One thing most sci-fi movies and TV shows didn’t accurately predict was the rise of mobile cellular phones and, later, smartphones and tablets. Even some recent movies have gotten details wrong about how we would use portable devices to communicate, work, and play even in the near “future” of these fictional worlds. Let’s take a look back at how certain classic film and television series have attempted to show the future of mobile communicating and computing.

Spell checkers are an excellent way to avoid embarrassing mistakes in emails, messages, and social media posts. You can opt for more feature-filled options like Grammarly to get the most out of your writing, but Google has a spell-check baked into the Chrome browser that helps catch simple mistakes. Here’s how to spell-check in Google Chrome. Read more: The best grammar apps for Android QUICK ANSWER To spell-check on Google Chrome, click the three vertical dots at the top right corner and open Settings.

It’s finally here. After months of waiting, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 owners can finally access Google Assistant directly from their wrists. The voice assistant doesn’t simply appear automatically, though, so you’ll need to jump through a few hoops to activate it. But don’t fret; the process is involved but definitely worth the effort. Read on to learn how to use Google Assistant on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. QUICK ANSWER

Google Reader used to be the best news aggregator, but its discontinuation made us turn to other alternatives. One of the most popular ones is Feedly, but what happens when you have issues with Feedly not working? Being without your news can be frustrating, but there are some fixes you can try before you find an alternative RSS feed. Try these recommendations. Editor’s note: Some of the instructions in this article were put together using a Pixel 4a 5G running Android 12 and an Asus ZenBook Pro Duo running Windows 10 Pro.

Oppo Reno 7 ProThe Oppo Reno 7 Pro prioritizes design and aesthetics over performance, just like prior entries in the series. It offers a refined eye-catching design, unique notification light, and some long-awaited quality-of-life features. Despite these upgrades, however, lingering compromises hold it back against tough competition. Table of contents Oppo’s Reno series of smartphones has always prioritized aesthetics over raw performance and this time is no different. The Reno 7 Pro shakes up the series’ design language and fixes some long-standing deficiencies from prior generations.

Samsung has finally taken the wraps off the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus including a brand new color for the range: Orchid Gray. The hyper reflective gold and silver versions are gone, at least at launch, and there isn’t even a white version. Instead of unabashed flash, the Galaxy palette this year has taken a slightly more subdued turn, even though we’re sure we’ll see additional colors in the near future. At launch in both the US and Europe, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will be available in just three colors: Orchid Gray, Midnight Black and Arctic Silver.

Meanwhile, the Motorola Razr was announced months ago, and it only officially went on sale on February 6 — just over a week before the Z Flip. The Razr has been met with so-so reviews, at once praising its nostalgic feel, while also criticizing its low-end specs sheet and questionable display quality. So when the Galaxy Z Flip was announced with unquestionably better specs and a more refined design at a lower price, most people hurried to deem the Razr dead on arrival.

Snapchat has been seen as a joke on Android for years now. Compared to the app on iOS, Snapchat has been sluggish, ill-performing, and the user experience was just a problem. Fortunately, the company has admitted that it neglected Android users and it spent the last two years working on a solution. Sitting down with executives from Snapchat, we were told that the company has been rewriting the Android app from the ground up.

There are a lot of apps that let you sell stuff. However, they are all in the same two categories. There are apps like eBay, Etsy, and Amazon where you can sell in a vast storefront in competition with other people. The other type are online marketplaces like Facebook, Craigslist, Letgo, etc where you list your stuff and wait to hear from someone. There is technically a third type, but we have a totally separate list of garage sale apps that we recommend in case you want to sell your stuff the old-fashioned way with a modern twist.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Garmin stands its ground as one of the top sellers of specialized wearables. From the Fenix 7 series to the Garmin Venu 2 Plus, all Garmin’s devices can pair with some great specialized products. To get the most out of your device, check out our list of the best Garmin accessories. The best Garmin Accessories Garmin has plenty of watches to offer, whether you’re a high-performance athlete or simply trying to stay in shape.