Wow
New Verizon Unlimited customers! Get Galaxy S10e for $15/mo & waived online activation fees for COVID-19
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Who will win?!
How to watch Making the Cut online from anywhere
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn team up once again for a new Amazon show. Don’t miss a moment with our Making the Cut streaming guide.
ARE YOU READY?
10 of the all-time best NFL games you can watch right now
The offseason is hard enough without actual football. Now things like the draft and OTAs are getting delayed. Watch some amazing football to take your mind of it with these 10 classic stunners.
Better than texting
Use these messaging apps to keep up with your friends and family
With all our phones can do these days, communicating with them can sometimes be forgotten in lieu of games, videos, and practicing your selfie game. Get back in touch with your friends and family with these messaging apps. And some of these include some of those games so you can play along with whoever you're messaging.
For real this time
T-Mobile / Sprint merger FAQ: What you need to know, updated April 2020
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T-Mobile is finally past the legal obstacles and now it's ready to take on the technical challenges of merging two corporations with tens of millions of customers each.
Fight!
Do you think smartphones can compete with professional cameras?
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Smartphone cameras have seen a lot of advancements over the years. Do you think we're at the point where they can compete with professional camera gear?
Stuck At Home? A Guide To Work & Entertainment
buyers guide
These are the best Chromebooks to buy for you and your family
Connect through video
Google Hangouts Meet vs. Zoom: Which conferencing tool is better for you?
More data, still free
Free VPN hide.me increases monthly data limit from 2GB to 10GB
On Your Own Time
Learn at home with over 1,000 courses on StackSkills Unlimited for just $41
Dwindling sales
Global phone sales set to hit a 10-year low, recovery likely next year
According to research firm CCS Insight, the COVID-19 outbreak could slow the global mobile phone market by 13% this year, with shipments predicted to hit a 10-year low. Sales of 5G phones, however, are expected to grow significantly, despite the overall slump in demand.
Fix It Yourself
How to fix slow Wi-Fi on your Android phone
You're trying to stream a video on Netflix or browsing the web and the Wi-Fi signal cuts out on your phone. We've all been there, and if you're seeing regular Wi-Fi connectivity issues on your phone, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem.
Save $50
This PlayStation 4 bundle at Woot gets you the console and three games
This PlayStation 4 bundle deal comes with three of the best PlayStation Exclusive games: The Last of Us Remastered, God of War, and Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition. It costs less than the console alone is going for right now.
Can't Beat Free
Amazon Music Unlimited is free for three months with this one-day deal
Amazon Music Unlimited is a streaming service that's accessible on tons of devices and features millions of songs that you can play on-demand or download to your device. It's entirely ad-free, too.
⚡Lightning fast
OPPO Reno Ace 2 5G with 65W fast charging will be unveiled on April 13
OPPO Vice President Brian Shen today revealed that the Reno Ace successor will be launched in China on April 13. The phone will support 65W wired charging and 40W wireless charging speeds.
A girl can dream
6 things I hope Google adds to Chrome OS in 2020 and beyond
Chrome OS has gotten pretty good in recent years — especially for tablets and touchscreens — but there’s always room to improve. Here’s my wishlist for my favorite lightweight laptop ecosystem.
90-days
Zoom apologizes over security and privacy issues and freezes new features
Zoom has issued a public apology over several security and privacy flaws highlighted in its service. It has vowed to freeze new features for 90 days whilst it fixes them.
Keep it short
Google reportedly plans to counter TikTok with upcoming YouTube ‘Shorts’
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As per a new report, YouTube is planning to release a TikTok rival called 'Shorts' by the end of the year. Similar to TikTok, 'Shorts' will show a feed of short-form videos uploaded by YouTube users.
It must be done
WhatsApp should disable message forwarding to curb misinformation
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WhatsApp says it is serious about fighting misinformation on its platform. It can start by disabling message forwards.
Budget your expectations
The best cheap Android phones you can buy in 2020, ranked
We've done the research to show you which inexpensive phone to buy.
Things get weird
How to watch The Challenge: Total Madness live stream online from anywhere
The cast head for a bunker for the 35th season of the MTV. Don’t miss a moment with our The Challenge: Total Madness live stream guide.
Isolation entertainment
The best movies, TV shows, books, and music we’re listening to in isolation
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There's something about having a bit extra time to take it all in. So we're sharing some of the things we're watching, reading, and listening to.
Wow
Soulslike 'Mortal Shell' announced for PS4, looks spectacular
At Android Central, we always try to bring you news about exciting games. Today, a soulslike game called "Mortal Shell" was announced from Cold Symmetry and Playstack.
Lock it up!
What's inside the box? Ring Doorbox is a mysterious new product leak
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Leaks for the next Ring product have started flowing in, with the Ring Doorbox at the forefront of the mysteries. There's little concrete information available for the Ring Doorbox right now, but we've got several hunches as to what this product could be.
swing swing
Check out Swarm's trailer and all its VR swinging and shooting glory
A new grapple shooter is on its way to the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and Steam. Swarm combines quick-twitch reaction, grappling, and shooting along with strategy to defeat your opponents.
Ring my bell
These are the best Ring devices you can get right now for your smart home
Despite having its share of negative publicity throughout 2019, Ring has continued to make some of the best home automation and security devices on the market. Here are some of our favorite Ring products for 2020.
Free To Learn
Keep your child learning at home with free access to ABC Mouse
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School may be closed, but that's no excuse for letting learning fall by the wayside! Use the following trial at one of ABC Mouse's sites to gain free access for your child to start learning with fun games and activities online.
Keeping things PG
Upcoming Instagram feature will limit NSFW content while you browse at work
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Reverse-engineered code in the Instagram app shows the company is working on a toggle that lets you "limit sensitive content."
5G for you
Here's every U.S. city with 5G coverage right now
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5G deployment is moving fast and the list of cities with coverage is growing all the time. See if your U.S. city has coverage yet by Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
Wireless for the win
How to pair Bluetooth headphones with an Android phone
With headphone jacks quickly disappearing and the nuisance of tangled wires and adapters, it’s little wonder more and more people are going Bluetooth. Once you pair them, you can just grab them and go. Here's how!
Recent Reviews
Aukey USB-C 26000mAh power bank
There's been a steady improvement in really big portable batteries with high outputs for us with laptops as they shift to USB-C, and the latest I'm relying on is the Aukey 26000mAh portable battery.
eero Beacon
The eero Beacon adds up to 1,500 square feet to your eero mesh without any additional wires. It saves room by getting rid of the Ethernet ports and taking a speed cut but it can be a great way to fill in your mesh.
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal adds plenty of content to the 2017 RPG for hardcore series fans looking to revisit the game. Even if you haven't played a Persona game before, you can jump in and enjoy its fusion of time management and dungeon crawling.
Third Place
Huawei's AppGallery lands same-day Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall launch
Huawei worked with Beyond The Wall developers to build a version compatible with AppGallery. While users get to enjoy the game at the same time as their peers, it's a risky move for Huawei.
Up to 60% off
Moment's spring sale offers discounts on phone cases, lenses, and more
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Moment's spring sale offers big savings on photography accessories including phone lenses, camera straps, drones, and much more, plus lessons and even international photo trips. The sale only has a few days left, so be sure to make the most of it.
Searching 🔍 Searching 🔍
Microsoft breaks down how it's improving search in Outlook mobile
A recent post from Microsoft explains how it's improving search within Outlook on iOS and Android. Several new features are on the way that utilize Microsoft Search to show better results.
Android Central Digital Offers
Learn Excel from these pros for under $50
Everyone knows about Microsoft Excel, but only few take the time to learn the ins-and-outs of the popular spreadsheet program. Even fewer realize that being proficient in Excel can lead to a sizable increase in both productivity and salary. According to a report by Burning Glass Technologies, workers who have basic digital skills (such as Microsoft Word and Excel) tend to make 13% more than their digitally unskilled counterparts.
Stable genius
Want better photo and video? Learn how to stabilize your phone
The smartphone you use probably has a capable camera, if not an excellent one, but you may not be getting the most out of it. Whether you have blurry or crooked photos, or maybe out-of-focus and choppy video in certain conditions, you can rectify that with some proper methods.
Still wired
OnePlus is working on new Bullets earbuds, but they're not truly wireless
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A new leak from Evan Blass confirms that while the company is working on the next generation of its Bullets lineup, these earbuds will also not be truly wireless.
Camera beasts
Huawei's P40 and P40 Pro come to the UK from £699
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Huawei is launching its P40 and P40 Pro in the UK this April. The larger device will start from £899, while the smaller will cost £699.
Nice discount
Add more space to your laptop with Dell's 23-inch monitor on sale for $85
If you're using a laptop to get your projects done, you need more real estate. This is a way to get it without breaking the bank. Includes 1080p resolution and a 75Hz refresh rate. Has VGA and HDMI connections. Comes with a 3-year warranty.
Your face is your password
These apps support the Pixel 4's face unlock feature
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The Pixel 4 is the first Android phone to widely support face unlock with app logins. Here are all of the apps that already work with it or have been confirmed to do so in a future update!
Join your friends
Go up against real intelligence with these multiplayer PlayStation VR games
If you’d like your gaming experience to entail meeting some new friends or duking it out against human intelligence, we’ve rounded up the best multiplayer games for PlayStation VR.
$29 discount
Here's the best Google Home smart speaker deal you're going to find today
The original Google Home continues to be a strong Assistant speaker thanks to its design and sound quality. It blends seamlessly with your decor and can control all manner of smart home devices, stream music, set timers, answer questions, and more.
Everyone loves freebies
SiriusXM goes free till May to brighten up your lockdown
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SiriusXM is going free in North America till May, As more users spend extended time at home, the company will let all access its Premier Streaming content without needing to pay for a little over a month.
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Spending more time at home? This purifier keeps it smelling fresh
If you've been working from home lately, there is a good chance that your home is collecting and circulating more dirt, dust, and odors than usual. Remember, just because you can't see particles doesn't mean they aren't there. Your everyday environment may be dirtier than you think, and it has nothing to do with the visible surfaces in your home.
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Save on Rosetta Stone and other apps to utilize during social distancing
If you're one of the millions of Americans who's been forced to stay indoors and away from your friends and family for the foreseeable future, you're obviously not alone. But you don't need to spend the next few weeks (or months) twiddling your thumbs and feeling unproductive, thanks to the Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription Bundle Ft. Rosetta Stone—which is currently available for over 75% off at just $199.
Engage with your audience
Don’t take off your helmet; Here’s how to see Twitch comments on PSVR
With the latest PS4 and PSVR updates, comments have finally come to Twitch in VR.
Would you look at that
Zoom is being sued in California and probed by New York's top prosecutor
Zoom is being sued in California over recent reports it was sharing data with Facebook without telling users. It is also being probed by prosecutors in New York who want reassurances about Zoom's handling of user data.
Alexa 🥚🐣
Discover more things that your Amazon Echo and Alexa can do
Most of us know by now that we can ask Amazon's Alexa questions like "what's the weather" or requests like "turn on the kitchen lights," but the smart voice assistant actually has a few tricks up her sleeves. We'll show you some of the more obscure skills that Alexa has to keep you entertained and productive.
5G is here
Interested in 5G and don't know where to start? How about here?
4G LTE is so yesterday. 5G is here with faster speeds for everything you do, and if you want access to the new wireless network, these are the 5G-capable gadgets you can go out and buy right now.
Looks good it does
Latest OnePlus 8 Pro leak shows off striking new ‘Ultramarine Blue’ option
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Press renders showing the upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro in "Ultramarine Blue", Onyx Black, and Glacial Green color options have been leaked online. The flagship phone is slated to be officially unveiled on April 14, along with the vanilla OnePlus 8.
Stay at home
Watch free with your Roku device: live news, kids' shows, Showtime, & more
Encouraging Roku owners to stay at home, the system will now offer a ton of free content, make it super convenient to find, and even give you access to premium channels for 30 days.