Samsung knows that not everyone can afford it’s flagship phones, so the Galaxy A51 was introduced in December as a mid-range option for Galaxy fans on a budget. It retails for $399.99 but, today only, Amazon has it on offer for $289 ($111 off). The Galaxy A51 has decent specs for the price point. It features 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 6.5-inch OLED display. It’s powered by the Exynos 9611 processor and a 4,000mAh battery.

David Imel / Android Authority Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 Plus is a 6.7-inch beast that might be tough to fit in a pocket. It’s a large, premium device, though, so you’ll want to do anything you can to keep it safe. There are plenty of third-party cases to consider, but they can be too bulky for some people. Here are the best official Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus cases to get your protection right from the source.

As WhatsApp cements its dominance in the online messaging space, businesses are increasingly discovering that they too can take advantage of it, since their customers already have WhatsApp installed on their phones. But the regular WhatsApp is not suited to businesses, so Facebook brought out a WhatsApp Business version to address the shortfall. But how do you use it, and what benefits does it offer small businesses? Read more: How to use WhatsApp — a step-by-step beginner’s guide

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is packed with all the things that we liked about the Mi 8, but aside from a stylish transparent glass finish and a minor RAM bump, it doesn't really earn its "Pro" moniker. Yet, if you can look past the unreliable in-display fingerprint sensor and the inconsistent MIUI 10, there's still a very good phone underneath with a surprisingly low price tag.

The Angry Birds franchise is massive. Rovio’s smash hit has already given birth to an ungodly amount of spin-offs across a number of media formats, including a full-feature film, with a second one on the way. However, the most popular entry in the Angry Birds universe currently is its flagship game, Angry Birds 2, which is now celebrating its second birthday. In order to mark the occasion, Rovio has introduced a new feature to Angry Birds 2 — player clans.

LG released two versions of its media-creating flagship phone — the LG V30 and the LG V30s ThinQ. The difference between the two is largely in the RAM and AI engine on board the LG V30s ThinQ. What this means is that the screens are identical, so they share the same screen protectors. This is a list of some well-rated screen protectors you can pick up to keep your LG V30 or LG V30s looking great.

Tayo Onabule / Android Authority 2020 was a year like none other in recent history. Thankfully, streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max, and others kept the content taps on, giving us some of the best TV shows and movies ever. If anything, their content saved us from lockdown boredom and the general sense of doom that prevailed this year. So earlier this month, we asked Android Authority readers to vote for the best TV shows and movies of 2020 that are available for streaming.

This roundup of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus problems will be updated regularly. Check back often if you’re running into issues you can’t solve. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are beautiful looking smartphones with near bezel-less designs, gorgeous Infinite Displays up front, and the solid metal and glass unibody construction that we’ve grown to love over the years. The Galaxy S8 is a quite a departure from the norm for the company with previous signature elements like the tactile home button and the Samsung logo up front no longer to be seen.

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Evidence gleaned from an APK teardown suggests Google might open an Android RCS API to other developers. This would mean you could access RCS features through other apps besides Google’s own Messages. It is too early to tell what this would look like or how open it would be, but the possibility is there. After years of waiting for US carriers to get their collective act together, Google finally stepped up and brought Rich Communication Services (RCS) to the masses in 2020.

Motorola Droid Maxx 2With the Droid Maxx 2, Verizon customers can now pick up their own version of the Moto X Play in the United States. Users can expect great battery life of at least a full day, a near stock Android software experience and a great camera for a relatively low price. Table of contents It has been a long since the Motorola Droid Maxx was launched; mid-2013, to be exact.