Command and Conquer Rivals review: The perfect mobile RTS

When EA first announced its revival of the classic Command and Conquer franchise with Command and Conquer: Rivals at E3 last year, fans were obviously upset. Given EA’s track record and the direction the industry is going, it would be easy to write this new title off as a pay-to-win cash grab without even playing the game. Now that the game is out, it’s safe to say what fans expected couldn’t be further from the truth.

Extra scratch for extra flash

Razer Razer Kraken UltimateThe Razer Kraken Ultimate is the most full-featured Kraken model yet, but all of its substantive features are offered by cheaper models in the line. Buy this one if you need to match the LEDs of your setup, but otherwise think twice. Long before the Razer phone was twinkle in anyone’s eye, the company was thoroughly entrenched in the gaming peripheral market. Indeed, if any brand springs to mind when you think of something like a gaming headset, it’s probably Razer.

Faster charging than the OnePlus 10 Pro

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak has detailed specs for the OnePlus 10. OnePlus is purportedly testing both Snapdragon and Mediatek versions of the phone. The phone is also said to offer 150W charging and a larger battery. According to the two sources, the standard OnePlus flagship will be equipped with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, 8GB to 12GB of RAM, and 128GB to 256GB of storage.

Google Photos joins short list of Google Progressive Web Apps

TL;DR Google Photos is now included on the list of the company’s Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). PWAs are websites that can also act as standalone applications and will replace Chrome apps. Functionality for the Google Photos PWA is extremely limited for right now. You might be wondering what a Progressive Web App is. Think of PWAs as a replacement for Chrome Web Apps. According to Google’s 2016 blog post on the matter, Chrome apps were always just a placeholder until the web could provide the functionality needed to make them obsolete.

Here's how much it costs Samsung to make the S21 series (Updated)

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra reportedly costs an estimated $533 to produce. The 256GB Galaxy S21 is believed to cost $414 to make, while the 128GB model is said to cost $399.50. Update: April 30 2021 (2AM ET): Counterpoint Research analyst Ethan Qi confirmed to Android Authority that the base 128GB Galaxy S21 costs an estimated $399.50 to manufacture (as storage costs are $15.

HTC One A9 review

HTC One A9HTC's One A9 brings a lot to the table. With a hugely-improved camera, slimmed-down software experience and fast fingerprint sensor, the One A9 actually finds itself going up against some of the best of the best. But that doesn't mean this device comes without its caveats. Table of contents We’re used to only seeing one flagship smartphone come from HTC every year, but this year is different. The Taiwanese company launched its One M9 flagship back in March, and now we’re getting a new handset that’s quite different, yet oddly familiar.

Let's talk about the six big takeaways

The Google Pixel 6 design renders that have recently come to light are quite something, aren’t they? With renders of both the Pixel 6 and the so-called Pixel 6 Pro now circulating, we have a general idea of what might be in store for Google phone fans come this fall. The renders have certainly given us plenty to think about and consider. Here’s what’s on our minds. The Pixel 6 represents the biggest design change in the series’ historyWhile there are some base similarities between the Pixel 6 and previous generations of Pixels (think the black and white color scheme), the new renders show a significant break from designs of the past.

LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge

The first half of the 2015 flagship season brought high-end releases from all the major players in the Android world, and, while many of the upgrades were iterative, these latest offerings are all compelling in their own way. LG and Samsung had very different approaches this time around — the former maintained their winning formula, while the latter attempted to rethink the game altogether. How do the current flagships from the two Korean giants fare against each other?

Nokia 5.1 Plus review: The new budget superstar

HMD Global Nokia 5.1 Plus The Nokia 5.1 Plus is a well-rounded budget smartphone with good balance of performance, camera, and battery life -- all packed in an upmarket chic-looking chassis. Table of contents With the Nokia 6.1 Plus, HMD Global finally offered a well-rounded mid-range smartphone where, unlike the company’s 2017 portfolio, the specifications sheet didn’t look dated and the pricing didn’t evoke, to put it mildly, a mixed reaction.

Premature Galaxy S21 FE unboxing video tells us almost everything

YouTube/Đức Khánh Channel TL;DR A YouTuber has prematurely posted a Galaxy S21 FE unboxing video. The clip confirms the spec sheet as well as the design of the device once again. We’ve seen a flood of leaks regarding the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE already, with the phone expected to arrive next month. Now, a Vietnamese YouTuber has prematurely posted a Galaxy S21 FE unboxing video, giving us a good look at the device and sharing some specs.