Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The most important part of the holidays is spending time with family. What better way to do it than watching one (or many) of the best Christmas movies on HBO Max? You can even enjoy them the rest of the year! In this post, we will recommend our favorite holiday films, so get that hot cocoa ready and cozy up with your loved ones for a good time!

Water resistant phones have become a major selling point for a number of high-end manufacturers. It’s certainly a useful feature to have, offering protection for your expensive gadget against accidental spills. You can even take some wonderful underwater pictures these days. However, much of the marketing doesn’t really line up with the reality. Underwater unboxing videos and YouTube water tests have helped to fabricate a picture which suggests that water resistant phones are just as strong and durable as waterproof products, such as clothing, watches, and tailor-made aquatic pieces of technology.

David Imel / Android Authority It seems like just the other day that I attended a local Galaxy Note launch event. But it actually took place back in 2011, and it’s easy to forget that the phone’s 5.3-inch screen was considered absolutely gargantuan at the time. We’ve seen even bigger phones launching since then, with high screen/body ratios and tall aspect ratios fortunately helping to soften the blow. Nevertheless, it’s not uncommon to find 6.

You pop up your favorite weather app, check the temp. You dress according, then head outside. That’s when you notice it: the trusty weather gods got it all wrong – again. Maybe they said it wasn’t windy outside (and it it was..), perhaps they revealed it was going to be a scorcher (but it’s cold as hell). Regardless, you wish there was a better way to get accurate, local weather information.

After a flurry of leaked images, the white version of the Nexus 4 has been officially announced. The device will roll out starting tomorrow in Hong Kong. LG today officially unveiled one of the worst kept secrets in the mobile industry in the last few weeks – the white Nexus 4. The white Nexus 4 was first mentioned back in November 2012, but it wasn’t till last month that we’ve seen credible hands-on images of the device.

The Xiaomi Mi Box S is one of the best Android TV boxes you can buy. And right now, the already budget-friendly device is even cheaper over at Walmart. The device typically retails for $60, but now it sees a $25 price drop. Xiaomi’s Mi Box S was already a good deal at its original MSRP, but this $35 sale makes it a no brainer. It supports up to 4K streaming, Google Assistant, and all of the other things we love about Android TV like Chromecast support and the platform’s familiar apps library.

If you’re looking to purchase any of the new Huawei P40 series, you’ll have to get comfortable using Huawei’s App Gallery rather than the Google Play Store. All thanks to the US trade ban. In previous years, the App Gallery felt like an afterthought, which is understandable given the dominance of Google Play. Now Huawei relies on its store exclusively, so is App Gallery in good enough shape for users to find what they need?

TL;DR Sidescrolling sandboard game Alto’s Odyssey has been given an iOS release date of Feb. 22. However, an Android release is still a few months away. The game is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Alto’s Adventure. On Feb. 12, it was announced that the sequel to beautiful snowboarding game Alto’s Adventure was finally going to be released on iOS on Feb. 22.  This was great news for fans of the game as it has been over a year since it was first announced.

The Motorola Razr launched in 2020. However, fans were very disappointed to learn that the $1,500 Verizon-exclusive phone would launch with the 2018 version of the Android operating system: Android 9 Pie. Now, though, the phone is finally slated to receive Android 10 very soon. According to Motorola (via Android Central), all Razr devices should see the Android 10 update start to arrive in “mid-May.” For example, the secondary display on the outside of the phone can now be used to do a variety of things without needing to unfold the phone.

The BlackBerry KEY2 may not have the fastest processor or the largest display, but its most unique feature – the physical keyboard – is its biggest selling point. This device is for those who value productivity over media consumption and are looking for something different from the norm. While this phone may have a smaller display than most, it still needs to be protected. Here is a roundup of some of the best BlackBerry KEY2 screen protectors currently available!