One notable improvement made to today’s 4G networks is support for high-quality voice calls. Old muffled 8kHz narrowband technologies (like AMR) from the 2G and 3G days have made way for 16kHz wideband (AMR-WB) and even 32kHz super-wideband codecs like EVS. EVS is a core technology of VoLTE, which now is supported by most carriers, enabling VoWiFi as well. In a nutshell, higher quality call codecs not only improve the sound of the human voice, but also let us perceive more details about the environment on the other end of the phone.

OnePlus first teamed up with McLaren back in 2018, becoming a sponsor of their Formula One team and releasing the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition as well. Unfortunately, it seems like the partnership is over as redditor rudefyet noted that OnePlus was no longer listed as a 2020 F1 partner on the McLaren website (h/t: XDA-Developers). The company was listed until March 29 at the very least, according to XDA. This means the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren is probably the last OnePlus/McLaren phone as a result of the pairing.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority GPS is a fact of life for most of us these days. For many, the idea of getting somewhere new without GPS is anxiety-inducing! But do you really know how GPS works? And how is it different from Glonass? What the heck is a BeiDou? And how does this affect your GPS-enabled wearable? By understanding these terms a little better, we can make smarter choices when buying tech while also ensuring said tech keeps running smoothly.

As part of the never-ending quest to make pandemic life easier, Google will now let you cast your Meet right to your TV. All you need to make your meetings larger than life is a trusty laptop and a Chromecast set up for casting. Ready to take your work from home setup to another level? Here’s everything you need to know on how to cast your Google Meet with a Chromecast.

Wireless Android Auto is one of the most useful features to come along with Android 11. It’s great if you want to leave your cables in the past, but your car might not be ready for the jump. Some newer cars support wireless Android Auto right off the bat, but the rest of us will have to get creative. Luckily, there’s an Indiegogo project aiming to solve this headache for good.

Remember when it was Google, not Huawei, that unofficially unveiled the latter’s virtual reality headset? If you don’t, no one can blame you — that was way back in January. We haven’t heard a peep from either company since then, though some FCC documents spotted by Ausdroid indicate that Huawei’s Daydream VR headset is very real. Based on the documents, Huawei’s “virtual reality handle” includes a controller that is aesthetically similar to that of Google’s Daydream View headset.

With battery life still struggling to accommodate the needs of heaviest smartphone users, reducing charging times is the next best thing. Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology aims to do just that. The latest 2.0 version boasts up to 75 percent faster charging times than standard devices and HTC states that using the Rapid Charge 2.0 adapter states, you can charge your smartphone to 60 percent in just 30 minutes. Quick Charge 2.0 is built in to all of Qualcomm’s latest SoCs, meaning that most of us should be able to benefit from faster recharge speeds.

Samsung’s Galaxy Note series is one of the most iconic smartphone lines of all time. Not only do they come with great specifications and features for power users, but this is also the area in which Samsung decides to innovate a bit more than usual. Now, after weeks of leaked photos, specs and renders, Samsung has officially taken the wraps off its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 7! It has a curved screen, some killer new S Pen features, top-of-the-line specs and many more surprises you’ll want to check out, so be sure to read on for the full rundown on this new handset.

TL;DR AMD has announced that Samsung will share more details of its Exynos chip with an AMD GPU later this year. The new flagship SoC will feature ray tracing and variable rate shading capabilities. A new rumor suggests the chipset may debut in July. Update: June 21, 2021 (1 AM ET): According to tipster Ice Universe, we now have an indication of when Samsung and AMD could announce its joint chipset effort.

The age of automation is upon us, and most house appliances and products come in smart options. You can add smart blinds and shades to the list of products for your smart home. These provide a simple way to control lighting and privacy for your windows. They also offer intelligent home support for digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, which means they can often be operated with voice commands.