The best rugged Google Pixel 6 cases

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best Google Pixel 6 rugged cases: The Pixel 6 might be the smaller of the two new Google phones, but it’s still a rather big and heavy device. To make sure that it stays completely safe, you’ll need a rugged case. These cases are big and bulky, but you won’t have to worry about damaging your phone if it slips out of your hand.

This cheap Android handheld could be an emulation beast

TL;DR A new Android gaming handheld has appeared on Indiegogo, starting at ~$195 The Odin handheld console is equipped with either a Snapdragon 845 or Dimensity 1000C SoC. Android-powered gaming handhelds are a solid alternative to the likes of the Nintendo Switch, offering access to a world of native Android games as well as emulators. With the exception of the GPD XP though, we haven’t seen any other major new releases though.

Why you shouldn't even think about buying a Wear OS 2 smartwatch

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google announced the third iteration of its smartwatch operating system, dubbed Wear OS 3, at its I/O keynote in May 2021. We finally got hands-on with it last month with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and weren’t disappointed. It’s not perfect, but Wear OS 3 undoubtedly provides Android users with the richest smartwatch experience to date. However, if you’re not interested in Samsung’s offerings, you don’t have many other choices right now.

You can now save event tickets and boarding passes in Google Pay

TL;DR Google Pay now supports ticketing and boarding pass information saved directly to the app. The ticketing information can be updated in real time, perfect for flight delays and event changes. Brands will also soon be able to notify you of event changes and cancellations right on your phone. The Google I/O 2018 keynote is over, but that doesn’t mean I/O doesn’t still have news to drop. For example, Google recently announced (via Venture Beat) that you’ll be able to save your event tickets and boarding passes in the Google Pay app, giving you easy access to your ticketing information.

All 9 ranked including No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters last year in most of the US. This latest entry in the Tom Holland-starring Spider-Man movie series brings back a lot of villains from previous film incarnations of Marvel’s web-slinger. So where can you stream, rent, or buy these older films, and which ones are the best? We have put the theatrically released Spider-Man movies in order of our personal rankings, from nine to one, and we’ve included No Way Home.

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen) review: Alexa on the move

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)The Amazon Echo Show 10 is a fierce competitor for Google's Nest Hub Max. Its ability to follow users around gives it an edge over other smart displays and it justifies its premium price by packing in many attractive features. If you can get past the lack of some major streaming services and the high price, Alexa-powered smart devices don't come much better than the Echo Show 10.

Apple Watch Series 6 vs Series 5: Should you upgrade?

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Apple Watches are expensive, but are some of the best smartwatches around — if you have an iPhone, that is. The Apple Watch Series 6, Apple’s 2020 release, remains an excellent option for anyone that doesn’t want to splurge on the Series 7. It’s also a decent upgrade over its predecessor, but should you upgrade if you already have the Series 5? Here’s a look at the Apple Watch Series 6 vs Series 5.

Apple's first Arm-based computers include new MacBooks and the Mac Mini

TL;DR Apple has unveiled the first Macs using its Arm-based silicon, the new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. They run on Apple’s brand new M1 chip. The new computers arrive next week starting at $699 for the Mac Mini. Apple is making good on its promise to introduce the first Macs using its Arm-based silicon. The company has introduced new versions of the MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro that reportedly deliver speed and battery life advantages over x86-based systems.

best for the money, but is it enough?

One year ago, Google and LG brought us the Nexus 4 and introduced a new model for buying smartphones. Not only did it bring competitive specifications, it did so in an attractively minimalistic package. However, the best part of the Nexus 4 was, undoubtedly, its price point. For a cost far smaller than a majority of its competitors, users could get a great unlocked phone without the tethers of a contract.

Do you say 'please' and 'thank you' to voice assistants?

Voice assistants have become a major part of many people’s lives, allowing you to quickly get answers to queries, giving you seamless control over your smart home devices, and more. These assistants also have their own personalities too, helping to make interactions feel more natural. That got us wondering whether any readers say “please” and “thank you” to their assistants. Let us know by taking our poll below. Do you say 'please' and 'thank you' to voice assistants?