The Conduit HD arrives on Google Play

It looks like High Voltage Software’s The Conduit is finally making its way off the Wii and onto Tegra 3-powered Android devices with the new port, The Conduit HD. The game is available now at the Google Play store. A hardcore gaming system the Wii was not, but this was probably one of the cooler things to come out of the console that wasn’t made by Nintendo itself. For those that don’t know, The Conduit HD is a fast-paced FPS that focuses on blasting away at aliens in a near-future America.

ZTE ZMAX Pro Review - is a $100 smartphone worth buying?

ZTE ZMAX ProYou might think a $100 smartphone won't deliver much but with the ZTE Z Max Pro, you'd be surprised at just how much smartphone you get for your money. There's definitely compromises and you have to be on MetroPCS to enjoy it but this is certainly a smartphone worth another look if your budget is tight. Table of contents Owning a phone doesn’t mean having to endure a costly investment.

15 best Android games released in 2017!

2017 was an exciting year for games. Nintendo finally hit the market in a big way. We had a score of new games from every genre. There were viral hits like Chicken Scream as well as under-the-radar gems like Mushroom 11 and others. Of course, the most popular games this year were freemium games. That shouldn’t surprise anyone. However, we think that mobile gaming had more to offer than a repetitive, pay-as-you-go experience this year.

A mildly upgraded Legion Duel 2?

TL;DR Lenovo’s forthcoming gaming phone has leaked. Dubbed the Lenovo Legion Phone 3, the device packs a laundry list of specs, including 18GB RAM. A launch is expected at some point in Q1 2022. Earlier this week, news and renders of Lenovo’s rumored Halo flagship broke cover. Now, the company’s forthcoming gaming phone is the subject of the latest leak. Per details from reliable leaker Evan Blass, the Lenovo Legion Phone 3 could make its debut soon.

Best noise-cancelling headphones for 2021

Adam Molina / Android Authority As coronavirus continues its spread, many of us are now working from home more than ever. For those stuck at home, you might find things can get pretty loud! Whether it’s your neighbors, your pets, or your kids — you’ll want to consider getting an active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphone. We’ve put together a quick guide to the best noise-cancelling headphones for any situation. This list of the best noise-cancelling headphones comes from the audio experts at our sister site SoundGuys.

Dodgy Samsung Galaxy fingerprint hack could improve unlock speeds

A few Samsung Galaxy owners have noticed a little hack that could improve in-display fingerprint scanner unlock speeds. It first surfaced on XDA Developers’ forums, and several users swear their fingerprint scanner is much faster while others haven’t noticed much of a difference. It allegedly works on handsets like the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy Note 10 lineups. But if you are willing to take the risk, it only takes a few steps.

Gboard could soon get an overdue split keyboard layout

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR References to a split keyboard layout have reportedly been found in Gboard. This would be a major addition for foldable and tablet devices. Gboard has been around for ages now, offering features like swipe typing, emoji/GIF search, one-handed mode, and theme support. One feature that’s been missing for a long time is a split layout though, being handy for tablets and foldables (or for those using their phones in landscape mode).

Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor different from Pixel 6

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has confirmed a crucial detail related to the Google Pixel 6a fingerprint scanner. The in-display fingerprint sensor is not the same as the controversial system in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Unfortunately, we don’t yet know if the unlocking experience on the Pixel 6a will be better or worse. However, pretty much every reviewer around the web agreed that the worst part of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro was the fingerprint scanner.

Google teams up with Marvel for new Playmoji

With Avengers: Endgame set to debut in theaters next Friday, April 26, Google announced today that it added five new characters to its Playmoji collection. The new characters include War Machine, Thor, Black Widow, Rocket, and Captain Marvel. They join the existing Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Nebula, and Okoye Playmoji interactive characters in Playground. Oppo F11 Pro Avengers Endgame Limited Edition is also coming to India (Update) News

Is Google's ecosystem push too much too fast?

Google flooded I/O 2022 with hardware announcements. While we were already expecting to see the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Watch, we were surprised by the promised return to the tablet ecosystem with the Pixel Tablet. Google now has its fingers in many different pies, from smartphones to earbuds, tablets to smartwatches, smart home devices to laptops, and possibly even foldable devices sometime in the future. It begs the question: Is Google getting ahead of itself by pushing into new product categories all at once?