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Android
THIS IS THE WAY
Forget the iPhone 13 or Pixel 6, it's all about the Wendy's Phone
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More immersive experience
Google Chrome looks set to improve on one of Microsoft Edge's best features
Analysis
Your child is calling
GizmoWatch 2 review: A near perfect kids smartwatch
Android & Chill
Guess what? You don't really own your phone
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Better gaming!
TP-Link Archer GX90 review: An affordable tri-band gaming router
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Apple vs. Google
The iPhone 13 event leaks were wrong, but that doesn't make Apple right
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Gaming
Don't put your phone down
These are the best phone-based party games to play while social distancing
unanswered questions
Sony's PS5 roadmap leaves us with a lot of questions
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More control options
Stadia on TV now supports using smartphones as controllers
What're you buyin'?
RE4 will never die: Resident Evil 4 VR port for Quest 2 gets release date
Driving with friends
Rec Room adds drivable vehicles with Rec Rally later this month
Welcome to the VR Family!
PlayStation VR games releasing in September 2021 and beyond
AT LAST
Nokia teases its second ever Android tablet for October 6 launch
Nokia will unveil a new tablet on October 6. A teaser for the event has been released by the company.
A new challenger
Anker's pricey Nebula 4K Android TV dongle is available now
Anker's Nebula brand has teased a new Android TV streaming dongle with 4K and Dolby Digital Plus support. It is expected to go on sale sometime in September.
leaked specs
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 specs leaked, but don't get too excited
After renders revealed Samsung is working on a new mid-range tablet in the Galaxy Tab A8 2021, another leak has cropped up providing what we can expect in the specs department.
no more language barrier
Google Meet tests live translated captions for more inclusive collaboration
Google Meet is beta testing a feature that will translate English meetings into several different languages.
A colorful lineup
You can buy new Fossil Gen 6 watches now, Michael Kors models on the way
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Fossil has announced new Gen 6 Wear OS smartwatches powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform.
Android vs. iOS
Google puts Apple on blast as it disputes $5 billion EU fine
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Google brings Apple into the discussion over its practices and market dominance, saying that the EU ignores the competition between the two companies.
The latest from Xiaomi
Xiaomi's first 'Civi' phone debuts with a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 55W charging
Xiaomi's first Civi series phone is now official. It comes with a 120Hz OLED display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G chipset, and 55W fast charging.
Finally
Google finally brings the YouTube Music app to Wear OS 2 smartwatches
The YouTube Music app is officially coming to more Wear OS smartwatches outside the Galaxy Watch 4.
big differences
Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 5 or Fitbit Inspire 2?
If you're not quite sure whether to buy the Fitbit Charge 5 or Inspire 2, we can help you narrow it down.
Rumor has it
Samsung is reportedly considering canceling the Galaxy S21 FE
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As per a new report out of South Korea, Samsung has canceled its Galaxy S21 FE Unpacked event due to a "severe shortage" of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chips.
Pokémon Champion
Pokémon Unite: Tips and tricks for beginners
Start playing those Ranked Battles in no time with these tips and tricks in Pokémon Unite. It's so different from the mainline Pokémon games that your usual strategies may not work.
Hitting pause
Facebook is pressing pause on its 'Instagram Kids' project
Facebook is pausing the “Instagram Kids” project to work with parents, experts, and policymakers to demonstrate the project’s value for younger teens.
Blast from the past
Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus may look different from the S22 Ultra
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Unlike the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 and S22+ may largely resemble their predecessors. However, they are expected to be smaller in size than the previous generation.
foldable duel
Foldable phones edge out dual-screen displays in our latest poll
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Foldables are the future, but the form these devices take is far from finalized. See which form factor our readers prefer.
A chance to save
Pixel phones up to 20% off in 24-hour Google Store EU birthday sale
Google Store EU is running a promotion that lets you save up to 23% on Pixel 4, Nest Audio, and Chromecast.
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
Over hill and dell
Best Dell Chromebooks 2021
Protect your laptop
Choose a stylish and protective case for your Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Print from the cloud
Need to print from a Chromebook? These are the best options.
Featured Deals
Clearly a great deal
HBO Max deal gives you 50% off for six months — here's how
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Best stuff in life is free
Overcooked: All You Can Eat, Predator, and more free this month on PS Plus
Recent Reviews
Beatstar
Beatstar is a beautifully developed mobile rhythm game featuring hundreds of songs from contemporary artists you know and love. Gameplay is fun, easy to pick up, but hard to master, making this a potentially challenging experience for those who seek out the harder difficulty rankings.
XGIMI Halo+
The XGIMI Halo+ is a 1080p portable projector that with outstanding image quality at 900 lumens brightness. It runs Android 10, has great onboard audio, and comes with an auto keystone correction feature that lets you set up the projector in under two minutes. In short, this is the best portable projector you can buy today.
Death Stranding Director's Cut
Death Stranding Director's Cut is a great upgrade on the PS5, but its content is filled with both great additions for new players and enjoyable distractions for returning ones.
You don't want to be strict
Get better multiplayer performance by changing your PS4's NAT type
If you're having issues with your PS4 multiplayer games, changing your NAT type might help. Here's how to do it with port forwarding.
saving some dough
These cheap 4K TVs give you just about everything you need
The days of spending an arm and a leg in order to get a great 4K TV are gone. There are top-of-the-line options, but these 4K TVs help you save a few bucks that you can use towards your next movie night.
Pocket Power
Don't let your phone die out there — these are the best battery packs!
Whether you need to charge one phone or all of your gear at once, there's a battery pack out there for you. These are the best for your charging needs, from small portable chargers to full-service power stations.
buyers guide
Want the best Fitbit out there? Get the Fitbit Versa 3!
Want a Fitbit but aren't sure which one is for you? Here's a guide to help make your decision a little easier.
You'll flip for these cases
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases 2021
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is here in more colors than you could imagine. You should show off or protect those colors with a quality case. These are the best cases from Samsung, Spigen, Incipio, and beyond.
Supported Content
Here’s why I’m always going to have a robot vacuum handy
A robot vacuum can have a bigger impact than just picking up a little bit of dirt. Here’s how it changes things around the home.
Oh so clean
Clean your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 the right way
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A dirty smartwatch can be irritating — in more ways than one. So let us help you properly clean your Galaxy Watch 4 to keep it keep going strong.
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How to use voice chat in Pokémon Unite on Android
You may be looking for a way to use voice chat in Pokémon Unite on Android, but unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be supported. So you'll need to stick with text chats for now.
a little facetime
How to use Apple's FaceTime on an Android phone
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Android (and Windows) users no longer feel excluded from video chatting with their Apple friends. Now, they, too, can join in on the FaceTime fun. We'll show you how in this guide.
one fold to rule them all
Poll: Do you prefer foldable displays or dual-screen phones?
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Android Central wants to know which form factor you prefer for your smartphone: Foldable OLED or dual-screen?
Rooted VR
Oculus Go may soon pave the way for a Facebook-free Oculus Quest
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Oculus CTO John Carmack announced that they will "unlock" the Oculus Go so you can use it without Facebook updates. Here's why that matters to Oculus Quest and Quest 2 owners.
jump on it
The Pixel 6 isn't even out yet and Google is already offering discounts
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Google is running promotions on its online store that will grant discounts on devices as well as the upcoming Pixel 6 smartphones.
Happy Journey Dan
AC Podcast 544: Mandatory USB-C; Surface Duo 2; New Android Features
EU legislators are giving Apple some serious side-eye as they propose the standardization of USB-C charging for all phones. But would the law even make sense? Your Android Central pals also talk about upcoming new Android features, Pixel 6 leaks, the Surface Duo 2 announcement, and more. Be sure you listen all the way to the end of the episode this week! Listen now Subscribe in...
Echo echo echo echo
Amazon's new Echo devices might even include an Alexa robot
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Amazon has almost a dozen new devices under development, according to a new leak. One of which is an Echo Robot that follows you around the house.
Is it Wyze to get Nest?
Should you get the Nest Cam (2021) or the Wyze Cam v3?
The Nest Cam (2021) home security camera costs significantly more than the Wyze Cam v3, but they appear to do the same thing. So why is that? And, is it worth getting the more expensive camera over the affordable Wyze model? We'll help you decide!
Tell me a tale
Pre-registration opens for Tales of Luminaria on Android
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A new mobile entry in the long-running Tales series, Tales of Luminaria is an ensemble drama starring 21 characters. It's now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store.
Freedom
Huawei CFO could soon be released from custody, allowed to return to China
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Huawei and the U.S. Justice Department have reportedly reached a deal that could see the release of Meng Wanzhou from Canadian custody.
Go go go
PS5 restocks: Here are the latest PS5 stock updates & how to find one
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Looking to buy a PS5? You've come to the right place. These new consoles are selling out fast but retailers are putting PS5 systems up for sale in waves.
S Pen where it belongs
Renders of the Galaxy S22 Ultra give us major Note vibes in the best way
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Leaked renders of the Galaxy S22 Ultra reveal a built-in S Pen slot, something that was missing on this year's Samsung flagship launches.
You can quote me on that
Here's how you can enable quote cards in Google Chrome
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You can turn any piece of text in Google Chrome Beta into a quote card on your Android phone. This tutorial shows you how to enable quote cards in Google Chrome.
Making amends
Google could avoid $18.2B fine from EU antitrust probe with settlement
Google has reportedly made a proposal to the European Commission to settle an ongoing antitrust probe into its online advertising business.