Xiaomi Mi Box specs, price, release date and everything else you should know

Xiaomi’s Mi Box has been in the works for months. First unveiled during Google I/O back in May, the Mi Box aimed to be an affordable Android TV-powered set-top box with a few features other devices don’t offer. If you’ve been waiting patiently for this little device to go on sale, you’re in luck: the Xiaomi Mi Box can be yours starting today for just $69! Xiaomi Mi Box specifications and features Xiaomi Mi BoxOutput resolution

You want a manual or pro mode on your Pixel

David Imel / Android Authority Google‘s Pixel phones have long had a reputation for taking great photos, arguably popularizing the use of multi-frame algorithms to take better shots. The company has since offered features like Night Sight, astrophotography, and Super Res Zoom, making for quite a suite of options. One major missing feature is a pro or manual mode, and we thought this is a long-overdue addition for Pixel phones. But what do you think, though?

A new machine with familiar flaws

Microsoft Surface Laptop StudioThe Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's most polished and refined iteration of a creator laptop, but it's a device made for the very few and is lacking the power of its competitors. Table of contents When Microsoft first released the Surface Book, it was a beautiful hybrid device that offered a versatile form factor perfect for creatives and professionals. However, the Surface Book lacked in areas such as performance and battery, where getting a traditional laptop was just a better option.

A smartwatch that can't get out of its own way

LG Watch W7 LG took a hands-on approach with the W7, its latest Wear OS smartwatch. The wearable boasts a pair of physical, moving watch hands. This novel idea means it’s always easy to check the time. LG’s unique approach, however, makes for a frustrating experience. Moreover, missing features such as GPS and a heart rate monitor hurt the W7’s value. LG’s Watch W7 enters a crowded field of Wear OS-based smartwatches made by both tech and fashion companies.

After 33 years, Pac-Man is now free!

It only took 33 years, but at long last Pac-Man, the classic video game which was first launched as an arcade machine game in 1980, is free to play on Android. The game’s owners Namco have made Pac-Man + Tournaments free on Google Play. The app, which includes the classic Pac-Man maze and ghosts, also features a tournament mode with new mazes and rankings.Essentially, Namco has chosen to go down the freemium route. The classic version of Pac-Man is the bait and once in, the hook is the tournaments with its new mazes and dozens of new bonus items to gobble.

All you need to know

TL;DR OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition phone in China. The device packs a Cyberpunk-themed design, animations, ringtones, and more. OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartphone in collaboration with Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red. The biggest draw of the special edition phone is its Cyberpunk 2077-inspired design. OnePlus and CD Projekt Red have generously used the neon yellow Cyberpunk color to accentuate the edges and buttons of the device.

Android 13 schedule: When will it launch?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The basic Android 13 schedule is here. Overall, the schedule looks to be shorter than last year’s. If all goes well, we could see an August 2022 launch of the stable release. That being said, the fourth beta represented Platform Stability, so it is nearly done. As such, it might get you excited for the rest of the Android 13 schedule and when you can expect the stable version to launch.

AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud certification for pros

AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are the three biggest cloud platforms used by businesses around the world. Professionals looking to upgrade their skill set and to increase their appeal to employers should therefore consider certification and training with one of these platforms. The question is: which one? In this post, we will pit AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud, to explore which platform makes the most sense for professionals to learn depending on your skills, goals, and experience.

BLU Vivo XL review

BLU Vivo XLIt's AMOLED display, 4G LTE support, and excellent battery life are all great reasons to buy the BLU Vivo XL, with its impressive $149 ($99 for a limited time) price point more than making up for any flaws the device may have. Table of contents BLU, the Florida-based device manufacturer, boasts a robust smartphone portfolio with a common aspect all these phones share being their budget-friendly nature. Continuing to add to their lineup, BLU unveiled two more affordable smartphones last month at CES 2016, with the cheaper of the already low-cost phones being the BLU Vivo XL.

Google Pixel 4 gets RCS messaging support on Google Fi

There’s good news for all you Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL users. Google has confirmed that the two flagships phones now support RCS Messaging on Google Fi. The information was confirmed in a tweet by Google’s Senior Director of Product & Design, Sanaz Ahari. quick update – we rolled out DSDS support for Pixel 4. Pixel 4, Fi users should have RCS support now. A Google product manager for RCS also recommended that Pixel 4 owners use Android Messages version 5.