LG G7 availability, price, release date, and carrier deals

Update, July 25, 2018, 07:31 am ET: Moments after seeing Amazon’s offer, we’ve noticed an even better deal at B&H! Officially the new best price we’ve seen on the handset, you can pick up the LG G7 ThinQ from the aforementioned retailer for $629.99 — $120 off the full retail price. Better still, B&H appears to have a lot more stock, and the promotion has an official end date: July 28 at 11:59 pm ET.

Motorola Moto E6 specs and where to buy

Motorola’s new Moto E6 goes on sale today, July 25, through Verizon Wireless. Motorola says it will roll the phone out to other carriers and markets — unlocked — over the months ahead. Here’s what you need to know. This is the sixth-generation Moto E from Motorola. The phone maker is pitching the device as one that delivers a big screen with “all-day fun.” The screen measures 5.5 inches and has an 18:9 aspect ratio with Full HD+ resolution (1,440 x 720).

The best 27-inch monitors you can buy

There’s never a bad time to boost your workstation, especially when it comes to a new monitor. A 27-inch display is a perfect size for just about any situation as well. It offers enough screen real estate to stay productive at work while not feeling like you’re staring down at a television. If you’re ready to make the change, here are our picks for the best 27-inch monitors you can buy.

The best iPad deals of March 2022

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority The iPad is almost certainly the first name you think of when you’re looking for a tablet, and it comes in all shapes and sizes. We’ve rounded up the best iPad, and iPad accessory deals right here to help you make your next purchase. So whether you want a top-of-the-line iPad Pro or maximize your portability with the iPad Mini, something should suit your needs.

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 rugged cases

If you want to make sure that your phone can survive even the harshest bumps and drops, a heavy-duty case is the best way to go. Here’s a roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy S20 rugged cases you can buy right now. The Spigen Tough Armor offers dual-layer protection with the combination of a soft TPU core and a hard polycarbonate shell. It’s one of the best rugged cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20 you can get, coming with a MIL-STD 810G-516.

The best survival apps for Android

Mobile phones are actually poor survival tools. Their limited battery life doesn’t bode well for prolonged survival scenarios. Additionally, their reliance to a connection to a phone tower pretty much makes it useless out where towers aren’t around. Let’s face it, if you got a signal, you have access to emergency services and GPS to get yourself back to civilization. However, there are a few things that mobile phones can do in a situation like this.

What are Android security updates, and why do they matter?

If you purchased an Android phone recently, chances are that it prompted you to install a security update or two at some point. You may have noticed that these updates don’t typically add much in the way of new functionality. Instead, they tend to be pretty small in size — around a few hundred megabytes or so. Notably, they’re also independent of the larger version updates (like Android 12) that bring a slew of new features.

What data is collected, and how is it used?

Smart home privacy is a tough balancing act. While apps, devices, and cloud services all need a base level of user data to function and improve, tech firms are sometimes caught collecting more than they really need. That can pose risks if the data is stolen by hackers, shared with authoritarian governments, or sold to marketers that don’t mind harassing you. Some people simply object to anyone having a glimpse into their habits.

An excellent way to light up your home

Govee Govee LED Strip All four kits are a great way to illuminate your home with smart lighting. Lighting is an essential part of your smart home. With the proper equipment, you can dim the lights, change their color, and creating schedules using an app on your phone. In many cases, you can perform the same functions using voice commands through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Our Govee LED Strip Lights review covers four kits you can control within the home or from afar during a vacation.

Apple's iPadOS 15 is a wake-up call for Android tablet makers

It’s no secret that Google and Android tablet designers have struggled to compete against the iPad in recent years. While most tablets are still Android-based, IDC estimated that Apple’s slate gained share at the start of 2021. Even those Android brands that grew may have been doing so at Huawei’s expense. The Android tablet market might not be dying, but it’s not exactly healthy. And that’s particularly concerning now that Apple has introduced iPadOS 15.