Update: Spotify is no longer letting me access premium features. It seemed to only work for 27% of readers as well according to our poll.  They say everything good in life is free, which must be why Spotify is now letting me access premium features without paying for a premium subscription. If you’re unfamiliar, you don’t actually need to pay to use Spotify. Like most other major streaming services the company has a free tier option available that lets users get the feel for the service without paying a dime.

The same Sam Mobile has posted up build N9005XXUENA6 up for this Galaxy Note 3 version (see Source link below,) describing it as “one of the ‘final’ Android 4.4.2 KitKat test builds” for the handset, which means “nothing will be included or excluded in future builds of Android 4.4 for the giant phablet, except a few bug fixes and improvements here and there.” The publication says Samsung may roll out the official update for the device in one or two weeks, although nothing is official just yet.

Update, June 17, 2021 (01:00 PM ET): You can now grab yourself a set of Google Pixel Buds A without needing to pre-order first. The true wireless earbuds cost $99 and you can buy them from Best Buy and other retailers. Notably, Google still lists them as pre-orders, but that will likely change at some point today. Original article: Google has launched a few sets of headphones in its time. The Google Pixel Buds were its first foray into the true-wireless space, though.

5G phones are steadily growing in numbers, but the technology hasn’t yet become an essential feature across all regions. If you’re predominantly served by Wi-Fi all day or are satisfied with your 4G LTE speeds, chances are you switch off 5G when it’s not really needed. However, would you really disable a feature on a device you paid for? That’s a thought experiment we recently gave our readers. We wanted to know if, under any circumstance, they leave on their phone’s 5G connectivity or switch it off during the day.

Misfit Vapor 2 Unless you really like the Vapor 2's design, it's safe to say you can pass on this watch. Unfortunately the poorly timed launch means other, more powerful watches are now coming to market with the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset. If you need a sporty Wear OS watch, we'd suggest checking out the Fossil Sport. Misfit is no stranger to Wear OS. It launched its first smartwatch — the Misfit Vapor — back at CES 2017, which actually drummed up a lot of buzz (until it was delayed, anyway).

We find out in this quick look between the OnePlus 5T and the OnePlus 5. Users of the OnePlus 5, which was released this summer, will find that the T variant has changed things up in a few small, but very significant ways. Given that the 5T has a sprawling 18:9 aspect ratio screen, the fingerprint reader has been moved from the front to the back, in a familiar spot that is easily reached with the index finger.

It’s time for the Sunday giveaway! Like every week, we’re giving away another a brand new Android phone to one lucky Android Authority reader. This week we’re giving away a brand new OnePlus 7 Pro, courtesy of the Android Authority Newsletter! Get caught up on the week’s top stories, reviews, and features by signing up for the Android Authority Weekly Newsletter. Every Sunday, you’ll receive an email alert with a roundup of the best content from the previous week.

Update: August 7, 2019 at 5:35 p.m. ET: During the Galaxy Note 10 unveiling, Samsung also introduced another variant of the Galaxy Watch Active 2. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition costs $309 and has Bluetooth (no LTE), as well as some pre-loaded software that integrates with Under Armour’s fitness ecosystem. With that additional $30 upcharge, Samsung is throwing in a six-month membership to Under Armour’s MVP version of MapMyRun, which normally costs $6 a month.

Sony Xperia XZ1 CompactWhile most small smartphones sacrifice hardware and specifications, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is one of the few smartphones on the market that delivers a flagship experience in a smaller size. The XZ1 Compact takes all of the important components of the standard Xperia XZ1 and puts them in a small and easy to use form factor, but it still comes with a full-sized price tag. Table of contents

David Imel / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best iPhone 12 Pro Max cases: Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max is among the largest iPhones ever, and it packs an impressive spec sheet. The all-glass build feels incredible in hand, but it’s easy to break if dropped. You might want to think about some extra protection to keep your new phone in pristine condition. Check out our picks of the best Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max cases available right now.