The Google Play Store is the hub from which you will attain most of the things you use on your phone every day. That could mean just apps and games or you may even use it for movies, TV, books, and music. In either case, you’re bound to get quite a few searches piled up. For whatever reason, you may want to get rid of them and we’ll show you the two best methods to do so.

With a short delay, Google announced the new Backup and Sync tool a few days ago. This tool allows you to easily back up the files and photos you have on your PC by sending them to the cloud — Google Drive and Photos. That way, your important documents and vacation images will always be safe, even if your computer stops working for whatever reason. In this post, we explain exactly how to set up and use Google’s new backup tool, step by step.

David Imel / Android Authority Competition in the budget smartphone market is thriving, and the long-awaited, heavily rumored, and continually delayed Google Pixel 4a is a gem. The device comes with modest specs, but also great value considering its drop-dead $349 MSRP. Pixel phones are known for their camera performance, and the 4a could very well be the best camera phone in its price range. But is it worth the upgrade if you already own the previous-generation Google Pixel 3a?

Vivo Z1 ProThe Vivo Z1 Pro is an excellent choice if design is your primary consideration. The phone combines a beautiful colorway with a punch-hole camera to create a best-in-class design. Performance is competitive with buttery-smooth UI navigation but the bloatware hurts the experience. The versatile camera is, unfortunately, not quite best in class either. Table of contents Vivo has long exerted its dominance in the India’s vast offline retail networks.

Today, Samsung announced a slew of Galaxy A devices. A-series phones are Sammy’s budget offerings with lower-grade specs but also very reasonable prices. Last year, the Galaxy A series did exceptionally well. At the top of this year’s heap is the Samsung Galaxy A72, shown above. Although the Galaxy A72 offers a lot of higher-end specs as compared to the other phones in the Galaxy A family, it also lacks 5G support.

It’s here. It’s finally here. Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates roundup News AT&T is very late to the game on this one Aside from bringing the standard slew of Marshmallowy features like Doze mode, application permissions and Google Now on Tap, the update also brings AT&T Video Calling and a handful of bug fixes and performance improvements.The update comes in at a sizable 1.4GB download, so be sure you’re on a steady Wi-Fi connection before you click the download button.

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung could launch at least one Galaxy Note series phone next year. This could be the last Galaxy Note before Samsung puts the series out to pasture. The phone is expected to debut in the second half of 2021. There might be at least one Galaxy Note next year before Samsung puts the series out to pasture. Korean media outlet ET News reports that Samsung will eventually merge the Galaxy S and Note lines by adding an S-Pen to the former.

The Samsung Galaxy A50 retails for $350, so including the $100 credit, that’s $450 in savings. The only caveat is that you must purchase the Galaxy Note 10 or S10 device through a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint installment plan.  Also, if you want to purchase one of these devices but you don’t want the A50, you have a few other deals to choose from as well. Some options include $200 of in-store credit, $750 off a second Galaxy S10 or Note 10 device, or $250 off of a Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.

While having a powerful PC might be what first comes to mind when thinking about the ideal gaming setup, there are a lot more things that contribute to a great gaming experience. One of the many is your chair. Although often overlooked, your gaming chair is essential for comfortability, especially when you have long gaming sessions with friends or trying to beat that one last level. In fact, gaming chairs have become so well-renown for their comfort that many people purchase one for their home or for their office so that they maximize their comfort while at work.

There are a lot of reasons to love coding. It’s highly rewarding, it can open doors in your career and it gives you a greater understanding of how things work. But it’s also just cool. Sitting in a café in front of a glowing screen filled with code has a certain romantic appeal. To others, you look like some kind of wizard/witch with an uncanny ability to manipulate technology. And there’s something haunting about the glow of the monitor and the quiet whirring of your computer.