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New CyanogenMod 12.1 snapshot finally released

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.

Opolar LC-06 Laptop Fan Cooler review

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.

The Redmi Pad could take the fight to cheaper Android tablets

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.

a glimpse of something new

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.

Huawei will bring EMUI 12 to plenty of older phones

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:

Shows like Pam & Tommy: What to watch next

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.

Android 9 Pie review: Closing the gap

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.

Best Android apps for buying or selling on Craigslist and eBay

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.

Google's Santa Tracker is back again

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.

How to set up "Hey Google" command for Assistant on your phone

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.