Samsung’s flagship devices have been the number one choice for many smartphone power users for years. Historically, the company is known for providing as many features and as much performance as possible with the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S lines. Now, Samsung has launched a new suite of apps designed to help you squeeze even more out of your device. It’s called Galaxy Labs, and though the apps may not work on your device, you can still give them a try for yourself.

Newer doesn’t necessarily mean better, especially when it comes to new wearables. Now that Xiaomi has finally lifted the lid on the Xiaomi Mi Band 7, you probably wonder how it stacks up against the Mi Band 6. The Mi Band series has long stood among the best wearables for users on a budget, but can the Mi Band 7 continue this trend? Or should you invest in a Mi Band 6 instead?

It has been a good year for apps. We didn’t see as many game changing releases as we have in prior years. However, we have seen plenty of app genres expand and grow to give people more options than ever before. We also saw a lot of apps that takes new concepts and makes them easier for other people. It’s been a lot of fun for app devs this year so let’s take a look at the best Android apps released in 2016.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Few things are confirmed about the legendary Apple Car beyond it being some sort of large-scale automotive project. As usual, the iPhone maker is being as secretive as possible — yet there have been far too many reported hires, deals, and other developments for its auto work to be purely experimental. Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed with the Apple Car.

Dyson Pure Hot + Cool TP04 If you're eyeing the Dyson Hot + Cool, you're clearly seeking an air purifier that stands out in terms of aesthetics. There are many more affordable models to be found if cleaning the air is all you care about. The Dyson doesn't focus on value; instead, it purifies the air with value-adds such as a fan, heating element, and a stand-out design, which make it an easy recommendation — if you've got the cash.

Google Translate just got even more impressive. In the latest update, the app gains the ability to easily translate text in any app, offline access for iOS, and support for Chinese in Word Lens. The big new feature is Tap to Translate. When enabled, every time you copy a string of text a small button will appear on top of the current app, much like Facebook’s Messenger bubble. Tap on the bubble and voila, the text you copied, be it Hindi, Swahili or Romanian, is instantly translated in a popover window.

In 2018, Huawei launched the first 40-megapixel camera smartphone in a very long time — the Huawei P20 Pro. We pitted it against one of the most beloved camera phones of all time, the 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020, to see which was better. Opinions were mixed, but the gist of our testing showed Huawei’s camera sensor was better but the company leaned far too heavily on oversharpening post-processing, which ruined a number of pictures.

The Huawei P40 series’ launch date is just around the corner. The company is expected to release three device variants, and we’ve already seen a lot of rumors and leaks surrounding them. Today, we just got even more information about the line’s premium option. ITHome recently spotted the Huawei P40 Pro Premium Edition on a South Korean retail website. The listing included renders of the device as well as a few key features and specs.

Picking the best smartphone is no longer a case of just glossing over the specs sheet and sticker price. That little pocket companion of yours is a tool that’s only made effective through a solid combination of hardware and software. But all too often companies seem to neglect the latter. It seems that some firms are finally acknowledging this. More manufacturers are now committing to software, with Samsung recently announcing its extension of Android update support to its flagships, and Microsoft promising three years of Android updates with its Surface Duo.

Mobvoi’s new TicWatch S2 and E2 made their debut just one day ago, and the company already has new details to share about both watches. At CES 2019, Android Authority has learned Mobvoi plans to roll out new safety and fitness features to the TicWatches sometime “soon.” The new features — which are part of the company’s TicMotion software suite — should make their way to all TicWatch devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear SoCs, so they’re not exclusive to the E2 and S2.