Android vs iOS - seven things Android does better than Apple's iOS

2019 is just getting started, so why not start it out with everyone’s favorite debate: Android vs iOS. Obviously, we love Google’s mobile operating system (duh), and we drive our point home listing tasks simply done better on Android. We dive in pitting Google’s Android 9 Pie against Apple’s iOS 12. Android vs iOS: CustomizationWhen it comes to Android vs iOS customization, Android is the clear winner. Express your inner artist and make the phone yours using a third-party launcher from Google Play.

Here's when the Asus ROG Phone 6 will launch

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority TL;DR The Asus ROG Phone 6 is scheduled for release on July 5, 2022. The phone will be released at 8:00 AM ET. The next-generation Asus ROG Phone is right around the corner, promising to once again set the bar for Android gaming. The Asus ROG Phone line is the premier Android gaming phone on the market. Needless to say, users have been eagerly waiting for the ROG Phone 6, and the wait is almost over.

Make your app transfer its data automatically to a user's new device

Getting a new Android smartphone or tablet is exciting, but it’s also a risky time for application developers. It’s easy to lose your audience when they switch to a new device. Wherever possible, the Android system automatically downloads the user’s previously-installed applications during device setup, so your app will typically follow the user to their new device. But what about all the data the user has amassed in your application?

OnePlus Nord N20 review: You can do better than this

OnePlus Nord N20The OnePlus Nord N20 is a forgettable sequel to the forgettable Nord N10. Rather than improve on its predecessor it makes the same mistakes — which are severe enough to outweigh the things the phone does well. Table of contents The OnePlus Nord N20 serves as OnePlus’ semi-low-cost 5G offering for North America in 2022. OnePlus gave the phone a modest design refresh compared to its aging predecessor but has made a jumble of the specs and features.

Qualcomm Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders review: Gaudy showcase

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Insiders community program back in early 2021 and unveiled the Asus-made Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders in July. Designed to appeal to the enthusiast market, the handset packs in the latest and greatest technology Qualcomm and its partners have to offer. Put simply, this is Qualcomm’s vision of what a smartphone should be. Having tested the clumsily named Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders for over a week (the unit was provided by Qualcomm), I can certainly say it’s an interesting vision.

Report: Facebook smartwatch no one wants has been put on hold, thankfully

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Meta has halted the development of what has become known as the Facebook watch. The watch likely would have featured a unique, dual-camera design. The watch would likely have also included a feature that would allow the user to control other devices via gestures. Meta (formerly Facebook) appears to be backing off of its plans to release the heavily rumored Facebook watch, switching its focus to other wrist-worn devices.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus International Giveaway!

Welcome to the Sunday Giveaway, the place where we giveaway a new Android phone each and every Sunday! A big congratulations to last week’s LG G6 International Giveaway winner: Philip O (Philippines). To learn more about the Galaxy S8 Plus, check out our related articles below: Enter the giveaway Winners gallery Terms & Conditions The giveaway is an international giveaway (Except when we can not ship to your Country.) If we can not ship to your country, you will be compensated with an online gift card of equal MSRP value to the prize.

Smart air purifier review (Levoit LV-PUR131S): Clean air and peace of mind

Levoit LV-PUR131S smart air purifier The Levoit LV-PUR131S smart air purifier offers effective air filtering, super-quiet operation, and low power consumption. Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT support make it effortless to control or you can use the app. Replacement filters are a little expensive but are a small price to pay for improving the quality of the air you breathe. Air filters are not something I typically think much about.

The best electrical engineering apps for Android

Electrical engineers have difficult and important jobs. There are many specializations in the field and many of them overlap. Thus, a lot of the same tools work for each specialization. Smartphone apps can only do so much here. However, there are a few decent options for electrical engineers with a need for some extra tools. Here are the best electrical engineering apps for Android. Basic Electrical Engineering Price: Free (with ads)

The perfect smartphone does not exist

Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’ve always been “the tech guy” amongst my friends and family. Even before I started working at Android Authority, I was the go-to for tech questions. Now that I work here, it’s only gotten more common. With that in mind, one of the questions I get asked all the time is what the “perfect phone” would be for someone. Whenever I hear it, I always give a sigh and then start my onslaught of questions.