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The pros and cons of Windows on Arm

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.

AndroidManifest.xml: everything you need to know

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.

How to stitch on TikTok and who can stitch your videos

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.

Want Apple CarPlay in your Tesla? You'll need Android for that.

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.

ZTE Axon 11 5G review: More than just affordable 5G?

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.

20 billion app downloads, 600,000 apps and games

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.

Exclusive: ZTE Blade X Max coming to Cricket Wireless

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.

Motorola's Moto 1S is basically a Moto G6, except only available in China

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.

Why the Nexus 5 is still so fondly remembered

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.

10 best Halloween apps for Android

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.