$150 off unlocked Samsung Note 8, Galaxy S8, and S8 Plus at Amazon and Best Buy

Black Friday 2017 is underway and we’re already seeing some bumper deals go live on flagship phones. Now it’s Samsung’s turn to wade into the discount mania with a tasty deal on its current top-tier devices, the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8. Unlike many of the other offers flying around, this one is as straightforward as they come. Head over to Amazon or Best Buy and you should see Samsung’s current flagship trio carrying a discount of $150 each.

A tale of a pot and kettle

Xiaomi and Realme executives have been embroiled in a spat for what seems like months now, as the two brands attack each other for various reasons. Representatives for the two companies have taken to Twitter to attack the opposing brand, with Poco India general manager Chandolu Manmohan calling Realme a “real copycat brand.” This comment was in response to Realme CEO Madhav Sheth chiding Xiaomi’s behavior, saying a “real innovative brand” doesn’t behave the way Xiaomi does.

All the best deals on phones, TVs, earbuds, and more

Amazon Prime Day 2021 is officially here! You’ll find discounts on Amazon’s own products and services, deals on TV, computers, phones and so much more. Some of the deals are specifically for Prime members, while others are just great Amazon offers that caught our eye. Keep reading to check out the very best Prime Day deals available right now! Amazon Prime Day 2021: Quick facts See also: Amazon Prime Day: What is it, and what to expect

Bring back the 90s with Moment's new fisheye lens

The 1990s introduced Beyoncé, Friends, and catchphrases like, “Let’s get jiggy with it.” It also introduced music videos using fisheye lenses, giving them an ultra-wide view with strong visual distortion. Hoping to re-capture the magic is Moment, which today announced its Fisheye 14mm lens. The lens features a 170-degree field-of-view, wider than GoPro devices and smartphones with ultra wide-angle lenses. According to Moment, the new Fisheye lens uses 15% more of the image sensor than the company’s existing 15mm Superfish Lens.

Google Pixel 6 already on display at NYC Google Store

TL;DR The Google Pixel 6 smartphones are now on display at the Google Store location in New York City. Both the regular and the Pro model are encased, but visible from outside the store. Pixel 6 billboards are also popping up in a few major cities ahead of the launch. Google is continuing to promote the launch of its upcoming Pixel 6 phones as more than just another release of a typical smartphone.

How to Install Incompatible Apps from the Android Market

The Android Market holds a lot of useful Android apps for a variety of Android devices. Some of the apps on the Android Market, however, are incompatible with some handset models. This often causes disappointment among some users who would like to try out such incompatible apps on their own handsets. The good news, however, is that someone has found a method for tricking the Android Market into allowing you to download and install apps to your handset even if the apps are marked as incompatible with such handset.

How to take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Mi 9

Like most smartphones, there are numerous ways you can capture a screenshot with the Xiaomi Mi 9. If you’re looking to share something or simply save the information that is on your phone screen, here’s how to take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Mi 9! Xiaomi Mi 9 screenshot method #1 – Hardware buttonsThis is the universal method of taking a screenshot that works on any and every recent Android smartphone.

It's about to get even harder to buy a Nintendo Switch

TL;DR In an earnings call, Nintendo warns that the global chip shortage could make it even trickier to buy a Nintendo Switch. Even after over four years on the shelves, the Switch is still tricky to get at its list price. It should be noted that Nintendo is a bit famous for under-projecting its forecasts. But it’s still likely to be difficult to grab a Switch for the rest of 2021.

LG G7 vs LG G6: Definitely upgrade

LG G7 ThinQ review: Bright, loud, and smart Reviews LG typically updates its G line of phones without too many radical changes – this year, it has married some of the ideas of the G6 with the more recent V30. But LG always manages to inject a few new ideas to keep everything feeling fresh. I’ll give the main takeaway right now – if you are still using an LG G6 and you want to retain much of the same experience, the latest iteration is definitely worth your attention, as it’s yet another solid G series phone.

Mobile gaming accessories every gamer needs

Whether you’re into hiking, gaming, photography, or drone piloting — getting started and making the right equipment decisions can be a serious investment. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to get started, especially if you’re new to the hobby. That’s were AA Essentials comes in. This new Android Authority series features different experts from our team who discuss their recommendations for the gear you need to optimize your experience.