David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out the August 2021 Android security patch to Google Pixel devices. There’s only one feature fix, but it’s an important one that prevents accidental Google Assistant use. It’s pushing out to the Pixel 3 and newer devices. There’s only one general fix in the August security update. However, it’s one you’ll likely appreciate. Google has resolved an “issue” that accidentally invoked Google Assistant.

TL;DR The perk allowing for free Google Photos uploads for Pixel 3 devices ends today. Starting February 1, 2022, Pixel 3 phones will have free storage, but at a reduced quality. The Google Pixel 3a never got this perk, so it is not affected. When the original Google Pixel launched, it came with a unique perk: free Google Photos backups of photos and videos at their original quality. This applied for the entire life of the phone.

TL;DR Tipster Jon Prosser has claimed that Samsung’s latest foldables will be announced on August 10. The devices will apparently release to market on August 26. The Galaxy Watch 5 series will purportedly share these launch and sale dates as well. We’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldables to launch in Q3 2022, and it looks like a frequent tipster has dished out an apparent launch date for the upcoming devices.

Realme is slowly gaining steam across global markets, so there’s a good chance you either own one of the company’s products or are looking to buy one. But do you know how to take a screenshot on Realme smartphones? This article details the methods you can use to accomplish this task with ease. Read more: The best Android phones QUICK ANSWER The easiest way to take a screenshot on a Realme smartphone is to simultaneously press and hold the power and volume buttons.

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms around, whether you use it to follow loved ones or simply want to be amazed by jaw-dropping snaps. There’s plenty to like about the platform, but one of the biggest disappointments is just how tough it is to upload photos to Instagram on PC. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to accomplish this without relying on questionable third-party apps.

TL;DR YouTube Music now has audio quality options, similar to what Google Play Music has. However, there is no YouTube Music lossless audio option, with the max bitrate set to 256kbps. According to the YouTube Music team, there are currently no plans to offer bitrates higher than 256kbps. YouTube Music might seem like a great service, but serious music listeners have likely balked up until now due to the absence of one integral feature: audio quality controls.

A couple of weeks ago Trend Micro spotted a fake version of Skype for offer. Now Microsoft, who own Skype, has published some more details about this malware dressed up as a legitimate app. How the malware works is like this: once an unsuspecting user installs the app, it sends SMS messages to premium rate numbers without the users’ consent. This costs the user money which goes straight into the malware author’s pockets.

If you happen to be a Verizon customer and have been itching to upgrade to a newer Android device, the day has finally come. After a seemingly endless amount of leaks, rumors and speculation, Motorola has just officially unveiled its newest Verizon-exclusive device, the Droid Maxx 2. Featuring a big Full HD display, a 21MP rear-facing camera and a big 3630mAh battery that should be able to last all day, the Droid Maxx 2 is turning out to be one heck of a smartphone.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Thecoronavirus outbreak paused everything and put the world on lock-down. It was a photographer’s nightmare. Landscape, street, nature, and event photography were very limited, and often near impossible. This gave us a different perspective and made us realize that sometimes we need to stay creative, even when stuck at home. Quarantine photography can be great, and you can continue to thrive in your career. I’ve been hiding behind walls too, but this doesn’t mean my photography career (and hobby) is on halt.

Despite building the image sensors used by several high-profile smartphone cameras, Sony handsets have never perfected their mobile photography game. The Sony Xperia 1 II comes sporting Alpha-branded features and Zeiss lenses to convince us this time things are different. Today we’re taking the phone’s camera out for a spin with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. Samsung’s 2020 flagship is a capable shooter and found itself on every high-end customer’s radar said year.