Nexus 4 ‘features’ no 4G LTE support, Google sort of explains why

Now that we have specs and features for all these devices, we can’t but wonder why the new flagship Google Nexus smartphone lacks 4G LTE support, which is becoming almost a must-have feature on new smartphones and tablets, even though 4G LTE adoption is still limited, with a larger footprint available in the U.S. where major carriers have started deploying the next-gen communication technology way ahead of their international counterparts. Moreover, Android handsets are all the more expected to support LTE, especially high-end ones such as the Nexus 4, because the first LTE handsets released by Verizon in the first months of 2011 where Android-powered ones.

Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition: Just for fans?

The refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Fan Edition) is now on sale in South Korea, sporting a 699,000 KRW price tag – that’s roughly $610 – and will be making its way to a limited number of other countries soon. On top of the refurbished hardware, customers also receive Bixby voice integration right out of the box, which makes the phone feature comparable with the Galaxy S8 and presumably the upcoming Note 8 as well.

The open-source portable game console

Hobby meets pleasure in the exciting world of GameShell. This portable game console can be used to play classic games from the likes of Atari, GameBoy, NES, and PS1. But it can do so much more than that. We highly recommend checking out the video above. The GameShell Kit is the world’s first modular, portable gaming console with a GNU/Linux embedded operating system. GameShell lets you modify games and even create new ones.

This 3D foldable display can be folded like origami

TL;DR A team of Korean researchers have created a display that can be folded like origami. The so-called 3D foldable display can be folded into airplanes, pyramids, and more. It has a number of downsides at this stage of development though. Foldable phones have become more popular thanks to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, but what if you’re looking for more ambitious foldable tech?

Xiaomi will launch the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra next week

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will be revealed on March 29 in China. The launch date and time coincides with a global launch event, suggesting these phones will be global releases. Xiaomi first launched the Mi 11 in December, with a global launch following soon after. We previously heard about a Mi 11 Pro and we already knew that the Mi 11 Ultra was on the way thanks to a leaked hands-on video.

You think the Huawei and Leica partnership was a success

Huawei revealed this week that its deal with veteran brand Leica had expired, coming a few hours after Leica and Xiaomi announced a camera partnership of its own. The Huawei/Leica tie-up had been in effect since 2016’s P9 flagship series, but was the partnership actually a success? We posed this question to our readers, and here’s what they said. Was Huawei and Leica’s partnership a success? Results Just over 1,700 votes were counted after we published this poll inside our news article, and a resounding 72.

Can't find Netflix on Google TV? Join the club.

Along with the latest Chromecast with Google TV streaming device came a revamped Google Play Movies & TV app. Within this app, you can find shows and films to watch and add media to your watchlist. The big benefit of this function is that you can search across streaming providers — of which there are too many. Now, don’t freak out quite yet: there is still Netflix on Google TV through the Chromecast.

Do smartphone colors matter? - Android Authority

Take a second to look down at your phone. What color is it? Black? White? It’s most likely one or the other. Black or white are generally the most popular options at launch, though sometimes companies will tempt consumers with a special, limited edition color — one that encourages them to buy a device they weren’t all that excited about previously. Both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL came in “special” color options that were much more popular than the standard black or white models.

Does it tick all the boxes for a flagship phone?

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro is a key smartphone for the company in several ways. It’s the manufacturer’s first high-end phone since U.S. sanctions were lifted, and it’s also ZTE’s first traditional Axon flagship since the Axon 7 and Axon 7s. The Axon 7 stood out thanks to a stacked spec sheet and lower than usual price tag. So how does the Axon 9 Pro compare? Take a look at the full ZTE Axon 9 Pro specs below:

Galaxy Note 10 series starting to receive One UI 4 beta

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus TL;DR The One UI 4 beta program is happening now for the Galaxy Note 10 series So far, it has rolled out in Samsung’s native Korea. It should come to other countries soon. The Galaxy Note 10 series should see stable Android 12 sometime in January 2022. So far, the program is active in South Korea, Samsung’s home turf. If things go as usual, it should start up in other countries over the next few weeks or even the next few days, if we’re lucky.