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The best video conferencing apps for Android

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.

BlackBerry KEY2 problems and how to fix them

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!

Galaxy S7 display resolution changes after Nougat update, here's how to change it back

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.

Hands-on with midnight black, mirror black, and silk white

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

Is the Pixel 6 outdated already?

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.

The best Android apps for toddlers

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.

The best Indian smartphone brands: our top 5 picks

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.

A durable wearable waiting on promises

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.

The best nature sound sleep sound, and animal sound apps for Android

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!

The best phones under £500 in the UK you can get

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!