Samsung Galaxy S10 redux: The best of both worlds

The Samsung Galaxy S10 turns two years old on March 8, which means that many will be looking to upgrade from their devices to a more up-to-date model. Newer S series smartphones have faster displays, more powerful processors, and flashier cameras. The latest Galaxy S21 series is a natural upgrade. However, today I want to talk about what value this ex-flagship brings to the renewed smartphone market and why it might be worth your cash in 2021.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: Which should you buy?

Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Google Pixel 6 Pro has enjoyed a few months as one of the best big Android phones around. Now, there’s new competition in the form of Samsung’s latest phablet, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. While it may not feel like a proper Galaxy S device, the latest Ultra is gunning for the top slot all the same. We’re here to help you decide which beast of a device is right for you in our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Pixel 6 Pro showdown.

Should you be worried about privacy?

There has been a fair bit of discussion about online privacy recently, specifically with regard to the new Google Photos service. It offers free, unlimited space to automatically back up all of your photos and videos online. There is no definitive answer to the question of whether you should be worried about your privacy if you decide to use the service. It all depends on how much you care about privacy in general, and how much you trust Google specifically.

Sony Xperia 5 review: Not so Compact

Sony Xperia 5Essentially a shrunken version of the Xperia 1, this spiritual successor to the Xperia Compact line struggles to reconcile Sony's newfound obsession with tall phones and the smaller form factor. There are some bright spots with the display quality and overall performance, but its awkward design and painfully mediocre triple camera makes recommending the Xperia 5 a tall order. Table of contents Small premium phones saw a mini-renaissance of sorts in 2019, but one OEM has been cramming flagship power into a reduced form factor for years.

The best OnePlus 7T screen protectors

The OnePlus 7T is an oldie, but it’s also most definitely a goodie. The phone also comes with a beautiful 90Hz display you’ll undoubtedly want to keep protected. To help you out, here are the best OnePlus 7T screen protectors currently available. Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it? Don’t forget to check out our guide for the best cases and mobile accessories you can get!

The best way to play Xbox games on your phone

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Want to jump into the cloud gaming revolution, but don’t fancy lugging around a full-sized controller? Say hello to the Razer Kishi — a universal gamepad capable of transforming your Android phone into a game streamer’s dream. If you’re a regular at Android Authority, you may remember we reviewed the regular Kishi. We dubbed it “the ultimate smartphone controller.” Now, Razer and Microsoft have teamed up to release a new version of the Kishi specifically tailored for Xbox players who want the best possible experience for playing games from the cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

What can you do with 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus comes with various storage capacities: 128GB, 512GB and 1TB. The 128GB and 512GB variants have 8GB of RAM, but the 1TB variant is unique, offering 12GB of RAM. If you are willing to pay nearly $1,600 you can get a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus with 1TB of storage, 12GB of RAM in either Ceramic Black or Ceramic White. In my unboxing video I asked, “is it worth $1,600?

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra 120W charging tested: Too hot to handle?

Robert Triggs / Android Authority The last few years have seen a revolution in fast charging technologies: from the early breakthroughs in 20W and 30W chargers to the now common 40W to 60W technologies. But 2020 has taken us even further, with 120W charging now on the market. The promise is to take our phone batteries from empty to full in just a few minutes. However, there are still lingering questions about the effects on battery longevity.

A classy health tracker with street smarts

TL;DR The Vivo Watch is now official. It joins the Oppo Watch and Realme Watch in the BBK wearable catalog. The Vivo Watch is priced under $200 in China. Vivo has just announced its take on the circular smartphone with the Vivo Watch. Before you ask, yes, the company did make more of an effort on the device’s hardware than on its name. Yes, it’s another wearable from a BBK brand.

A modern, mobile Chrono Trigger

When you hear about a new JRPG from veteran Masato Kato (Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, Final Fantasy XI), it’s hard not to get excited. Then you hear it’s a mobile game, and expectations lower. Finally, it’s released as a free-to-play gacha game and all hope is nearly lost. Fortunately, Another Eden manages to avoid all of the trappings of the genre and provides a truly compelling experience. It’s a nostalgic journey back in time to the best years of SNES JRPGs.