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Android
Not going anywhere yet
Qualcomm says it's not going anywhere amid Pixel 6 Tensor chip announcement
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Sixth time's the charm
With the Google Pixel 6 Pro, the first true premium Pixel is here
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End of the line
Google is ending Gmail, YouTube sign-in support for older Android phones
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Analysis
From the Editor's Desk
No matter how stable Android gets, it's still too hard to master
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Android & Chill
Cloud-based Windows is cool but don't forget about Parallels for Chrome
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right-to-repair
Right-to-repair is coming, despite critics' claim of "consumer harm"
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old dog, new tricks
I installed Android 11 on a Samsung Galaxy S2 because I could
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Nothing else matters
Review: Nothing ear (1) deliver phenomenal sound for $100
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When system apps go wild
I couldn't stop this Android bug from eating up all of my phone's storage
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Gaming
Patience is a virtue
Every PS5 video game delay in 2021 — and their upcoming release dates
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Wait a while longer
Horizon Forbidden West is delayed to 2022
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Worthless husband overboard!
Commit the crime and DON'T do the time in Overboard! for Android
Devil in the details
Sony's PS5 SSD storage expansions suck... for now
It keeps going and going
The Galaxy Watch 4 could offer crazy battery life for a Wear OS watch
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Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Watch 4 at next week's Galaxy Unpacked, and the company could provide impressive battery claims for its upcoming smartwatch.
Not a subtle update
Chrome OS 92 brings eSIM support, Google Meet PWA, and more to Chromebooks
Google has started rolling out Chrome OS 92, including improved video calls along with a pre-installed Google Meet PWA, an easier way to access the emoji picker, and more.
A different option
Android users can now use Chrome as a 2FA security key for Gmail
Google’s latest Chrome beta for Android includes a hidden feature that enables the use of phones as two-factor security keys.
Hey Google turn on the lights
Is the Philips Hue or C by GE ecosystem better for my home?
Budget, variety, and smart features are all part of the equation when deciding which smart light bulbs to buy for your home. Though Philips Hue and C by GE are both excellent picks, there are a few notable differences.
Flashy storage
These are the best Samsung solid-state drives you can buy
Samsung makes some of the best solid-state drives (SSD) on the market, so we rounded up some of them for you to select from.
Smarter lighting
Should I set up Govee or Sengled lighting in my home?
Picking the right smart lighting brand for your home can be challenging, but Govee and Sengled are two excellent yet affordable options that offer a range of bulbs and unique features such as voice control, custom schedules, and light effects.
A new plan
YouTube starts testing a new, cheaper 'Premium Lite' subscription
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YouTube has started testing a new Premium Lite subscription plan that offers access to ad-free videos at half the price of the regular Premium plan.
Waiting on Wear OS 3
AC readers want Wear OS 3, and they want it NOW
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We asked our readers this weekend if they have so much pent-up demand for Wear OS 3 that they're ready to run out and buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 right away, or if they could wait for the other OEMs to catch up. Unsurprisingly, instant gratification one out again.
Wear OS everyone?
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic gets up close and personal in leaked live images
Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, purported live images of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic model leaked online. The photos give us a better look at Wear OS on an actual device for the first time.
Never miss a call
Here's a simple way to enable call forwarding using Google Fi
It's quick and easy to make sure you receive calls to your Google Fi number on another phone. Google Fi has a call forwarding option built into its app that takes only a couple of minutes to set up.
Flip and tap
Here's how you can customize back tap gestures on a Google Pixel phone
Did you know you can tap the back of your Pixel 5 and get it to do select things? If you didn't, you do now. Android 12 introduced the Quick Tap feature to Pixel, and here's how you can customize it.
It's coming — eventually
Poll: Are you willing to wait to get the Wear OS 3 update?
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Wear OS 3 is coming to current smartwatches. Does that make the Galaxy Watch 4 less enticing?
Pixel peeping for clues
The Google Pixel Watch rumors are heating up — here's what you need to know
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Wear OS is getting a bright spotlight put on it this year with its overhaul. Samsung is officially releasing the first smartwatch running the new software, with Google rumored to have its own Pixel Watch in the works. Let's dig through the leaks to see what we can find out about Google's first smartwatch.
Easy access
Google Meet is finally available as a PWA after Zoom beat it to the punch
Google Meet has been made into a progressive web app, making it easier to access on Chromebooks, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Say goodbye to the clunky interface
Google Fit's latest update makes it easier to view and add your health data
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Google Fit’s new experience simplifies the way you browse and add health data in the app, courtesy of a new tab that gets rid of the previous clunky interface. The app also boasts some new Material You elements.
The Best Products
The best there are
These are the best Android phones you can buy right now
Wear with pride
These are the best Android smartwatches you can buy
It’s time to cut the cord!
These are the best wireless earbuds you can buy at every price
the future is now
Future-proof your home with the best Wi-Fi 6 routers
Chromebooks
A+ accessories
These are the Chromebook accessories your student needs!
Fast Pair on Chrome OS
Google Fast Pair inches closer to an official release on Chromebooks
Breaking it down
Reduce Chrome tab clutter by collapsing your Tab Groups
Stop the pop...up
Stop distractions by enabling Do Not Disturb on your Chromebook
Tablets and laptops
MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chip is coming soon to an Android tablet near you
Featured Deals
Best stuff in life is free
Hunter's Arena, Plants vs. Zombies, and more free this month on PS Plus
All the savings
Best Android tablet deals August 2021: Galaxy Tab S7 from $50 & more
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Enter the fold
Best folding phone deals for August 2021
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Recent Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung seems to have an A-series flavor for every day of the week, and the Galaxy A42 is absolutely the flavor for lazy Sundays of binging shows in bed, even though you forgot to charge last night.
POCO F3 GT
The POCO F3 GT is here, and it takes the fight to the OnePlus Nord 2. Featuring a 120Hz AMOLED panel, Dimensity 1200 chip, 64MP camera at the back, and 5060mAh battery with 67W fast charging, the F3 GT ticks all the right boxes. Let's see if this is the mid-range phone for you.
UnHoly Neighborhood
The city is spiraling into an unknown madness and what's worse, your wife has gone missing! Take on the role of Peter Grim, a man on the hunt for his missing spouse, in UnHoly Neighborhood, a point and click adventure game for Android.
Store all the games
Best M.2 SSDs for PS5 in 2021
Sony has published detailed guidelines around internal M.2 SSD requirements for the PS5, so we've rounded up the best drives that fit the bill. If you're looking to upgrade the internal storage of your PS5, these are the best SSDs you can buy today.
There is a way
How to fix MIUI push notifications
MIUI has come a long way in the last two years, and while the interface has received a much-needed facelift and a trove of new features, it still has a few lingering issues, like delivering fix notifications. Here's how you can fix push notifications in MIUI.
Ring toss
Don't want a Ring camera? Here are some great alternatives!
If you are looking to add a smart video camera to your home security setup but are put off by Ring's controversial security breaches and police partnerships, there are plenty of Ring camera alternatives that'll protect your home with less baggage.
More difficult than it should be
How to add an internal SSD to your PS5
Expanding the storage of the PS5 isn't as straightforward as we would like it to be but nevertheless, it can finally be done. Here's exactly what to do to install an internal SSD to your PS5.
Lost in translation
Save your Google Translate transcripts by following these steps
Google Translate is an incredibly helpful app to have on your Android phone while you're traveling or watching foreign movies. Saving your translated transcripts for going over later can be handy. Unfortunately, it's a bit difficult navigating the app, so we've jotted down the steps to teach you how to save your Google Translate transcripts.
Stream Away!
How to stream Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) to your Android phone
Streaming Xbox Game Pass games to your Android phone through the cloud is an easy process. So long as you have a subscription and a Bluetooth controller, you shouldn't have any problems.
old rivals new problems
Microsoft and Google aren't playing nice in latest DOJ antitrust filings
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Microsoft could be forced to hand over documents that could help Google's defense against the DOJ antitrust case.
dual-band vs. tri-band
Is the tri-band Deco X68 worth the upgrade over the Deco X20?
The TP-Link Deco X68 is a fast router with AX3600 speed and a tri-band connection. The third Wi-Fi band allows the X68 to keep speeds higher than the Deco X20 since it doesn't need to share the 5GHz band between devices and the mesh link.
Surprise surprise
Amazon hit with record $887M privacy fine, will 'vigorously' defend itself
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Financial filings reveal a massive EU privacy fine imposed on Amazon for violating GDPR. The company says that the decision was made "without merit."
Here's Hoping
AC Podcast 536: Nothing ear (1) Review; Intel and Qualcomm Partnership
Our review is in for the Nothing ear (1) $99 Bluetooth earbuds! Intel and Qualcomm have formed a partnership that has Intel building chips for its quasi-competitor. Additionally, MediaTek is coming on strong with the Kompanio 1300T chip for tablets and Chromebooks, Surface Duo 2 alleged leaks show a big ass camera hump, a new S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold 3, and tons more. Listen now...
Brace for more Genshin Impact
How to farm Sakura blooms and other local specialties in Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact has expanded the map once again, revealing Inazuma and a wealth of new resources. Sakura blooms, Naku weeds, Crystal Marrow, and more can be found across these islands.
New beta
Chrome 93 beta brings better multi-window support, cross-device OTPs
Google has released Chrome 93 beta with multi-screen window placement, window controls overlay for desktop web apps, and a few other changes.
Hello Moto
These are the very best Motorola phones you can buy
Motorola won a legion of new fans when it rebooted its phone line up a few years ago. Things haven't slowed down since then, and this little list right here is a round up of the best that Moto currently has to offer.
The people have spoken
Our readers have spoken: a new 5G BlackBerry is a must-have
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BlackBerry and OnwardMobility are gearing up to launch a new 5G smartphone, there appears to be some interest in the device.
Galaxy Leakage
Samsung wants you to go portable with its Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases
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A new Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak gives us a look at Samsung's official cases for the upcoming foldable.
School is in session
Here are the best Android phones for students in 2021
Power through your courseload this year with a new phone that stays in line with your student budget. Here are our picks for the best Android phones for anyone going back to school.
Back It Up!
Here's how you can back up iPhone contacts to a Google account
Would you like to save your iPhone's contacts to your Google account instead of Apple's iCloud service? If yes, this guide can show you how to do so.
Rolling out
Samsung's Galaxy S21 series starts receiving the August security patch
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The Galaxy S21 series phones have started receiving the August 2021 Android security patch. For now, however, the rollout appears to be limited to China.
🚫💲📱
Google Pay is becoming ubiquitous — unless you live in a small town
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For many people, walking up to the register or gas pump and seeing the logo for their favorite mobile payment option is common. However, in small towns, it's rare. While there are some hurdles and some resistance to changing over to an unfamiliar form of payment, but both the business and customers are missing out on some real benefits of solutions like Google Pay.
Strong growth
OnePlus' smartphone shipments grew by a whopping 257% globally in H1 2021
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OnePlus was the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the U.S. in H1 2021, with an impressive 428% YoY growth.
Prime Day was a hit
Amazon brings in more than $113B thanks to its most successful Prime Day
Amazon posted its Q2 earnings report, showing strong sales from Prime Day and growth in AWS.