Most Android smartphones these days feature a 5- to 12-megapixel camera, bundled into one neat package with advanced camera features. Compared to Apple’s iPhone, Android is opensource and allows users to tweak the basic camera settings to satisfy any user. When it comes to HDR-quality photos, the secret lies in the software itself because it is the one responsible for making your shots crystal clear with HD characteristics. As we explore the Google Play Store, we’ve managed to stumble upon loads of apps that cater primarily to enhancing images.

TL;DR The latest version of the popular BlueStacks Android emulator has been released for PC. BlueStacks 4 delivers an exponential leap in performance over the previous version and Android flagships. Owners of old laptops should also see a performance boost due to the updated emulator. BlueStacks is probably the most popular Android emulator out there, allowing PC owners to run Android apps and games on their desktop or laptop.

TL;DR At Google I/O 2022, Google launched the newest Pixel: the Google Pixel 6a. As expected, the phone looks like a Pixel 6 but cuts out some features to keep the price low. You’ll be able to pre-order the phone on July 21 for $449. Today is the first day of Google I/O 2022. Over the past two years, Google has kept I/O free of smartphone announcements, with the original Google Pixel 3a being the last phone we saw at the event.

Google HomeThe Google Home was good for its time, and still is, but some may find it hard to justify this smart speaker when the Nest Audio is available for the same price. If you're in love with the design, sure, the Google Home still works well, but you'll get a better value with the newer Nest Audio. Table of contents Voice assistant services have infiltrated nearly every aspect of technology, but it has profoundly been more prevalent in smartphones.

Sony Linkbuds WF-L900The Sony Linkbuds are one of the most unique consumer audio products we've seen in a while, and they execute well on their unsealed design. However, they're plagued by all the same issues as other unsealed earbuds. Table of contents It’s hard to decide what the most surprising thing is about the Sony Linkbuds. Is it the donut-shaped design, or the fact that Sony is releasing buds with a name that doesn’t quite read like an auto-generated password?

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Update (May 30, 2022): A spokesperson for Google India issued the following statement to Android Authority, following the publication of this story: We are aware that some businesses are abusing our anti-spam policies to send promotional messages to users in India. We are disabling this feature in India while we work with the industry to improve the experience for users. We have also updated this article to clarify that this is impacting users in India, and not globally.

TL;DR The LG DualUp Monitor has been announced with a unique nearly square 16:18 display ratio. It allows PC users to have two programs running on top of each other, which could result in reduced neck strain. Pricing and specific release dates have not been announced. LG has announced some new PC work monitors ahead of CES 2022. One of them, the LG DualUp Monitor, has what might be one of the more unique designs we have seen, and it could be practical for workers who multitask on their monitors.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Rumors about a Signal hack are untrue. The messaging platform has stated that it’s a target of a coordinated misinformation campaign. The service is still perfectly safe to use. Secure messaging platform Signal has taken to Twitter to announce that it has not been compromised. Rumors bout the service being hacked are false. It also said that the app has seen an uptick in usage across Eastern Europe at the back of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

It’s nice to have the latest and greatest smartphone, but the truth is that these devices can often be super expensive. Fortunately, today’s mid-range phones generally offer plenty of bang for your buck. Don’t fancy a mid-range phone, though? Fortunately, another alternative is to simply buy older flagships. Yes, they’re not on the bleeding-edge anymore, but they still deliver a fantastic experience compared to mid-rangers.  So with that in mind, these are the best older flagships worth considering in 2021.

Before Brexit, you could use your UK mobile plan to call all 28 EU countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and more. However, suppose you want to use your phone to call international or from countries like Australia, India, or the United States. In that case, you’re going to want a plan with some more extensive coverage or roaming options. Best plans for international calling in the UK Lyca Mobile Lyca offers some of the broadest coverage and cheapest dedicated plans for parts of the globe, which is particularly handy for regular business or personal calls.