Motorola Edge 20 ProThe Motorola Edge 20 Pro doesn't have all the bells and whistles of its competitors, but it makes do with solid build quality, excellent software, and cameras that stand out for their reliability. However, the overall value package will vary wildly depending on your region. Table of contents Motorola has been going through a bit of a second coming with a number of well-received phones across its relatively new Edge series, both in the mid-range and premium segments.

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority 2021 has been a transformative year for OnePlus. The company has diversified into a series of mainstream, mass-market devices that are the antithesis of everything the brand once stood for. This was further reinforced by the company’s recent revelation that it will essentially become an Oppo sub-brand, while merging the codebase for Oxygen OS with Color OS. Looking back though, it is clear to see that this transition started with the OnePlus Nord.

With the announcement of Android N back a few months ago, Google mentioned that Android would be supporting the new Vulkan graphics API . If you haven’t heard of Vulkan then we have a full rundown in our Vulkan – everything you need to know article, plus we did a deep dive into making high performance 3D apps with Vulkan. One key question is this, how does Vulkan perform compared to OpenGL ES 3.

Out of all the colors available for the S9 and S9 Plus, Midnight Black is the most standard and straightforward color. It will probably be the one you see most often in the wild once the phone goes on sale. Midnight Black is a color Samsung has used in their smartphones for the past few generations so if you’ve seen the S8, Note 8, or even the S7, you’ll know exactly what this color looks like.

HMD Global Nokia 9 PureViewThe Nokia 9 PureView is a beautiful phone from HMD Global that aims high with its unique imaging features. The five-camera array developed with Light and Zeiss was perhaps too ambitious, as the camera app performed poorly and the resulting images didn't quite meet expectations. Table of contents HMD Global has a lot riding on the success of the Nokia 9 PureView. As the company’s most high-profile launch yet, it’s nothing short of Nokia’s good name hanging in the balance.

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Yes, there’s a T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 8T, the 8T Plus — but it turns out that you don’t need to worry too much about the differences between that and the unlocked model. According to the OnePlus 8T Plus spec sheet, the most conspicuous change is the official IP68 water and dust resistance rating. It’s not certain why T-Mobile obtained the rating, and you’re likely getting the same protection from the unrated standard version — this may just be a reassurance that your phone can survive a fall in the water.

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority One of the most familiar gestures on Android is the simple swipe down from the top of the screen to view the notification shade and quick-toggle options. This has been copied by everyone from Apple and Microsoft over the years. This gesture was followed by another similar gesture, allowing you to swipe down anywhere else on a home screen (not from the very top) to activate the device search functionality or the notification shade.

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Smartphone camera hardware is increasingly powerful, and we’re seeing more and more impressive software to match. If you’re serious about making your mobile snaps look the best they can, you’re probably interested in shooting in RAW to maximize the editing potential of your photos. Fortunately, some smartphones have offered RAW shooting capabilities for many years. More modern handsets are helping to introduce more mature photographers to the format through advanced camera editing apps.

Joe Hindy / Android Authority Everybody knows about yoga. It’s super popular and it’s a decent workout for those who don’t like weights or running. You can do it at home with proper video (or text) instruction and the equipment isn’t overly expensive for beginners. Plus, the low-impact nature of yoga makes it great for people with physical issues that preclude them from doing typical exercises. However, getting into Yoga is quite challenging.

iOttie iTap Magnetic 2The iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 keeps a very strong hold on your smartphone, but it's a bit pricy considering the cheaper build quality. There are better car phone holders out there, but if you've got a really heavy phone, this might be the mount for you. The right car phone holder will efficiently hold your smartphone within arm’s reach and in an optimal viewing position. It should allow you to control your music, navigation, and hands-off communications as quickly and effortlessly as possible, so as to keep your driving as safe as can be.