TL;DR Samsung is releasing the Galaxy Watch 3 in titanium on October 2 for $600. The new model has a lighter, more luxurious case as well as a metal strap. It’s only available in one size and without LTE, however. If the standard Galaxy Watch 3 isn’t posh enough for you, Samsung has a premium alternative. As teased at the smartwatch’s launch, Samsung is releasing the Galaxy Watch 3 in titanium on October 2 in the US at a price of $600 for a 45mm Bluetooth model in Mystic Black.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best iPhone 13 Pro Max battery cases: While the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers a bigger battery than its siblings, sometimes you just need a little extra juice. Battery packs are one thing, but battery cases offer even greater convenience. However, Apple doesn’t offer any first-party options, and third-party products are sometimes almost too similar to differentiate between. To help you pick the right option for you, we’ve selected the best Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max battery cases on the market.

If you’re tired of poor quality voice calls then hope is on the horizon in the form of HD Voice. This is a standard that more and more phone manufacturers and mobile networks are adopting. It has been a slow roll out, but it is coming. We’re used to seeing the HD moniker on videos and TVs, but now it’s being applied to audio. Essentially though, it has the same meaning – high definition as in high resolution.

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is making it easier to interact with YouTube on your TV via your phone. The company clearly sees the phone as the centerpiece of digital entertainment. The latest update to the YouTube app on Android and iOS helps address one of the biggest challenges to watching YouTube on your TV. YouTube has been available on TVs for over a decade, but interacting with it is still a major irritation.

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR The Apple trade-in values of Android phones are all much lower now than previously. The most Apple will give for an Android phone is $405 for a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Apple has also slashed other trade-in values, but the Android changes make it less likely folks will switch to iOS. However, this week, the Apple trade-in values for Android phones are much lower than ever before.

Eric Zeman / Android Authority OnePlus has slowly been pushing its way to premium territory with its phones, but the new OnePlus 9 series goes even higher while offering impressive screens, fast wired and wireless charging, and cameras that can finally compete with the very best. Wondering what else is out there before you buy? Here are some of the best OnePlus 9 alternatives you should be looking at. OnePlus 9 Pro

David Imel / Android Authority When launched, the Google Pixel 5 was a good smartphone at a reasonable price. It sacrificed a bit of power on paper to deliver a lower price, 5G, and flagship-level features in other areas. The only issue is that the phone is aging and is now harder to find, especially if you want it new. Maybe it’s time to finally let it go and get one of the best Google Pixel 5 alternatives instead.

TL;DR The Android statues within Google’s Mountain View park are all gone. The statues represented all of Android’s releases up to Android 10, with Android 11 and Android 12 getting virtual statues. A source has confirmed the removal but noted that they’re being repaired and relocated. Update: March 22, 2022 (1:30 AM ET): A source has confirmed the removal of the Android lawn statues to Android Authority, while also providing a reason for the decision.

Amazon Alexa can be a huge help in playing music, controlling a smart home, or asking general questions. However, it tends to be verbose when many of us want things simple and quick. Here’s how to activate Alexa Brief Mode on your Echo speaker and cut down on some of the chit-chat. See also: The best Alexa-compatible devices for your home QUICK ANSWER To turn on Brief Mode, open the Alexa app, go to the More tab, then select Settings.

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is the unique identifier for your device on a network. There are plenty of reasons why you may want to find out your MAC address, like if you need to identify the devices connected to your network for troubleshooting purposes. Here’s how to find the MAC address on Windows 10. Read more: The best Wi-Fi routers you can buy QUICK ANSWER To find your MAC address, go to Settings -> Network & Internet.