Supplied by Qualcomm TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 690 chipset. This is the first 5G chip in the budget-focused Snapdragon 600 series. Expect phones with the chipset to be announced in H2 2020. 2020 seems to be the year when 5G went from a relative rarity to a common fixture on many a phone. This is mainly due to the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765 series of 5G processors that are now in many of today’s devices.

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority According to details obtained by Android Authority from a trusted source, Google was working on a smarter, visual, and more contextual lock screen and always-on display for Android. This project, which was conceptualized during the development of Android 11, was abandoned in favor of the short-lived power menu interface that married Google Pay and smart home controls. Google’s original vision was more intricate and interesting, though.

Asus Zenfone 6The Asus Zenfone 6 offers incredible value at just $499. If you want 90 percent of a flagship for 50 percent of the price, this is the phone to beat. Table of contents This device is no longer widely available. The Asus Zenfone 6 is now unavailable to buy from most retailers. If you are looking for an alternative device, check out our list of the best Android phones you can buy.

We’ve compiled a list of the best Samsung Galaxy S10 headphones. We’ll be sure to update this piece once new and better models hit the market. Best wireless Samsung Galaxy S10 headphone options If you don’t have any skin in the 3.5mm headphone jack game, then wireless listening probably makes the most sense for you. It’s convenient, comfortable, and can be nearly as affordable as wired counterparts. From frequent flyers to those balling on a budget, we’ve culled some great options for you.

Google Play’s Parental Controls are an important part of the Play Store. It helps you keep your account safe from unauthorized transactions from your children. Additionally, it works across all parts of the Play Store whether it be apps, games, movies and TV, books, or music. Luckily, the process is fairly easy to setup and takes place entirely in the Play Store app. There is also additional methods via the Family Link app and we’ll go through that process as well.

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Headspace takes the mystery out of meditation and brings mindfulness top of mind. This guide covers everything you need to know about the popular wellness app. In our on-the-go world of instant coffees, fast food, more posting, less sleeping, juggling, balancing, and cramming it all in… it can be hard to imagine slowing down. Headspace encourages users to do just that. Whether you’re experiencing stress, battling anxiety, or running short on shut-eye, the benefits of mindfulness are innumerable.

In the past year or so, we have seen new flagship smartphones come on the market with 6 GB, and even 8 GB, of RAM inside. However, for the vast majority of handset owners, phones with 4GB RAM should be more than enough to not only handle all of your apps, but offer solid performance for them as well. Best of all, these phones typically cost much less than the current flagships that may have more memory, but offer little in the way of better performance overall.

Pokestops are the social engines in Pokemon Go. They are where people go to find items, meet other players, and drop Lures to catch Pokemon. Public places such as churches, parks, and other landmarks of note are where you can find Pokestops. We know what you’re thinking. That you want one of these things where you can easily reach it. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Here is how you can get a Pokestop.

So you took the bull by the horns and learned how to write an Android app. Congratulations. You can give away your apps for free, without any monetization, and that is cool, everyone loves a free app. But if you want to try and generate some income you are going to need to put in some more effort in terms of coding and marketing. There are several different models you can follow to monetize your app, including free with ads, freemium, and paid for.

Jabra Elite 3The Jabra Elite 3 are a truly affordable and solid pair of earbuds. The inclusion of aptX is rare under $100, and the earbuds come close to nailing fundamentals like audio output and isolation. Table of contents When you’re in the market for true wireless earbuds, it can be hard to find a good pair on a budget. If $200 isn’t too steep, you can find more versatile, high-quality buds, or you can spend a lot less to get something basic.