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Get a grip

PopSockets vs. Spigen Style Ring vs. Ringke Ring

Ara Wagoner 3 hours ago 18

Phones can be large, flat, and hard to hold onto. Smartphone grips can add not only some in-hand peace of mind, but some important functionality. But which one is right for you and your hand?

Charge and listen

Don't buy a USB-C adapter that lets you use headphones and charge at the same time

Jerry Hildenbrand 4 hours ago 7

Google's Pixel 2 lacks a headphone jack, and nobody makes an adapter that lets you charge while you listen.

From the Editor's Desk

From the Editor's Desk: One-handed usability in the 19:9 world

Alex Dobie 5 hours ago 9

When every phone is big and tall, one-handed mode and other accessibility features should come as standard.

Ghosts of Blackberry Past

Doubling down on what works [#acpodcast]

Jim Metzendorf 19 hours ago 5

Unless you're going from a hardware keyboard, is BlackBerry KEY2 a more efficient means of typing? Android Messages is rolling out for desktop, but still needs additional features to satisfy edge case users. Vivo NEX and OPPO Find X are poppin'!

All the things ...

What you missed this week on CordCutters.com

Phil Nickinson 22 hours ago 1

Amazon Fire TV Cube, WatchTV from AT&T, and new July listings!

One hub to rule them all

These are the best USB-C hubs for a Chromebook

Tom Westrick 1 day ago 2

If you want to do more with your Chromebook, consider getting one of these USB-C hubs!

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Android Central 1 day ago

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buyers guide

These are the best SD cards for your Chromebook

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 day ago 3

If you want to expand the storage on your Chromebook, you can use its SD card slot. Make sure you buy the right card!

New problems

Is there a single USB-C headphone adapter that works with all phones?

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 day ago 16

Something like a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter should be simple, right? It's not, but no worries, we got you.

So long ...

10 awesome movies that are leaving Netflix in July 2018

Phil Nickinson 1 day ago 5

Get 'em before they're gone.

Android & Chill

Google is adding DRM to all Android apps, but it's for the right reasons

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 day ago 96

DRM doesn't have to be used for evil. Sometimes it's there to solve a problem.

Table talk

Here's what we're reading, watching, playing, and listening to this week

Android Central 1 day ago 27

Update, June 23: See how we spend our downtime and let us know what your favorite media is right now.

Taking it to court

Bethesda sues over Westworld, calls it 'blatant rip-off' of Fallout Shelter

Marc Lagace 1 day ago 19

Bethesda takes Warner Bros. and Behaviour Interactive to court over stolen code used to develop new Westworld mobile game.

wow what a beaut

Take a look at the beautiful (and semi-exclusive) Sunrise Gold Galaxy S9

Joe Maring 2 days ago 10

Samsung's Sunrise Gold flavor of the Galaxy S9 is available in the U.S. beginning June 24, and boy is it a looker.

Alexa, dim the lights

These smart lights work with Amazon Alexa

Marc Lagace 2 days ago 43

Control the lights in your house via your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot and these smart lights that work with Alexa!

The all-seeing eye

Amazon Cloud Cam vs. Nest Cam: Which is the better connected camera?

Jerry Hildenbrand 2 days ago 3

These two cameras each offer a turn-key video surveillance solution, but which is better for you?

Troubled waters

HTC says that all U12+ orders are still on-track despite a 'system error'

Joe Maring 2 days ago 34

A bug is causing some U12+ pre-orders to appear as if they were canceled, but HTC says it's aware of the issue and in the process of fixing it.

All work and all play

Moto G6 vs. Moto G6 Play: Which should you buy?

Hayato Huseman 2 days ago 21

The Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play are two of the best new budget options around, but which one is the better deal?

Laying down the law

Supreme Court rules that police need warrants to get phone location info

Joe Maring 2 days ago 22

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court officially ruled that police must obtain a search warrant to get location info provided by cell phone towers.

buyers guide

Four GS9 cases if you need a belt or holster case

Marc Lagace 2 days ago 8

A belt clip holster can be a great way to keep your phone stylishly secure and accessible at all times.

Good and cheap

Where to buy the Moto E5 series in the U.S. and Canada

Joe Maring 2 days ago 11

The Moto E5 series continues Motorola's trend of offering quality smartphones at ridiculously low prices. Here's where to buy the phones in the U.S. and Canada.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Evoland 2 is another nostalgic gaming masterpiece now available for Android

Marc Lagace 2 days ago 3

Evoland 2 is a brilliant game that will keep you entertained and engaged for hours. Get it on sale right now from the Google Play Store!

Watch this ...

What's new on Hulu for July 2018

Phil Nickinson 2 days ago

And what's leaving, too.

Android Go!

Alcatel 1X review: It's Android Go time

Jerry Hildenbrand 2 days ago 23

How good can a $100 smartphone be? Better than you think!

Be free

Pop-up cameras are just the evolution of the slider phone

Andrew Martonik 2 days ago 40

Some have dismissed these movable structures for hiding cameras as a fad and poor attempt at being innovative. I see it somewhat more pragmatically — this is a necessary development to give customers everything they want.

Lots to take in

These are all the phones Xiaomi is releasing in 2018

Joe Maring 2 days ago 4

Xiaomi is one of the world's largest smartphone brands, and to achieve that status, it releases a lot of gadgets each year. Here's what's coming out in 2018.

Mid-range action

Honor 10 vs. Nokia 7 Plus: Two of the best $400 phones on the market

Harish Jonnalagadda 2 days ago 13

If you're in the market for a $400 phone, the Nokia 7 Plus and the Honor 10 are two of the best options available.

Pop-up cameras are just the evolution of the slider phone

Alcatel 1X review: It's Android Go time

Honor 10 vs. Nokia 7 Plus: Two of the best $400 phones on the market

Samsung Galaxy S9 review, 3 months later: Holding the high standard

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Bluetooth headphones, USB-C monitors, and more are all discounted today

PopSockets vs. Spigen Style Ring vs. Ringke Ring

Don't buy a USB-C adapter that lets you use headphones and charge at the same time

From the Editor's Desk: One-handed usability in the 19:9 world

Doubling down on what works [#acpodcast]

What you missed this week on CordCutters.com

These are the best USB-C hubs for a Chromebook

Become an Creative Cloud Master with the Complete Adobe CC Training Bundle!

The Best Smartphones

The best Android phones you can buy

The Moto G6 is the best budget phone you can buy right now

These are the best Android phones for photography

The best Android phones under $400

The best Android tablets

Help & How To

How to enable Continued Conversations on your Google Home

How to set up Android Messages for web

How to safely clean wax out of your earbuds

How to use Google Podcasts

How to prepare your Google account for when you pass away

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Keep your stuff safe with one of these $10 BFULL 10L waterproof dry bags

Start your smart lights with the $120 Philips Hue White Ambiance 4-bulb kit

Anker's popular Bluetooth speakers are on sale today for as little as $17

These are the best SD cards for your Chromebook

Is there a single USB-C headphone adapter that works with all phones?

10 awesome movies that are leaving Netflix in July 2018

Google is adding DRM to all Android apps, but it's for the right reasons

Here's what we're reading, watching, playing, and listening to this week

Bethesda sues over Westworld, calls it 'blatant rip-off' of Fallout Shelter

Take a look at the beautiful (and semi-exclusive) Sunrise Gold Galaxy S9

These smart lights work with Amazon Alexa

Amazon Cloud Cam vs. Nest Cam: Which is the better connected camera?

HTC says that all U12+ orders are still on-track despite a 'system error'

Moto G6 vs. Moto G6 Play: Which should you buy?

Supreme Court rules that police need warrants to get phone location info

Four GS9 cases if you need a belt or holster case

Where to buy the Moto E5 series in the U.S. and Canada

Evoland 2 is another nostalgic gaming masterpiece now available for Android

What's new on Hulu for July 2018

Alcatel 1X review: It's Android Go time

Pop-up cameras are just the evolution of the slider phone

These are all the phones Xiaomi is releasing in 2018

Honor 10 vs. Nokia 7 Plus: Two of the best $400 phones on the market

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