Generational leaps in PC memory don’t arrive as quickly as many other technological innovations. About seven years after the announcement of DDR4, the next generation of PC memory, DDR5, is finally here. At Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake CPU launch, DDR5 got some airtime, giving us a glimpse at what we can expect from the next generation of PC RAM. As this is a new standard, there’s a lot of new stuff to learn about DDR5.

Xiaomi Mi 4SAlthough the Xiaomi Mi 4S is a great smartphone for the price, its release feels unjustified relative to other products in Xiaomi's own lineup. With remarkably similar Xiaomi smartphones like the only slightly more expensive Mi 5 and the much less expensive Redmi Note 3, the Mi 4S sort of feels like a phone for nobody. If you are looking for a new smartphone from Xiaomi, we recommend looking elsewhere.

Vivo X70 Pro PlusThe Vivo X70 Pro Plus is a strong rival to other elite flagships. It's still not perfect due to some software bloat and underwhelming zoom performance, but it represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor. Its limited availability is a travesty, especially for those who want a unique camera setup and all the other extras you'd expect from a premium smartphone. Table of contents Vivo made its camera-related aspirations known with the X60 series that launched in early 2021.

After a successful foray into the world of Android tablets, Amazon finally made a move into the smartphone arena following years of rumors. Impressive hardware and a unique 3D interface and capabilities were let down by a hefty price point. That said, if you did pick up the Fire Phone, you may have come across some issues in your daily use. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the some of the common problems that plague Fire Phone owners, and offer potential solutions on how to fix them.

One of the great things about getting a new phone is checking out those new wallpapers that came with it. If you love the look of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL‘s wallpapers but aren’t looking forward to spending an arm and a leg, now you don’t have to.  We recently brought you news that the Pixel Launcher could be installed on other devices, and now a Reddit user is sharing the Pixel 2’s wallpaper collection.

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Smart speakers can be a great way of stepping into the smart home world, but there are reasons to go a step further with a smart display. Today we’ll explain the upgrades a display offers, and give you a few of our favorite picks. Why buy a smart display? Smart displays offer all the voice command options of a smart speaker but with added visual feedback and control.

The Google Pixel 2 series has already seen one significant audio problem, that being related to how it was recorded through the microphone. Though that was fixed in a recent software update, there appears to be another, more persistent, sound issue affecting devices. Some people Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners are reporting that the supplied USB Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter isn’t working. This was pointed out by users over at the Google Product Forums (via Android Police), and the issue seems to be that the headphone adapter isn’t being recognized: when connected, music still plays through the device speakers.

Honor Honor 10The Honor 10 is yet another "affordable flagship" from the Chinese brand that offers high-end performance and features at a mid-range price point. Table of contents Fresh off the recent launch of its elite offering for 2018, the Honor View 10, Honor is back with a successor to the Honor 9. Priced at 399 pounds/euro in Europe, can the Honor 10 live up to its heritage — and increasing competition — to deliver a premium experience at a mid-range price point?

Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR The United Kingdom release date of the Honor Magic 4 series is set for May 12, 2022. Presumably, we’ll see the Magic 4 Pro, although we could also see the Magic 4 and Magic 4 Lite, too. These will be the first Honor flagship-level phones to hit the global stage since the company’s departure from Huawei in late 2020. In 2021, Honor launched the Magic 3 series.

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I’ve experimented with a variety of remote work arrangements over the last decade. From a bedroom setup to a couch or a dining table, I’ve done it all. But when I recently started rebuilding my home office, I knew good lighting and enough of it was going to be essential. This was all the more important because despite having large windows, my apartment just doesn’t get enough natural light.