The HTC First It’s fairly likely that at some point in the past, you heard theendless speculation over the mythical “Facebook Phone.” What was it? Who would make it? When would we see it released? Well, the answers to those questions in order are: a phone, HTC and now. Now that the HTC First is out, the questions change. The first and most important issue is whether or not the phone is actually any good.

TL;DR Motorola has announced a smartphone launch event for September 9. It will likely introduce the next-generation Razr. The new model is believed to include 5G, a faster processor, and other key improvements. You won’t have to wait much longer to see the next-generation Razr. Motorola has announced a virtual event on September 9 where it will “flip the smartphone experience once again” — a not-so-subtle hint at a sequel to its first folding-screen phone.

OnePlus knocked it out of the park once again with its latest flagship offering. The OnePlus 6 has everything the company is known for, with premium specifications, design, and software, all available at a price severely undercutting the competition. However, like any current generation smartphone, the phone has some issues — it’s been plagued with bugs and glitches since launch. Here are some of the common OnePlus 6 problems, and some potential solutions.

True wireless earbuds are becoming more affordable. If you’re after a stylish and affordable pair of buds, the AirSounds Pro earbuds are now available for just $34.99 ($95 off). The earbuds are a pretty shameless copy of AirPods, but they’re not just built for looks. They feature Bluetooth 5.0 for the clearest audio and the longest-range connectivity. Enjoy crisp Bluetooth 5.0 audio for up to four hours on a single charge.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 PowerThe Redmi 9 Power is yet another safe bet from Xiaomi. It delivers on an eye-catching design, tremendous battery life and a reasonable price point at a great price point. Iffy cameras aside, there's not much to dislike here. That said, Xiaomi's product line-up is definitely starting to look really cluttered and could do well with some paring down. Table of contents It’s been a busy year or so for Xiaomi.

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.

Today’s deal is perfect for an amateur editor or social media fanatic. If you want to produce professional videos, wow your social followers, or get the your YouTube likes soaring, Wave.Video is a user-friendly solution.We’ve all got a great camera close at hand these days. You can document your life moments in an instant. Now you can edit videos without the complicated software. With a bit of clipping and some evocative music, random clips can quickly become mind-blowing montages.

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.

TL;DR There’s a new Kickstarter to clean your filthy earbuds. Dubbed the Cardlax EarBuds Washer, it’s effectively a tiny washing machine for your audio equipment. Cleaning your wax-laden TWS earbuds can be a gross and torrid affair. But there’s a possible solution brought to the table by a new Kickstarter project. The Cardlax Earbuds Washer (via Gizmodo) is an automatic pocket-sized washing machine that promises to polish and clean your buds.

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.