Xiaomi Mi Watch LiteThe Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is a good fitness tracker, but a very basic smartwatch. If you're after the Mi Band experience and would like the benefits of a larger display, Xiaomi's latest budget smartwatch is a fine option. Just don't expect much more than that. Table of contents Xiaomi devices are popular because they’re good and affordable. That is true for the company’s smartphones and fitness trackers, and it’s starting to be the case for its smartwatches, too.

One of the challenges of a smart home is ensuring a stable Wi-Fi connection with decent security. Many accessories are Wi-Fi-only, and even if they support other standards like Zigbee or Thread, they likely turn to Wi-Fi for remote access, firmware updates, and linking with platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. At one point or another, Wi-Fi is a critical link in the chain. Though it’s not strictly necessary, one way to keep Wi-Fi healthy is to put as many smart home accessories as possible on a separate network.

Skyroam Solis X The Skyroam Solis X is a promising portable hotspot hampered by inconsistent internet speeds and expensive data pricing. I travel a lot. Between crappy hotel Wi-Fi, the Great Firewall of China, and other impediments, getting a reliable internet connection away from home isn’t always easy. That’s where portable hotspots, or MyFis as they are sometimes known, come in. I’ve tried a few MyFis in the past and did not have a great deal of luck.

Huami Amazfit Bip U ProThe Amazfit Bip U Pro is an impressive fitness watch available at an attractive price. However, it could do with better app connectivity. Alexa support is patchy and unreliable, so don't pick the device for its voice assistant capabilities. If you don't mind all that, you won't be disappointed by its overall performance. Table of contents Huami’s Amazfit smartwatches range from basic to high-end, from sports-focused to fashion-focused.

TL;DR There is now an unofficial Google Pixel 2 Android 12 ROM. Unfortunately, the ROM doesn’t feature certain security features, so install at your own risk. At publishing time, the vanilla Pixel 2’s version of the ROM is still unavailable. If you own a Pixel phone from the third generation or later, you likely already have Android 12 installed. But what if you’ve got an OG Pixel or a device in the Pixel 2 series?

We’re looking at six new Galaxy S10 wallpapers here, varying from green to pink and more. These are measured at 3,040 x 3,040, so they should work just fine on high-resolution screens. The square aspect ratio also means they should work well if you want your wallpaper to scroll as you switch home screens. Do note that the files weigh in at 11MB to 13MB though. You can check out the gallery below for a better idea of what to expect, but these images are pegged at 1,920 x 1,920.

David Imel / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is the middle child of the 2020 S20 series. By comparison, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the second tier of the company’s four iPhone 12 models. So of the two, which is better, and which one should you get out of the Galaxy S20 Plus vs iPhone 12 Pro? We decided to compare and contrast these two flagship devices. In the end, this turned out to be a very interesting clash.

Java is one of the most in-demand programming languages in the world and one of the two official programming languages used in Android development (the other being Kotlin). Developers familiar with Java are highly employable and capable of building a wide range of different apps, games, and tools. In this Java tutorial for beginners, you will take your first steps to become one such developer! We’ll go through everything you need to know to get started, and help you build your first basic app.

Reacher is heading to Amazon Prime Video on February 4. We watched it all ahead of the premiere to help put together a list of movies and shows like Reacher. The show is a real treat for fans of detective fiction, and it’s likely to leave you wanting more. Reacher leans into its crime novel roots, revelling in its pulp mystery like an addictive airplane read. It may be a little creaky around the edges, with a few groan-worthy lines of dialogue in any given episode, but its hard-boiled plot and magnetic lead actors make it really shine.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is purportedly throttling the performance of 10,000 apps on its phones. It’s believed that the company’s Game Optimizing Service app is to blame. Samsung has since confirmed the practice and issued a FAQ. Update: March 9, 2022 (1:40 AM ET): Samsung has issued a lengthy FAQ on its Korean-language support website. It explains the company’s reason for throttling, the extent of the practice, and future solutions.