FAQ
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OnePlus is now taking applications for the OnePlus 6 Closed Beta Program
Have a OnePlus 6 and want to test the very latest that OxygenOS has to offer? OnePlus is looking for 100 people to join its all-new Closed Beta Program!
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From the Editor's Desk
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It's OK not to be hyped about 5G
The 5G hype machine is picking up steam, but it's OK to want to ignore its whistle.
keep it safe
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The best cases for the Moto G5 Plus
The Moto G5 Plus offers great value, so you should be extra smart and use some of that money you saved on a case to keep it safe!
Staying alive
The Note 9 is the best waterproof Android phone you can buy
The best waterproof phone is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 because it's well-built, fast, and, well, waterproof. That's an amazing combination.
Secure storage
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These are the best microSD cards for the Galaxy S8
Here's how to give your GS8 some more storage — fast.
Be the very best
The TicWatch Pro is the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy right now
There are many, many Wear OS / Android Wear watches on the market, but the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro is the one you should buy.
Good news for people who hate Bixby
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How to completely disable Bixby
Samsung now lets you disable the Bixby button on the Galaxy S9, Note 8, and S8. Here's how to do it!
Sometimes forgotten
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Moto Z3 review: Verizon's middle child
The Moto Z3 is more important for Verizon than Motorola, but that means you're getting a better phone than its price suggests.
Hey Alexa
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Get all the benefits of Alexa with better sound quality than an Echo
Not everything Alexa has to be an Echo. There are some great options out there for smart speakers without Amazon's logo on the box.
Budget your expectations
The Moto G6 is the best budget phone you can buy right now
Right now, the Moto G6 is the best budget phone you can buy. It offers great value for the price without sacrificing much in the way of features.
Cheap flagships
The Moto X4 is the best phone you can buy for under $400
There are a lot of great budget phones out there right now, but the Moto X4 is your best bet.
Do yourself a favor
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The LG Stylo 4 is the best phone at MetroPCS you can buy
Right now, the LG Stylo 4 hits all the right marks, and strikes the best balance between price and performance at MetroPCS.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch could be the Android smartwatch you were waiting for
Samsung's Galaxy Watch is coming to take on Wear OS, the Apple Watch, and Fitbits.
Better phones cheaper
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Your next great mid-range phone may have the new Snapdragon 670
Qualcomm is once again bringing flagship specs to its mid-range chips, and the Snapdragon 670 could be the next battery champ.
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5G Moto Mod: Everything you need to know
There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to 5G, and Verizon, along with Motorola, wants to play a major role in its early success.
reduce reuse repeat
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How to use Android Pie's Digital Wellbeing tools
Google's Digital Wellbeing tools are powerful and potentially very effective. So here's how to get started using them!
Bang for your buck
The Nokia 2 is the best phone you can buy for under $100 right now
It's possible to get a decent Android experience, even on a shoestring budget. Just look at the Nokia 2.
See and hear
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How to add video news sources to the Lenovo Smart Display
The Lenovo Smart Display is like a little TV anywhere you want it to be with these new video news briefings.
Table talk
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Here's what we're reading, watching, playing, and listening to this week
Update, August 4th: See how we spend our downtime and let us know what your favorite media is right now.
buyers guide
Android Central's 2018 Back to School Gift Guide
If you HAVE to go back to school, you might as well have some fresh tech to bring with you.