Android is already the top smartphone operating system in the world, and is taking over the tablet market, too. As an Android lover, I couldn’t be happier about it. Oh wait, maybe I could be… What if the little green robot would make the jump to an entire new class of devices? No, I am not thinking about computers, although Google certainly thinks about that possibility.I am talking about something bigger and way more exciting.

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There may be tons of apps on the Android Market that allow streaming videos from your computer to your Android phone, but most of them come with a price. If you’re the type of person who likes to be able to stream videos to your Android phone without spending a cent, we’ve put together a list of five of the best free apps for you. UPnPlay UPnPlay allows streaming from your computer to your mobile device via the DLNA media server.

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A year ago, if you asked me whether I cared how a specific gadget charged, I’d have answered that it didn’t really matter. USB-C, micro-USB, DC input, anything was fine as long as a proper charger was supplied in the box. But perspectives change. Once I discovered that some brands were starting to pick USB-C charging for their small appliances and electronics, finding USB-C versions of things became a mild obsession.

Bluetooth audio is continuing to gain traction in smartphone space, what with the 3.5 mm audio jack disappearing from some models and manufacturers continuing to produce better and better wireless headphones. As such, we’re hearing more and more about various wireless audio technologies too, like Qualcomm’s aptX codec, for example. The technology popped up again recently following the discovery of a Google Issue Tracker report that suggests that Google isn’t going to implement support for Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codec on the Nexus 5X and 6P.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority The Google Pixel 4a was one of our favorite budget-friendly devices of 2020, and it showed that small Android phones could be hot again. Now, its successor is here in the Pixel 5a, and it packs a whole host of changes. With two rear cameras, a larger display, and 5G connectivity, some might call it a closer successor to the Pixel 4a 5G. If you have the older affordable Pixel, is it time for an upgrade?

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority It’s almost hard to remember now, but in 2013, when Netflix put out its first original series — House of Cards — some people thought the company was crazy. The first season alone cost tens of millions of dollars, and suddenly thrust Netflix into competition with cable channels like HBO and Showtime. The bet paid off, however, and today Netflix is debuting an original show or movie nearly every week.

Update: March 9, 2020 (12:35 PM ET): After much anticipation, Mario Kart Tour multiplayer mode is officially available for everyone as of yesterday, March 8. Nintendo first announced the mode’s official release date last week, and it looks the company has stuck to its word. Multiplayer for #MarioKartTour comes out on Mar. 8, 8 PM PT! You can compete against seven other players, whether they’re in-game friends, nearby, or around the world.

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy View 2 has passed through the Bluetooth SIG, indicating it’s gearing up for release. The original Galaxy View included an 18.4-inch screen and went on sale for $599. Little is known about the new tablet, though it’s expected to have a similarly large display. Samsung appears to be working on a sequel to its mammoth Galaxy View tablet from 2015. The Galaxy View 2 appeared on the Bluetooth SIG yesterday with model number SM-T927A.

Android Headlines TL;DR Samsung has announced the Exynos W920 chipset that’ll power the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4 series. It’s the industry’s first 5nm wearables processor and a huge upgrade for the Wear OS ecosystem. Samsung has announced the new Exynos W920 chipset that’ll power its upcoming Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches. The SoC is the industry’s first 5nm-based wearables processor and the first processor upgrade for Samsung watches since the original Galaxy Watch.