Ah TouchWiz, where will we be without you? In a much better-looking place, that’s where. Samsung seems to have officially hung TouchWiz out to dry in the latest Nougat beta for the Galaxy S7. The software info page on that update now lists a Samsung Experience version number, reflecting the new refined UI that borrows heavily from the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. This is Nougat on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The leaked info comes courtesy of Max Weinbach, who has been leaking Samsung information left and right these days. First up, it appears the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will directly integrate with Spotify. According to a leaked video (mirrored below), a long-press on one of the touch-capacitive earbuds will launch Spotify for you: This will be super convenient for those users who love Spotify. However, the question remains whether the function will also work for other music streaming services.

The Pixel 2 XL is meant to showcase everything Google has to offer. The performance is fantastic, the camera is excellent, and the software is what Google wants Android to be. Unfortunately, hardware issues have dominated the conversation instead. From the display to the speakers, users have come across more than one Pixel 2 XL problem that shouldn’t be plaguing an expensive flagship. No device is without its issues of course, and this smartphone is definitely no exception.

If the Xperia Z was Sony’s way of assuring us it’s still got it, the Xperia Z1 is Sony telling us that it’s done catching up and is now gunning for the first place, the position it owned undisputedly for so many years. It takes more than a good smartphone to eclipse Samsung’s bright Galaxies. On paper, the Sony Xperia Z1 has it all – looks, build, specs, camera, software. But will the sum of these strengths outweigh the Xperia Z1’s weaknesses?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Whether you’re catching up on a podcast or finding your way around a traffic jam, your iPhone is a key car accessory. There are apps to help you do just about anything. However, your iPhone should never be in your hand while on the go — it’s both dangerous and illegal. Instead, here are the best car iPhone holders and mounts you can buy. See also: The best bike phone holders – a number of great choices worth considering

Java is one of the most useful programming languages for any new developer to learn. Not only is it highly in-demand among employers and larger organizations, but it’s also one of just two official programming languages used for Android development. Don’t let that put you off! Learning Java is a masterclass in programming in itself, and many of those issues end up being useful organizational “features” down the line. The best resources to learn Java are designed to walk even the most green-horned learner through these challenges, and to help turn this mammoth task into a fun, easy project.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 810 is already powering LG’s high-end G Flex 2 and will be the brains behind many a flagship smartphone this coming year. The Snapdragon 805 already sets a rather high benchmark for performance and features, so let’s examine how Qualcomm intends to improve its popular 800 series of mobile processors as it moves into the 64-bit generation. Processing Power Snapdragon 810Snapdragon 805Snapdragon 801Cores Snapdragon 8108 Snapdragon 8054

A high refresh rate is one of the key selling points for top-end smartphones in 2021, delivering a smoother, more responsive screen experience in supported apps and games. Whether it’s 90Hz, 120Hz, or 144Hz, it’s hard to find a flagship phone that doesn’t offer this feature. We’ve also seen the emergence of phones with an adaptive refresh rate, automatically offering a much lower refresh rate (e.g. 10Hz) when reading an ebook but scaling up to 120Hz or more when playing games or scrolling through system menus.

TL;DR Images and other details of the Beats Studio Buds have leaked thanks to a regulatory listing. The listing confirms that the stemless Apple earbuds will switch from a Lightning to a USB-C port for charging. The second-gen AirPods Pro are expected to borrow design elements from the new Beats buds. Apple’s subsidiary Beats is readying a new set of true wireless earbuds that could pave the way for future AirPods design.

Security researchers are warning Android owners that your keyboard may be spying on you. Researchers from Adguard say that two variants of Go Keyboard are sending personal information to remote servers and executing unauthorized code on devices. Go Keyboard is developed by the Chinese GOMO Dev Team. Adguard decided to look into traffic associated with keyboards after the Touchpal keyboard was caught displaying ads on HTC phones earlier this year. Researchers determined that the GOMO team was collecting sensitive information including the email address associated with your Google Play Store account, network type, screen size, Android version, and build number.