T-Mobile Essentials plan is cheaper than the One plans, but not worth it

TL;DR The new T-Mobile Essentials plan offers a “just the basics” service for $60 per month. However, unlike the T-Mobile One plans, taxes and fees are not included with that $60 price. With that in mind, it’s hard to recommend Essentials when for a few bucks more you can get T-Mobile One. The plan will cost $60 for one line, $30 for the second line, and $15 for each of the next lines (up to six lines total).

The best Batman games for Android

Batman is one of DC’s most popular heroes. You’ve likely read the comics, watched the shows, or seen one of the movies at least. As it turns out, there are a few mobile Batman games out there. Earlier Batman mobile games actually weren’t half bad for their time. However, the problem is that most of them aren’t really any good or are so far out of date that we can’t recommend them to people.

The best PlayStation 5 accessories you can buy

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority The Sony PlayStation 5 is here, and it’s best supported with a host of accessories. You may not have to purchase a physical game ever again, either. Whether you go for the full-strength console or the digital edition, you’ll undoubtedly want to look at extra controllers, storage, and more. Luckily for you, we’ve got all of the best PlayStation 5 accessories you can get right here.

The best Xbox Series X games: The best of next-gen

After a long wait, the Xbox Series X and Series S are finally out! Now you just have to figure out how to get your hands on one. Both are backwards compatible with an enormous catalog of games. But if you really want to get the next-gen experience you’ll need to pick up some of the best Xbox Series X games on the market. Right now, there aren’t too many pure next-gen releases, but there are a lot of cross-gen games that automatically upgrade whenever you pick up the new consoles.

An easy-to-use camera that won't fail you

Apple iPhone XS MaxThe iPhone XS Max has an easy-to-use camera that won't ever really fail you, but it's also not the best at anything. As the biggest and baddest phone coming from Cupertino, the iPhone XS Max simply can’t be ignored. We may be Android enthusiasts, but we can’t deny Apple smartphones’ camera prowess. Does the iPhone XS Max camera compare to its Android counterparts or is it all hype? I took the iPhone XS Max for a stroll and got acquainted with its camera.

Android 1.0 features we still use today

The very first commercial release of Android happened on September 23, 2008, exactly ten years ago today. The debut of the Android operating system came bundled with the HTC Dream, a.k.a. the T-Mobile G1, a now-legendary device with a touchscreen interface combined with a slide-out physical keyboard. While Android 1.0 was missing a lot of features we depend on in our day-to-day lives in 2018, the first commercial iteration of the operating system was pretty robust with the smartphone basics.

Asus Zen UI guide: Everything you need to know

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Asus smartphones aren’t the most popular on the market. However, the company has consistently created the best gaming phone each year with its ROG Phone series. Additionally, the Zenfone series earns high praise each year. With that in mind, you might be curious about Zen UI, the software skin you’ll find on all those phones. See also: Asus Zenfone 8 series buyer’s guide In this guide, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about Zen UI.

Best Samsung Galaxy S10 wireless chargers

Samsung is making a big push towards wireless charging this year. Apart from all the new entrants in the Galaxy S10 family, the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch Active also support wireless charging. If you’re looking for some great options to charge your brand new smartphone wirelessly, we’ve got you covered. Here is a roundup of some of the best Samsung Galaxy S10 wireless chargers you can buy! Note: We will continue to update this list as more Samsung Galaxy S10 wireless chargers from third-party companies add support for Fast Charge 2.

CAT S41 review: Truly a niche device

The CAT S41 is a good option for those who value ruggedness over all else, though it might fall short in too many areas for the average user. Table of contents As our mobile devices move towards thinner and more elegant form factors, we lose track of a lot of the aspects the really matter in a phone. Battery life. Durability. These have been falling by the wayside since the days of the flip phone.

DJI Mini 2 review: Affordable flying 4K camera

DJI Mini 2The DJI Mini 2 is our pick for the best drone under $500. What appears to be an iterative update over the DJI Mavic Mini resulted in a powerful upgrade, now with 4K video, more flight time, faster speeds, and far greater connectivity range. Table of contents At first glance, The DJI Mini 2 appears to be a simple iterative update to the DJI Mavic Mini. That is largely accurate, but what an update it is!