Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Note series is done for good

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A rumor stemming from Korea says that Samsung is done with the Samsung Galaxy Note series. The rumor says the company is ceasing production of the Note 20 series before the end of 2021. There are also rumors saying the company has no new Note plans at all. Now, a new report from ET News (h/t 9to5Google) out of Korea suggests the Samsung Galaxy Note line could be truly done.

Samsung brings a Mystic Blue variant of the Note 20 to India

It was only a week ago that Samsung announced the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, but the company is already adding new color variants to the phone’s lineup. In India, the company said it will sell the Note 20 in an additional hue called Mystic Blue. As of writing, the variant isn’t up on Samsung’s website, leaving Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black as the only two options currently. The press release the company shared also doesn’t mention a Mystic Blue version of the Note 20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S3 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow, courtesy of CyanogenMod 13

Samsung’s flagship smartphone of 2012, the one that sold over 50 million units by mid-2013, is hands-down one of the company’s most popular phones ever. Of course, in 2015 having a smartphone with a 4.8-inch HD (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, an 8MP rear camera, and a 2,100mAh battery is hardly noteworthy. In fact, the best entry-level devices come close to beating most of the Galaxy S3’s spec sheet.

The best kids movies on Hulu you can stream right now

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Hulu is probably best known for catching up with prime time network TV, but it has a great movie selection included in your monthly subscription too. This list covers the best kids movies on Hulu you can stream right now. Read more: Best family movies on Amazon Prime Video Don’t have Hulu? Start your free 30-day trial by clicking the link below. The best kids movies on Hulu: Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best kids movies on Hulu regularly as the platform rotates its library or we find something better.

The best Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus accessories

If you are looking for the best Samsung Galaxy S9 accessories, then we have the perfect list for you. Below you will find phone cases, wireless chargers, and everything in between. All of the accessories should be compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the S9 Plus, so no matter which one you have, you will be able to take advantage of everything on our list. The best Samsung Galaxy S9 accessories Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Two-day battery life, two cameras, twice the power

BBF100-1 — EU, Africa, AU, Japan FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32 TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41BBF100-2 — Canada, US, LATAM FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 28, 29, 30, 66 TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41 BBF100-4 — China FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28

Which streamer had the best year?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority 2021 was a truly wild year for streaming, with the so-called streaming wars heating right up. New services launched. Brand new films were available to stream as soon as they hit theatres. New original shows kept us all in thrall. And subscription stats swung in new directions, with yesteryear’s underdogs rising fast in their bids to become the best streaming service. So, which of the streamers had the best year in 2021?

Why you should (and why you shouldn't) buy a used smartphone

To buy a used smartphone, or not to buy a used smartphone? For the frugal folks among us, the question seems fairly self-explanatory: used phones are cheaper, therefore the better bargain. However, that might not always be the case. Over the past few years, the budget and mid-range categories of smartphones have exploded, with brand new models sometimes performing as well — or even better — than other devices which cost twice as much.

6 YouTube Vanced features I'll miss the most

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Earlier this month, the developers of Vanced — an unofficial feature-rich YouTube app for Android — announced that the project would shut down permanently, following a cease-and-desist letter from Google. While existing installs will continue to work until YouTube changes its API, it’s likely only a matter of time before that happens. Contrary to popular belief, Vanced didn’t just block pre-roll video ads or unlock YouTube Premium features like background playback.

All of the style, none of the substance

Oppo Oppo F15 The Oppo F15 is priced too high for the performance it delivers. The ancient Mediatek P70 chipset can't compete with more modern offerings, which puts the Oppo F15 at a disadvantage. The competition is faster, has a similar or better imaging set up, and is more affordable, making the Oppo F15 particularly hard to recommend. This device is no longer widely available. The Oppo F15 is now unavailable to buy from most retailers.