TL;DR OnePlus has launched the Nord CE, which stands for “Core Edition.” The mid-range phone resurrects the headphone jack, albeit with a few trimmed features. It’s available in much of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but there are no US plans so far. Update: June 11, 2021 (5:35 AM ET): The OnePlus Nord CE is now available to pre-order in Europe and UK. You can use any of the below links to pre-order the phone in those regions.

It’s flagship season here at Android Authority, and following our in-depth look at the HTC One (M8) and the Sony Xperia Z2, it’s now time to dive into Samsung’s latest high-end smartphone offering! As is the case with every Samsung launch, the Galaxy S5 is one of the most eagerly-anticipated smartphone releases of the year, but initial impressions were mixed at best. Those who were hoping for a drastic break from the past were left disappointed.

TL;DR A Chinese tech company has patented a phone design with eight cameras, two on each corner. The device has a bezel-free appearance sans any front camera, notches, or punch holes. Admire it just for its unique and unusual design. Just how many cameras can you fit on a smartphone? If the recent past has taught us anything, the answer is as many as an OEM wishes. But where they put those cameras has never really been a point of contention.

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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR There is now Verizon eSIM support for a small selection of smartphones. eSIM will allow you to activate your phone on the network without needing a physical SIM card. Only certain devices are supported and you must bring your own phone. A few weeks ago, Verizon subsidiary brand Visible launched eSIM support for a small selection of phones. This was an exciting move as it makes trying out Visible that much easier since you don’t need to wait for a physical SIM card to arrive at your door.

Lily Katz / Android Authority Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen, and if you look long enough you can convince yourself that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on the newest product from the most premium brand, but why chase the dragon when you can get a perfectly good speaker without taking out a loan. Don’t overthink it: the best Bluetooth speaker under $100 is the JBL Flip 4.

Believe it or not, electric bicycles — e-bikes, more commonly — are actually one of the oldest forms of motorized transportation. US patents for them date back to the 1890s, though of course they never really caught on until over a century later. Today the e-bike scene is exploding, fueled not just by better technology but the growing number of people who work from home or otherwise don’t need to drive every day.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority We love a good rivalry here at Android Authority. Just look at Bose vs Sony for headphones or AT&T vs Verizon for carriers. Now, we’re taking a good long look at streaming platforms. Specifically, we’re going to compare Roku vs Amazon Fire TV to see which streaming platform is worth your money. See also: The best media streaming devices you can buy It’s easy to call these two competitors the top names in home streaming.

However, with all the improvements comes a justifiable increase in price. Touching almost $1,000, the OnePlus 8 series is a far cry from the flagship-killing, value-focused hardware OnePlus started with. So, what are your options if you don’t want to empty your wallet for a brand new, power-packed piece of kit? Here are all the best OnePlus 8 alternatives to satisfy your flagship-killer needs. 1. OnePlus 9R Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Expandable storage is not as common in premium phones as it was before. However, microSD slots are still pretty prevalent in budget and mid-range devices. Optionally, you can also get a phone with fixed storage and buy additional cloud storage if necessary. With all these different scenarios in mind, we thought of asking our readers what they would prefer — a 128GB phone with expandable storage or a fixed 256GB phone.