It’s two days until Christmas. You haven’t finished your shopping and you’re not keen on the idea of a busy mall. What do you do? You gift a streaming subscription of course. Even if it’s panic-buying on your part, a sports lover will see an ESPN Plus one-year gift card as a thoughtful gift. Not to mention a reason to stay indoors. Not only does this deal solve your shopping woes, but it also saves you money.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority The OnePlus 9 Pro promises some serious improvements to the brand’s camera prowess. We’ve been impressed by what we’ve seen from the phone so far, but what better way to really test out OnePlus’ claims than by pitting the smartphone against one of the best in the business — the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra? OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Camera specs OnePlus 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraMain Camera

It’s finally here: Square Enix has unleashed the first part of Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition on the Google Play Store. You can pick up the first of the game’s ten chapters right now for free via the button below. In case you’ve missed the hype, Pocket Edition is an ambitious reimagining of the sprawling Japanese RPG for mobile devices. It will be delivered in episodic chunks throughout the year, with future chapters carrying a premium price-tag.

Editor’s note: Xiaomi’s new sub-brand is called “Pocophone” internationally and simply “Poco” in India. In case you see the name Poco F1 floating around, it’s the same device as Pocophone F1. Throughout this Pocophone F1 review, we’ll use the international branding. High-end specs are no longer tied to high-end phones. It’s crazy when you think about it: you can spend under $500 and get the same core specs you’d get if you paid $1000.

Keeping your phone safe from harm is one thing, but protecting an expensive MacBook Pro is another beast entirely. With multiple sizes to choose from, this list is bound to get complicated. We’ll do our best to specify which cases fit each machine and provide plenty of options. Without further ado, here are the best MacBook Pro cases to shield your laptop from harm. See also: 16-inch MacBook Pro review We also have an in-depth guide to MacBook accessories, which you can check out right here.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority There are many reasons to look forward to CES each year: the audio products, the smart home gadgets, the ridiculous concepts that may or many not ever see the light of day. Wearables also play a big role at the trade show, and this all-virtual CES was no different. From smartwatches to clip-on speakers for your sunglasses, here are our picks for the best new wearables from CES 2021.

If any genre thrives on the podcast format, it’s true crime. The mega-popular Serial podcast may have broken the doors wide open, but several other great true crime podcasts have been around for years. To help you get your fix, we’ve assembled a list of our favorite podcasts about criminals and crime, plus a few honorable mentions. There’s sure to be something to catch your morbid fancy. Read also: What is a podcast, and how do you listen to one?

At the heart of your Android smartphone sits the Linux kernel, a modern multitasking operating system. Its job is to manage the computing resources on your phone, including the CPU, the GPU, the display, the storage, the networking, and so on. It is also responsible for the Random Access Memory (RAM). The apps, the background services, and even Android itself all need access to the RAM. How Linux partitions that memory and allocates it is vital to your smartphone running smoothly.

TL;DR: If you are wondering whether the Pixel 3 will be less custom ROM friendly due to the new Titan chip, don't worry, all signs suggest ROMing will very much be possible with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Want to learn more about the Titan M and exactly how it all works? Keep reading. Google talked up the security of its new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones during its launch event, which all centers around the new Titan Security feature packed into the handsets.

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR A Samsung survey suggests the company is launching a 14.6-inch tablet. This possible Galaxy Tab S8 would include a 120Hz OLED screen, dual front cameras and up to 12GB of RAM. It’s not clear how close this model might be to production. The Galaxy Tab S7 Plus might not be Samsung’s largest slate for long. Android Police spotted a since-deleted tweet showing a South Korean survey that hinted Samsung might launch a 14-inch tablet in the near future.