BlackBerry Key2 review: Convenience is key

Whoever thought physical keyboards would make their return to smartphones? I sure didn’t, but I’m glad they did. The BlackBerry KeyOne was one of the most unique and surprising phones of 2017 and now it’s time to get to know the BlackBerry Key2. Its physical keyboard and industrial design got a lot of people interested — including myself. The BlackBerry Key2 proves a great successor to the KeyOne, with improved performance and a host of new features.

Buying a slightly older phone has never made more sense

David Imel / Android Authority You’re not alone in feeling your wallet a little lighter these days; everything seems to be more expensive this year, technology included. With inflation and recession woes lingering in the back of all our minds, stretching those pennies as far as possible is even more important than ever. But that needn’t involve postponing important gadget upgrades, such as a new smartphone. While spending over $1,000 on a smartphone might not seem so appealing in the current climate, there are always bargains to be had out there.

Download the official OnePlus 8T wallpapers here

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority You can see all 10 wallpapers below. They are quite different from OnePlus’ classic wallpaper designs and look a lot more like something Samsung would deliver. If you like one, scroll down to find out how to download and install the wallpapers. You can also actually purchase the phone itself at the link below. That way, you can get the OnePlus 8T wallpapers more directly.

Freedom Mobile buyer's guide: Plans, prices, and more

Freedom Mobile If you’re gearing up to make the switch to a new phone carrier, sometimes it pays to look outside of the Big Three. Those three are Bell, Rogers, and Telus in Canada’s case. However, Freedom Mobile sits right there in fourth place with its base of nearly two million subscribers. Luckily for you, there’s a lot to like about Freedom — from reasonable prices to solid data caps. Here’s everything you need to know to switch to Freedom Mobile’s plans.

Google Nest Doorbell review: Playing catch-up

Google Nest DoorbellThe Google Nest Doorbell is now the best Google Assistant smart entry camera you can get. It's a bit expensive and the camera resolution could be higher, but Google fans who haven't already committed to a doorbell will love it. Unfortunately, that could be the product's downfall, as most smart home folks already own a smart doorbell, and there's not much here that necessitates an upgrade. Table of contents

Here's how to change your Netflix plan

With over 200 million subscribers worldwide, Netflix is the most popular premium video streaming service by far. It’s also the only service that has three different pricing plans for streaming, and they are designed to deal with more than one person streaming on the same account at the same time, along with the resolution of their devices, particularly big-screen televisions. So should you know how to change your Netflix plan?

How to evolve your Pokémon!

Evolution is one of the defining features of the Pokémon series and the mechanic returns in Pokémon Masters with a slight twist. In this guide, we’ll walk you through which Sync Pairs have Pokémon that can be evolved and how to evolve Pokémon in the DeNA-produced mobile game. We’ll also look at how to get Evolution Stones and Evolution Shards, detail the advantages of evolution, and provide some tips on how Mega Evolution comes into play.

How to force apps into full screen on the Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a stunning display, but quality is not the only thing that differentiates it from the crowd. The phone is narrower and taller than others, thanks to its 18.5:9 screen ratio. This is an unusual practice, but it makes the phone easier to handle while keeping that Infinity display looking sharp. The only issue is most apps are not optimized for it. Some applications don’t take advantage of that extra space, leaving weird black bars above the navigation buttons and below the notification area.

How to send large files on WhatsApp

If you wanted to send someone a large file attachment, the only viable method was email. But these days, messaging platforms have become so fast and advanced that you can easily use them to transfer files to your contacts. But these platforms naturally have file size limitations, so what do you do when you need to send something bigger? It’s time to get creative, of course. Read more: How to use WhatsApp — a step-by-step beginner’s guide

How to use Samsung Theme Park

Every Android phone is customizable in one way or another, but Samsung phones might be the most customizable phones out there. You can essentially change anything you’d like about the user interface, like the icons, quick settings colors, and even the way your lock screen and recent apps menus look. The best way to customize your new Galaxy phone is with Samsung Theme Park, the company’s default theme builder. This app can be a little complicated, so we’ve put together this guide on how to use Samsung Theme Park.