome App support on Chrome OS in mid-2022. Here is the full timeline Google posted on its blog: March 2020: Chrome Web Store will stop accepting new Chrome Apps. Developers will be able to update existing Chrome Apps through June 2022./post/huawei-x-gentle-monster-eyewear-2-review-1187242/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-x-gentle-monster-eyewear-2-review-1187242/Huawei Gentle Monster Eyewear 2At €345/£310 (around $350), the Huawei X Gentle Monster Eyewear 2 could make a nice gift for someone who values style and fashion but cares less about tech and sound quality. The next big thing in consumer tech could sit right on your nose. Some of the biggest names in tech, from Apple and Google, to Samsung and Huawei, are investing in smart glasses. It’s only a matter of time until the product category takes off./post/best-games-2020-1187204/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-games-2020-1187204/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority We have a large number of gamers on staff here at Android Authority, and this year has been an interesting one for games. It not only saw the release of the long-awaited PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, but it also left us with a bit more time at home to enjoy them (for better or for worse). To round off the year, we’ve put together a list of our favorite video games released (or re-released) in 2020 on any and all platforms./post/speed-up-my-phone-guide-638039/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/speed-up-my-phone-guide-638039/Android devices have a tendency of getting old. And not only in the physical way, prolonged usage can also take a toll on performance, making it seem like you need to upgrade your phone sooner than you thought. What gives? Well, if you have been wondering “what can I do to speed up my phone”, you are in luck! You may be able to save your smartphone by performing a few tricks that can push your handset forward, possibly making it as snappy as the first day you turned it on./post/best-gaming-pc-desktops-1114467/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-gaming-pc-desktops-1114467/Serious gamers will agree that the best gaming PC desktops can easily beat gaming laptops. If you are looking to get yourself a less mobile computing solution, you can’t go wrong with the power and flexibility the best gaming PC desktops have to offer. It can be hard to find the right one with so many options, though. Let’s help you out with a list of our favorites! Keep in mind this list includes the best gaming PC desktops considering value for money./post/recover-deleted-emails-gmail-3068257/Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/recover-deleted-emails-gmail-3068257/Unless you’re a digital packrat, eventually, you’re going to start deleting emails from your Gmail account. But what if you’re a little too enthusiastic with that delete button clicking, and you end up deleting something you shouldn’t have? Can you get it back? Well – yes and no. Let’s take a look at how to recover deleted emails from Gmail. Read more: How to empty the trash in Gmail QUICK ANSWER/post/how-to-set-an-alarm-on-an-apple-watch-1138714/Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-set-an-alarm-on-an-apple-watch-1138714/The Apple Watch can make for a great alarm clock. You can always bring it with you, it might already be on your nightstand, and it doesn’t have to make a sound. But how do you… well, set alarms? It’s pretty straightforward, although there are some factors to consider if you want to wake up as planned. Set the Apple Watch alarmThe process of adding a basic Apple Watch alarm is simple./post/oppo-r9s-review-755869/Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-r9s-review-755869/Although its camera is the best we've seen at this price point, the OPPO R9s has too many other issues for us to recommend it over competing options. If you're looking for a great camera, we suggest that you either compromise a bit with an alternative mid-range smartphone or pay more for a true flagship. Table of contents OPPO may not have the same level of brand recognition in the West as Huawei or ZTE, but they’ve long dominated the Chinese market./post/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-renders-1148434/Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-renders-1148434/TL;DR New renders have shed light on the possible design of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. No headphone jack features, but a rear triple camera array is present. The phone may also feature a plastic back, similar to the Note 20. There’s been much chatter about the rumored launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, a budget “Fan Edition” of the S20 from the Korean smartphone maker. Now, we have a better idea of the design of the device./post/acer-predator-2022-ces-3083354/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/acer-predator-2022-ces-3083354/TL;DR The Acer Predator 2022 lineup debuted at CES today. New 12th-Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 processors are now available in the computers. Acer is also focusing on Mini-LED technology with its displays and upgrading some of its consumer PCs as well. Acer revealed its new Chromebooks for 2022 yesterday, kicking off its CES 2022 reveals. Today, Acer is revealing a ton of gaming products including brand new Predator gaming displays, desktops, and laptops, with a Nitro 5 laptop refresh thrown in./post/google-pixel-3-865569/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-865569/The most-leaked phones of the year have finally been made official. At its hardware event today in New York City, Google announced the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL — the successors to two of our favorite Android phones of 2017. Don’t miss: Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL hands-on Similar designs with some notable changes The best Google Pixel 3 XL cases you can get The Best/post/telegram-not-working-3048501/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/telegram-not-working-3048501/Is Telegram not working for you? The service is one of the most popular messaging services among the security-conscious. It’s a great alternative to mainstream messaging apps, especially if you care about privacy, good encryption, and open-source code. We can understand how a Telegram outage may cause frustration, so we’re here to tell you about some common troubleshooting fixes to get the app up and running again. Editor’s note: Some of the instructions in this article were generated using a Pixel 4a with 5G running Android 12./post/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-update-1191470/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-update-1191470/Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to Samsung’s flagship foldable phone. We’ll detail the current software versions for the device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. Samsung usually pushes out One UI updates regularly, but availability may be affected by variant, carrier, and region. Current stable version: Android 12 When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 get Android 13?/post/samsung-foldable-ces-2022-3084553/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-foldable-ces-2022-3084553/TL;DR At CES 2022, we got a glimpse of the newest Samsung foldable tech. There are four new “folds” on the way across a variety of product styles. Some of these we already saw at Samsung’s own display conference in 2021. At CES 2022, the company made it clear we’ve only seen the beginning of the Samsung foldable craze. At the event, it showed off four new styles of foldables, three of which could be your future smartphone./post/zepp-e-circle-review-1165356/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/zepp-e-circle-review-1165356/Amazfit Zepp E CircleThe Zepp E Circle is a stunning smartwatch that looks beautiful, feels premium, and has terrific battery life. Despite it offering plenty of health tracking features, including SpO2, it doesn't do that great of a job tracking your data. Limited app support is also a problem, as is the pretty high price. That all being said, people who want a good all-around watch that nails the basics will find a lot to love here, and Wear OS fans shouldn't ignore this at all./post/google-pixel-4a-5g-pixel-5-discontinued-2738408/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4a-5g-pixel-5-discontinued-2738408/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Left to right: Google Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 4a 5G TL;DR Google confirmed that the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 have been discontinued. The two phones will be available via official channels until stocks last. The Pixel 4a and the new Pixel 5a will be Google’s affordable options in 2021. Soon after the launch of the Google Pixel 5a, it didn’t take long for eagle-eyed netizens to notice that the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5 seemed to be out of stock on the Google Store and other retailers./post/best-smart-home-hubs-878933/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-smart-home-hubs-878933/What is a smart home, and why should you want one? Features It’s hard to buy just one smart home device. Once you get started, you’ll want to keep going. Soon enough you’ll have a ton of devices that are smart on their own but feel a little chaotic together. That’s where a good smart home hub comes in to keep things connected and manageable from a single place. At DGIT we’ve already talked about smart hubs a lot, but we thought it was time to make a guide for our Android Authority audience as well./post/anker-nano-ii-review-3044413/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/anker-nano-ii-review-3044413/Anker Nano IIWith the latest fast charging technologies and three different power levels to choose from, the Anker Nano II has you well covered from smartphones to laptops. Just be prepared to pay for the privilege. The increasingly bewildering Anker charging portfolio gets even more stacked. This time we’re looking at the Anker Nano II — an ultra-compact charger designed to power up the most modern smartphones and laptops. There’s actually an entire Nano II series this time around, which comes in three different power flavors depending on your charging needs./post/best-mid-size-android-smartphone-2012-120399/Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-mid-size-android-smartphone-2012-120399/Bigger is not always better! This principle can be applied to almost everything that surrounds us, ranging from houses and cars, to sound systems and TV sets. However, since this is a technology oriented blog, I’m going to limit the discussion to smartphones throughout the rest of this article. For the past couple of years, big displays have been the trademark of Android smartphones, especially when compared against their main competitor (ecosystem-wise), the Apple iPhone./post/galaxy-note-7-mobile-data-roaming-710797/Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-7-mobile-data-roaming-710797/Whether you’re using mobile data when traveling abroad or have a limited amount of data included in your plan, managing when you’re using your mobile data can be the difference between a worry-free bill and bill-shock. Thankfully, Android smartphones make it easy to turn mobile data and data roaming on or off, so here’s the steps you need to perform: How to turn mobile data on or off with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 From your device’s home screen, open the app drawer./post/top-android-games-released-2017-823941/Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/top-android-games-released-2017-823941/2017 was an exciting year for games. Nintendo finally hit the market in a big way. We had a score of new games from every genre. There were viral hits like Chicken Scream as well as under-the-radar gems like Mushroom 11 and others. Of course, the most popular games this year were freemium games. That shouldn’t surprise anyone. However, we think that mobile gaming had more to offer than a repetitive, pay-as-you-go experience this year./post/nexus-5x-now-60-off-through-christmas-660770/Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexus-5x-now-60-off-through-christmas-660770/Google is in the giving mood! After a brief price break for Black Friday, the Nexus 5X is back on sale, this time for a decidedly longer duration. From now until December 30th, the Google Store has taken $50 off the price tag bringing the 16GB model to $329 and the 32GB model to $379. Amazon and Best Buy are also in on the sale and have reduced their product prices as well!/post/share-text-messages-on-your-facebook-with-sms-board-39646/Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/share-text-messages-on-your-facebook-with-sms-board-39646/The good news for Android lovers out there is that there is now an app that will allow you to forward SMS or text messages from your Android device to a specific email address or to your Facebook and Twitter account. The SMS Board, a recently developed Android app, has a user interface that lists down all your text messages. All you need to do is choose the message that you would like to share, pick where you want to share it, and it’s all good to go./post/taking-audio-next-level-zte-axon-7-706898/Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/taking-audio-next-level-zte-axon-7-706898/This post is brought to you by ZTE.  One of the big selling points of the ZTE Axon 7, among many, is the audio capabilities that this device boasts. ZTE has implemented two independent Hi-Fi audio chips for both listening and recording, as well as dual front-facing speakers with Dolby ATMOS surround sound technology. The end result nothing short of an impressive audio experience. Let’s take a closer look at this setup, and explore how to take your audio experience to the next level with the ZTE Axon 7!/post/the-burbs-peacock-tom-hanks-3036808/Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/the-burbs-peacock-tom-hanks-3036808/From the Vault: As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogs are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In From the Vault, Android Authority aims to rescue these titles from the algorithm graveyard and help you get more out of your streaming subscriptions./post/morning-show-season-2-apple-tv-plus-2739506/Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/morning-show-season-2-apple-tv-plus-2739506/Apple TV Plus Global streaming service Apple TV Plus is gearing up for The Morning Show season two. The original drama will be back next month, with several new and returning actors. The Morning Show was one of Apple’s flagship series, announced as part of the Apple TV Plus launch and with huge names attached. With Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, and Billy Crudup getting top billing, it was the fledgling streamer’s big-ticket prestige drama right out the gate./post/asus-rog-phone-3-review-1138779/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/asus-rog-phone-3-review-1138779/Asus ROG Phone 3Asus has figured out how to make a gaming phone that also excels as a regular smartphone. The ROG Phone 3 is still one of the fastest phones on the market, and its killer battery life and simple interface make it a great device, especially if you can find one on sale. If you can't, be sure to check out its equally awesome successor, the ROG Phone 5./post/clash-royale-decks-crl-world-finals-932222/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/clash-royale-decks-crl-world-finals-932222/The first Clash Royale League World Finals have come to a close with China’s Nova Esports taking home the victory. The action left us with a bunch of new decks and unique strategies to check out, so we’ve done the hard work and put together a list of five good Clash Royale decks showcased at the World Finals. With Global Tournaments rolling out in the latest Clash Royale update, now is the time to expand your deck choices and start racking up those prizes!/post/smartphone-photography-tips-1023241/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/smartphone-photography-tips-1023241/David Imel / Android Authority Smartphones can take amazing photos, but a good image also requires skill. There is no way to learn photography in a day, but you can follow simple guidelines to significantly improve results immediately. Today, we give you eight smartphone photography tips that won’t fail. Let’s jump right in. Smartphones can take amazing photos, but a good image also requires skill.Edgar Cervantes Awesome photography tips to keep in mind Keep photography composition in mind: Rule of thirds/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-force-touch-3d-touch-792656/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-force-touch-3d-touch-792656/As the debut of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 draws near, the rumor storm intensifies. Today, we came across a report from the Korean media The Investor (citing ET News) that claims the new Note will come with a feature we’re somewhat familiar with. According to the rumor, the Galaxy Note 8 may boast force touch, also known as 3D touch, capabilities. This is the technology that can detect the amount of pressure that is applied to a touchscreen, allowing the device to perform different actions depending on how hard the user presses./post/temple-run-android-release-date-march-27-60580/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/temple-run-android-release-date-march-27-60580/Temple Run, one of the most popular free games in the Apple App Store, will soon make its debut on Android as well. According to developer Imangi Studios, the Temple Run Android release date will be March 27, although the game was previously supposed to reach Google’s mobile OS in February. The endless gameplay of Temple Run is fairly simple by nature: collect as many gold coins as you can, using gestures to jump, slide, duck, and run, while evading the evil monkeys guarding the temple and all the obstacles in your path./post/tesla-precondition-battery-825351/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/tesla-precondition-battery-825351/Owning an electric car is great because it means you no longer have to deal with gasoline and all of the downsides that come with it. Instead, you get rechargeable batteries in your car, and you get to skip going to the gas station. But one of the challenges when dealing with batteries is how temperature affects them. If it gets too cold, Teslas limit how much power it puts out, regenerative breaking capacity, and the charge rate./post/best-speed-booster-apps-android-108889/Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-speed-booster-apps-android-108889/Having problems with a sluggish phone? Look no further because we’ve just got the right applications to tuneup and turbo charge your phone instantly. Android phones and tablets work under the same principle as desktop computers and notebooks that have a processor and RAM. And, just like any other electronic device, they also experience failures. You can experience problems like a full RAM or a slow processor. Luckily, there are tons of applications to help you speed up your phone./post/lg-rotating-display-phone-1116380/Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-rotating-display-phone-1116380/Update, May 12, 2020 (1:45AM ET): Some more information has surfaced on LG’s bizarre rotating screen phone. According to ETNews, the device is code-named “Wing” and will carry a 4-inch second screen in addition to a 6.8-inch main display. Unlike LG’s current dual-screen accessories which are the same size as the phone display and help in multitasking, the new “Wing” phone’s shorter second screen is reportedly aimed at improving the content experience and interaction./post/where-to-stream-spider-man-no-way-home-3115937/Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/where-to-stream-spider-man-no-way-home-3115937/Spider-Man: No Way Home was already one of the most highly anticipated films of 2021 months before it was finally released in December. However, no one predicted that Tom Holland’s third stand-alone Spider-Man movie would become not just the year’s biggest hit in ticket sales, but one of the biggest box office successes of all time, both in the US and worldwide. It stands to reason that when Spider-Man: No Way Home finally drops as a streaming release, it will get a ton of attention./post/lenovo-legion-play-poll-results-3036481/Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lenovo-legion-play-poll-results-3036481/We’ve seen loads of Android gaming smartphones in the last few years, often featuring plenty of power, a high refresh rate, and extra inputs such as shoulder triggers. But dedicated Android-based handhelds from major companies have been few and far between. It looked like Lenovo was preparing to unveil one such device at MWC 2021 according to details found on its own website. It’s unclear whether the firm still plans to release the Lenovo Legion Play device, but it offered a full suite of gaming controls (including two analog sticks), a 7,000mAh battery, and more./post/best-android-apps-2021-3079963/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-2021-3079963/Every year we see a slew of new Android apps, and 2021 was no exception. We saw a variety of apps hit the metaphorical shelves this year across various genres. Of course, some years are better than others, and 2021 was comparatively a bit of a slow year. We only saw a handful of apps make a real impact, but we did see an increase in niche apps that improved selections in less exciting genres./post/google-pixel-6-face-unlock-3056814/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-face-unlock-3056814/Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Evidence suggests that the Pixel 6 series may get face unlock in a future update. A commit highlights the feature may require more power draw refinements. Face unlock would be a welcome companion to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro’s in-display fingerprint sensor. The Pixel 6 series is Google’s most feature-packed smartphone line to date, but there was one glaring feature omission at launch./post/samsung-galaxy-a51-verizon-1147971/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a51-verizon-1147971/Update: August 21, 2020 (5:16 AM ET): The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is now available carrier-unlocked at Best Buy US for $349. The device on offer includes 128GB of storage with the Prism Cube Black colorway. Original article: Those looking for an affordable 5G option in the US now have another choice from Samsung. Today, the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW is available on Verizon. Priced at $549, the Galaxy A51 5G UW is a sensible option for users who don’t want to splurge on a flagship but who do want the benefits of Verizon’s mmWave 5G connectivity./post/black-friday-gaming-laptop-monitor-deals-3066783/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/black-friday-gaming-laptop-monitor-deals-3066783/There’s never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop or monitor. Black Friday 2021 is upon us, and with it comes big savings to these devices on Amazon. When it comes to gaming monitors, there are plenty to choose from for those seeking high refresh rates or a wide field of view. As for gaming laptops, you can save a whopping $1,200 on a Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop, packing a 300Hz display, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070 GPU./post/best-lg-g6-cases-761541/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-lg-g6-cases-761541/LG deserves credit for making some bold choices with their 2016 flagship — choices that, unfortunately, didn’t pay off. LG may have gone back to the basics with the G6 while still doing enough to stand out from the crowd. The LG G6 offers smooth performance and a fantastic camera, and includes features that are increasingly becoming the norm, like dust and water resistance. The 18:9 screen brings new features and functionality to the smartphone game, and a beautiful design complements that excellent display./post/t-pain-waze-691090/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-pain-waze-691090/If you haven’t given Waze a spin, you’re missing out on a pretty cool app. The navigator functions something like a social network on the road, allowing users to collaborate in spotting road hazards, speed traps, and potholes. One of the most fun aspects of the app is that the developers occasionally get famous personalities to voice the navigation commands. From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Shaq, we’ve ridden alongside a variety of celebrities./post/how-to-use-alexa-routines-the-possibilities-are-endless-3064622/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-alexa-routines-the-possibilities-are-endless-3064622/While directly controlling your accessories from a device like an Amazon Echo is all well and good, a smart home isn’t very smart if it doesn’t run some things on its own. Here’s how to use Alexa routines, the automation backbone of Amazon’s smart home platform. See also: The best Echo speakers QUICK ANSWER Alexa routines are created via the More > Routines menu in the Alexa app, which is available for Android, iPhone, and iPad./post/what-is-ddr5-3071312/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-ddr5-3071312/Generational leaps in PC memory don’t arrive as quickly as many other technological innovations. About seven years after the announcement of DDR4, the next generation of PC memory, DDR5, is finally here. At Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake CPU launch, DDR5 got some airtime, giving us a glimpse at what we can expect from the next generation of PC RAM. As this is a new standard, there’s a lot of new stuff to learn about DDR5./post/vivo-x70-pro-plus-review-3029151/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/vivo-x70-pro-plus-review-3029151/Vivo X70 Pro PlusThe Vivo X70 Pro Plus is a strong rival to other elite flagships. It's still not perfect due to some software bloat and underwhelming zoom performance, but it represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor. Its limited availability is a travesty, especially for those who want a unique camera setup and all the other extras you'd expect from a premium smartphone. Table of contents Vivo made its camera-related aspirations known with the X60 series that launched in early 2021./post/amazon-fire-phone-problems-569282/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazon-fire-phone-problems-569282/After a successful foray into the world of Android tablets, Amazon finally made a move into the smartphone arena following years of rumors. Impressive hardware and a unique 3D interface and capabilities were let down by a hefty price point. That said, if you did pick up the Fire Phone, you may have come across some issues in your daily use. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the some of the common problems that plague Fire Phone owners, and offer potential solutions on how to fix them./post/android-apps-weekly-434-3170328/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-apps-weekly-434-3170328/Welcome to the 434th edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week: Google TV is rolling out profiles for real this time. Google has false-started this initiative a few different times. This time it seems to be legitimate. Profiles allow users to keep their own preferences on a Google TV so there is no arguing over how things are set up. Hit the link to learn more./post/galaxy-note-3-android-4-4-2-kitkat-rom-available-download-build-n9005xxuena6-334184/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-3-android-4-4-2-kitkat-rom-available-download-build-n9005xxuena6-334184/The same Sam Mobile has posted up build N9005XXUENA6 up for this Galaxy Note 3 version (see Source link below,) describing it as “one of the ‘final’ Android 4.4.2 KitKat test builds” for the handset, which means “nothing will be included or excluded in future builds of Android 4.4 for the giant phablet, except a few bug fixes and improvements here and there.” The publication says Samsung may roll out the official update for the device in one or two weeks, although nothing is official just yet./post/google-pixel-buds-a-1213800/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-buds-a-1213800/Update, June 17, 2021 (01:00 PM ET): You can now grab yourself a set of Google Pixel Buds A without needing to pre-order first. The true wireless earbuds cost $99 and you can buy them from Best Buy and other retailers. Notably, Google still lists them as pre-orders, but that will likely change at some point today. Original article: Google has launched a few sets of headphones in its time. The Google Pixel Buds were its first foray into the true-wireless space, though./post/turn-off-5g-phone-poll-results-1659170/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/turn-off-5g-phone-poll-results-1659170/5G phones are steadily growing in numbers, but the technology hasn’t yet become an essential feature across all regions. If you’re predominantly served by Wi-Fi all day or are satisfied with your 4G LTE speeds, chances are you switch off 5G when it’s not really needed. However, would you really disable a feature on a device you paid for? That’s a thought experiment we recently gave our readers. We wanted to know if, under any circumstance, they leave on their phone’s 5G connectivity or switch it off during the day./post/sony-xperia-xz1-compact-review-796071/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-xperia-xz1-compact-review-796071/Sony Xperia XZ1 CompactWhile most small smartphones sacrifice hardware and specifications, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is one of the few smartphones on the market that delivers a flagship experience in a smaller size. The XZ1 Compact takes all of the important components of the standard Xperia XZ1 and puts them in a small and easy to use form factor, but it still comes with a full-sized price tag. Table of contents/post/best-lightning-cable-1046281/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-lightning-cable-1046281/Even if you rely on the Lightning cable that came with your iPhone or iPad, odds are it won’t last forever. That’s where Apple’s large ecosystem of Lightning cables come in, since it offers a variety of options to pick from. You don’t just want to buy any old Lightning cable, however. You want one that is durable, reliable, or some combination of the two. You also want one with MFi certification, if you go down the third-party route./post/oneplus-10-pro-vs-iphone-13-pro-3147088/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-10-pro-vs-iphone-13-pro-3147088/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Each new flagship launch offers Android the chance to take on the best that iOS has to offer. Samsung started the year strong with its Galaxy S22 series, but now it’s time for OnePlus to have a go. The OnePlus 10 Pro reimagines the rear camera bump but offers the powerful internals you’d expect. Apple’s latest iPhone, on the other hand, makes a few key refinements to a successful formula./post/pixel-2-xl-issues-so-far-813985/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pixel-2-xl-issues-so-far-813985/Update: The Pixel 2 XL's problems have unfortunately persisted since we originally published this piece. As such, we've taken another look at the issues that are currently affecting users and updated our list with a few more entries. Ever since Google announced its new Pixel smartphones, I knew the allure of the Pixel 2 XL would be too strong to ignore. A modern aesthetic, a large battery, Android 8.0 Oreo, and three years of updates directly from the mothership were more than enough to convince me to plunk down the cash for the large phone./post/android-apps-crashing-1210994/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-apps-crashing-1210994/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Android apps are randomly crashing for some users. The issue seems to stem from a bad Android System WebView update. Google has issued new Android System WebView and Google Chrome updates to address the issue. Update: March 23, 2021 (4 AM ET): Google’s Workspace status page indicates says that the problem with Gmail on Android is fixed. The company says updating Android System WebView and Google Chrome via Google Play Store should now resolve the issue for all users./post/xiaomi-mi-notebook-ultra-review-2744489/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-notebook-ultra-review-2744489/Palash Volvoikar / Android Authority The Mi Notebook 14 series was the first Xiaomi laptop to launch in India, and now Xiaomi has followed it up with the Mi Notebook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro. I got my hands on the Mi Notebook Ultra, the most powerful laptop Xiaomi has launched in India yet, in the highest spec’d trim. While Xiaomi did release a RedmiBook Pro laptop very recently, it was a middling budget-friendly Redmi brand./post/honor-watch-magic-2-review-1061541/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/honor-watch-magic-2-review-1061541/Honor Watch Magic 2 The Honor Watch Magic 2 is more of a smart companion than a smartwatch. However, if you seek reliable fitness tracking sprinkled with just the right amount of smart functionality, the wearable makes a good case for itself. Table of contents Update: December 17, 2019 at 11:55 a.m. ET: The Honor Magic Watch 2 is now available for pre-order from eBay in the UK for £139.99. The price will go back up to its original price of £159./post/xiaomi-mi-router-4a-gigabit-edition-review-2741744/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-router-4a-gigabit-edition-review-2741744/Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit EditionThe Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition is a very basic router, but that's not a folly. By focusing on reliability and an easy-to-use interface, it differentiates itself from the budget competition that can often leave users scratching their heads. The Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition isn't particularly feature-rich, but it's a great affordable upgrade for anyone using an ISP-supplied router. Entry-level network equipment can be puzzling, to say the least./post/108mp-camera-samples-1051395/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/108mp-camera-samples-1051395/There are plenty of photos in the review above, but here are a few full 108MP photos alongside a simple crop. Bear in mind that the standard photo mode takes 27MP pixel-binned images, which in many cases provide more pleasing results. Nevertheless, here are some sample photos from the first 108MP camera. Scroll down to the end for a Google Drive link so you can pixel-peep your heart out. Landscape photos are a mixed bag, with many details lost to post-processing where textures and colors are too complex./post/razer-nari-ultimate-review-1109341/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-nari-ultimate-review-1109341/Razer Razer Nari UltimateThe Razer Nari Ultimate is a solid headset for gamers with glasses, and includes novel features like haptic vibrations that allow users to feel the sounds of their games. The retractable microphone is a nice touch, but it doesn’t do a great job at relaying voices clearly. Ultimately, the Nari Ultimate is expensive for what you get, but is a fine pick for Razer fanboys. Gamers looking for accurate audio quality should look elsewhere./post/best-sci-fi-shows-netflix-1000565/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-sci-fi-shows-netflix-1000565/There are many great sci-fi movies on Netflix, but sometimes you want something a little more long-form. Luckily, there’s a bevy of wonderful classic and current sci-fi shows on Netflix too. Below we’ve assembled a list of some of the best. First, a couple of limits, though. We kept franchises to a single entry for starters, basically, so Star Trek didn’t take over the list. We love Star Trek, but nobody needs that much of it./post/huawei-p-series-history-1077346/Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p-series-history-1077346/Huawei is one of the top-performing smartphone manufacturers today (despite the US trade ban), delivering a wide variety of devices for every price-point. But the firm’s flagship phones have also earned accolades for camera prowess, battery life, and fast charging. It’s been a long road to this point for the company though, as its flagship P series has evolved in a big way from its early days. We take a look at the history of the all-popular Huawei P series ahead of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro release./post/long-live-galaxy-brand-japan-604346/Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/long-live-galaxy-brand-japan-604346/Galaxy S6 Edge: Global Model Earlier this month, we took a look at the recent Samsung rebranding situation that has occurred in Japan: the OEM’s logo was nowhere to be seen on any of the promotional material for the Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, nor could it be found anywhere on the devices themselves. In the weeks that followed, the story was picked up by not only Korean media sources, but the Japanese media as well, not to mention countless tech sites./post/smartphone-battery-size-poll-results-1221015/Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/smartphone-battery-size-poll-results-1221015/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Smartphone battery sizes have only gone up in the past few years thanks to displays, processors, and features that require more power. We now have devices with massive battery capacities ranging all the way up to a whopping 10,000mAh. Of course phones like those are still a rare exception, but it’s not hard to find devices with near 5,000mAh or above battery sizes. So we thought of conducting a poll on our website, asking our readers to tell us just how big of a battery their current phone has./post/vivo-v000k-standing-desk-review-1150255/Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/vivo-v000k-standing-desk-review-1150255/Vivo V000K Desk RiserThe Vivo V000K standing desk riser is a simple and effective way to add a standing desk to your home. It doesn't require you to buy an entirely new piece of furniture. Rather, it converts an existing table or desk into the standing desk your health requires. With a global pandemic shuttering many offices buildings, multitudes of people have suddenly found themselves working from home. Not everyone has a house or apartment setup for spending hours on a laptop or desktop./post/encryption-1180840/Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/encryption-1180840/Encryption is a term that many of us have come across, but what does it mean? To put it simply, encryption is the encoding of information. Various online services use it to keep your data private and safe: from text messages and emails to banking details, cloud files, and more. What is encryption? Encryption is not an invention of the digital age. History buffs will know that cryptography dates back to as early as Ancient Egypt./post/google-pixel-4-soli-radar-view-1092901/Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-soli-radar-view-1092901/Google implemented Motion Sense gestures in the Pixel 4 series, using a tiny ‘Soli’ radar to detect your hand movements. The search giant already explained how the tech works last year, but it’s now given us a look at what exactly the radar sees. In a post on Google’s AI Blog, the company says they’ve developed algorithms which means the Soli radar system doesn’t require a “well-defined image” of a person to work properly./post/install-android-11-1085232/Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/install-android-11-1085232/Android 11 has been making its way to devices since last year and it continues to reach new handsets. We have a comprehensive tracker that will tell you if your phone has it, or when it will get the update. But if you want to speed things up, you can also install Android 11 manually. For most users, the easiest and most practical method for installing Android 11 is to just wait for an OTA update, which we can confirm has already begun rolling out for some users./post/samsung-gear-s3-specs-price-release-date-713365/Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-gear-s3-specs-price-release-date-713365/Samsung may not be focusing on the Android Wear platform anymore, but that doesn’t meant the company is scrapping its smartwatch plans altogether. 2014’s Gear S certainly left much to be desired, though last year’s Gear S2 was a very impressive offering. Now Samsung has just taken the wraps off its new Tizen-powered smartwatch, the Gear S3! Featuring the same great rotating bezel, an all-new design and many more enhancements, this new smartwatch is definitely a step in the right direction./post/best-digital-signature-apps-android-3142285/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-digital-signature-apps-android-3142285/Digital signatures are a way of life now. We rely way less on physical documents and you can digitally sign a lot of documents legally these days. Luckily, the number of tools for this is rather small. Only a few companies work in this segment and you probably know at least one of them. For the most part, the company you deal with will choose this tool for you, so this list is mostly for those independent workers and small business owners looking for an easy solution./post/razer-phone-120-hz-games-827605/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-phone-120-hz-games-827605/Out of the Razer Phone 2‘s many features, its 120Hz display is one of the biggest highlights. It’s hard to go back to a regular smartphone display once you plant your eyes on a display that can refresh up to 120 times a second. As with the “UltraMotion” display on the original Razer Phone, the high refresh rate not only allows for smooth gameplay, but smooth navigation throughout the OS as well./post/how-to-play-games-on-android-tv-1178476/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-play-games-on-android-tv-1178476/Android TV is a pretty diverse platform as far as apps are concerned. You get the might of the Google Play Store with all Android TV devices after all. So when it comes to playing games on Android TV, you have a sizeable selection to choose from. You can check out the entire collection of Android TV games on the Google Play Store here. Then, you can follow the steps below to start downloading and playing them!/post/movies-released-early-streaming-coronavirus-1096141/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/movies-released-early-streaming-coronavirus-1096141/The coronavirus outbreak has caused lots of movie theaters to shut down for the past several months. As a result, many films that were released just before the crisis hit made their debut on digital movie stores, or via streaming services. Also, other films originally set for a theatrical release have either been delayed or have bypassed theaters completely. Here’s a look at the movies that were released to digital stores and streaming services, plus movies that cut out theaters completely./post/huawei-p40-pro-vs-oneplus-8-pro-vs-galaxy-s20-plus-camera-shootout-1108282/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-p40-pro-vs-oneplus-8-pro-vs-galaxy-s20-plus-camera-shootout-1108282/While the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Huawei P40 Pro Plus offered the very best-in-class camera hardware at launch, I’m more interested in the more reasonably priced 2020 flagship capabilities. Plus, who really needs a 10x zoom anyway? Let’s dive in and see which can claim the photography crown. Click here for full-quality image samples. Huawei P40 Pro, Oneplus 8 Pro, and Galaxy S20 Plus – Quick spec recap Samsung Galaxy S20 PlusHuawei P40 ProOnePlus 8 ProMain camera/post/waterfall-displays-1037807/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/waterfall-displays-1037807/Phone screens are getting more curved, and on one superficial hand, I admit I kind of like it. “Waterfall” displays look beautiful and futuristic. My reptilian brain loves how they feel against the palm of my hand. They do make bezels even less visible, and you could argue that they let make manufacturers fit more screen in the same body size. As much as I enjoy looking at and holding the Mate 30 Pro and the Vivo Nex 3, I’m ready to go back to a phone with straight edges, or at least less-curved ones./post/flight-of-the-navigator-disney-plus-reboot-3029007/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/flight-of-the-navigator-disney-plus-reboot-3029007/From the Vault: As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogues are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In From the Vault, Android Authority aims to rescue these titles from the algorithm graveyard and help you get more out of your streaming subscriptions./post/best-chinese-to-english-dictionaries-887024/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-chinese-to-english-dictionaries-887024/Joe Hindy / Android Authority Chinese is a difficult, but rewarding language to learn. In fact, it’s the most popular language in the world. However, most vacations and business trips don’t need that level of learning. Most use phrasebooks and simple translation dictionaries for short trips. You can get all of those on your smartphone now. There aren’t a ton of apps available for this, but there are some really good ones./post/huawei-mate-xs-2-launch-3159053/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-xs-2-launch-3159053/Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR Huawei has launched the Mate XS 2 foldable. It uses an out-folding design rather than the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s in-folding design. The company has since launched the device in global markets as well. Update: May 18, 2022 (8:23 AM ET): It’s taken a few weeks, but Huawei has announced the global launch of the Mate XS 2 today. The new foldable goes on sale in Europe from June, so what should you expect in terms of pricing?/post/remotely-control-youtube-android-phone-635269/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/remotely-control-youtube-android-phone-635269/Did you follow along last week’s Android customization post to figure out the details of screen pinning in Android Lollipop? I know, you likely already knew what it was all about. This week we’re diving into YouTube – specifically, using your Android phone to remotely control YouTube. This includes the Chromecast, sure, but also an old, little known and often forgotten feature of the streaming service, YouTube TV. YouTube is predominantly known as a video streaming service on the web with access through any web browser or through mobile apps on our favorite Android devices./post/xiaomi-mi-5-review-685776/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-5-review-685776/Xiaomi Mi 5Xiaomi has dotted the i's and crossed the t's with the Mi 5 and delivered an astonishingly impressive smartphone. By offering what is quite possibly the best mobile experience at this price, Xiaomi has yet again redefined what an affordable smartphone should be. Table of contents Nearly five years ago, Xiaomi released their first smartphone: the Mi 1, and with it, arguably began revolutionising the affordable smartphone market. Xiaomi’s goal of using inexpensive hardware to increase MIUI’s presence within China was simple and effective and certainly paid off; in 2015, for example, Xiaomi shipped nearly seventy million smartphones, the most of any smartphone manufacturer within China./post/oneplus-nord-meaning-1134359/Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-nord-meaning-1134359/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority The Nord series is a chance for OnePlus to do things differently. It includes not one model but a range of affordable phones as alternatives to the OEM’s flagship killers. Even the naming structure is a little different, and here’s what you need to know about the meaning of the OnePlus Nord name. On this page, we’ll dig into the idea behind the Nord line, as well as what Nord actually means./post/opengl-es-3-2-vulkan-everything-to-know-632068/Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/opengl-es-3-2-vulkan-everything-to-know-632068/Today, the Khronos Group, an open consortium of leading hardware and software companies, has announced its new OpenGL ES 3.2 specification and more details on its cross platform Vulkan graphics API. So here is everything that you need to know about the group’s latest graphics APIs and features. OpenGL ES 3.2 Starting with the new specification, OpenGL ES 3.2 aims to bring another step forward in mobile graphics capabilities and quality by absorbing Google’s Android Extension Pack (AEP) functionality into the core of OpenGL ES./post/iphone-12-pro-vs-oneplus-8-pro-1169019/Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/iphone-12-pro-vs-oneplus-8-pro-1169019/David Imel / Android Authority The iPhone 12 Pro has powerful hardware, some nice design features, but a pretty high price tag. The older OnePlus 8 Pro still has solid hardware and you can get it now for the price of just $899. So, which one should you get: The iPhone 12 Pro or the OnePlus 8 Pro? Read more: iPhone 12 series comparison Since both phones have “Pro” in their name, it seems a no-brainer to compare these two handsets./post/redmi-note-9-pro-vs-realme-6-1095725/Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-note-9-pro-vs-realme-6-1095725/The rivalry between Xiaomi and Realme has generated plenty of sparks. From casual name-calling to full-on trolling, the brands have taken a no-holds-barred approach towards one another. But what about the products? After all, that’s what really matters. The fact of the matter is that competition between the two has led to better value for consumers. The constant gamesmanship between Xiaomi and Realme has resulted in hardware sold at prices that would have been unbelievable just a short few years ago./post/camera-shootout-google-pixel-4-vs-pixel-3-vs-pixel-2-vs-pixel-1043798/Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/camera-shootout-google-pixel-4-vs-pixel-3-vs-pixel-2-vs-pixel-1043798/Google is known for its computational photography advancements, and the Google Pixel 3 managed to keep its title as one of the best camera phones until just recently. The Google Pixel 4 is finally here and of course you want to know how good the camera is. We have already compared the Pixel 4 to its main competitors. In this camera shootout we aim to find out just how much better the Pixel 4 is compared to its own predecessors — or if it’s worth the upgrade at all./post/move-start-menu-windows-11-3087711/Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/move-start-menu-windows-11-3087711/Windows 11 brings quite a few changes with it. While some of these changes have been liked, others have annoyed long-time Windows owners. One such controversial change has been the location of the Start Menu / Start button. Windows 11 has a centered taskbar, like the center-aligned docks on macOS, Chrome OS, and many Linux desktop environments. However, Windows loyalists are used to having the Start Menu positioned to the left of the screen./post/how-to-right-click-on-a-mac-1155853/Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-right-click-on-a-mac-1155853/Macs still ship with a mouse or trackpad that has just one obvious button, but you can still right click regardless of the input device you have. You can even customize the click for your tastes. We’ll show you not only how to right click on a Mac, but how to set it up if it isn’t already enabled on your computer. See also: Best Apple laptops How to enable right click on a MacTo start, you’ll need to make sure right-clicking is enabled./post/samsung-throttling-changes-gos-3126456/Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-throttling-changes-gos-3126456/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung confirmed that it uses the GOS service to “optimize” CPU and GPU performance. It said that a software update will bring a performance priority option in the Game Launcher app. The company told us that GOS doesn’t manage the performance of non-gaming apps. Update: March 4, 2022 (12:02 PM ET): Samsung has now issued a statement to Android Authority regarding the throttling controversy:/post/best-switch-eshop-games-1157035/Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-switch-eshop-games-1157035/Nintendo has a lot of classic games that always sell really well for them. Read: Mario titles, Animal Crossing, Pokémon, etc. What you might not know is that there are a ton of games on the Nintendo Switch eShop that are 1) less expensive, 2) super fun, and 3) easily downloadable. Check out the best Switch eShop games that you can download right now. Learn more about the Switch in our extensive buyer’s guide./post/nas-drives-3082540/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nas-drives-3082540/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Computer and smartphone users alike have to deal with the same problems: limited and sealed-in storage, difficulty in sharing files, and troubles backing up data. There’s a good chance that you’ve invested in some form of cloud storage to combat that. Read more: 10 best cloud storage services and apps for Android However, the fact of the matter is cloud storage alone is not always an effective backup strategy./post/android-11-increased-touch-sensitivity-1085295/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-11-increased-touch-sensitivity-1085295/While new versions of Android bring big improvements to security and other areas, many of the smaller changes are often pretty familiar — taking inspiration from features found in various OEM devices. The new increased touch sensitivity setting in Android 11 Developer Preview is such a feature. You’ve likely seen this feature onSamsung devices, among other OEMs. The purpose of the setting is simple: sometimes screen protectors can slightly throw off your touchscreen’s touch response./post/flexispot-desk-bike-review-1159660/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/flexispot-desk-bike-review-1159660/FlexiSpot Cycle Desk BikeThe FlexiSpot Cycle Desk Bike is an easy way to get some exercise while working. It's not as sturdy as I would like and is missing some significant features, but its low price and versatility make up for that. Table of contents C. Scott Brown / Android Authority With more and more people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exercise is becoming a huge concern. Sitting at a desk all day in an office is bad enough, but sitting all day within steps of your fridge is doubly worse./post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-screen-replacement-803816/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-screen-replacement-803816/Samsung smartphones have always featured gorgeous displays. With the Galaxy S8‘s new Infinity Display design language, that great look has also carried over to the Galaxy Note 8. Samsung has really allowed these beautiful screens to shine through. But as good as these phones look, they’re still relatively fragile. All it takes is one bad angle to have you facing steep repair costs. Today, we take a look at how much it may cost to fix the display, or even for a full Galaxy Note 8 screen replacement./post/might-buy-a-ps5-this-year-3169779/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/might-buy-a-ps5-this-year-3169779/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Sony is ramping production of the PS5. The company is turning to multiple suppliers to combat supply chain issues. Sony hopes the PS5 will finally surpass PS4 sales in 2024. Good news for gamers as Sony promises to increase production of its PS5 to get more units in customers’ hands. The PS5 is the most advanced console Sony has ever shipped. The only problem is that it hasn’t shipped enough units./post/razer-phone-review-811436/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-phone-review-811436/Razer PhoneThe Razer Phone is a great first attempt and might start new trends in the smartphone space, but its camera significantly holds the phone back. Table of contents Gaming laptop and peripheral giant Razer surprised everyone with its entry into the smartphone space, born from the acquisition of contentious, but fondly remembered Nextbit. The result of this new partnership is one of the most powerful phones we have ever used, which is marred by a familiar issue its creators still can’t seem to conquer./post/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-redux-1117410/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-redux-1117410/It’s been two years since Samsung released the Galaxy S9 Plus. That means that some users may be coming to the end of their contract and looking for an upgrade. Similarly, the price has come down so much in recent months that those who couldn’t afford it initially might be looking to pick one up. At around £300/$300 renewed or on the second-hand market, it’s a phone I’ve been recommending for some time now for its tremendous value proposition./post/mediatek-vs-snapdragon-920915/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/mediatek-vs-snapdragon-920915/Huawei and Samsung are two of the only Android manufacturers regularly producing in-house processors. Everyone else turns to Qualcomm and MediaTek for their mobile chip needs. The two companies have been the dominant third-party chipset providers for several years now, following the withdrawal of players like Texas Instruments, Intel, and ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor. We’ve put together a handy primer on the MediaTek vs Qualcomm, covering their differences and reasons why a company would opt for one or the other./post/color-oneplus-8-pro-1106784/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/color-oneplus-8-pro-1106784/The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T are the flagship smartphones from the “Never Settle” handset company that were all released in 2020. They also come in a few color choices. Which one should you get? Well, we can help out by showing you which color OnePlus 8 versions are available. OnePlus 8 color choices The smaller and cheaper OnePlus 8 only has three color choices as of this writing./post/best-business-apps-for-android-601209/Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-business-apps-for-android-601209/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Business apps are a tough subject. There are a variety of variables to consider. That may include team size, business size, how well the app scales to demand, and tons of other stuff. Some apps are great for huge teams while others do better for business people individually. Some businesses are always in the market for better stuff while others opt to make their own solutions./post/samsung-galaxy-a52-a42-a32-us-availability-price-1215227/Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a52-a42-a32-us-availability-price-1215227/TL;DR Samsung has introduced its latest Galaxy A phones in the US. Everything from the Galaxy A02s to the A52 5G will be available, and the A32 is the company’s first 5G phone for under $300. Most models will be available on April 9, while the A42 5G debuts on April 8. The A02s will arrive on April 29. Update, April 9, 2021 (09:58 AM ET): Most of the Galaxy A series phones launched in the US this week are now available to buy./post/best-google-pixel-4-xl-screen-protectors-1096664/Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-google-pixel-4-xl-screen-protectors-1096664/Google Pixel 4 The Tocol tempered glass screen guards come with a 9H surface hardness that keeps it scratch-free and safe in case of bumps and drops. There’s an extra space left around the borders to ensure compatibility with most Pixel 4 XL cases and covers. An alignment frame is included with the screen protector for a quick and easy installation process. 2. Omoton tempered glass The Omoton tempered glass screen protector has a 9H hardness rating to keep the phone’s display safe from scratches and drops./post/iphones-in-movies-1087695/Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/iphones-in-movies-1087695/If you ever see iPhones in movies, chances are good the character using one isn’t the villain. That’s because, according to Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson, Apple strongly discourages the practice. In a new video interview with Vanity Fair, Johnson describes how Apple’s policy on the uses of its products in films is pretty strict. “[Apple] lets you use iPhones in movies but — and this is very pivotal if you’re ever watching a mystery movie — bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera,” Johnson says in the video./post/wandavision-release-date-disney-plus-1177199/Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/wandavision-release-date-disney-plus-1177199/Disney Plus Marvel Studio’s WandaVision on Disney Plus has launched. All nine episodes of the first Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series on Disney Plus are now available to stream on the service. So what is WandaVision, and why is everyone so excited about this limited series? Most importantly, will there be a WandaVision season 2? Read more: Best Marvel movies on Disney Plus We have your answers (without any real spoilers for the first season) in this article./post/samsung-crease-foldables-z-fold-3-flip-3-1226781/Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-crease-foldables-z-fold-3-flip-3-1226781/David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s upcoming foldables might not have a crease, according to a tipster. This would be particularly welcome for the Z Fold 3 in light of its rumored S-Pen support. Samsung is generally considered to be the leader in the foldable phone game right now, offering two different foldables with ultra-thin glass and complex hinges. One of the numerous hurdles with this device category is the fact that a crease appears at the folding point of the foldable screen./post/samsung-galaxy-s21-colors-leak-1192286/Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s21-colors-leak-1192286/TL;DR Samsung’s “custom colors” for the Galaxy S21 series appear to have leaked. Some colors work, while brown, red, and a carbon fiber gray might not be to everyone’s liking. You’ll likely have to venture beyond the US to get these options. Samsung is fond of releasing Galaxy phones in a wider variety of colors than you normally find in regions like North America, but whether or not you’ll enjoy its next palette is up for debate./post/what-is-cloud-gaming-1006150/Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-cloud-gaming-1006150/It’s important to note that although cloud gaming often allows you to play the same AAA games as other platforms, it differs from traditional consoles and PCs in very significant ways. So what is cloud gaming and how does it work? Let’s break it down. What is cloud gaming?Also known as game streaming, cloud gaming refers to using cloud servers, rather than local devices, to run games. Essentially, the goal is to make high-end gaming experiences simpler and cheaper to access./post/how-to-battle-pokemon-go-721206/Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-battle-pokemon-go-721206/Battling in Pokemon Go is something you’ll do fairly frequently. Taking down Gyms and leveling them up is extremely time consuming, but still an integral part of the game. That means you’ll need to battle fairly frequently. Here’s a short primer on how to battle in Pokemon Go. Initiating a battle in Pokemon Go First, let’s quickly go over how to get into combat in Pokemon Go. For right now, there is only one way and that is through Gyms./post/samsung-isocell-gn2-1202806/Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-isocell-gn2-1202806/TL;DR Samsung has announced the 50MP Isocell GN2 camera sensor. It offers bigger pixels and a larger sensor size than its predecessor. The new sensor is currently in mass production. Samsung announced the 50MP Isocell GN1 last year, making for a departure from its 108MP sensors. The GN1’s lower resolution was off-set by its much bigger pixels, enabling significant improvements for low-light capture on paper. Now, Samsung has announced a successor to the Isocell GN1, called the Isocell GN2./post/redmi-note-6-pro-review-925916/Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-note-6-pro-review-925916/The success of the Redmi Note series has catapulted Xiaomi to a meteoric rise in last couple of years, usurping market leaders in India. The Redmi Note 5 series launched in India in February 2018 with a “Pro” variant on offer for the first time. In just eight months, the company has launched its successor, the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The Redmi Note 6 Pro sticks to the formula of the predecessor, keeping up with the times and cashing in on its popularity as one of the best mid-range smartphones in the market to keep the sales momentum going./post/harry-potter-wizards-unite-best-wand-1002167/Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/harry-potter-wizards-unite-best-wand-1002167/There are all kinds of cool ways to customize your character in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, including an extensive list of options for your wand. You can choose the length, type of wood, core, and flexibility to create the best wand to suit your tastes! So how do you decide which is the best wand for you? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about wands in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite./post/android-pie-adaptive-brightness-927080/Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-pie-adaptive-brightness-927080/TL;DR Google has revealed some details on the inner workings of Android Pie’s Adaptive Brightness setting. The company discussed how the setting learns from its users and how it will continue to improve as Pie lands on more smartphones. Google also explained how it improved the brightness slider setting based on how our eyes perceive light. When Google released Android Pie in August, it introduced a feature called Adaptive Brightness./post/convert-powerpoint-google-slides-3139874/Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/convert-powerpoint-google-slides-3139874/QUICK ANSWER To convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides, open Google Drive and click New--> File upload and choose the relevant file. KEY SECTIONS How to convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides There are two ways to convert a PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides. The quickest way is by using Google Drive. Click New then File Upload and choose the PowerPoint file you wish to convert. For reference, here’s a list of PowerPoint file types:/post/huawei-celia-assistant-1098366/Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-celia-assistant-1098366/Update, June 16, 2020 (03:15 PM ET): Today, Huawei revealed that its Google-less Google Assistant rival Celia is now available in India, at least partially. The virtual assistant will now power aspects of Huawei’s support app, helping customers get help with their Huawei products. To be clear, this won’t act as the Google Assistant replacement described below. Celia will only work as an aspect of the Support app as well as on the Indian version of Huawei’s consumer support site./post/lg-g5-release-date-price-specs-features-666291/Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g5-release-date-price-specs-features-666291/The LG G5 has been formally announced just ahead of the official kick-off of MWC 2016. The LG G5 is a pretty dramatic departure from past members of the G series. The LG sets reinvent the G series by emphasising premium materials while also removing a few previously iconic LG features. Let’s take a quick look at what to expect from the LG G5 in terms of design, specs, and features. [related_videos align=”center” type=”custom” videos=”674813,674817,674935″]/post/galaxy-s3-gets-marshmallow-thanks-to-cyanogenmod-663283/Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s3-gets-marshmallow-thanks-to-cyanogenmod-663283/Samsung’s flagship smartphone of 2012, the one that sold over 50 million units by mid-2013, is hands-down one of the company’s most popular phones ever. Of course, in 2015 having a smartphone with a 4.8-inch HD (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, an 8MP rear camera, and a 2,100mAh battery is hardly noteworthy. In fact, the best entry-level devices come close to beating most of the Galaxy S3’s spec sheet./post/best-kids-movies-on-hulu-1014262/Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-kids-movies-on-hulu-1014262/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Hulu is probably best known for catching up with prime time network TV, but it has a great movie selection included in your monthly subscription too. This list covers the best kids movies on Hulu you can stream right now. Read more: Best family movies on Amazon Prime Video Don’t have Hulu? Start your free 30-day trial by clicking the link below. The best kids movies on Hulu: Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best kids movies on Hulu regularly as the platform rotates its library or we find something better./post/blackberry-key2-specs-873256/Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/blackberry-key2-specs-873256/BBF100-1 — EU, Africa, AU, Japan FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32 TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41BBF100-2 — Canada, US, LATAM FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 28, 29, 30, 66 TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41 BBF100-4 — China FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28/post/vanced-features-i-will-miss-3143338/Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/vanced-features-i-will-miss-3143338/Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Earlier this month, the developers of Vanced — an unofficial feature-rich YouTube app for Android — announced that the project would shut down permanently, following a cease-and-desist letter from Google. While existing installs will continue to work until YouTube changes its API, it’s likely only a matter of time before that happens. Contrary to popular belief, Vanced didn’t just block pre-roll video ads or unlock YouTube Premium features like background playback./post/oneplus-8-pro-specs-1105970/Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-pro-specs-1105970/The OnePlus 8 series marked the OEM’s first of many 2020 releases. OnePlus’s two phones share plenty of features, but they still came with a wide gap in terms of specs and capabilities. Read more: Our OnePlus 8 Pro review We’ve got you covered with our rundown of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specs from the chipset and display to cameras and extra features. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specifications table OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus 8Display/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-display-problem-3117354/Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-display-problem-3117354/Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Early Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra buyers are reporting a problem with the phone’s display. A pixelated line appears on the panel while watching videos and playing games. Samsung is aware of the issue and has promised to fix it via a software update. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series just started shipping out, and already a number of users are reporting an issue with their brand new Galaxy S22 Ultra./post/change-language-chromebook-3148638/Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/change-language-chromebook-3148638/Chromebooks are like any other modern computers, and you can change the language on them if you please. Have you just got a Chromebook, but it’s not set to use your preferred language? No problem, you can easily change the language without resetting your Chromebook. Read more: The best Chromebooks you can buy QUICK ANSWER To change the language on your Chromebook, head over to Settings -> Advanced -> Languages and input -> Languages -> Change./post/best-android-apps-2019-1066077/Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-2019-1066077/The year is winding down and that means it’s time to round up the best new Android apps of 2019. There were a ton of app launches this year. In fact, we narrowed down this list from a prospective list of over 120 total apps launched anywhere from the last week of December last year through December 15th this year. 2019 was an excellent year for apps. We saw some outstanding releases across a multitude of categories./post/how-to-delete-a-playstation-network-account-2737579/Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-delete-a-playstation-network-account-2737579/Deleting a PlayStation Network (PSN) account differs from deleting a user on a PS4 or PS5. The latter will delete saved data, settings, and themes tied to that user, while deleting a PSN account will completely erase all content tied to the account. This includes personal information and any purchased software. There are a few reasons you may want to delete a PSN account. Some may want to delete an old account you used for a different console, or you may want a different username./post/whoop-strap-review-1161259/Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/whoop-strap-review-1161259/Whoop Whoop Strap 3.0The Whoop platform introduces a ton of fascinating ideas that could benefit the greater fitness product space over time. However, you'll need to put up with the Whoop Strap 3.0's inaccurate heart rate sensor and high cost over time to take advantage of Whoop's more interesting features. Table of contents NBA players use it. Professional skateboarders use it. CrossFitters use it. The Whoop Strap promises to go above and beyond what “normal” fitness trackers can do./post/focal-length-photography-1018316/Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/focal-length-photography-1018316/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Photography is full of fancy terms and complicated science, but we are here to explain it all to you in simpler terms. Today we are focusing on focal length. This term gets thrown around often, especially when looking at lenses, so you must get familiarized with it. More: Other photography terms you should know What is focal length? Put simply, focal length is the distance between a camera sensor (or film) and a lens’s point of convergence./post/misfit-vapor-x-review-1030059/Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/misfit-vapor-x-review-1030059/Misfit Vapor X Smartwatch The Misfit Vapor X is a fine Wear OS smartwatch, but it fails to justify its high price. For a similar amount of money, there are other smartwatches that offer better specs, longer battery life, and more innovative features. Table of contents At the recent IFA 2019 event in Berlin, we saw an absolute deluge of smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other smart wearables. With so many options, it’s difficult for companies to set their products apart from the pack./post/xiaomi-mi-band-6-bands-mi-band-5-1214141/Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-band-6-bands-mi-band-5-1214141/The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 builds on the successful formula of the Mi Band 5. While it might look similar to its predecessor, it packs a handful of improvements. The Mi Band 6 wears a larger 1.56-inch screen — that’s 50% larger than the Mi Band 5‘s 1.1-inch display. Tempered glass and anti-fingerprint coating also feature to better protect the band from everyday wear and tear. There’s also an SpO2 sensor and 30 sport tracking profiles this time around./post/oppo-f1-plus-review-684658/Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-f1-plus-review-684658/OPPO F1 PlusFeatures like the 4GB of RAM, the 64GB of storage, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, VOOC fast charging, and the fingerprint reader are solid positives for this device. Add a great rear camera plus a front camera made for selfie junkies and the F1 Plus becomes a serious contender. Color OS might not be for everyone, however I found it a pleasure to use. Aside from a dated processor, there's very little not to like about the Oppo F1 Plus!/post/razer-kraken-x-review-994900/Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/razer-kraken-x-review-994900/Razer Razer Kraken XThe Razer Kraken X is a spartan gaming headset with an all-black design. It supports 7.1-channel surround sound and a flexible boom microphone. While it's not the best headset on the market, it's a great introductory option for enthusiasts. Table of contents Update, October 3, 2020: This review was updated to include a microphone poll, and to compare the headset to other competitive gaming headsets. Using your TV’s speakers while playing video games gets the job done, but not very well./post/retro-phones-foldable-comeback-1085630/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/retro-phones-foldable-comeback-1085630/Phones look kind of boring these days, but it wasn’t always this way. In the early 2000s, wacky designs were all the rage and it often felt like no two phones looked the same. Now, in 2020, many are hoping that foldables will once again put the fun back into smartphone design. With all the recent attention on retro-style clamshell foldable phones like the Motorola Razr and Galaxy Z Flip, it begs the question: could we also see the return of some of the more out-of-the-box designs from the pre-smartphone mobile era?/post/moga-pro-power-review-hero-power-320552/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/moga-pro-power-review-hero-power-320552/When we reviewed the Moga Pro Bluetooth controller from PowerA we loved the way it enhances Android gaming, and we recommended it to all serious mobile gamers as a must-have accessory. Recently, PowerA launched a pair of Bluetooth controllers that further refine the design of the Moga Pro and come with a great new feature – the ability to charge your smartphone. For a device designed for gaming on the go, every minute of battery life matters./post/angry-birds-2-review-631029/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/angry-birds-2-review-631029/The very first Angry Birds game was launched in December 2009. Since then, it has collected over 100 million downloads in the Google Play Store and currently holds almost 3 million 5-star reviews. This application is off the charts and continues to be one of the most entertaining casual games around, but we do have to say a successor was due after 6 years. We have seen plenty of other Angry Birds iterations, but those were really just themed titles./post/how-to-add-fingerprint-authentication-to-your-android-app-747304/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-add-fingerprint-authentication-to-your-android-app-747304/Android 6.0 saw the introduction of fingerprint authentication, a new security feature that allows users to confirm their identify with a single touch. While this new security feature is most commonly used to secure the user’s lockscreen, fingerprint authentication can also be a useful addition to your apps, allowing you to secure sensitive features such as in-app payments, or replace password-and-username screens with a much more convenient single-touch sign in.In this article, I’m going to show you exactly how to implement fingerprint authentication in your own apps, by walking you through the process of creating a sample app that registers when the user places their fingertip against their device’s touch sensor, processes their input, and then displays a range of toasts depending on whether the fingerprint authentication has succeeded or failed./post/samsung-galaxy-s10-redux-1202436/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-redux-1202436/The Samsung Galaxy S10 turns two years old on March 8, which means that many will be looking to upgrade from their devices to a more up-to-date model. Newer S series smartphones have faster displays, more powerful processors, and flashier cameras. The latest Galaxy S21 series is a natural upgrade. However, today I want to talk about what value this ex-flagship brings to the renewed smartphone market and why it might be worth your cash in 2021./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-google-pixel-6-pro-3104130/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-google-pixel-6-pro-3104130/Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Google Pixel 6 Pro has enjoyed a few months as one of the best big Android phones around. Now, there’s new competition in the form of Samsung’s latest phablet, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. While it may not feel like a proper Galaxy S device, the latest Ultra is gunning for the top slot all the same. We’re here to help you decide which beast of a device is right for you in our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Pixel 6 Pro showdown./post/google-photos-worried-privacy-616339/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-photos-worried-privacy-616339/There has been a fair bit of discussion about online privacy recently, specifically with regard to the new Google Photos service. It offers free, unlimited space to automatically back up all of your photos and videos online. There is no definitive answer to the question of whether you should be worried about your privacy if you decide to use the service. It all depends on how much you care about privacy in general, and how much you trust Google specifically./post/120w-charging-tested-1170793/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/120w-charging-tested-1170793/Robert Triggs / Android Authority The last few years have seen a revolution in fast charging technologies: from the early breakthroughs in 20W and 30W chargers to the now common 40W to 60W technologies. But 2020 has taken us even further, with 120W charging now on the market. The promise is to take our phone batteries from empty to full in just a few minutes. However, there are still lingering questions about the effects on battery longevity./post/another-eden-review-949710/Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/another-eden-review-949710/When you hear about a new JRPG from veteran Masato Kato (Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, Final Fantasy XI), it’s hard not to get excited. Then you hear it’s a mobile game, and expectations lower. Finally, it’s released as a free-to-play gacha game and all hope is nearly lost. Fortunately, Another Eden manages to avoid all of the trappings of the genre and provides a truly compelling experience. It’s a nostalgic journey back in time to the best years of SNES JRPGs./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s9-battery-life-860361/Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s9-battery-life-860361/Samsung Galaxy S9 (right), Galaxy S8 (left) If you’re on the fence about upgrading to the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus from your S8 or S8 Plus, you’ll want to know what the difference in battery life will be like. Now that we’re taking deeper dives on the products we review, we can shed some light on the situation. After testing all four phones several times, we found that you should probably keep the S8 if battery life is your main concern./post/wireless-charging-qi-pad-technology-580015/Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/wireless-charging-qi-pad-technology-580015/Wireless Charging has had a hit-or-miss relationship with the mobile industry, dipping in and out of product ranges and flitting between spec sheet features and accessory status. These days, a number of high profile smartphone ranges support wireless charging, including Google latest Pixels, Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note products, and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. After years of battles over standards, there is now only one major player left in the smartphone game – the Wireless Power Consortium./post/xbox-series-s-specs-1155984/Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xbox-series-s-specs-1155984/TL;DR Microsoft has confirmed the specs of the Xbox Series S console. It will feature support for 1440p gaming with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The disc-less console will also feature a custom NVMe SSD. Update: September 9, 2020 (3 AM ET): Microsoft has now confirmed all the spec details from the leaked promo video mentioned in the original article below. In fact, the company has officially released the same promo video for the Xbox Series S, also confirming its November 10 launch date./post/fall-of-huawei-1231190/Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fall-of-huawei-1231190/Robert Triggs / Android Authority At this point, you know the story: in May 2019, then-US president Donald Trump brought the hammer down on Huawei. By issuing an executive order placing the company on a so-called “Entity List,” he essentially cut the company’s smartphone division off at the legs. Since then, the division has limped along as best it can. This outcome isn’t too surprising. Without access to American firms — most notably Google, on which the Android ecosystem heavily depends — it was only a matter of time before Huawei’s global phone ambitions crumbled./post/google-pixel-4-storage-1041642/Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-storage-1041642/Despite the fact that we consider main line Pixel devices to be flagship phones, they usually don’t compare if you hold them up against contemporary flagships from other manufacturers in terms of specs. The Google Pixel 3 from 2018, for example, had a single rear camera while other devices launched that year had two or even three. Pixel devices usually have less battery capacity than other flagships, too, and less RAM./post/galaxy-note-4-tmobile-lollipop-604160/Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-4-tmobile-lollipop-604160/Following behind AT&T andSprint, T-mobile has now started rolling out an update to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for owners of theSamsung Galaxy Note 4! We were already aware this update was coming sometime this week, but thanks to numerous tipsters this morning, we can confirm the update is now live for some users. The latest update packs the firmware number N910TUVU1COD6 and appears to be a 1085.68MB download. In other words, you’ll probably want to be on Wi-Fi, unless you have unlimited data./post/oneplus-6t-price-availability-release-date-918419/Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-6t-price-availability-release-date-918419/Update: February 4 (9:04 am ET) – OnePlus is now selling the special McLaren Edition of the OnePlus 6T on its web site. This version of the phone has 10GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, along with a special 30W “warp charge 30” charger that will give the phone a day’s worth of battery use in just 20 minutes. It’s priced at just $699. Original story: November 6: – The OnePlus 6T started out as one of the year’s most anticipated releases./post/unihertz-atom-review-936593/Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/unihertz-atom-review-936593/Unihertz Atom The Unihertz Atom is a phone you don't really want to keep using, but that is the whole point of it. You do what you have to do and get on with your life. It is nonaddictive by nature. The Unihertz Atom is a tiny phone with a 2.45-inch display. It comes with decent specs, but the phone’s design is what’s really going to spark conversations. About 80 percent of the people I showed this phone to told me they totally wanted one./post/oneplus-6-vs-apple-iphone-x-872479/Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-6-vs-apple-iphone-x-872479/The OnePlus 6 is proof you don’t have to pay a fortune for a premium smartphone experience. If you’re an Android user on a budget, few phones compare. The comparison gets a bit trickier when you look outside of the Android world. Does the sub-$550 OnePlus 6 have what it takes to go up against the $999 iPhone X? Let’s find out! This is our OnePlus 6 vs Apple iPhone X. /post/samsung-galaxy-s10-pre-orders-galaxy-buds-960768/Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-pre-orders-galaxy-buds-960768/Instead of Galaxy Buds, Samsung now offers a $130 eCertificate that can be used towards “select products” on Samsung’s website and the Shop Samsung app. Samsung didn’t say what those products are, but we assume you can spend the $130 on accessories for your Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus. You could probably also pick up the Galaxy Buds when they go on sale March 8. It’s not exactly unprecedented — the fine print of the promotion stated that the free Galaxy Buds were available “while supplies last./post/nexus-6p-problems-fixes-664072/Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexus-6p-problems-fixes-664072/The Nexus line is retired, long live the Pixel! Still, if you can find a Nexus 6P on discount, or already have one, it’s a hell of a device and one very much worth using on the daily even in 2017. With its beautiful design and solid build quality, high-end specs, top of the line camera, and of course, a smooth and snappy pure Android experience, the Nexus 6P is certainly one of the best Android smartphones released in 2015 and still very much relevant even after all this time./post/vivo-s1-review-1016170/Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/vivo-s1-review-1016170/Differentiating by design can be a great way to make your product stand out. The Vivo S1 packs in the style quotient but doesn't quite nail the essentials. In the incredibly competitive mid-range market, the Vivo S1 just doesn't have what it takes to be an easy recommendation. Table of contents Slowly and steadily, Vivo has been pumping out hardware across price segments. In the lucrative mid-range segment, Vivo now has multiple devices that cater to all sorts of users, from performance seekers to those looking for a gigantic battery./post/archos-gamepad-2-281850/Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/archos-gamepad-2-281850/Digging the idea of the NVIDIA Shield, but looking for something a bit more affordable? The Archos Gamepad 2 could be exactly what you’re looking for. The upcoming gaming tablet features a built-in physical controller, reasonably decent specs and a price tag of $200 in the United States, or € 212.36 for those in Europe. So what exactly does that $200 net you? The Gamepad features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, 2GB RAM, a 7-inch IPS display with a 1280 x 800 resolution, 8GB storage, microSD, HDMI, Wi-Fi and the power of Android 4./post/arm-a9-vs-arm-a15-87559/Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/arm-a9-vs-arm-a15-87559/ARM has completely dominated the mobile market for more than a decade, with over 90% market share, but it wasn’t until the rise of modern smartphones that we started to witness chips more powerful than anyone could have ever imagined we’d see in phones — chips that are now even starting to threaten Intel’s dominance and their status quo computing architecture. Starting with the ARMv7 architecture and the first Cortex CPU based on it, the A8, we already began to think of these devices as superphones or mini-computers once the 1 GHz barrier was broken./post/aroma-file-manager-recovery-mode-90778/Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/aroma-file-manager-recovery-mode-90778/The great thing about Android developers is that they never run out of ideas to make our lives comfortable and convenient. Now another developer from XDA Developers, amarullz, has created another app for us and the AROMA Filemanager is its name. It’s been tagged as the “world’s first Android recovery-based file manager.” For the record, the word “aroma” originated in Bahasa Indonesia and means “scent”. In this case, it also means “Amarullz Android ROM Manifestation./post/how-to-take-screenshots-htc-one-246466/Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-take-screenshots-htc-one-246466/The HTC One is a piece of art with its alluring body plus its amazing hardware. On top of that, the HTC One packs a stunning, crystal clear display. Many often want to take screenshots of whatever is showing on the screen. Users capture Android screenshots for various reasons — perhaps to share to others how the screen looks like, or maybe to show off one’s high score in a game, or maybe to save a snapshot of the screen for later use./post/best-skateboard-apps-883886/Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-skateboard-apps-883886/Skateboarding isn’t quite the mainstream sport that it once was. After all, we don’t even get competent Tony Hawk games anymore. However, tons of people still enjoy it. You don’t really use a smartphone while skateboarding and skateboarders aren’t on their phones as much as some other people. Thus, there aren’t a ton of apps for it. Most skateboard apps revolve around the sport rather than being a direct part of it./post/us-mobile-deal-1018946/Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/us-mobile-deal-1018946/With a number of prepaid carriers fighting for your attention, US Mobile stands out for its simple and flexible plans. Want to see for yourself what we’re talking about? Use our exclusive code to get 50% off your first three months of coverage for up to $30 off! That’s great! Wait, what’s US Mobile? Glad you asked! US Mobile is an MVNO with coverage on America’s best networks. That means you get access to T-Mobile and Verizon’s networks, two of the best U./post/best-bluetooth-speakers-under-100-dollars-999873/Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-bluetooth-speakers-under-100-dollars-999873/Lily Katz / Android Authority Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen, and if you look long enough you can convince yourself that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on the newest product from the most premium brand, but why chase the dragon when you can get a perfectly good speaker without taking out a loan. Don’t overthink it: the best Bluetooth speaker under $100 is the JBL Flip 4./post/best-heart-rate-monitor-earbuds-1023454/Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-heart-rate-monitor-earbuds-1023454/Bose The Bose SoundSport Pulse Wireless earbuds fit comfortable thanks to the provided StayHear+ ear tips. Best workout earbuds: Jaybird, Bose, Beats, and more The Best The IPX4 water-resistant Bose SoundSport Pulse Wireless are some of the best wireless earbuds with a heart rate monitor athletes can buy. Each housing features a built-in sensor, allowing the earbuds to track your performance. The StayHear+ ear tips used with Bose’s SoundSport Free and SoundSport Wireless earbuds are included here./post/june-2022-pixel-feature-drop-update-3173212/Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/june-2022-pixel-feature-drop-update-3173212/John Callaham / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced the June 2022 Pixel feature drop for its in-house smartphones. It includes a new app — Pocket Operator — for making music out of normal sounds from your videos. It also has lots of other additions, including support for digital vaccination cards, and a Nest Doorbell video feed feature. Google just dropped a huge new update for its in-house Pixel smartphones./post/google-pixel-4-battery-1041395/Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-battery-1041395/Here’s an unwanted surprise out of the Google Pixel 4 launch: a 2,800mAh battery on the Pixel 4. That’s tiny! Even Apple’s iPhones, historically known for smaller battery capacities, now have bigger batteries: the 6.1-inch iPhone 11 has a 3,046mAh battery and the iPhone 11 Pro Max packs in a 3,969mAh battery. Paired with Apple’s tight hardware/software integration, the iPhone 11 family has received tons of praise for great battery life. Even the 6./post/motorola-moto-g6-plus-android-9-pie-938648/Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g6-plus-android-9-pie-938648/According to the Indian support page for the Moto G6 Plus, OTA update notifications are rolling out to the device now. If you can’t wait, you can follow the instructions below and update your device manually. The upgrade to Android 9 Pie on the G6 Plus brings all the usual improvements, including adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, security enhancements, and various changes system-wide to UI elements. Moto G6 Plus launches in India but there are better, cheaper phones/post/xiaomi-redmi-6-pro-review-901828/Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-redmi-6-pro-review-901828/Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro The Redmi 6 Pro by Xiaomi is an attempt to bring mid-range features to the budget segment and keep up with the times. While a tad boring, the Redmi 6 Pro is still a great device for anyone looking for a reliable, functional smartphone. Table of contents The new Redmi 6 Pro is Xiaomi‘s attempt to bring mid-range features to the budget segment and keep up with the times./post/pokemon-quest-tips-and-tricks-881851/Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pokemon-quest-tips-and-tricks-881851/Pokemon Quest review: A mobile take on the iconic franchise Apps There’s even more good news. We’ve collected those Pokemon Quest tips and tricks into a neat little list that will get any aspiring Pokemon masters well on their way to Happenstance Island. Without further ado, here’s the list. Always be cookingThe most obvious tip for Pokemon Quest is to keep your cooking pots boiling constantly. Never go out on an expedition without something cooking, even if it’s just a Mulligan Stew à la Cube, the cafeteria gruel of Tumblecube Island./post/google-pixel-time-lapse-983301/Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-time-lapse-983301/Update: May 8, 2019 at 2:40 p.m. ET: Google Camera version 6.2, the version that brings the Time Lapse feature, has just hit the Play Store. If you own a Pixel phone, head to the Play Store link below to grab the update! Original article: May 7, 2019 at 2:48 p.m. ET: Already available on other smartphones and several third-party camera applications, Time Lapse is finally coming to Google Pixel phones through the stock Google Camera app./post/lg-v40-thinq-redux-1115684/Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-v40-thinq-redux-1115684/LG packed heaps of quality features into the V40 ThinQ but unfortunately, we couldn’t recommend it back in 2018 due to its hefty price tag and poor battery life. 18 months later at least one of those things has changed. At around $350 new and sub-$300 on the used market, the V40 ThinQ sounds like one heck of a deal on paper. For that money, you’re getting five cameras, a QHD+ OLED display, a Quad DAC-equipped headphone port, 10W wireless charging, and a still-sprightly SoC./post/zte-axon-10-pro-review-985213/Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/zte-axon-10-pro-review-985213/ZTE Axon 10 ProTable of contents This device is no longer widely available. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is now unavailable to buy from most retailers. If you are looking for an alternative device, check out our list of the best Android phones you can buy. After suffering a brief U.S. ban and consequently facing some hefty fines last year, ZTE has since picked up the pieces and is now back in full force./post/android-game-development-1128058/Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-game-development-1128058/Android game development is a dream job for many people and an exciting hobby for others. The games industry is booming and has been outperforming the film industry for years now. In 2020 the combined games industry was valued at $162.32 dollars. That’s expected to grow to $295.63 billion by 2026. The largest share of that pie belongs to mobile games, which is estimated to account for roughly 46% of total market share./post/they-live-john-carpenter-peacock-3040411/Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/they-live-john-carpenter-peacock-3040411/From the Vault: As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogs are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In From the Vault, Android Authority aims to rescue these titles from the algorithm graveyard and help you get more out of your streaming subscriptions./post/april-2021-android-security-patch-1215208/Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/april-2021-android-security-patch-1215208/David Imel / Android Authority If you’re one of the people facing that bootup error, you’ll likely be very happy to see this update. However, if you’re upset that the April 2021 Android security patch is a little anemic, you’ll need to get excited for June. Assuming Google sticks with its usual schedule, we should see a feature drop then, which would likely bring a whole slew of goodies. If you don’t want to wait for the OTA alert on your Pixel phone, you can always manually update./post/how-to-use-s-pen-note-3-282380/Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-s-pen-note-3-282380/The Galaxy Note 3 impresses through its size, but there are many other large phones on the market that are nowhere nearly as successful. What really makes the Note 3 stand out is the S Pen, the stylus that adds a lot of functionality to the phone, allowing you to really make use of that expansive screen. You can use the S Pen in numerous ways on the Note 3, ranging from strictly business tasks, such as drafting a table, to fun and games, like pinning a YouTube video to the screen or doodling a cartoon./post/belkin-power-bank-10k-review-3036766/Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/belkin-power-bank-10k-review-3036766/Belkin Power Bank 10KBelkin has built a compact, rugged 10,000mAh power bank here. But without modern protocols on board, it's hard to recommend to anyone with fast charging smartphones. Belkin is a very well-known brand in the accessories space. From USB adapter cables to power adapters and protective cases, Belkin seemingly sells it all and has built a solid reputation for reliable products. The company also offers a range of power banks designed to charge up a variety of your gadgets./post/blackberry-android-apps-end-of-life-3088931/Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/blackberry-android-apps-end-of-life-3088931/TL;DR BlackBerry has quietly revealed that its most prominent Android apps will no longer be supported. Apps like DTEK, Privacy Shade, and the Launcher will reach end-of-life status on August 31. BlackBerry’s in-house mobile platforms (BlackBerry OS 7.1 and earlier, BlackBerry 10, and PlayBook OS) reached end-of-life status (EOL) on December 31, 2021. The company said that this meant calls, data, SMS, emergency calls, and more would no longer “reliably function./post/how-to-take-screenshots-vivo-3047835/Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-take-screenshots-vivo-3047835/There are some things you should know how to do on a smartphone. Sending a text, placing a call, or downloading an app are essential skills, but taking a screenshot is arguably up there too. If you own a Vivo smartphone, there are several ways to take screenshots. Whether you own an X80 series flagship or one of the company’s budget options, there are several ways to take screenshots on a Vivo smartphone./post/best-lg-v40-screen-protectors-914905/Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-lg-v40-screen-protectors-914905/Isn’t your new LG V40 stylish and sleek? On top of its slim design and eye-catching design, the 6.4-inch screen makes it a perfect option for those who like larger screens. That said, the larger your phone screen is, the better the protection it needs. Larger handsets are not always easy to handle, after all. Thankfully, if you have the right protection, like the best LG V40 screen protectors we have listed in this article, you have much less to worry about./post/realme-x7-pro-5g-review-1200908/Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/realme-x7-pro-5g-review-1200908/Realme X7 Pro 5GThe Realme X7 Pro 5G excites with reliably good performance, impressive imaging capabilities, and long-lasting battery life. The addition of a 120Hz display further helps differentiate the phone from the competition. The Realme X7 Pro might appear a bit boring and the software situation is lamentable but as an overall package, it's a safe bet in the premium mid-range. Table of contents From budget phones to value flagships, Realme has been stepping on the shoes of existing stalwarts./post/how-to-take-screenshots-htc-one-m8-380868/Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-take-screenshots-htc-one-m8-380868/If you happen to be one of the lucky few to own one of the most popular Android phones of 2014, the HTC One (M8), congrats, great purchase. Now sometimes you may find yourself wanting to save a picture, webpage or message that is on the screen, no problem, we have the solution. In this article we are going to show you 2 easy to apply methods that will enable you to capture the screen of your HTC One (M8)./post/best-ultrawide-monitors-3072446/Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-ultrawide-monitors-3072446/PC monitors have been evolving at a quick pace in recent years. Not only do you have higher resolutions and faster refresh rates, but you also get all kinds of sizes and aspect ratios now. One such form factor that has become very popular in recent years, is ultrawide. Ultrawide monitors have become a preference with many users due to the sheer screen real estate you get. They seem like the better solution, compared to stacking two monitors side by side./post/samsung-galaxy-note-5-specs-price-release-date-633437/Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-5-specs-price-release-date-633437/Earlier this year, Samsung shocked the world with the introduction of a revamped design language for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. While the new language retained the iconic home button and some of Samsung’s other signature elements, it swapped out the plastic-y body in favor of a unibody glass design that took aesthetics to a whole new level. Shortly after the Galaxy S6’s debut, the world wondered if the Note 5 would follow the S6’ design changes or if Samsung had something else planned for the big-screened device./post/google-play-games-update-814233/Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-play-games-update-814233/Google recently began rolling out version 5.3 of its Google Play Games app introducing an all-new UI and some new pre-loaded games. The difference is clear immediately, with the landing page now featuring a rotating list of titles rather than the up-and-down list seen previously (version 5.2 can be seen above left, with 5.3 on the right). You can scroll left-to-right through your games list (left) or tap on a title for more details (right)./post/nokia-6-1-plus-review-896988/Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nokia-6-1-plus-review-896988/Nokia 6.1 Plus The Nokia 6.1 Plus is for those discerning individuals who want an unfussy smartphone experience in an attractive chassis. Table of contents Less than two years after it resuscitated Nokia, HMD Global finally looks like it’s at home. The 2017 portfolio’s middle-of-the-road devices didn’t fare well against the competition, but they were hardly shoddy. This year’s seen a fantastic mid-ranger, the Nokia 7 Plus, the indulgent Nokia 8 Sirocco, and the company swearing allegiance to Google’s Android One initiative./post/oneplus-10-3055636/Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-10-3055636/2022 is a transitional year of sorts for OnePlus. The company is now fully committed to “OnePlus 2.0,” with the OnePlus 10 Pro being the first flagship phone to launch from the brand following the merger with its sister brand Oppo. Catch up: A history of OnePlus’ entire lineup so far With that in mind, the initial launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro has been strange indeed, at least for the “Never Settle” brand./post/lg-g5-problems-fixes-690462/Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g5-problems-fixes-690462/The LG G5 was a significant departure from the norm for LG, with the flagship being the first device from the company to feature an all metal construction. Secondly, the unique rear button layout is no more as well, and while the home button, with a fingerprint scanner embedded into it is still found on the back, the volume rocker has been moved to a more traditional placement on the side./post/verizon-oneplus-6t-how-to-922365/Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/verizon-oneplus-6t-how-to-922365/TL;DR The brand new OnePlus 6T is the first OnePlus phone to be Verizon certified. However, owners of the device are saying using the phone on Big Red is a bit tricky. Below, we’ll tell you what you need to do to get the best possible experience using the OnePlus 6T on Verizon. However, it appears certification doesn’t make it as easy as one would expect to bring the device to Big Red./post/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-ace-37385/Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-ace-37385/If you own a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 running on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread DDKQ5 or DDKQ6 version, you can now easily root your device. If you are unsure what version your phone is running, you can verify by heading to Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version, in which you can find valuable information on what type of firmware version your device has. What is Rooting? For those of you who are not familiar with rooting, it is like jailbreaking your phone to support neat new features normally not found on a smartphone./post/best-italian-learning-apps-for-android-867804/Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-italian-learning-apps-for-android-867804/Italy is a beautiful country with a rich history. Its language is among the most popular in Europe and spoken in many countries outside of just Italy. That makes it a popular language for tourists and travelers as well as scholars. There are a variety of language learning apps that support Italian. We can help you narrow down the best ones for you. Here are the best Italian learning apps for Android!/post/ip-rating-system-explained-221948/Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/ip-rating-system-explained-221948/The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active was officially unveiled earlier today, becoming the first high-end “rugged” smartphone from the company. We’ve been hearing a lot about the device’s IP67 rating, which means that it is completely dust-proof and will function normally even after being dipped in water for up to 30 minutes, up to a depth of 1m. But what is the IP rating system? What do the numbers mean? What are the ratings for some other dust and waterproof smartphones like the Sony Xperia Z?/post/cash-app-data-breach-3149459/Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/cash-app-data-breach-3149459/Block has filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), disclosing that a former employee stole Cash App customer data. Cash App used to be known as Square Cash before Square was reorganized as Block. Cash App now forms one of the main “blocks” comprising the new company. Unfortunately, the company is at the center of a security breach, with an employee accessing and downloading data after their employment was terminated./post/how-to-find-control-panel-windows-10-988355/Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-find-control-panel-windows-10-988355/With Windows 8, Microsoft set out to simplify the user experience for a new touch-centric world. That meant shoving the old-school Control Panel into the background and bringing a new touch-friendly Settings app to the forefront. In this guide we’ll show you how to find the Control Panel in Windows 10. Both the Control Panel and the Settings app ostensibly serve the same function: To provide means for customizing and controlling the Windows 10 experience./post/best-true-wireless-earbuds-under-50-1177890/Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-true-wireless-earbuds-under-50-1177890/Lily Katz / Android Authority It’s easy to see what the fuss is about once you find the right pair of true wireless earbuds. They’re portable, powerful, and you never have to worry about cables getting yanked from your ears. However, they can tend to get pricey for a high-end setup — Bose’s and Sony’s best sets can run you over $200. We’re not here to break the bank, so let’s take a look at the best true wireless earbuds for under $50./post/samsung-galaxy-a9-2018-specs-913045/Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-a9-2018-specs-913045/The Samsung Galaxy A9 has the first four-camera setup. Remember when LG released the V40 ThinQ with three rear-facing cameras? Well, Samsung has stepped up to the plate and is ready to show off. With the Galaxy A9 (2018), which Samsung has revealed in Kuala Lumpur, the South Korean company is packing in four different rear camera sensors that enable users to take a wide variety of shots. Similar to its flagship brothers, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) sports a 6./post/best-valentines-day-apps-for-android-344758/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-valentines-day-apps-for-android-344758/Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. Those in love are preparing to spend a romantic evening together filled which chocolate, food, and fun together. Or they’re planning on staying in because of the pandemic. There are no real wrong answers there but please be careful. If you’re getting prepared for one of the most romantic days of the year and you are having trouble getting things together, here are a list of the best Valentine’s Day apps that may help you out!/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-injustice-batman-south-korea-697773/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-injustice-batman-south-korea-697773/It’s worth saying that these devices are going to cost you a bit. The limited edition Injustice Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a price tag of 1.199 million won, which clocks in at just around $1,035. Only 1,000 will be sold period, but the first 30 who show up will be getting an extremely limited Batman Injustice figure as icing on the cake. Also coming with the package is a gold-colored Batarang, a coupon for VR content, a Batman-black Samsung Gear VR headset, and a back cover touting the Batman symbol./post/google-pixel-3-xl-lite-availability-release-date-937890/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-3-xl-lite-availability-release-date-937890/No exact release date was mentioned, but rumor has it both phones will land on Verizon. They’ll also likely be available unlocked via the Google Store, just like all of Google’s previous Pixel and Nexus phones. The Google Pixel 3 Lite first leaked in mid-November on Russian website Rozetked, the same folks who got their hands on the Pixel 3 XL months ahead of its release. A few days later, the same website posted some alleged Pixel 3 Lite camera samples, followed by a ton of more hands-on photos from a different Russian website, Wylsa./post/lg-v20-tips-and-tricks-716837/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-v20-tips-and-tricks-716837/The latest addition to LG’s flagship V series features a new design and build, but retains a lot of the elements that made its predecessor unique, including a secondary always on screen, dual cameras on the front and back, a MIL-STD 810G certification for drop protection, and a removable battery, with the last two particularly impressive, given the new metal build of the device. There is a lot to like about the LG V20, including enhanced audio playback and recording capabilities, but all its features can take some getting used to./post/lineage-os-devices-908496/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lineage-os-devices-908496/If you are one of the many Android users that are in the ROM community, then you have likely heard of Lineage OS but you’d probably be surprised how many compatible Lineage OS devices there are. Lineage OS came into being after Cyanogen Inc. attempted to commercialize CyanogenMod and miserably failed in its efforts to do so. From that viewpoint, Lineage OS is simply CyanogenMod with a different name. Lineage OS is an open-source operating system based on Android, with its own open-source community./post/android-wallpaper-crash-1124577/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-wallpaper-crash-1124577/Davide graciously explained for Android Authority readers how an image can cause such problems, cautioning it’s his “personal take.” Below is a lightly edited explanation from him: The main issue right here is that SystemUI only handles sRGB images for the wallpaper and doesn’t have any check against non-sRGB wallpapers. This can lead to a particular crash in the ImageProcessHelper class, as a variable used to access an array goes over the array bounds./post/apple-event-march-2022-3126919/Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-event-march-2022-3126919/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Today, Apple held its first launch event of 2022. Teased as a ‘Peek Performance’ event, the company launched several new hardware products, including the next iteration of its budget-minded iPhone SE. Below, we’ve rounded up all the major announcements from the event. If you want to watch the whole thing again, you can do so on YouTube. See also: Apple iPhone buying guide iPhone SE (2022)Also referred to as the iPhone SE 3, the company’s third-generation affordable iPhone is the biggest release of the day./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-3102023/Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-3102023/Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Galaxy S22 is the base variant of Samsung’s new flagship lineup. It brings several improvements and upgrades over its predecessor. Still, compared to the S22 Ultra, its watered-down specs make it the perfect contender to compete against the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, an excellent foldable phone that offers top-tier performance. So which is the better phone for you when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy S22 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3?/post/what-is-ram-3107999/Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-ram-3107999/Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Whether you’re in the market for a new laptop or smartphone, the amount of RAM is often a key specification and differentiating factor between similar devices. RAM is where your computer stores and retrieves opened programs, documents, browser tabs, and anything else required for the operating system to function. To that end, RAM is best described as a computer’s temporary memory, which can be read and written to extremely quickly./post/motorola-moto-g-pure-3035231/Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g-pure-3035231/TL;DR Motorola has announced the Motorola Moto G Pure. The 6.5-inch smartphone includes a big 4,000mAh battery with up to two days of battery life. Pre-orders begin today for the low price of $159.99. After some previous leaks, the Motorola Moto G Pure was officially revealed today for the North American market. The smartphone, the latest in the Moto G series of budget handsets, includes some nice features that you might not expect for its price range./post/samsung-galaxy-s8-burn-in-issue-768623/Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s8-burn-in-issue-768623/Samsung has addressed the first of those issues itself, but I want to outline some thoughts on how big of a concern the second problem is. What is screen burn-in? Screen burn-in, not to be confused with the similar — though completely temporary — image retention (or image persistence), is a permanent display artifact created when static images remain on the display for extended periods of time. When this occurs, an outline of the image can remain “burnt” into the screen even after it has been turned off, or replaced with a different picture./post/best-monitors-1099351/Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-monitors-1099351/Anyone who spends hours on end in front of a screen, be it for work or gaming, will appreciate the value of a good monitor. A large, high-quality display can go a long way in improving your work or play experience, and it’s precious if you’re stuck working from home. There are quite a few options to choose from, of course, so we’re here to help out. Here are some of the best monitors you can buy!/post/lenovo-legion-play-3033467/Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lenovo-legion-play-3033467/TL;DR A Lenovo gaming handheld based on Android has leaked online. The handheld leaked via the company’s own website. It seems like Lenovo planned to announce it at MWC 2021. We’ve seen a few notable handheld gaming devices in 2021 so far, such as the Nintendo Switch OLED, the Steam Deck, and the recent GPD XP. Now, it looks like Lenovo was also preparing its own device for a reveal earlier this year./post/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-1639998/Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-1639998/Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesIf you can come to terms with the often quiet output, the seamless Android integration is worth your money. Google added an IPX4 rating for good measure, and the fit is comfortable. Still, there are other ways to get a great experience without volume issues. Table of contents If you’re hunting for a pair of earbuds that you can pop in and forget, then you’ve come to the right place./post/essential-phone-2-and-3-1095461/Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/essential-phone-2-and-3-1095461/Andy Rubin’s company Essential closed its doors for good recently after having released only one smartphone: the Essential Phone. We’ve only been able to speculate what the Essential Phone 2 would have looked like were it to be released, but now we have a pretty good idea, thanks to former company designer Kevin Hoffman. In a post on his website (which is password locked for now, probably due to a spike in traffic), Hoffman shows off not only prototypes for the Essential Phone 2 but also some designs for what we’re going to call the Essential Phone 3./post/best-charging-stations-1166335/Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-charging-stations-1166335/Ankit Banerjee / Android Authority Most people have numerous gadgets nowadays: from phones, laptops, and tablets, to smartwatches, headphones, and a slew of smart devices. Everything needs to be charged or plugged in, and most houses don’t have enough power outlets. Multi-port chargers and desktop charging stations make a huge difference in this situation. Here’s everything you need to know about charging stations and some of the best options you can get!/post/flight-attendant-season-2-hbo-max-1647588/Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/flight-attendant-season-2-hbo-max-1647588/The Flight Attendant, one of HBO Max‘s first original series after the WarnerMedia streamer launched in May 2020, became a huge, buzz-worthy hit, and a welcome distraction in the early, uncertain days of COVID-19. Kaley Cuoco, best known for roles in 8 Simple Rules and The Big Bang Theory, shone brightly as the star of this sleeper hit about a flight attendant pulled into a dark world of murder and espionage after a bender overseas./post/5-best-selling-smartphones-888017/Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/5-best-selling-smartphones-888017/We’re spoilt for choice for smartphone models these days, from high-end to cost-effective, each with an ever-growing list of features. More people are buying phones than ever before, yet finding a winning formula in today’s crowded market is harder than it sounds. We already know which are the most popular phones of all time. There were plenty of surprises in the list, including a rather large number of feature phones. But what about smartphones, which releases have sold the most units over the past decade?/post/samsung-plus-review-711635/Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-plus-review-711635/If you happen to live in the U.S. and own a Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, or pretty much any other Galaxy device from the past few years, you’ve probably heard of Samsung+. For those unaware, it’s a pre-installed application that comes on most recent Galaxy devices, aiming to provide users with personalized, live expert help in just a few taps. Let’s be honest – if you’re reading this, you probably know a thing or two about smartphones./post/google-messages-bug-1096481/Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-messages-bug-1096481/Android users have been dealing with a very annoying Google Messages bug for some time. The whole issue is recorded on Google’s Messages support forum, and there’s still no explanation as to why messages are suddenly disappearing from users’ phones. The thread dates back to January 2019, but the latest complaint was posted in April 2020. Comments and replies have been disabled since then, but rumors of issues seem to keep popping up in forums from time to time./post/huawei-watch-gt-3-pro-review-3171215/Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-watch-gt-3-pro-review-3171215/Huawei Watch GT 3 ProThe Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro has a lot to offer: great design, battery life, build materials, and tons of potential. But it's hampered by too many software flaws, missing features at launch, and an extremely limited third-party app ecosystem unless you plan to stick with a Huawei phone. Table of contents The Huawei Watch GT 3 family now includes two new Pro models which bring extra features and even better build materials./post/netflix-horror-series-1171943/Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/netflix-horror-series-1171943/There are some truly scary shows on Netflix you can stream to get some scares while binge-watching, We have zombies, vampires, serial killers, witches, haunted houses, and much more. In this guide, we take a look at some of the best series worth watching over a weekend. Read more: What’s new on Netflix Looking for scary movies instead? We have a guide for that as well. You can sign up for Netflix at  the link below:/post/most-powerful-phone-1186314/Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/most-powerful-phone-1186314/David Imel / Android Authority Better, stronger, faster. That is the mantra. And let’s not forget – more efficient! We got an idea of the level of performance and efficiency of 2020’s best smartphones back in 2019 when Arm announced the Cortex-A77. At the same time, the company also unveiled the Mali-G77 GPU. At the end of the same year, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 865 based on the Cortex-A77 and its own in-house Adreno GPU./post/best-kindle-features-3113097/Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-kindle-features-3113097/Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Growing up, one of my favorite hobbies was opening a new book and getting lost in its world for the whole day. I had no siblings, few friends and kids my age in the neighborhood, and an active imagination that could only be satiated by fictional characters and realities. I asked for books as Christmas and birthday presents, I borrowed books from my school’s library, I shared books with some of my friends./post/google-assistant-vs-siri-vs-bixby-vs-amazon-alexa-vs-cortana-best-virtual-assistant-showdown-796205/Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-assistant-vs-siri-vs-bixby-vs-amazon-alexa-vs-cortana-best-virtual-assistant-showdown-796205/AI assistants have become a large part of the smartphone and PC experience over the last couple of years, and the ever increasing competition in this space has led to a lot of improvements across the board as well. In this showdown, we pit five of the most popular AI assistants – Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby, Amazon Alexa, and Cortana – against each other to find out which one is the best!/post/fitbit-alarms-3153350/Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-alarms-3153350/Fitbit alarms are a blessing for those who struggle to wake up in the morning, but how do you set them up on your Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker? We have an in-depth answer below, whether you own a Sense, Charge 4, or Inspire 2. Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 From your clock, swipe through your apps. Tap on the Alarm app. Tap + New Alarm to add a new alarm./post/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review-1212669/Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review-1212669/Microsoft Surface EarbudsThe Microsoft Surface Earbuds stand out from the AirPods mimicry, but they fall short of what's expected from a pair of flagship earphones. Sure, they offer premium features like Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX support, but there are few software perks. If you want to rock something completely unique, get these but you have plenty of better-value true wireless earbuds to choose from. Table of contents Far too many true wireless earbuds mimic the AirPods, but Microsoft has carved a distinct path with its disc-shaped earphones./post/google-vs-apple-ecosystem-1132801/Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-vs-apple-ecosystem-1132801/Apple’s annual WWDC Conference is its time to showcase the next year of its smartphone, tablet, and Mac operating systems. As with everything Apple does, it is always a pretty big deal in the tech world. This year’s event, held back in June, was a historic one — and not just because it was held entirely online. It’s barely been a hot minute since WWDC and already Apple has changed the conversation around tech in more ways than one./post/fortnite-season-11-1031680/Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fortnite-season-11-1031680/Fortnite Season 11 is drawing close, but how can it possibly compare to the giant robot battles and mech suits of Season 10? Even Batman is rumored to make an appearance before the end of this Season, so Season 11 (or Season XI?) needs to bring something truly special. So what does the next 10-week season have in store for players around the world? Keep reading to find out everything we know so far!/post/spell-check-google-chrome-3163446/Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/spell-check-google-chrome-3163446/Spell checkers are an excellent way to avoid embarrassing mistakes in emails, messages, and social media posts. You can opt for more feature-filled options like Grammarly to get the most out of your writing, but Google has a spell-check baked into the Chrome browser that helps catch simple mistakes. Here’s how to spell-check in Google Chrome. Read more: The best grammar apps for Android QUICK ANSWER To spell-check on Google Chrome, click the three vertical dots at the top right corner and open Settings./post/snapchat-update-332588/Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/snapchat-update-332588/Snapchat has been seen as a joke on Android for years now. Compared to the app on iOS, Snapchat has been sluggish, ill-performing, and the user experience was just a problem. Fortunately, the company has admitted that it neglected Android users and it spent the last two years working on a solution. Sitting down with executives from Snapchat, we were told that the company has been rewriting the Android app from the ground up./post/10-best-android-apps-sell-stuff-750930/Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/10-best-android-apps-sell-stuff-750930/There are a lot of apps that let you sell stuff. However, they are all in the same two categories. There are apps like eBay, Etsy, and Amazon where you can sell in a vast storefront in competition with other people. The other type are online marketplaces like Facebook, Craigslist, Letgo, etc where you list your stuff and wait to hear from someone. There is technically a third type, but we have a totally separate list of garage sale apps that we recommend in case you want to sell your stuff the old-fashioned way with a modern twist./post/best-nhl-apps-hockey-apps-android-266720/Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-nhl-apps-hockey-apps-android-266720/Hockey is one of the big four when it comes to North American sports. It’s also quickly rising in popularity. It has embraced new technology much like other sports. You can stream games, find schedules, and follow the sport in all kinds of ways with your smartphone. The best hockey apps for Android The Athletic Price: Free / $7.99 per month / $72.00 per year Joe Hindy / Android Authority/post/xiaomi-screenshot-834369/Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-screenshot-834369/MIUI has quickly become one of Android’s more popular skins, owing to its use on Xiaomi’s budget-friendly smartphones. It’s hardly unintuitive, but you might still have a few questions anyway. Read more: These are the best Xiaomi phones you can buy Let’s look at how to take a screenshot on Xiaomi phones and tablets. You’ve got plenty of ways to do this. QUICK ANSWER The standard method of taking a screenshot using the power and volume buttons works fine on a Xiaomi phone./post/gameloft-uno-and-friends-177068/Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/gameloft-uno-and-friends-177068/While Gameloft may already offer a decent version of UNO, that isn’t stopping the developer from improving upon it. The studio has launched an announcement trailer unveiling its second UNO game, UNO & Friends. UNO & Friends promises to bring the thrill of the classic competitive card game UNO to Android, iOS and Facebook. Unlike Gameloft’s previous UNO game, UNO & Friends will let players create their own multiplayer games with friends, family and even other random players around the world./post/microsoft-surface-book-3-review-1130415/Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/microsoft-surface-book-3-review-1130415/Microsoft Surface Book 3 (15-inch) The Microsoft Surface Book 3 is a beautiful piece of industrial engineering with a unique design you can't find anywhere else. But it lacks some of the improvements you'd expect to see after almost three years. When I purchased a Surface Book 2 in November 2017, it was the most expensive thing I’d ever bought. It was an upgrade to my stolen Surface Book 1, which I’d picked up second-hand from a seller on Reddit./post/samsung-selfie-type-demo-video-1071955/Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-selfie-type-demo-video-1071955/A link to an unreleased video of Samsung’s magical invisible keyboard tech just popped up on its Korean community website. Called Selfie Type, Samsung has previously shared some details about the project but we haven’t seen it in action — until now. The demo video shows how the new keyboard input method works across phones, tablets, and foldables placed in a range of orientations. We also see it being used to type emails, notes, and text messages./post/xiaomi-mi-a1-review-798864/Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/xiaomi-mi-a1-review-798864/Xiaomi Mi A1The Android One pitch is passable, but the Xiaomi Mi A1 is a very capable device on its own and comes very close to being the perfect smartphone for those on a budget. Table of contents Introduced in 2014, Google’s Android One program never quite took off the way the company had envisioned. The program focused on developing markets like India and aimed to deliver budget smartphones with a stock Android experience powered by Google./post/throwbackthursday-onlive-service-1056966/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/throwbackthursday-onlive-service-1056966/This week, Google officially launched Stadia. The streaming game service represents the biggest effort Google has ever put into the video game industry. In October, Microsoft started public previews of Project xCloud. Both are trying to bring high-end console and PC games to mobile devices, including smartphones. The success of both of these endeavors are up in the air, and part of the reason is the failure of other game streaming projects./post/att-cyber-monday-2021-3068391/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/att-cyber-monday-2021-3068391/David Imel / Android Authority Today is Cyber Monday! Unlike Black Friday from last week (which appeared to last all of November), this big sale day only lasts for one day: today! And we’ve found an incredible AT&T Cyber Monday deal you won’t want to miss. Of course, there are caveats. Even the greatest AT&T Cyber Monday deal isn’t going to be as easy as walking in and getting a free phone./post/galaxy-note-3-release-dates-prices-deals-u-s-launch-278478/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-note-3-release-dates-prices-deals-u-s-launch-278478/The Galaxy Note 3 will soon be available from various U.S. carriers and electronics retailers, so in what follows you’ll be able to compare existing launch offers for Samsung’s newest flagship handset in the region. In the U.S., the Galaxy Note 3 has already been available for pre-order from various carriers including Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, so in case you have already purchased the handset, you should receive it in the following days./post/check-vram-windows-11-3160861/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/check-vram-windows-11-3160861/VRAM is the amount of system memory dedicated to the graphics processor in a computer. There are many reasons why you may need to find out how much VRAM you’re working with. For example, if some games are not working too well on your PC, limited VRAM may be a reason. Here’s how to check VRAM on Windows 11. Read more: What’s the best GPU for gaming? QUICK ANSWER  To check the VRAM on Windows 11, head to Windows settings -> System -> Display -> Advanced display -> Display adapter properties for Display 1 and check the Dedicated Video Memory label./post/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-plus-review-3129691/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-plus-review-3129691/Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 PlusThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus hits the sweet spot when it comes to design, performance, and flexibility. This is a powerful slate with an excellent widescreen display, an included S Pen, and plenty of extras to entice would-be buyers, though it hits the ceiling of what’s possible on Android tablet software and mobile processors. Table of contents Samsung changed up its tablet strategy a tick this year./post/best-batman-games-android-811074/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-batman-games-android-811074/Batman is one of DC’s most popular heroes. You’ve likely read the comics, watched the shows, or seen one of the movies at least. As it turns out, there are a few mobile Batman games out there. Earlier Batman mobile games actually weren’t half bad for their time. However, the problem is that most of them aren’t really any good or are so far out of date that we can’t recommend them to people./post/best-samsung-galaxy-s10-wireless-chargers-957168/Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-s10-wireless-chargers-957168/Samsung is making a big push towards wireless charging this year. Apart from all the new entrants in the Galaxy S10 family, the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch Active also support wireless charging. If you’re looking for some great options to charge your brand new smartphone wirelessly, we’ve got you covered. Here is a roundup of some of the best Samsung Galaxy S10 wireless chargers you can buy! Note: We will continue to update this list as more Samsung Galaxy S10 wireless chargers from third-party companies add support for Fast Charge 2./post/cat-s41-review-815500/Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/cat-s41-review-815500/The CAT S41 is a good option for those who value ruggedness over all else, though it might fall short in too many areas for the average user. Table of contents As our mobile devices move towards thinner and more elegant form factors, we lose track of a lot of the aspects the really matter in a phone. Battery life. Durability. These have been falling by the wayside since the days of the flip phone./post/t-mobile-jump-on-demand-792165/Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/t-mobile-jump-on-demand-792165/Update, August 14, 04:45 ET: Following the initial announcement regarding T-Mobile’s new and improved JUMP! On Demand service, the carrier has now launched a dedicated page for the program, and it reveals some (potentially) disappointing news. JUMP! On Demand is pitched as a way to get you a new smartphone every 30 days. The amount you pay each month for the service depends on a few factors — including which device you pick up — but it would, by all accounts, be less than what you would pay to buy a new device every month through other means./post/google-plus-end-schedule-948645/Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-plus-end-schedule-948645/Update, April 2, 2019 (02:39 PM ET): As detailed in the schedule below, today was the final day of Google’s beleaguered social network Google+. As of publishing this update, Google+ is permanently shut down. If you didn’t have the chance to back up any of your data from your Google+ profile, you might still be able to grab some of it. As detailed on the Google+ shut down page, it will take months for Google to fully dismantle the network./post/motorola-moto-g-2022-3155368/Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g-2022-3155368/TL;DR Motorola has launched the Motorola Moto G (2022) and the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022). The former comes in at $400 and has some decent specs for its price. The latter is a 2022 model of last year’s Moto G Stylus 5G. Both phones will be available soon in the United States. Earlier this year, Motorola became the third-largest smartphone vendor in North America, which is the world’s third-largest smartphone market./post/newsletters/Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/newsletters/android authority The Daily Authority Join thousands of subscribers and receive a daily newsletter with the most critical headlines. Subscribeandroid authority Android Apps Weekly Join thousands of readers to get a weekly digest of the best apps! Subscribeandroid authority Newsletter Compliment your tech knowledge with our daily, authoritative tech summary. Subscribeandroid authority The Weekly Authority Join thousands of subscribers to get a weekly digest of the week's most critical tech developments!/post/stumblr-an-amazing-addicting-tumblr-image-viewer-app-a-review-66985/Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/stumblr-an-amazing-addicting-tumblr-image-viewer-app-a-review-66985/We all have our own unique interests and explore them via different sources. Think about it for a second – how do you find the things you want? For more and more people, services like Tumblr, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter are how they connect themselves with the kind of information and media they are looking for. If you’re the type that loves ‘motivational’ typographies, beautiful nature photographs, stunning illustration and design, and pretty much anything niche oriented, then – without a doubt – you have become a fan of Tumblr./post/roku-cyber-monday-sale-3068739/Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/roku-cyber-monday-sale-3068739/One of the best offers in the sale is on the Roku Streambar. It’s exactly what it sounds like — a soundbar with Roku smart capabilities built-in. Roku OS is ideal for accessing all your favorite streaming services, and the Streambar just dropped from $120 to a previously unvisited price of $79.99 in the sale. Roku Streambar Enjoy an easy, fast interface with the newest and most popular channels, plus access to endless free entertainment./post/chasing-pixels-810926/Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/chasing-pixels-810926/This opinion feature was written by Bob Myers, an engineering and tech veteran with years of experience working for companies including Qualcomm, HP, and other tech industry leaders.  A long time ago, when I was working in the LCD monitor and TV industry, I attended a talk by a couple of engineers from a leading display-controller makers. They accused the whole room, those of us responsible for spec’ing the performance of these displays and designing them, of practicing “noogie” – or N./post/gcam-ports-poll-3152096/Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/gcam-ports-poll-3152096/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google’s Pixel phones are generally renowned for their cameras, with the Google Camera app offering great image quality and a few cool extras such as dual exposure controls and Super Res Zoom. We’ve seen the Google Camera or Gcam app unofficially ported to a variety of third-party devices over the years, as well as modified Gcam apps that bring unofficial support for a host of extra features./post/start-workout-apple-watch-3134637/Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/start-workout-apple-watch-3134637/If you’ve picked the Apple Watch as your primary health tracking device, you’ve made an excellent choice. It’s well regarded by us as one of the best smartwatches, running watches, and heart rate monitors you can buy. But if you just purchased an Apple Watch and haven’t quite figured out how to initiate a workout, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll explain how you can start a workout on the Apple Watch./post/wallpaper-wednesday-apr-20-2022-3154457/Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/wallpaper-wednesday-apr-20-2022-3154457/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens./post/nokia-7-2-review-1022291/Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nokia-7-2-review-1022291/HMD Global Nokia 7.2The Nokia 7.2 brings the best of Nordic design sensibilities and pairs it with a competitive camera and stock Android. Unfortunately, the rest of the package doesn't quite match up. Table of contents HMD Global’s sales figures might be a drop in the bucket compared to the likes of Xiaomi and Realme, but it has managed to carve out a niche for its Nokia-branded phones through a portfolio of well-built devices that deliver a clean user experience and long term support./post/alcatel-one-touch-hero-review-374688/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/alcatel-one-touch-hero-review-374688/With most of the attention directed towards “big” phone makers like Samsung, Sony, and HTC, it’s easy to forget that in the vast Android world there are many other manufacturers that have some fantastic devices on offer. Sure, some Chinese companies have really stepped up their game in an effort to make themselves known, but there still is a majority of smaller companies around the world that get lost in the mix. One of them is another Chinese company, Alcatel./post/android-6-marshmallow-features-662856/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-6-marshmallow-features-662856/It seems like not all that long ago Marshmallow was the latest and greatest thing. These days, more and more phones are switching to Nougat, and Android O is just around the corner. Still, if you have an older device or a lower-end phone — Android 6.0 might be as good as it gets. For those that either have recently upgraded to Android Marshmallow or bought a phone with it out of the box, you might be wondering what Android Marshmallow features stand out from previous versions of the OS./post/how-to-use-smart-compose-gmail-864755/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-use-smart-compose-gmail-864755/So many people have stacks of email to get through on a daily basis, and if you fall into this camp, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve thought, “I wish I had an assistant to do all of this.” Well, you do. It will help you write your email, it doesn’t complain, and it doesn’t need to be paid. It’s called Gmail Smart Compose. Here’s what it does, and here’s how to get started using it./post/google-pixel-5a-overheating-2744480/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-5a-overheating-2744480/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple users are reporting overheating problems on the Google Pixel 5a. The company is investigating the issue and specifically looking into the camera app. Google launched the Pixel 5a just a few weeks back and the mid-ranger is already creating problems for some of its users. Multiple reviewers and testers are reporting that the phone has overheating issues just like the Pixel 5 did when it launched./post/best-hindi-learning-apps-for-android-867448/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-hindi-learning-apps-for-android-867448/Joe Hindy / Android Authority Hindi is one of the top five most popular languages in the world. It’s the dominant language in India. Tons of people speak the language and many people want to learn the language as well. It’s a somewhat challenging language to learn, but it’s definitely doable. Classroom learning is still preferable for one-on-one time with a real person. However, apps can definitely get you there with a little bit of patience./post/wireless-charging-explained-3046765/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/wireless-charging-explained-3046765/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Wireless charging has become pretty common these days. From coffee shop tables to car dashboards and even mousepads, you’ll find charging pads nearly everywhere. And if you own a compatible device, all you need to do is place it on the marked space. Convenient as it may be, not all wireless chargers are built the same. And while it’s undoubtedly tempting to get rid of wires permanently, there are some caveats that come with the technology./post/philips-hue-setup-guide-964193/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/philips-hue-setup-guide-964193/Philips Hue is one of the most popular smart lighting systems on the market, thanks to its compatibility with a range of smart home platforms and a multitude of form factors. You can buy everything from simple smart bulbs to smart lamps, light strips, and outdoor lights. This guide will help you with Philips Hue setup, adding lights to various rooms, and creating scenes and automations. Read more: How to set Philips Hue to turn on and off at sunrise and sunset/post/black-friday-microsd-3065443/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/black-friday-microsd-3065443/Black Friday is the perfect time to save on those accessories that you’re never willing to pay full price for. Smartwatches, headphones, streaming devices, and more are all on sale this week for Black Friday 2021, but some of the biggest savings can be found on microSD cards at various retailers. Whether you’re shopping for a cheaper 64GB microSD card for your smartphone or a massive 1TB card for your camera, Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung, and B&H have you covered./post/lg-g5-vs-lg-g4-compared-691467/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-g5-vs-lg-g4-compared-691467/Table of contents The LG G5 marked a dramatic departure from the norm for LG, with their latest flagship offering being the first to feature an all metal build. As significant as the change in build material is, what makes the G5 stand out from the crowd even more is its modular nature, possible courtesy of a removable bottom chin, allowing for other useful add-ons to be attached. The LG G5 is certainly very different, but are these differences enough to make it a worthy upgrade from its predecessor?/post/nexdock-nexpad-nexmonitor-3083808/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nexdock-nexpad-nexmonitor-3083808/Nex Computer TL;DR Nex Computers, makers of the NexDock, just launched the NexPad and NexMonitor. The NexMonitor turns your phone into a desktop for $449. The NexPad turns your phone into a large tablet for $249. If you’re interested in a lapdock — a laptop shell powered by your smartphone or single-board computer — you probably want something from Nex Computer. Although there have been plenty of competitor products launched, the NexDock has become the gold standard for the industry./post/best-walking-dead-games-android-807392/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-walking-dead-games-android-807392/Joe Hindy / Android Authority AMC’s The Walking Dead is one of the most popular shows out. It’s interesting, it’s tense, and they do a great job with the characters. The show was renewed for the 11th season, but it is postponed due to the pandemic. The irony is delicious. Popular shows like this often see a bunch of extra stuff for fans of the show. In this list, we’re talking about mobile games./post/pokemon-home-1083592/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pokemon-home-1083592/Every Pokémon fan has dreamt of a place where they can gather all of the Pokémon they have discovered. With Pokémon Home, a new cloud service from Nintendo, this is finally possible. This new app allows you to transfer Pokémon from older generation games to Sword and Shield, trade with people from around the world and more! Here is everything you need to know about Pokémon Home. What is Pokémon Home and how does it work?/post/change-google-assistant-voice-864200/Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/change-google-assistant-voice-864200/If you don’t love the default Google Assistant voice, you’ll be happy to hear that you can change it in just a few seconds. You can choose from several male and female ones or even opt for the voice of a rotating celebrity like John Legend or Issa Rae. However, keep in mind that the number of voices available depends on your language and location. Read more: Best Google Assistant devices/post/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-ubuntu-linux-99787/Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-ubuntu-linux-99787/Your Android device is like a mini computer running on a Linux kernel. Ubuntu, which is  also a flavor of Linux, is generally for desktop PCs, netbooks, and laptops.  Since Ubuntu relies on the Linux kernel, is it possible to run Ubuntu on an Android device? XDA Developers member tiborr answers that question by sharing a guide on how to setup and run Ubuntu on your Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, which, because of its awesome quad-core power and more-than-enough storage, is capable of running Ubuntu./post/pixel-6-pro-face-unlock-launch-3156108/Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pixel-6-pro-face-unlock-launch-3156108/Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 6 Pro was apparently supposed to have face unlock at launch. 9to5Google claimed that the feature is now scheduled for the next feature drop. The Pixel 6 series is unarguably the most impressive Pixel phone line yet, offering competitive pricing, a semi-custom Tensor chipset, and great specs on paper. One feature you won’t find, however, is face unlock, despite a retailer listing this as an option at launch and a code commit being spotted in November./post/sony-playstation-event-2021-september-2747790/Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-playstation-event-2021-september-2747790/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Sony held another one of its virtual PlayStation Showcase events today, and as promised it offered up a number of new trailers and announcements for its PlayStation 5 games library. Here’s a quick look at what was revealed today. Marvel’s Wolverine Insomniac Games, the makers of the hit Spider-Man PlayStation games, is making another Marvel-based game, based on everyone’s favorite mutant Wolverine. No other details on the game were revealed./post/pixel-shortcut-quick-tap-3076667/Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pixel-shortcut-quick-tap-3076667/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority In the early smartphone years, devices used to have multiple buttons both below the display and around the sides. Modern minimalistic designs have done away with most of these physical buttons, thus reducing the opportunities to set up hardware-based shortcuts. The latest Pixels, though, have figured out a way to include a shortcut without adding any extra physical buttons. This hidden but awesome customizable shortcut isn’t enabled by default./post/pocket-mortys-recipes-1123438/Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pocket-mortys-recipes-1123438/1 ItemBreakfast Combo Meal RecipeHoney Butter Chicken Biscuit + Frosty-ccino + Breakfast Baconator In-game descriptionStart your day off right! Restores 200 HP. Campaign or Multiplayer?Multiplayer 2 ItemMorty Manipulator Chip RecipeSupercharged Battery + Circuit Board + Tin Can In-game descriptionCaptures a wild Morty with low health. Campaign or Multiplayer?Both 3 ItemSerum RecipeBattery + Fleeb In-game descriptionHeals 20 HP. Campaign or Multiplayer?Both 4 ItemGreat Serum RecipeBattery + Purified Fleeb In-game descriptionHeals 50 HP./post/steelseries-arctis-7-review-1108577/Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/steelseries-arctis-7-review-1108577/SteelSeries SteelSeries Arctis 7 (2019)The Steel Series Arctis 7 (2019) is a full-fledged gaming headset that brings a lot to the table. It can connect to nearly any gaming device, including smartphones, and it nails the most important features gamers require in their headsets. Sound quality isn't the best, but comfort and usability are superb. SteelSeries is a force to be reckoned with and supplies gamers with a multitude of peripherals./post/asus-zenfone-6-review-986711/Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/asus-zenfone-6-review-986711/Asus Zenfone 6The Asus Zenfone 6 offers incredible value at just $499. If you want 90 percent of a flagship for 50 percent of the price, this is the phone to beat. Table of contents This device is no longer widely available. The Asus Zenfone 6 is now unavailable to buy from most retailers. If you are looking for an alternative device, check out our list of the best Android phones you can buy./post/how-to-monetize-android-app-379638/Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-monetize-android-app-379638/So you took the bull by the horns and learned how to write an Android app. Congratulations. You can give away your apps for free, without any monetization, and that is cool, everyone loves a free app. But if you want to try and generate some income you are going to need to put in some more effort in terms of coding and marketing. There are several different models you can follow to monetize your app, including free with ads, freemium, and paid for./post/best-survival-apps-android-843009/Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-survival-apps-android-843009/Mobile phones are actually poor survival tools. Their limited battery life doesn’t bode well for prolonged survival scenarios. Additionally, their reliance to a connection to a phone tower pretty much makes it useless out where towers aren’t around. Let’s face it, if you got a signal, you have access to emergency services and GPS to get yourself back to civilization. However, there are a few things that mobile phones can do in a situation like this./post/best-thin-cases-for-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-1020093/Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-thin-cases-for-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-1020093/The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus comes with a glass build that looks fantastic. This also makes the phone more vulnerable in case of accidental bumps and drops, though. However, not everyone needs a bulky, rugged cover to keep their phones protected. If you’re looking for a slim, lightweight case, here are some of the best thin Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases currently available! The best thin Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases: Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of the best thin Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases as more options become available./post/worst-android-phone-names-1042860/Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/worst-android-phone-names-1042860/Here at Android Authority, we love Android phones (surprise). But even we have to admit there have been some truly terrible Android phone names. Read also: The best Android phones of 2019 Rather than letting these companies off the hook, we decided to round up all the offenders and rank them from worse to worst. Without further ado, here are the worst Android phone names, ranked. 15. HTC FirstThe first item on our list of the worst phone names is the HTC First, which was roughly the company’s fifty-first Android device released to the market./post/android-device-manager-find-my-device-789869/Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-device-manager-find-my-device-789869/Remember that gut-wrenching feeling of losing a smartphone, or having it stolen? We don’t wish that on anyone, but the sad reality is it’s something most of us go through at least once. This is why Google has the Find My Device tool available to Android users.  What can it do? In a nutshell, Find My Device will help you manage your device remotely. You can locate it, but we all know trying to recover it can be helpless sometimes./post/fitbit-versa-review-845214/Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-versa-review-845214/Fitbit Versa If you need a smartwatch that doesn't die after just one day of use, buy the Fitbit Versa. If you need a stellar fitness tracker, buy the Versa. If you need a good smartwatch, we can finally say you should buy the Versa. When the Versa first launched in 2018, it needed some work on the software side. It has since received numerous software updates bringing quick replies, new dashboard features, female health tracking, and much more to the smartwatch./post/espn-plus-gift-card-deal-1187743/Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/espn-plus-gift-card-deal-1187743/It’s two days until Christmas. You haven’t finished your shopping and you’re not keen on the idea of a busy mall. What do you do? You gift a streaming subscription of course. Even if it’s panic-buying on your part, a sports lover will see an ESPN Plus one-year gift card as a thoughtful gift. Not to mention a reason to stay indoors. Not only does this deal solve your shopping woes, but it also saves you money./post/best-true-crime-podcasts-1081678/Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-true-crime-podcasts-1081678/If any genre thrives on the podcast format, it’s true crime. The mega-popular Serial podcast may have broken the doors wide open, but several other great true crime podcasts have been around for years. To help you get your fix, we’ve assembled a list of our favorite podcasts about criminals and crime, plus a few honorable mentions. There’s sure to be something to catch your morbid fancy. Read also: What is a podcast, and how do you listen to one?/post/oneplus-8t-wallpapers-1165208/Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8t-wallpapers-1165208/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority You can see all 10 wallpapers below. They are quite different from OnePlus’ classic wallpaper designs and look a lot more like something Samsung would deliver. If you like one, scroll down to find out how to download and install the wallpapers. You can also actually purchase the phone itself at the link below. That way, you can get the OnePlus 8T wallpapers more directly./post/pokemon-masters-evolution-guide-1023378/Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pokemon-masters-evolution-guide-1023378/Evolution is one of the defining features of the Pokémon series and the mechanic returns in Pokémon Masters with a slight twist. In this guide, we’ll walk you through which Sync Pairs have Pokémon that can be evolved and how to evolve Pokémon in the DeNA-produced mobile game. We’ll also look at how to get Evolution Stones and Evolution Shards, detail the advantages of evolution, and provide some tips on how Mega Evolution comes into play./post/force-apps-full-screen-samsung-galaxy-s8-769279/Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/force-apps-full-screen-samsung-galaxy-s8-769279/The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a stunning display, but quality is not the only thing that differentiates it from the crowd. The phone is narrower and taller than others, thanks to its 18.5:9 screen ratio. This is an unusual practice, but it makes the phone easier to handle while keeping that Infinity display looking sharp. The only issue is most apps are not optimized for it. Some applications don’t take advantage of that extra space, leaving weird black bars above the navigation buttons and below the notification area./post/smartphone-camera-bumps-1195811/Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/smartphone-camera-bumps-1195811/Whether it’s the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Apple’s iPhone 12 series, or the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, camera housing bumps feel bigger than ever. In fact, the phones with the biggest camera housings usually end up taking better pictures. Slimmed phones, on the other hand, have fallen down the pecking order. Although this trend seems to be having a positive effect on photography quality, it’s not the most aesthetically pleasing trade-off, and it makes for bulkier phones./post/5g-vs-gigabit-lte-843341/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/5g-vs-gigabit-lte-843341/Will we see true 5G soon? Is Gigabit LTE worse or just as good? Will I actually ever get to use either of them on my phone? Let’s tear down the differences between these two networking technologies and find out. Technical standards The problem with both 5G and Gigabit LTE is that various companies and carriers have been using the terms to describe different things. We’ve already explored some of the differences between 5G Non-Standalone and the (upcoming) 5G Standalone standard and what that means for products and use cases – put simply, 5G is not yet a single “thing”./post/find-phone-fitbit-3151977/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/find-phone-fitbit-3151977/Misplaced smartphones can be tough to find, especially if they fall behind a sofa cushion or bed. Unless you have a vague idea of where you left it, you could waste hours hunting for it. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to locate that device. If you own a Fitbit smartwatch, you can use the Find Phone app to track and reunite with your beloved phone in a few minutes or less./post/snapdragon-x55-modem-955052/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/snapdragon-x55-modem-955052/Today, Qualcomm has unveiled its latest 5G modem, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55. The chip is the company’s second-generation 5G modem and successor to the Snapdragon X50 that was announced back in 2017. Headline features of this new chip include multi-mode 4G and 5G in a single chip, blazing fast 7Gbps speeds, and futureproof support for the 5G Standalone specification. What is 5G, and what can we expect from it? Features/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-lg-g8-958159/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-lg-g8-958159/Slick camera design. Samsung and LG stand as two monolithic companies in their homeland of South Korea. Both companies have revealed their flagship phones for the first half of 2019, first Samsung with the Galaxy S10 followed by LG with the G8 ThinQ. Though each phone is part of a larger family, these two models go head-to-head in terms of size, price, and features. The S10 slots into Samsung’s lineup between the smaller S10e and larger S10 Plus./post/lg-v40-features-908827/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-v40-features-908827/LG’s latest V-series smartphone is upon us. The LG V40 ThinQ is the fourth generation of the South Korean company’s end-of-year phablets, and like its predecessors, it’s packed with goodies. While the V40 ThinQ includes typical flagship components like a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and high-resolution OLED display — as we’ve seen on many of the best Android smartphones of 2018 — it also has a handful of features stashed away that you won’t find on just any Android handset./post/stephen-elop-nokia-microsoft-conspiracy-theory-2746725/Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/stephen-elop-nokia-microsoft-conspiracy-theory-2746725/Today marks the anniversary of Microsoft buying Nokia’s phone unit in 2013, in a deal valued at €5.4 billion (over $7 billion) at the time. It was a major moment in mobile history, as Nokia was a pioneer in the industry and the acquisition gave Microsoft access to a ton of related patents and expertise. Unfortunately, history shows us that the two companies failed to make a dent in Android and iOS over the long run./post/turn-off-youtube-autoplay-854175/Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/turn-off-youtube-autoplay-854175/However, Google took mercy on us and at least gave us the ability to turn off YouTube autoplay. Additionally, you may not know that you can also turn off YouTube autoplay when you’re watching videos, so another video doesn’t start to play when your current video is over. Here’s how to turn off YouTube autoplay for both situations. How to turn off YouTube autoplay even if you’re watching a video Step 1: Open up the YouTube app./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-review-second-opinion-3131082/Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-review-second-opinion-3131082/The Samsung Galaxy Plus model is in a somewhat awkward position each year: not as feature-packed as the Ultra model but not as cheap as the vanilla model. This seems to be the case in sales too, as initial domestic sales of the Galaxy S21 series showed that the S21 Plus was the least popular model out of the three S21 phones. Part of the reason is that the Plus model hasn’t always completely justified its higher price tag over the base Galaxy flagship, even though it tends to be a great phone on its own merits./post/star-wars-rivals-canceled-904012/Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/star-wars-rivals-canceled-904012/TL;DR The free-to-play game Star Wars: Rivals is being shut down by Disney. The game — which didn’t even get a stable release — is already gone from the Google Play Store. Disney will not be issuing refunds for any in-app purchases made within Star Wars: Rivals. But it seems that one game didn’t quite make the cut, and that’s Disney’s Star Wars: Rivals — a free-to-play action shooter game that didn’t even make it to a stable release before getting the axe (or, in this case, lightsaber)./post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-galaxy-note-3031286/Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-galaxy-note-3031286/David Imel / Android Authority Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed some bad news for fans of its ultra-premium flagships: there would not be a Samsung Galaxy Note phone in 2021. Of course, the company didn’t make any commitments beyond that, which left hope that the Note line could make a return in 2022. However, last week we got our first look at the likely design of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra./post/sony-linkbuds-wf-l900-review-3160974/Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-linkbuds-wf-l900-review-3160974/Sony Linkbuds WF-L900The Sony Linkbuds are one of the most unique consumer audio products we've seen in a while, and they execute well on their unsealed design. However, they're plagued by all the same issues as other unsealed earbuds. Table of contents It’s hard to decide what the most surprising thing is about the Sony Linkbuds. Is it the donut-shaped design, or the fact that Sony is releasing buds with a name that doesn’t quite read like an auto-generated password?/post/lg-dualup-monitor-3078817/Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lg-dualup-monitor-3078817/TL;DR The LG DualUp Monitor has been announced with a unique nearly square 16:18 display ratio. It allows PC users to have two programs running on top of each other, which could result in reduced neck strain. Pricing and specific release dates have not been announced. LG has announced some new PC work monitors ahead of CES 2022. One of them, the LG DualUp Monitor, has what might be one of the more unique designs we have seen, and it could be practical for workers who multitask on their monitors./post/best-plans-international-calling-uk-848376/Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-plans-international-calling-uk-848376/Before Brexit, you could use your UK mobile plan to call all 28 EU countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and more. However, suppose you want to use your phone to call international or from countries like Australia, India, or the United States. In that case, you’re going to want a plan with some more extensive coverage or roaming options. Best plans for international calling in the UK Lyca Mobile Lyca offers some of the broadest coverage and cheapest dedicated plans for parts of the globe, which is particularly handy for regular business or personal calls./post/best-phones-under-15000-853238/Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-phones-under-15000-853238/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Companies like Xiaomi have changed the game in India, with budget-friendly smartphones offering impressive performance and features. Many have followed suit, and even major players like Samsung have jumped into this budget-friendly category in India. If you’re looking for a lot of bang for your buck, here are some of the best phones under 15,000 rupees! The best phones under 15,000 rupees in India: Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of the best phones under 15,000 rupees as more become available./post/best-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-thin-cases-1200231/Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-thin-cases-1200231/David Imel / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best thin Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases: The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a 6.8-inch beast that’s sure to dominate your pocket space. However, you’ll still have to find a way to keep your new $1,200 device safe from harm. Luckily for you, there are plenty of thin and light ways to do just that. Here are our picks for the best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra thin cases you can buy./post/google-pixel-watch-iphone-compatibility-3164147/Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-watch-iphone-compatibility-3164147/TL;DR Google has previewed the Pixel Watch and it looks like the device won’t work with iPhones. The company’s first smartwatch will be compatible with phones running Android 8.0 or newer versions. Google gave us a sneak peek at the Pixel Watch during yesterday’s I/O 2022 developer conference. While it did not announce many details about the wearable, we now know that it’s coming this fall alongside the Pixel 7 series./post/motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-review-3163087/Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-review-3163087/Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)The Moto G 5G (2022) is the quintessential Moto G experience, for better and, mostly, for worse. It offers a long-lasting battery and ample storage for a budget phone, but for whatever steps it takes forward, it stumbles further backward somewhere else. With so many great phones at the same price, you'd need to be a die-hard Moto G fan to not look elsewhere. Table of contents/post/best-russian-to-english-dictionaries-android-887898/Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-russian-to-english-dictionaries-android-887898/Russian is a fairly popular language and many people travel there for whatever reason. Most don’t need a full college course on Russian to make due for a trip or a vacation. In those cases, a multilingual dictionary or a phrasebook should do just fine. You don’t need a paper book anymore. Your mobile phone can do the job and then some. Here are the best Russian to English dictionaries and phrasebooks for Android!/post/miss-moto-maker-792534/Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/miss-moto-maker-792534/Motorola is one of those iconic, feel-good phone brands that makes you want to cheer for it – if you’re a geek. Don’t get me wrong, non-geeks know about Motorola in that they’re aware that they make those Droid phones, but Motorola is right up there with Nokia, Palm, and BlackBerry as pioneers of the smartphone space. Ever since the Lenovo acquisition, Motorola has been making some fine phones, but too often, they’re coming across as “me too” phones when compared to the likes of Samsung, LG, HTC, and others./post/galaxy-s11-wishlist-1052712/Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-s11-wishlist-1052712/Despite all this, there are definitely more than a few features that the Galaxy S10 family lacks. Samsung could offer at least some of these features in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11 family, which we expect to launch in either late February or early March 2020. Before we dive in, we’d like to point out that we’re skipping requests for the “basic” features, such as RAM, storage space, battery capacity, etc./post/what-is-mubi-3076839/Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-mubi-3076839/The streaming space is getting more crowded, and it’s hard to pick a single service that covers all the bases. Netflix isn’t alone out there anymore. Of course, some of the most exciting players in the game don’t even try. Instead, they carve out a specific niche and cater to it hard. Mubi is one of the best streaming services among these more targeted options. So, what is Mubi? Why should you subscribe to it?/post/note-4-rumor-roundup-408312/Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/note-4-rumor-roundup-408312/Note: this post was first published on July 23 and again on August 15th. Just days ahead of IFA, we’ve updated the post one last time, adding a few more details and changing a few outdated assumptions.  It’s hard to believe, but 2014 is already a little over half of the way through, and what a year it has been. So far we’ve seen some pretty impressive flagship handsets from Samsung, HTC and LG, as well as some other interesting mobile announcements including Android Wear, Android Auto and Android L./post/how-to-enable-google-now-on-tap-and-use-it-647364/Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-enable-google-now-on-tap-and-use-it-647364/Google Now on Tap is a new feature in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The premise of the feature is pretty simple, Google Now will analyze the content on your screen and then turn around and deliver results based on that information. As an example, if someone asks you about a restaurant, Google Now on Tap would pull up a card about that restaurant including directions, the website, the menu (where applicable), and more information./post/smart-settings-app-review-107623/Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/smart-settings-app-review-107623/Don’t you hate having to fiddle with your phone’s profile settings? If you’re lazing around the house, having your ringing volume cranked up all the way to maximum is okay, but it’d be quite embarrassing to disturb a meeting when someone calls you. Alternatively, if you have your phone set to Silent mode because you are at a party, you might not be able to tell if someone’s messaging you. Your smartphone, unfortunately, isn’t quite smart enough to switch between profiles by itself, but one developer known as Root Uninstaller has decided to change that by developing an automatic profile switcher for Android./post/google-photos-material-you-widgets-3050569/Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-photos-material-you-widgets-3050569/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR There are six new Material You-inspired Google Photos widgets to add to your home screen. Android 12 is not required, but Google Photos version 5.65 is. The blob widget is the best. Android 12 has been available on recent Google Pixel phones for a few weeks. However, if you don’t own a recent Pixel device, there’s a good chance you haven’t experienced the wonders of Android 12, or the all-new look and feel Google is calling Material You./post/android-p-bluetooth-audio-developer-options-844298/Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-p-bluetooth-audio-developer-options-844298/TL;DR Android P enables up to five simultaneous Bluetooth audio device connections. The feature is only accessible via the developer options. Doesn’t offer multi-device playback, only multiple connections at once. For those that have installed the Developer Preview, if you head to the usually hidden developer options menu you’ll now find an option to increase the allowed number of connected Bluetooth audio devices. Download Android P Developer Preview 1 here/post/buy-refurbished-phones-poll-results-3160258/Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/buy-refurbished-phones-poll-results-3160258/Eric Zeman / Android Authority You don’t necessarily have to take the brand-new route when buying a smartphone, as refurbished phones can be a cost-effective option as well. These second-hand phones are usually much cheaper than going new and it theoretically helps to reduce electronic waste. What do Android Authority readers think of buying refurbished phones though? We asked readers whether they’d take this route and here’s how they answered the poll./post/asus-zenfone-7-1077024/Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/asus-zenfone-7-1077024/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Asus released its 2020 flagships, the Zenfone 7 series, more than a year after the Zenfone 6 made its debut. Thankfully, the Zenfone 7 lineup, which includes a Pro iteration this time around, offers much of what made the 2019 device so special. So, what kind of improvements should you expect? How do the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro differ? Is the flipping camera mechanism still present?/post/google-chrome-windows-arm-laptops-1176206/Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-chrome-windows-arm-laptops-1176206/TL;DR Qualcomm has addressed why Chrome isn’t available on Windows on Arm devices. The executive notes that it’s a “policy problem” rather than a technical hurdle. One of the best ways for legacy Windows apps to run faster on Windows on Arm is for developers to offer an Arm version, allowing the app to run natively on the platform. In the browser space, we’ve seen an Arm port of Firefox as well as a native version of Microsoft Edge./post/mute-on-instagram-3126051/Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/mute-on-instagram-3126051/Instagram is home to a vast amount of visual content, and sometimes you need a break from certain sources. For example, users often want to “take a break” from certain people when that user starts flooding their feed with an excessive amount of posts. If this is the case for you, don’t worry. We’ll walk you through how to mute or unfollow someone on Instagram. Read more: How to download Instagram photos/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-battery-life-review-683968/Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-battery-life-review-683968/One of the biggest upgrades to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge line-up is the battery, with Samsung managing to add a battery that is 18% and 40% larger than the predecessors respectively. Both handsets scored highly in their respective reviews, but suffered in the battery department so a year on, just how much has Samsung managed to improved the battery by? Taking a look at common tasks such as WiFi browsing and Video Playback, coupled with an extrapolation of expected battery life, it’s time to put the smaller of the two phones to the test./post/chromecast-speaker-group-google-home-925712/Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/chromecast-speaker-group-google-home-925712/TL;DR Chromecasts can now be added to be speaker groups in the Google Home app. Previously, only Chromecast Audio dongles and Cast-enabled speakers were eligible for grouping. You will need to enable the preview program in your Google Home app to get the feature for now. If you own several Cast-enabled speakers throughout your home, you’ve likely grouped them all together into a speaker group using your Google Home app./post/best-android-phone-2013-206066/Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-phone-2013-206066/In the past 12 months, we’ve seen oversized phones (don’t call them phablets) rise to dominance and pretty much becoming the face of the Android smartphone market. Gone are the days of phones with modest 3.5-inch screens, dual-core processors, and limited wireless features. Nowadays, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a handset that doesn’t have a large screen, quad-core CPU, and some form of next-gen wireless networking. Last year’s phones were great, don’t get us wrong./post/samsung-galaxy-buds-3080594/Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-buds-3080594/Adam Molina / Android Authority Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup is the company’s true wireless series of earbuds that first got introduced in 2019 with the original Galaxy Buds. This lineup replaced the Gear IconX series and streamlined the product category into the Galaxy ecosystem. Today, you’ll find five different iterations of the product, each with varying designs, feature sets, and prices. Samsung Galaxy Buds series at a glance Adam Molina / Android Authority/post/redmi-8a-review-1036247/Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/redmi-8a-review-1036247/Xiaomi Redmi 8A The Redmi 8A redefines what you can get in the entry-level segment. It is an excellent piece of kit that delivers a modern design, above-average performance, and fantastic battery life -- all at a sub-$100 price point. Few brands can claim to have defined an entire generation of smartphones. Xiaomi knows how to create stellar hardware that redefines value, and, a few exceptions aside, it has consistently released the best entry-level and mid-range phones./post/wallpaper-wednesday-mar-30-2022-3145381/Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/wallpaper-wednesday-mar-30-2022-3145381/C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens./post/google-messages-samsung-phones-1221891/Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-messages-samsung-phones-1221891/TL;DR Some Samsung phones are getting a redesigned Google Messages app. The revamped version is reportedly rolling out to phones with One UI 3.1 and above. It transforms the Google Messages app into a typical Samsung app staple of the One UI platform. Samsung adopted Google Messages as its default messaging app on the Galaxy S21 series, switching out its own Samsung Messages app. Now, Google seems to be making its SMS app even more suited for Samsung phones by adopting a One UI-inspired redesign./post/google-water-gun-emoji-update-858891/Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-water-gun-emoji-update-858891/Google is changing its pistol emoji to look like a water gun rather than a real revolver. The update, which is rolling out to Android users now, follows soon after Twitter and Samsung made similar changes. AR Emoji vs Animoji: The differences explained Features The news arrives via the Emojipedia blog, which suggests Google is trying to “to minimize cross-platform confusion” through the update. Apple and WhatsApp also use a squirt gun emoji, while Microsoft and Facebook still feature revolvers for the time being./post/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-release-date-and-pricing-revealed-10256/Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-release-date-and-pricing-revealed-10256/[UPDATE: May 3rd, 2011] The release date for the UK, Germany, and the rest of Europe has been pushed to early May. For those you from the US, it’s likely it will be released on major carriers like Verizon as early as July 14. Read our full article here. It’s still looking like it will take some time for this amazing piece of technology to hit North American shores. It’s slated for release sometime in July in Canada./post/best-digital-photo-frames-1046987/Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-digital-photo-frames-1046987/Nothing beats seeing a photograph materialize into a print, framing it, and mounting it on your wall. It’s an experience that will live on, but digital photo frames also deserve a spot in your home. These are convenient, easy to use, can display or rotate through many images, and some even include video playback, among other features. With technology advancing so quickly, things like dynamic range, color accuracy, and definition are becoming less of an issue./post/best-oneplus-9-headphones-1211116/Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-oneplus-9-headphones-1211116/Robert Triggs / Android Authority 1. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z: Best all-around If you want an impressive mix of fast charging, a speedy connection, and weather resistance, look no further. OnePlus’ own Bullets Wireless Z offer an incredible 20 hours of battery life on a single charge. Even better, you only need to charge them for 10 minutes to grab half 10 hours of playback. See also: OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z review/post/green-knight-streaming-2733924/Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/green-knight-streaming-2733924/A24’s summer hit The Green Knight is taking a brief detour from its only-in-theaters rollout. As Hollywood continues to get creative about declining box-office revenue, the boutique distributor is trying something new with a one-day streaming option. The Green Knight streaming event is one of many mixed-release strategies at the moment. Studios are understandably trying to recoup costs as viewers (also understandably) remain skittish about a return to the movies./post/google-text-to-speech-engine-659528/Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-text-to-speech-engine-659528/Now that you have a joke or quote popping up on your Homescreen, we are ready to head a different direction with our Android customization post this week. This is a beginner’s tutorial, let’s learn how to change what the voice coming out of your phone sounds like, that is, let’s change settings in the Android Text-to-speech engine. If you’ve ever used Google Maps for navigation or Google Now for a quick search, you’ve likely heard the default voice in Android./post/lenovo-chromebook-n22-review-748288/Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/lenovo-chromebook-n22-review-748288/Lenovo Chromebook N22Lenovo's N22 Chromebook lacks a bit in the build quality department, but makes up for it with things like portability, great battery life, and a fantastic keyboard. Coming in at under $200, this is a no brainier for those looking to surf the web in a simplistic way. Chromebooks have been rising in popularity for quite a while now. They come in many different form factors and specs, but can all achieve essentially the same thing./post/remote-button-mapper-android-tv-3076063/Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/remote-button-mapper-android-tv-3076063/Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I started using Android TV devices with the 2017 Nvidia Shield, but I have never found myself with as many options inside my home as I do today. My TV itself — the Xiaomi TV P1 43-inch — as well as my local French TV provider’s set-top box both run the platform. So does the Chromecast with Google TV stick that I had bought before those two, and the Android TV projector I’ve installed in my kitchen./post/samsung-45w-charger-galaxy-s22-3127211/Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-45w-charger-galaxy-s22-3127211/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Just like the last generation, Samsung’s latest smartphones don’t ship with a charger in the box, leaving customers to pick up their own. Of course, Samsung has its chargers to upsell you, but can you get away with using an existing charger for your new smartphone? After all, that will save you some pennies. As a quick primer, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra boast improved 45W charging capabilities via Samsung’s Fast Charging 2./post/new-york-right-to-repair-3172711/Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/new-york-right-to-repair-3172711/Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR New York has passed the Digital Fair Repair Act. The bill is the first in the US to require electronics manufacturers to support right-to-repair. Right-to-repair advocates scored a major victory, with New York passing the first such law in the US by an overwhelming majority. Right-to-repair has become a growing concern across many industries, but especially the electronics industry. As phones, computers, and tablets have become more complex, they have become increasingly difficult for consumers to repair on their own./post/shows-like-titans-hbo-max-series-3074345/Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/shows-like-titans-hbo-max-series-3074345/After a successful third season at its new home on HBO Max, Titans is due for a fourth season, though you may have to wait a while for it. In the meantime, what are some shows like Titans to keep you entertained? Titans follows Dick Grayson, known to most as Robin, and his team of crime-fighting superheroes the Titans, loosely based on DC Comics’ Teen Titans. Having previously disbanded, the Titans are making another go of the team life in this live-action superhero series originally produced for the now-defunct DC Universe streaming service./post/android-instant-apps-693316/Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-instant-apps-693316/Do you really need to download an app to own it? I’m not being philosophical here (do we truly own anything?) but when you consider how quickly and easily you can download and install something like a flashlight app, it makes you wonder what the advantage to keeping it on your device actually is. Unless you work down a mine, it’s unlikely you’ll need those special use case apps all that often; so as long as you’re able to access an app quickly when you need it most, what benefit is there to having it take up space the rest of the time?/post/stock-android-vs-android-one-vs-android-go-860020/Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/stock-android-vs-android-one-vs-android-go-860020/What are the differences between stock Android, Android One, and Android Go? Each is a flavor of Android, each originates from Google, and all have a few things in common. But there are some big differences in the ways in which smartphone makers use the open-source software, how security updates are released, what pre-installed apps are included, and more. Today we’re clearing up any confusion. Before we get into the details, here is a basic rundown of each system:/post/upcoming-shows-movies-2022-streaming-3075067/Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/upcoming-shows-movies-2022-streaming-3075067/Disney Plus What upcoming movies and shows of 2022 are you most excited for? Every streamer has a massive slate rolling out throughout the year, but what are the biggest titles to look forward to? Disney Plus has a slew of new titles in its Marvel and Star Wars franchises. Netflix has major new adaptations like The Sandman and Avatar: The Last Airbender, along with returning fan-favorites like The Umbrella Academy./post/oppo-find-x5-pro-3044443/Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oppo-find-x5-pro-3044443/Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Find X5 and Find X5 Pro are Oppo’s first set of flagship phones for 2022. They succeed the company’s Find X3 series from last year, bringing a whole bunch of upgrades to the table. Oppo has also announced the cheaper Find X5 Lite which is a mid-range 5G phone with a Mediatek processor. Oppo is once again banking on the imaging skills of the phones to set them apart from other premium phones./post/change-gmail-name-3072641/Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/change-gmail-name-3072641/If you’ve had your Gmail address for a very long time, perhaps as long ago as 2004 when the first invitations went out, then you may need to update your name on it eventually. Maybe you’re getting married and changing your surname, or perhaps you’re about to inherit the crown of some obscure European kingdom, requiring you to add “Princess” to your name. Whatever your reason, the question becomes how to change your Gmail name./post/galaxy-watch-4-walkie-talkie-app-2744999/Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/galaxy-watch-4-walkie-talkie-app-2744999/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 TL;DR Samsung has rolled out its WalkieTalkie app to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The app allows owners of the wearables to communicate via a push-to-talk system. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic went official just a few weeks ago. Both devices run Wear OS 3 giving them access to a host of apps on the Google Play Store./post/best-verizon-oneplus-8-cases-1115232/Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-verizon-oneplus-8-cases-1115232/David Imel / Android Authority Carrier-specific device redesigns are something we haven’t come across for a long time. Unfortunately, that seems to have happened with the Verizon OnePlus 8, aka the OnePlus 8 5G UW. It’s a difference that is barely noticeable — the volume rocker has moved slightly. However, that is enough to create a problem when using form-fitting and precise cases and covers. Basically, you’ll need cases specifically made for the Verizon OnePlus 8./post/what-is-a-flagship-710803/Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-a-flagship-710803/It’s a term we’ve all heard many, many times in reference to consumer electronics: “It’s a flagship device…” “It’s a flagship phone…” “It has flagship features.” The term flagship can be quite hard to define, as most people have their own unique definitions for the word.  If you were to go by the historical definition, it has absolutely nothing to do with smartphones. By definition, a flagship is a ship that carries the commander of a naval fleet and displays the officer’s flag./post/best-bluetooth-trackers-1660266/Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-bluetooth-trackers-1660266/Luke Pollack / Android Authority We’ve all been there — you’re trying to hurry out the door, but you can’t seem to find your keys. You check all the usual places to no avail, and suddenly you’re running late. A handy Tile Mate or AirTag would have helped in that situation if only you had one. A bluetooth tracker is a wonderful investment for those of us that are a little absent minded, or have kids./post/mobvoi-ticwatch-e3-review-1639424/Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/mobvoi-ticwatch-e3-review-1639424/Mobvoi TicWatch E3The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 is perhaps a better smartwatch than it is a fitness companion thanks to less-than-perfect tracking abilities. The Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform and solid battery life together, however, make the E3 a decent wearable that covers the essentials with ease. Table of contents Mobvoi is one of several smartwatch makers that has remained committed to Google’s Wear OS platform. Its TicWatch series of smartwatches are available at several price points, ensuring there’s a product for everyone in the mix./post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-specs-795308/Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-8-specs-795308/We all know there’s a lot more to a phone than its specs sheet, but sometimes a specs sheet comes along that looks to be about as perfect as a phone can get. So it is with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs, including an improved S Pen stylus. There is literally nothing missing from our wish list in these specs, barring perhaps the out-of-the-box presence of Android 8.0 Oreo or a monstrously large battery (some things will never be enough)./post/da-january-7-2022-3085556/Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/da-january-7-2022-3085556/Jonathan Feist / Android Authority 🚀 Good morning! Alright, it’s the end of the week, time to wrap this CES thing up! Best of CESJonathan Feist / Android Authority With the big CES announcements out of the way, more or less, we can take a breath and look at what really matters out of the show. What’s good is that when you start handing out awards across categories, a bunch of the lesser known but interesting/useful new bits of gear show up./post/best-video-conferencing-apps-android-904757/Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-video-conferencing-apps-android-904757/Meetings are a lot easier than they used to be. There weren’t a ton of options, most of them were expensive, and video quality was always really trashy. However, video calls are as easy as pressing a button these days. There are a ton of video calling apps. However, video conferencing requires a little extra from consumer-level video chats. You need apps that support a bunch of people with some other tools as well./post/blackberry-key2-problems-and-how-to-fix-them-898296/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/blackberry-key2-problems-and-how-to-fix-them-898296/The BlackBerry KEY2 may not feature the fastest processor or the largest display, but it is a device intended for consumers that value productivity over media consumption. And it certainly manages to stand out from the crowd by being the only current generation smartphone to feature a full-fledged physical keyboard. However, as is the case with any device, the BlackBerry KEY2 is not without its issues. Here is a roundup of some BlackBerry KEY2 problems that users have come across, along with potential solutions on how to fix them!/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-display-resolution-scaling-setting-744111/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-display-resolution-scaling-setting-744111/The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge’s display resolution changes from QHD (1440 x 2560) to Full HD (1080 x 1920) following the installation of Android Nougat. The alteration comes as part of Samsung’s aim to give users more control over their device’s standby times — and as such can easily be switched back. In Android Nougat, Samsung allows you to manually set the display resolution to one of three modes — the other being HD (720 x 1280) — so that you can prioritize visual fidelity or battery life./post/oneplus-6-colors-865749/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-6-colors-865749/Android Authority spent some hands-on time with the new device’s midnight black, mirror black, and limited edition silk white color variants. OnePlus has made the midnight black available at the higher price and specification points, while the mirror black is at the lower end. The silk white variant will be available on June 5th, around two weeks after the two black phones hit the markets. Don’t miss: OnePlus 6 hands-on: Glass on glass/post/snapdragon-8-gen-1-vs-google-tensor-3066318/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/snapdragon-8-gen-1-vs-google-tensor-3066318/Robert Triggs / Android Authority The arrival of Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 inevitably calls into question whether current-gen hardware is completely outclassed or not. While we’re well past the point of “good enough” smartphone performance, new hardware drives innovation forward and it’s often the only way to experience new cutting-edge use cases. So we’re already eagerly anticipating 2022’s flagship smartphones. Google also has new hardware in the market in the form of its first semi-custom Google Tensor SoC./post/best-android-apps-toddlers-750731/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-apps-toddlers-750731/Early childhood is an important time in a person’s life. They’re learning all kinds of things. Some parents opt to let their kids use their smartphones or tablets for recreational activities. Others like to use it for more educational purposes. That’s perfectly fine either way. In fact, most apps for toddlers tend to be both educational and entertaining. Let’s face facts, as long as it’s colorful and noisy, your child should be entertained either way./post/best-indian-smartphone-brands-823988/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-indian-smartphone-brands-823988/When we first wrote this article a few years ago the focus was on brands that were from India, such as Micromax. For better or worse, the face of the Indian smartphone market has changed massively in just a few years. Samsung remains a dominant player in the market but has lost ground to the surge of Chinese phone makers. The biggest casualties though have been Indian companies. The likes of Micromax, Intex, Lava, and Karbonn becoming non-entities in the smartphone scene./post/mobvoi-ticwatch-pro-3-ultra-review-3035056/Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/mobvoi-ticwatch-pro-3-ultra-review-3035056/Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 UltraThe TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra brings some welcome upgrades to its predecessor, including durability and advanced health tracking. But that might not be enough. At this point, users should be wary of any device still running Wear OS 2. Until this one receives Google's promised software update, it's a risk. It's also not even close to the best bang for your buck. Table of contents The latest smartwatch from Mobvoi has arrived./post/best-nature-sound-sleep-sound-and-animal-sound-apps-for-android-875530/Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-nature-sound-sleep-sound-and-animal-sound-apps-for-android-875530/Sound apps are a surprisingly popular genre of app. Kids and adults both enjoy animal sound apps. Nature sounds and sleep sounds work great for getting deeper, more peaceful sleep for some folks. Thankfully, developers don’t mess up these genres very often. Most apps in this category do what they say. The only question is how well they do it. Here is our list of the best nature sound apps, sleep sound apps, and animal sound apps for Android!/post/best-phones-under-500-pounds-uk-847561/Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-phones-under-500-pounds-uk-847561/Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority There are a lot of great phones on UK store shelves today, but many either cost £800 or more to buy outright or are tied to expensive two-year contracts. That might be a way to get hold of the latest and greatest, but it’s certainly not for everyone. These days, you don’t have to spend a fortune to pick up a great handset. Here are the best phones under £500 in the UK!/post/best-ultra-mobile-plans-2742540/Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-ultra-mobile-plans-2742540/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile has never been shy about its extensive network of MVNO options. Ultra Mobile is one of these carriers, and it prides itself on its affordable plans and international calling options above all else. You may not be as familiar with Ultra, but that’s why we’re here. We’ll walk you through everything there is to know about the carrier, as well as a few of its best alternatives./post/best-android-hack-and-slash-games-580185/Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-android-hack-and-slash-games-580185/Hack and slash games and beat ’em up games bring out the primal fun in video games. The simplicity of the button mashing and the satisfaction of mowing down hundreds of adversaries is one of the core experiences of early video games. It’s not quite as popular these days as most hack-and-slash games also have heavy amounts of other genre mechanics. Thus, even on mobile, you don’t see as many hack and slash or beat ’em up arcade style games as you used to./post/best-360-degree-cameras-802755/Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-360-degree-cameras-802755/A 360-degree camera is a great way to boost your videography and add a unique wrinkle to your skillset. It allows you to capture your entire surroundings and give viewers a more immersive experience. The 360-degree videos you create can be shared online, including on Facebook and YouTube, and can be viewed on PCs and mobile devices. They are especially popular among virtual reality fans who can watch clips on VR headsets — although these aren’t as popular anymore as they used to be./post/why-you-dont-want-that-32-bit-dac-667621/Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/why-you-dont-want-that-32-bit-dac-667621/As you have probably noticed, there’s a new trend in the smartphone industry of including “studio quality” audio chips inside modern flagship smartphones. While a 32-bit DAC (digital to analog converter) with 192kHz audio support certainly looks good on the spec sheet, there simply isn’t any benefit to pushing up the size of our audio collections. I’m here to explain why this bit depth and sample rate boasting is just another instance of the audio industry taking advantage of the lack of consumer and even audiophile knowledge on the subject./post/mulan-on-disney-plus-1147374/Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/mulan-on-disney-plus-1147374/The coronavirus outbreak of 2020 has caused tons of changes in everyone’s lives. That definitely includes the movie industry. Film studios were forced to push back nearly all of their planned films starting in mid-March 2020 as theaters shut down worldwide. A few of those movies found their way to digital film stores and streaming services over the spring and summer. However, the vast majority are still heading to theaters eventually./post/gear-fit-2-vs-gear-fit-whats-difference-696306/Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/gear-fit-2-vs-gear-fit-whats-difference-696306/The Gear Fit 2 looks arguably better than its predecessor from two years ago, but is it worth spending money to upgrade? Samsung wants to help you make up your mind with a handy infographic that lists the main differences between the Gear Fit 2 and Gear Fit. The biggest difference is probably in the processing department. The original Gear Fit was incredibly basic for a modern smart device, with 8MB of RAM, 16MB of storage, and a single-core 180MHz processor./post/google-clock-app-poll-results-2747542/Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-clock-app-poll-results-2747542/Joe Hindy / Android Authority The Google Clock app has been making news of late because of a bug causing users to miss pre-set alarms. Reports about the issue poured in from many users of Pixel smartphones and those using devices made by OnePlus, Oppo, and others. The problem even triggered multiple one-star reviews on the Play Store. Even though Google has identified a fix for the bug, we wanted to know if it is the first time something like this has happened to you or does the Clock app often miss alarms./post/best-pregnancy-apps-android-1055217/Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-pregnancy-apps-android-1055217/Joe Hindy / Android Authority Pregnancy evokes almost every emotion possible. It’s difficult, beautiful, painful, frustrating, uncomfortable, rewarding, and joyous all at once. The good news is childbirth is one of those things we’ve been doing since the beginning of the human race so we’re reasonably good at it at this point. There are a metric ton of resources for expecting mothers as well as expecting fathers. This list won’t get you through a pregnancy, but it might help with a few things along the way./post/how-to-add-delete-contact-whatsapp-1097278/Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-add-delete-contact-whatsapp-1097278/WhatsApp is an easy way to keep in touch with friends and family, but it still relies on the same contacts list that your phone uses for old-school calls and SMS messaging. Fortunately, it’s easy to add or delete a WhatsApp contact from directly within the app, and it just takes a few moments. Here’s how to do it! Read also: 21 essential WhatsApp tricks and tips you should know Just don’t forget that WhatsApp is wrapped up in a controversial privacy policy at the moment, so some of your contacts may have moved onto other messaging apps./post/nothing-phone-1-3142175/Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nothing-phone-1-3142175/TL;DR Nothing’s first smartphone (and second product overall) will be the Nothing Phone 1. It will have a new Android skin called Nothing OS and a Snapdragon processor. The phone lands this summer with software previews to come in April. Today, former OnePlus exec Carl Pei made the big announcement we’ve all been expecting: Nothing will launch an Android-based smartphone this year. What’s more, the phone will come with a custom Android skin that, on paper, sounds a lot like the early days of OnePlus’ Oxygen OS./post/pokemon-go-how-to-take-a-gym-704154/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pokemon-go-how-to-take-a-gym-704154/One of the central mechanics in Pokemon Go is the ability to take and control Gyms. Once you pick a team, you’ll immediately start competing with the other two teams for the Gyms in your general area. There are two ways to interact with Gyms. The first is to capture it from an opposing team. The second is to level it up to make it harder for opposing players to take down./post/oneplus-nord-long-term-review-1238207/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-nord-long-term-review-1238207/Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority 2021 has been a transformative year for OnePlus. The company has diversified into a series of mainstream, mass-market devices that are the antithesis of everything the brand once stood for. This was further reinforced by the company’s recent revelation that it will essentially become an Oppo sub-brand, while merging the codebase for Oxygen OS with Color OS. Looking back though, it is clear to see that this transition started with the OnePlus Nord./post/opengl-vs-vulkan-performance-706408/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/opengl-vs-vulkan-performance-706408/With the announcement of Android N back a few months ago, Google mentioned that Android would be supporting the new Vulkan graphics API . If you haven’t heard of Vulkan then we have a full rundown in our Vulkan – everything you need to know article, plus we did a deep dive into making high performance 3D apps with Vulkan. One key question is this, how does Vulkan perform compared to OpenGL ES 3./post/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-colors-839914/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-colors-839914/Out of all the colors available for the S9 and S9 Plus, Midnight Black is the most standard and straightforward color. It will probably be the one you see most often in the wild once the phone goes on sale. Midnight Black is a color Samsung has used in their smartphones for the past few generations so if you’ve seen the S8, Note 8, or even the S7, you’ll know exactly what this color looks like./post/nokia-9-pureview-review-962171/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/nokia-9-pureview-review-962171/HMD Global Nokia 9 PureViewThe Nokia 9 PureView is a beautiful phone from HMD Global that aims high with its unique imaging features. The five-camera array developed with Light and Zeiss was perhaps too ambitious, as the camera app performed poorly and the resulting images didn't quite meet expectations. Table of contents HMD Global has a lot riding on the success of the Nokia 9 PureView. As the company’s most high-profile launch yet, it’s nothing short of Nokia’s good name hanging in the balance./post/what-is-raw-photography-697193/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-raw-photography-697193/Ryan Haines / Android Authority Smartphone camera hardware is increasingly powerful, and we’re seeing more and more impressive software to match. If you’re serious about making your mobile snaps look the best they can, you’re probably interested in shooting in RAW to maximize the editing potential of your photos. Fortunately, some smartphones have offered RAW shooting capabilities for many years. More modern handsets are helping to introduce more mature photographers to the format through advanced camera editing apps./post/iphone-13-pro-max-battery-cases-3055552/Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/iphone-13-pro-max-battery-cases-3055552/Robert Triggs / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best iPhone 13 Pro Max battery cases: While the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers a bigger battery than its siblings, sometimes you just need a little extra juice. Battery packs are one thing, but battery cases offer even greater convenience. However, Apple doesn’t offer any first-party options, and third-party products are sometimes almost too similar to differentiate between. To help you pick the right option for you, we’ve selected the best Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max battery cases on the market./post/oneplus-9-alternatives-1211531/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-9-alternatives-1211531/Eric Zeman / Android Authority OnePlus has slowly been pushing its way to premium territory with its phones, but the new OnePlus 9 series goes even higher while offering impressive screens, fast wired and wireless charging, and cameras that can finally compete with the very best. Wondering what else is out there before you buy? Here are some of the best OnePlus 9 alternatives you should be looking at. OnePlus 9 Pro/post/google-pixel-5-alternatives-1163297/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-5-alternatives-1163297/David Imel / Android Authority When launched, the Google Pixel 5 was a good smartphone at a reasonable price. It sacrificed a bit of power on paper to deliver a lower price, 5G, and flagship-level features in other areas. The only issue is that the phone is aging and is now harder to find, especially if you want it new. Maybe it’s time to finally let it go and get one of the best Google Pixel 5 alternatives instead./post/android-statues-missing-3140344/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-statues-missing-3140344/TL;DR The Android statues within Google’s Mountain View park are all gone. The statues represented all of Android’s releases up to Android 10, with Android 11 and Android 12 getting virtual statues. A source has confirmed the removal but noted that they’re being repaired and relocated. Update: March 22, 2022 (1:30 AM ET): A source has confirmed the removal of the Android lawn statues to Android Authority, while also providing a reason for the decision./post/best-cat-apps-android-746226/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-cat-apps-android-746226/Joe Hindy / Android Authority People go nuts over cats. They’re adorable, independent, and there are videos of them everywhere. They’re even easy to care for with the exception of the litter box. These days, most people know how to care for cats. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t cat apps that can help you along the way. Here are the best cat apps for Android. You can also find some good cat games here if you want that./post/best-money-making-apps-android-751015/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-money-making-apps-android-751015/Everybody needs a few extra bucks now and then. However, we’re not so foolish as to try to make you believe that you’ll earn a living sitting at home doing nothing. There are no apps that can make you that much money. However, we do know of a few that can make you a buck or two here and there. Over time, that can build up to enough to treat yourself to something nice or potentially even be a nice secondary income./post/where-smartphones-are-made-707989/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/where-smartphones-are-made-707989/Over the past decade, the smartphone market has flourished. Mobile devices have continued to evolve in terms of design, specs, and features, resulting in a rather diverse marketplace in which there are thousands of devices to choose from. While this might make choosing a new device slightly more difficult, this diversity is actually a really good thing. It means stiff competition among OEMs and more knowledgeable consumers who are better able to distinguish the hits from the misses./post/coolpad-legacy-review-1001320/Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/coolpad-legacy-review-1001320/Coolpad Legacy Coolpad's Legacy is a great purchase for customers wanting an affordable prepaid phone. There's plenty under the hood to feel like a "premium" product, from a decent battery to facial recognition to the latest Android release. Table of contents Let me set the scene. My wife uses the new iPhone XR while our son has the Samsung Galaxy S9. She’s fully aware that both are high-dollar phones jacking up our bill each month./post/google-duo-video-message-1105512/Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-duo-video-message-1105512/Google Duo is a great video chat app. It works well for one-to-one conversations, and group chats are easy to set up. However, there’s much more to Duo than basic video communications. One such bonus feature is the ability to send a 30-second Google Duo video message. If someone doesn’t answer your video call, Duo automatically lets you send a message instead. Sometimes, you might want to send someone a quick video instead of calling them altogether./post/motorola-moto-watch-100-3060206/Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/motorola-moto-watch-100-3060206/TL;DR The Motorola Moto Watch 100 is here, complete with a $100 price tag and a custom operating system. The device has a surprising amount of fitness-tracking features at this price point. The Moto Watch 100 is now available for pre-order, with a ship date of December 2021. Update: November 16, 2021, at 5:27 PM ET: The Motorola Moto Watch 100, first reported by Evan Blass on Twitter, is now official and available for pre-order./post/naughty-america-ar-porn-941344/Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/naughty-america-ar-porn-941344/» Get one week of PornHub Premium for FREE! TL;DR Naughty America showed off some of its AR porn tech at CES 2019. Using augmented reality on your Android smartphone, you can create and interact with virtual models in real space. Naughty America’s AR porn app is available to sideload onto your compatible Android device now. Since CES takes place in Las Vegas, while you’re here it’s impossible to avoid advertisements for strip clubs, burlesque shows, and other adult-oriented experiences./post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-20-wallet-cases-1159450/Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-20-wallet-cases-1159450/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority You won’t find space for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 in your average pocket. The 6.7-inch beast is too large unless you have a little bit of Mary Poppins magic. A case is bound to add even more bulk on top of the device itself, but what if the case does two jobs for the price of one? Here are the best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 wallet cases to protect your phone and money./post/tp-link-deco-x60-ax3000-mesh-wi-fi-system-review-1184162/Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/tp-link-deco-x60-ax3000-mesh-wi-fi-system-review-1184162/TP-Link Deco X60 AX3000 Mesh WiFi SystemThe TP-Link Deco X60 AX3000 handled my home Wi-Fi with ease and survived massive amounts of streaming from no less than five computers at the same time. It's priced in the middle of the pack and is a solid value for money. Looking to cover your whole home with Wi-Fi? Skip the individual routers and go with a mesh network. Offerings such as the TP-Link Deco X60 AX3000 mesh Wi-Fi system are an easy way to create a single, seamless network for all your devices./post/fitbit-pay-features-861536/Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fitbit-pay-features-861536/Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Contactless payments are essentially everywhere: in smartphones, smartwatches, and even fitness trackers. Fitbit, one of the biggest wearables companies in the world, has its own contactless payment service called Fitbit Pay. Wondering how to use Fitbit Pay and what devices work with it? We’ve got you covered. See more: Everything you need to know about Fitbit What is Fitbit Pay? Fitbit Pay allows you to pay at accepted contactless payment terminals using your Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker./post/oneplus-8-screen-protectors-1108454/Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/oneplus-8-screen-protectors-1108454/David Imel / Android Authority The OnePlus 8 Pro is a proper flagship device from the historically flagship-killing OEM. But the company stuck to its roots with the regular OnePlus 8. It’s a watered-down version that retains some high-end features of a 2020 flagship. What is really the key to the standard device is the large, crisp display. To keep it safe for as long as possible, these are some of the best OnePlus 8 screen protectors you can get now./post/best-sudoku-solvers-android-1146150/Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-sudoku-solvers-android-1146150/Joe Hindy / Android Authority Sudoku is a tough game to learn and master. It can be as simple as a 3×3 grid or go much higher in the upper difficulties. The game is a lot of fun and it’s a great brain teaser. However, sometimes you just need a little more help. A good sudoku solver helps a lot. You can double check your work to make sure you made no mistakes./post/pixel-6-pro-call-declining-bug-3154357/Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pixel-6-pro-call-declining-bug-3154357/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Users are reporting that their Pixel 6 Pro handsets are declining incoming calls without their knowledge. The issue seems to creep up randomly. Affected users have spam call protection, DND, and Flip to Shhh switched off, so the issue seems to be a bug. The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro might be the best phones the company has ever made, but they sure are riddled with bugs./post/history-htcs-android-design-689648/Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/history-htcs-android-design-689648/Now that the dust has settled, veteran smartphone maker HTC can breathe a bit easier knowing that its latest flagship, the HTC 10, has been officially announced and is about to take its impending charge into the hands of consumers worldwide. For the company – which has been on shaky ground for some time due to stiff competition – it’s a new direction that’ll hopefully bring them back to good fortunes, to the days when they were largely regarded as the premier force in the Android space./post/black-friday-chromebooks-2021-3067278/Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/black-friday-chromebooks-2021-3067278/Today is officially Black Friday! This is the big day when you finally start your holiday shopping. If someone on your list needs a new laptop, we would highly suggest seeking out the best Black Friday Chromebooks you can find. See also: The best Black Friday phone deals To help you out with that, we’ve rounded up a bunch of stellar deals on Chrome OS laptops below. Both Amazon and Best Buy have some great deals on offer that could save you hundreds on a new machine./post/add-audio-google-slides-3139809/Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/add-audio-google-slides-3139809/Presentations can become bland when missing certain elements. Visually stimulating elements such as GIFs and colorful backgrounds are inherently valuable to slideshow presentations. However, what if you want to appeal to an audience’s auditory sense? Let’s go over how to add audio to Google Slides. Read more: How to share a Spotify playlist QUICK ANSWER To add audio to Google Slides, go to Google Drive and upload your audio as an MP3 or WAV file./post/how-to-enable-rcs-messaging-1047089/Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/how-to-enable-rcs-messaging-1047089/Update, November 14, 2019 (01:05 PM ET): We’ve updated the article with the updated instructions on how to enable RCS messaging on your device now that Google is officially rolling out support to its Messages app. We’ve also confirmed that those who unofficially gained RCS support will get official support down the line. RCS messaging is meant to be the next evolution of SMS, bringing a variety of nifty features to the table to rival Apple’s iMessage./post/what-is-kanopy-1221408/Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/what-is-kanopy-1221408/There are a lot of free streaming services worth checking out, but none of them are quite like Kanopy. The service is free to access, but only if your public or school-based library is partnered with it. Once you do gain access, you can stream a limited number of movies every month, and an unlimited amount of content from its Kids section. Read more: Best video streaming services So what is Kanopy and how can you gain access?/post/tp-link-kasa-smart-bulb-kl125-review-3031924/Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/tp-link-kasa-smart-bulb-kl125-review-3031924/TP-Link Kasa Smart Bulb (KL125)TP-Link managed to fit just about everything you can ask for into its Kasa Smart light bulbs. You can leave the hub behind and control everything from the palm of your hand at a price the competition can't quite catch. Table of contents The world of smart light bulbs has exploded in recent years, and it can be hard to decide on your perfect match. Luckily, TP-Link has ample experience in the smart home game./post/best-reddit-alternatives-1221749/Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-reddit-alternatives-1221749/Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Reddit is one of the most popular sites on the internet, with communities for every interest. While you can spend countless hours in these subreddits, they’re not the only ways to connect. If you want to branch outside of the Reddit universe, we’re here to help. Here are the best Reddit alternatives on the internet right now. Now, none of these websites will give you the same experience as Reddit./post/the-best-qwerty-android-phones-in-2011-compared-10391/Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/the-best-qwerty-android-phones-in-2011-compared-10391/We happen to believe that QWERTY smartphones are craved for by mobile enthusiasts. An Admob report in 2010 showed that 54% of Android traffic was driven by devices that feature a full QWERTY keyboards. It’s hard to deny that a huge amount of people still want a powerful smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard. Following that, let’s take a look at what’s in the store for you this year in the world of Android QWERTY phones./post/samsung-galaxy-note-10-clear-cases-1020298/Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-note-10-clear-cases-1020298/The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 comes in three colors: aura white, aura black, and a very cool aura glow. You will definitely want to buy a case to keep this phone safe. What if you could protect the device while also showing off its design and colorways? Here are some of the best clear cases you can get for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it?/post/best-visible-deals-1096134/Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-visible-deals-1096134/If you want to switch to a contract-free prepaid carrier in the US, but you also want to keep the nationwide coverage of Verizon’s 5G network, then Visible is the best option for you. So we’ve dug deep and put together a list of the best Visible deals that are active right now. Visible keeps things simple plan-wise by offering just one. However, the real opportunities for savings pop up when you purchase a new phone or add a line of service./post/tile-slim-review-1143855/Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/tile-slim-review-1143855/Tile Tile Slim The peace of mind on offer from using a Tile Slim to track down my wallet is worth the cost, with minimal downsides. I bought a Tile Slim to help my occasional forgetfulness. I’m pleased to report mostly good things about how well it worked, how it performed in my wallet, and its value for money. However, there are a few considerations here. Just so you understand, I’m sometimes forgetful about physical objects./post/android-keyboard-settings-527454/Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/android-keyboard-settings-527454/This week on our Android customization series, we revisit an oldie, but a goody, keyboards. If you’ve been following all the technology news of the last couple weeks, you know that Apple just gave its users the power to change out their keyboard and play with its settings on their mobile device. I probably don’t have to tell you that Android has been doing this for years. In the spirit of making sure you can still show up your iPhone using friends, let’s take a quick run down of using different keyboards, and tweaking them to suit your needs./post/video-chat-with-family-and-friends-1104104/Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/video-chat-with-family-and-friends-1104104/Thanks to our phones, keeping in touch with family and friends has never been simpler. There’s no shortage of video chat apps these days, and the list has only gotten better since the pandemic started. If you’re new to video chatting or are just looking for some tips on which app to choose, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we talk about everything you should consider before choosing a video chat app./post/huawei-mate-x2-review-1210103/Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/huawei-mate-x2-review-1210103/Huawei Mate X2The Huawei Mate X2 is the most perfect foldable I've used. Sadly, it comes with a big "but" for Western markets: the lack of Google support. A technical marvel that can't install YouTube, the Mate X2 will likely remain out of reach for all but the most dedicated consumers. Table of contents I want you to imagine an alternate timeline. In fact, just think about the one Huawei was on a few years ago./post/best-google-pixel-6-wallet-cases-3060427/Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-google-pixel-6-wallet-cases-3060427/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best Google Pixel 6 wallet cases: While keeping your brand new Pixel 6 safe is important, a wallet case adds another layer of functionality. Phone wallet cases not only keep the phone protected — some are quite rugged — but they also let you ditch your wallet and carry credit cards, ID, and some cash with your phone. Here’s a look at the best Pixel 6 wallet cases you can get right now!/post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-rugged-cases-1157320/Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-rugged-cases-1157320/Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is an impressive device, and it’s one that you’ll undoubtedly want to protect from harm. Like with many modern phones, one drop and you can be facing steep repair costs. If this sounds like your worst nightmare, you might be ready to invest in some heavy-duty protection. These are our picks for the best rugged Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra cases you can get./post/google-chromebook-launch-984205/Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-chromebook-launch-984205/Ten years ago, at Google I/O 2011, Google announced the first commercial Chromebooks: the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer AC700. To give you an idea of how long ago this was, the company also announced at that event a new version of Android, which would be known as Ice Cream Sandwich. It also launched a music streaming service called Google Music Beta, which eventually became Google Play Music (RIP)./post/phones-too-big-1101728/Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/phones-too-big-1101728/The average size of smartphones has been steadily rising for more than a decade. Meanwhile, the average size of hands has not changed at all. Surely some mistake? It’s not just that phones are growing larger on average, manufacturers have also stopped making smaller phones. If you want an Android phone that’s easy to manage one-handed and fits into a skinny jeans pocket comfortably, then you don’t have a lot of choices./post/follow-playlist-spotify-3076087/Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/follow-playlist-spotify-3076087/QUICK ANSWER To follow a Spotify playlist on the mobile app, desktop app, or web player, go to it and click the heart icon. To unfollow the list, unselect the heart icon. JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS How to follow a playlist on Spotify (Android and iOS) On the mobile app, find the playlist you want to follow. You can do this by accessing it from the search function, scanning a Spotify code to get to it, or reaching it from either your home screen or Your Library page./post/pma-vs-wpc-wireless-charging-601871/Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/pma-vs-wpc-wireless-charging-601871/Two of the biggest players in the wireless charging industry are the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the latter of which owns well established Qi standard. Both are backed by a number of big names in the mobile industry and these two standards are supported in Samsung’s new Galaxy S6, a sure sign that market appears to be moving away from solely relying on Qi./post/download-google-pixel-3a-xl-wallpaper-984003/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/download-google-pixel-3a-xl-wallpaper-984003/The Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL launched yesterday and was made available online soon after. If you’ve already seen it at stores, or came across previous leaks, you may have noticed its distinct wallpaper. How would you like to download it? If you want to download the wallpaper at 19,300×11,009 resolution (seriously), you can pick it up from our download portal via the button below. Sometimes it’s just nice to see an image at that high resolution./post/red-magic-3s-review-1045192/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/red-magic-3s-review-1045192/Nubia Red Magic 3S The Red Magic 3S is a great gaming phone and represents amazing value for the money. The inclusion of a Snapdragon 855+ is welcome, plus you also get a 90Hz display, built-in fan, at least 8GB of RAM, and the hardware shoulder buttons. Gaming phones typically offer high performance, fast displays, big batteries and some kind of advanced cooling system. The Red Magic 3 offered all of those and more./post/samsung-one-ui-4-android-12-3058222/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-one-ui-4-android-12-3058222/Luke Pollack / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is rolling out One UI 4 and Android 12 to the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. The update brings major new customization options, as well as Android 12’s improved privacy features. The company says this update will roll out to previous Galaxy S series, Note, Galaxy A series, foldables, and tablets “soon.” The time is finally here! Samsung announced that it will begin rolling out its big One UI 4 and Android 12 update to the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra starting today, November 15./post/best-filmmaker-apps-for-android-868460/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-filmmaker-apps-for-android-868460/More and more people are filming movies on smartphones. It makes sense, honestly. Most of today’s flagships do 4K shooting, and that’s actually higher resolution than some mid-range DSLRs. Hollywood has nicer cameras, but shooting movies on Android devices is entirely possible. Of course, it’s not just about the camera. Filmmakers have to worry about scripts, documenting which scenes are shot, and get release forms for everyday people who may be in the movie unintentionally./post/best-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-pro-cases-1203348/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-pro-cases-1203348/David Imel / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro cases: Apple’s flagship iPhone family is as large as it’s ever been with four models. No matter which phone you choose, you’ll want to protect it. This year’s iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are identical twins, which means they can take the same cases. If you’re considering either one, here are the best iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro cases you can get./post/the-best-keyboards-for-a-mac-computer-or-laptop-3162180/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/the-best-keyboards-for-a-mac-computer-or-laptop-3162180/Kris Carlon / Android Authority Apple computers are famous for their amazing designs, excellent performance, simple UI, and overall great experience. Their walled garden also comes with some downsides, though, one of them being that picking just any available accessory out there won’t always provide the best experience. In the case of keyboards, you’ll want to get one specifically made for macOS. We’ve put together a dedicated list of the best keyboards for a Mac, to make your search easier./post/samsung-exynos-2100-1186671/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-exynos-2100-1186671/Samsung has offered high-end Exynos mobile processors for years now, largely being available in its own flagship smartphones. 2021 is no different though, as the Korean manufacturer launched the Exynos 2100. This is the firm’s latest processor and it’s a notable upgrade over last year’s Exynos 990, seen inside the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. Here’s what you should know about the new SoC. Exynos 2100 specs The Exynos 2100 is a landmark release for the firm, not just because of the fact that it’s a 5nm design./post/disney-plus-vs-apple-tv-plus-1028245/Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/disney-plus-vs-apple-tv-plus-1028245/Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus both offer a compelling catalog of content, and at prices that beat the costs of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and (in the case of Apple Plus) even Hulu‘s already low $5.99 monthly plan. If you haven’t picked up either, now is the right time. But if you had to pick just one, which should you get? Let’s get started on the battle of Disney Plus vs Apple TV Plus./post/alexa-in-non-supported-countries-3068655/Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/alexa-in-non-supported-countries-3068655/People outside the US are often jealous of the country getting first access to new technologies and services. Amazon Alexa is a prime example — pun intended — having initially launched as a US exclusive in 2014. The voice assistant is now available in more than 40 countries, but for some people, the jealousy remains. If you’re in that camp, can you use Alexa in non-supported countries? Read more: How to use Amazon Alexa/post/connected-gps-1019351/Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/connected-gps-1019351/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority You may have stumbled across the term connected GPS, especially when reading about smartwatches and fitness trackers. There’s actually a pretty big distinction between connected GPS and built-in GPS, which we’ll talk all about in this article. What is connected GPS and how does it compare to GPS? The term connected GPS is a fitness company’s way of saying a wearable can tether to your smartphone’s GPS, but it doesn’t have a GPS sensor built-in./post/google-pixel-6-price-3031872/Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-price-3031872/TL;DR The Google Pixel 6 price for Europe could be as low as €649 (~$758) if a new rumor report is accurate. The Pixel 6 Pro may also be as low as €899 (~$1,050), according to the same report. Some of the phones’ color names may be labeled as “carbon” and “fog” by Google. Google has been promoting the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro for months now./post/crossposting-reddit-3156416/Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/crossposting-reddit-3156416/Crossposting, for the uninitiated, is a form of post-sharing within a social media site like Reddit. Crossposting allows you to take a post from one community and re-post it somewhere else on Reddit. This is incredibly useful for situations like when you want people to be able to view a video without having to click a link to the original post. Read more: How to use spoiler tags on Reddit QUICK ANSWER /post/smartphone-storage-poll-results-3086455/Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/smartphone-storage-poll-results-3086455/Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Our demand for more smartphone storage is growing, but the base storage options have largely remained the same over the past few years. Few phones beyond the flagship lines start with 256GB, and even then, some top-end devices still offer 128GB variants. But is this enough for you, or do you demand devices start with more storage? We asked readers how much base storage companies should offer on their flagships in a recent poll./post/google-pixel-4-xl-back-panel-issue-1138848/Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-4-xl-back-panel-issue-1138848/Google launched its Pixel 4 XL back in 2019 with a whole host of premium features. It was released in a variety of bright colors and packed Google’s first-ever dual camera setup. However, the device hasn’t been without its issues. One of the most serious problems to emerge is the back panels of Pixel 4 XLs have begun to fall off. Here’s what you need to know about the problem./post/unihertz-atom-xl-review-1240423/Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/unihertz-atom-xl-review-1240423/Unihertz Atom XLThe Unihertz Atom XL is a great value rugged phone option packed full of features. As long as you don't mind the tiny 4-inch display, the phone will likely meet the needs of any demanding work and adventures you take it on, especially if you'll make use of the walkie-talkie functionality. In a world where other manufacturers are competing to fit the largest displays possible into handheld devices, Unihertz has committed to going small, with a “less is more” approach./post/amazfit-bip-u-pro-review-1217802/Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/amazfit-bip-u-pro-review-1217802/Huami Amazfit Bip U ProThe Amazfit Bip U Pro is an impressive fitness watch available at an attractive price. However, it could do with better app connectivity. Alexa support is patchy and unreliable, so don't pick the device for its voice assistant capabilities. If you don't mind all that, you won't be disappointed by its overall performance. Table of contents Huami’s Amazfit smartwatches range from basic to high-end, from sports-focused to fashion-focused./post/iphone-12-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-1168027/Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/iphone-12-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-1168027/David Imel / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is the middle child of the 2020 S20 series. By comparison, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the second tier of the company’s four iPhone 12 models. So of the two, which is better, and which one should you get out of the Galaxy S20 Plus vs iPhone 12 Pro? We decided to compare and contrast these two flagship devices. In the end, this turned out to be a very interesting clash./post/samsung-gos-throttling-apps-3125885/Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-gos-throttling-apps-3125885/Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is purportedly throttling the performance of 10,000 apps on its phones. It’s believed that the company’s Game Optimizing Service app is to blame. Samsung has since confirmed the practice and issued a FAQ. Update: March 9, 2022 (1:40 AM ET): Samsung has issued a lengthy FAQ on its Korean-language support website. It explains the company’s reason for throttling, the extent of the practice, and future solutions./post/apple-smart-display-3157406/Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/apple-smart-display-3157406/If you haven’t heard, Apple is strongly rumored to be getting into smart displays, a field so far dominated by Amazon and Google with products like the Echo Show 8 and the Nest Hub. Assuming a product ships by the end of 2022, Apple will be even later with displays than it was with smart speakers ― this fall will mark five years since the debut of Amazon’s Echo Spot and first-gen Echo Show./post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-20-alternatives-1146658/Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-samsung-galaxy-note-20-alternatives-1146658/David Imel / Android Authority Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 20 phones back in August 2020, marking the last entry in its S-Pen-toting flagship series. The phones are pretty solid on paper even today, featuring flagship chipsets (in the US, at least) at the time, plenty of internal storage, OLED screens, and triple rear camera setups.Like the idea of these super-sized phones but don’t want to spend a lot of cash?/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-5g-894606/Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/samsung-galaxy-s10-5g-894606/The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is finally available in the U.S. This key smartphone release from the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturer truly fires the starting gun for 5G. Although it’s clearly the talking headline, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has a lot more in store than just faster data speeds. Let’s explore what the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has to offer and its implications for the mobile industry this year./post/best-chromebooks-for-kids-1123246/Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/best-chromebooks-for-kids-1123246/Eric Zeman / Android Authority Kids have special needs when it comes to technology. Their gadgets need to be fun enough to keep their attention, but not entertaining enough to deviate them from their homework. Children are also very harsh on tech, so the best Chromebooks for kids need to be durable. But we all know the little ones can destroy even the toughest gadgets, so you also want a kids’ Chromebook to be relatively affordable, just in case it needs to be replaced./post/bruce-willis-best-movies-3148222/Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/bruce-willis-best-movies-3148222/20th Century Fox On March 30, Bruce Willis’s family revealed that the Hollywood actor was “stepping away” from his career due to a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to communicate. Willis’s retirement comes after decades of iconic roles across virtually every genre. Few actors can boast filmographies as rewarding as Willis, and many of us grew up obsessed with his films. But what are Bruce Willis’s best movies?/post/fossil-gen-5-lte-review-1197231/Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/fossil-gen-5-lte-review-1197231/Fossil Fossil Gen 5 LTEThe Fossil Gen 5 LTE takes what we loved about the original Gen 5 and... adds LTE connectivity. It's a solid smartwatch overall, though we do wish Fossil included the latest specs and software with this release. Table of contents A new version of this device is now available. Fossil recently launched the Gen 6, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4100 Plus platform with 1GB of RAM and improved charging./post/google-pixel-6-calling-bug-3052590/Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/google-pixel-6-calling-bug-3052590/Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel 6 series owners are reporting that their phones are randomly calling contacts. The bug seems to be related to Google Assistant, although the glitch happened while some users were asleep. Google has now issued an update to the Google app which should remedy the issue. Update: November 15, 2021 (12:25 AM ET): The end to Pixel 6 series users’ suffering is now in sight./post/sony-wf-1000xm4-earbuds-launch-1231667/Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000/post/sony-wf-1000xm4-earbuds-launch-1231667/TL;DR Sony has set a launch date for the WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. The live virtual launch event will take place on June 8. The specs, features, and design of the Sony WF-1000XM4 have already leaked extensively. After weeks of rumors and leaks, we finally have a launch date for the Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. Sony posted a YouTube livestream link (see below) announcing that the “truly silent” “tailored 4 you” buds will go official on June 9  at 1 AM Japan time (12 PM ET on June 8).