The Nexus 6 is the ‘all-in’ release we’ve been waiting for from Google, with only a few of our wishes left ungranted. Amid the multitude of flagship smartphones available today, one line that Android purists fervently track is the Nexus. Speculation that the entire series was going to be abandoned in favor of the rumor Silver program turned out to be unfounded. Instead, we got a new, larger, more powerful Nexus smartphone, that’s understandably one of the most eagerly anticipated devices of the year.

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Several OnePlus 9 Pro buyers are facing overheating problems with their phones. Most people are reporting that the device heats up while using the camera app. OnePlus has started pushing out a fix. Update: April 12, 2021 (11:36 PM ET): OnePlus says it has identified the underlying reasons behind the reported overheating problem on the OnePlus 9 Pro. The company is already pushing out a fix “to optimize the overall device temperature and improve battery performance.

According to a tip received by SamMobile, the User Manual of the GT-i9300 (Galaxy S3) is now available online on the Samsung website. Some interesting points to note from the manual are: The manual, of course, contains all the “standard” topics found in every user guide, including Assembling, Getting Started, Communication, Entertainment, Personal Information, Web and GPS-based services, Connectivity, Tools, Settings, Troubleshooting, and Safety Information The “Memory Card” section states that the device accepts MicroSD or MicroSDHC memory cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB.

TL;DR Device listings point to Samsung’s rugged Galaxy XCover 6 Pro launching soon. The phone has been listed on the Google Play Console and Bluetooth SIG websites. It looks like the new phone will gain a massive horsepower boost over predecessors. Samsung‘s Galaxy XCover phones are its most rugged options around, offering MIL-STD-810 designs and IP68 ratings for a more durable smartphone. Now, it looks like a new XCover device could indeed be on the way soon.

If you’re a music lover, you are living in a golden age right now. Never before has it been as easy to listen to pretty much any track by any artist you can think of either for free or for a nominal monthly payment. The reason you can do this is the existence of music streaming services such as Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and many more.

TL;DR Huawei’s latest phone features a pop-up selfie camera and a 6.63-inch LCD display with 92% screen-to-body ratio. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Huawei plans to sell the phone in many places outside the Middle East and Central and Pacific Asia. Back when images of the Mate 30 series first started making their way online, it seemed like Huawei planned to release a Lite variant of the phone. Huawei never ended up announcing that device, but the company just revealed what is effectively a Mate 30 Lite by another name.

TL;DR Verizon has introduced its first Prepaid Unlimited plan with 5G Ultra Wideband. Pay $75 per month and you’ll get peak 5G speeds as well as 10GB of hotspot data. You can lower it to $60 per month if you stay loyal. You won’t necessarily have to choose between the flexibility of a prepaid plan and the fastest possible 5G service. Verizon (disclaimer: this author also writes for Verizon-owned Engadget, but is editorially independent) has introduced its first prepaid plan with 5G Ultra Wideband support.

TL;DR Hisense has announced the Hisense Touch music player. The device runs Android 11 and also offers an e-ink display. Smartphones have largely replaced standalone music players, as you can get a cheap phone for under $100 and use it as a music player. But Hisense thinks there’s still a market for standalone music players, and its new Hisense Touch might make you do a double-take. The Hisense Touch is now available for pre-sale in China (h/t: Liliputing), and the music player also packs a 5.

One of the great things about Android is how intuitive it is. The majority of its most important features are easily accessed and clearly identifiable (like screen brightness). But there are some useful features that are hidden away or aren’t clearly explained. Here, we’ve gathered some of the best Android features you might have missed. Note: These tips are based on Android Pie and may not be available on other Android versions.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Apple has filed a patent for a hydration tracking sensor system for the Apple Watch. The sensor would sample a wearer’s sweat for electrolytes and calculate their hydration levels. This would be particularly useful for athletes or those who regularly forget to hydrate. Hydration tracking is a standard feature on several smartwatches allowing users to keep track of their fluid intake. But a new patent by Apple suggests that the Apple Watch may soon monitor a wearer’s hydration levels automatically.