Update

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to come with force touch/3D touch?

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.

Temple Run Gets Android Release Date: March 27

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.

Tesla now lets you precondition your car's battery from your phone

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.

Best speed booster apps for Android

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.

LG's bizarre rotating screen phone is apparently code-named 'Wing'

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.

Where and when can you stream Spider-Man: No Way Home

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.

You aren't super keen on the Lenovo Legion Play handheld

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.

15 best Android apps released in 2021

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.

Google Pixel 6 series might get face unlock smarts after all

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.

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G goes on sale in the US (Update: Now unlocked!)

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.