David Imel / Android Authority If you’re one of the people facing that bootup error, you’ll likely be very happy to see this update. However, if you’re upset that the April 2021 Android security patch is a little anemic, you’ll need to get excited for June. Assuming Google sticks with its usual schedule, we should see a feature drop then, which would likely bring a whole slew of goodies. If you don’t want to wait for the OTA alert on your Pixel phone, you can always manually update.

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Even the most regular menstrual cycles can be a bit of a minefield. The Clue period and ovulation tracking app helps pare down the mystery with tools and info that make periods more manageable. This extensive guide covers everything you need to know about Clue. What is the Clue cycle and period tracker app? Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Whether you’ve always had an irregular cycle, you’ve recently changed birth control, or you’re planning for a family, Clue can help you better understand your body (and better understand your flow).

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority While a smart home certainly isn’t a necessity, a smarter home can make all the difference in convenience, control, and even power savings. As a lifelong tinkerer, I’ve been on the connected home bandwagon for close to a decade. In fact, the idea for an automated household struck me while building a smart city model for a high school project. The advent of devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home around 2014 was the push that it took for me to dive in and implement smart lights, water heaters, air conditioners, and even infrared blasters for vintage equipment that couldn’t be made much smarter.

Ditto is one of the most unique and elusive Pokémon in Pokémon Go, with the ability to transform into any Pokémon in the game. This can make it difficult to know where or how to catch Ditto in Niantic’s hit AR game, but fortunately there are a few tricks to speed up the process and make it a bit less painful. Here’s everything you need to know about how to catch Ditto in Pokémon Go!

The Galaxy Note 3 impresses through its size, but there are many other large phones on the market that are nowhere nearly as successful. What really makes the Note 3 stand out is the S Pen, the stylus that adds a lot of functionality to the phone, allowing you to really make use of that expansive screen. You can use the S Pen in numerous ways on the Note 3, ranging from strictly business tasks, such as drafting a table, to fun and games, like pinning a YouTube video to the screen or doodling a cartoon.

If there’s an app that each Android user finds useful, it would certainly be SweetHome by SweeSoft. The reason why the app is so useful is because it enables an automatic sync between the Android device onto a computer over a Wi-Fi network. If you find this really helpful, you’re in for a better treat. This same developer has modified the concept into something much better. By introducing the alpha version of the Cloudless Magic Media Transfer, you get to have an extended feature.

Mixer made a big splash in August 2019 when the popular game streamer Ninja left Twitch and joined Mixer. This caused a lot of interest in the service for the first time even though the service isn’t actually new. Do you want to learn more about Mixer? You’ve come to the right place. Read more: Related Read more: Related What is Mixer? Mixer is a game streaming service similar to Twitch and YouTube Gaming.

Motiv Motiv RingThe Motiv Ring is not able to collect the breadth or depth of data of a wrist-worn tracker, but it can do more than you might expect for something so small. Not a suitable alternative for serious athletes then, but a great additional complementary device and well suited to those who just want a bit of extra motivation without the hassle. After complaining about a lack of innovation in the fitness tracking space, I’ve had the opportunity to review two unique products in this space.

Although free Wi-Fi and decent wireless network connections abound these days, there are still plenty of times where you might find yourself without an internet connection on your smartphone. Oh, the horror! Luckily, Google has you covered: there’s a new hidden game inside the Google app that can be played without a data connection. In fact, the best way to access it is to turn off your data. As first spotted by Android Police, the game is a lot like Flappy Bird (RIP), albeit with a cute little cloud character instead of a bird.

The OnePlus 8 Pro definitely looks different than its predecessor from 2019, the OnePlus 7T Pro. These devices may look a bit different, but what about inside? Is there really that much that’s new on the OnePlus 8 Pro compared to the previous model? Let’s take a look at the OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 7T Pro. Read more: Best OnePlus 8 Pro screen protectors OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 7T Pro specs OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus 7T ProDisplay