Thankfully, a company spokesperson has now confirmed to Engadget that the problem has been fixed via an Amazon Appstore update: We have released a fix for an issue impacting app launches for Amazon Appstore customers that have upgraded to Android 12 on their mobile devices. The spokesperson added that Amazon was contacting affected users with instructions on how to update the Appstore app on their devices. We’re guessing it’s just a case of downloading the latest version of the app via Amazon’s own page.

If you can’t seem to find a bright enough flashlight in stores, then we have two words for you — tactical flashlights. You can get a reasonably inexpensive tactical flashlight that will last you for years, no matter what you put it through. Or, if your tactical flashlight needs are more demanding than simple, everyday use, you can splurge and get a tactical flashlight full of powerful features. What is a tactical flashlight?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google declared Android 11 ready for prime time on September 8, 2020. At the time of writing, we’re fast approaching the OS’ six-month anniversary and the chatter is already turning towards the recently announced Android 12. Android rollouts have historically been a bit on the slow side, so how well did Android manufacturers do this time around? That’s exactly what we want to explore. Timely Android updates are just as important as the number of years a manufacturer promises to support a product.

TL;DR Both the free and paid versions of Zooper Widget have returned to the Play Store. The apps were pulled a week ago without comment from the developers. Zooper Widget is an extremely popular tool, with the free version sporting over one million installs. Update (12/22/17): As we told you last week, Zooper Widget, one of the most popular Android customization tools in the Play Store, mysteriously disappeared. Now, just as mysteriously as it left, it’s back.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Smartphone brands can be very tricky when it comes to how they communicate certain features and market their wares. Pumped-up numbers look good, after all. It must be said, though, that manufacturers often step up their shady tactics when it comes to the battery. Yes, there are several examples of mobile brands making questionable marketing claims regarding their phone batteries and charging practices. That’s not good when you’re trying to find the best phone to buy for all-day battery life or fast charging.

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Apple analyst predicts the company will launch its cheapest large iPhone in 2022. The more affordable 6.-7-inch iPhone would be a part of the iPhone 14 lineup. It could cost less than $900. Apple is yet to launch the iPhone 13 series but information about its 2022 lineup has already started doing the rounds. According to the reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac), Apple’s iPhone 14 series will consist of two low-end 6.

ASUS ZenPad S 8.0The ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 offers everything you would expect from a tablet in 2015, with its Quad HD display, good performance, good battery, excellent software experience, and front-facing stereo speakers. The best part is that ASUS managed to bring its great pricing policy from the Zenfone 2 over to its latest tablet offering, and with the 64 GB storage and 4 GB of RAM version priced at just $299, this tablet is a no brainer.

Creative Creative Outlier AirThe Creative Outlier Air is the pair of true wireless earbuds to get if you’re unsure about the technology. Connectivity is reliable and sound quality, while not the clearest, is fun and resembles a more natural reproduction of sound. True wireless earbuds are on the up and up, and many models are on their second or even third generations. In order to be successful, a headset needs a good foundation; let’s see how the Creative Outlier Air, predecessor to the Outlier Gold, fares in 2020.

Live TV apps are hitting the Internet in a big way. They offer a lot of benefits over traditional cable. You don’t need a specific box to watch TV. Additionally, you don’t need a cable company drilling holes in your wall or setting up special cables. All you need is an Internet connection. There are several decent live TV apps currently available. However, the big dogs include DirecTV Now, Hulu TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is clearly one of the best smartphones of 2017. It’s packed with premium components, it offers unique and interesting functionality thanks to the inclusion of its S Pen stylus, and it’s also one tough cookie, as a recent JerryRigEverything durability test video has revealed. The JerryRigEverything YouTube channel is famous for its smartphone stress tests, which puts handsets under a number of different intense circumstances to assess how strong they are.