Still getting better
Fitbit OS 3.0 has arrived! Here’s everything that’s new
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Have a Fitbit Versa or Ionic? Get ready for a host of new features thanks to the Fitbit OS 3.0 update that’s rolling out now!
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battle of the smart displays
Lenovo Smart Display vs. LG XBOOM WK9: Which should you buy?
Can't decide if you should get the Lenovo Smart Display or LG XBOOM WK9? Let's settle this once and for all.
From the forums
Are you using Android Pie's hidden Accessibility Menu?
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Have a Pixel phone running Android Pie? There's a somewhat hidden Accessibility menu you may want to check out!
Locked down
Can a locked T-Mobile phone work on Mint Mobile?
While a locked T-Mobile phone won't work with Mint Mobile, getting it unlocked or buying a new device that is compatible is pretty easy.
looking back
How to put together an Instagram Top 9 on Android
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Here's how to quickly find and share your top 9 Instagram photos of the year.
Quid Pro Quo
The T-Mobile and Sprint merger is getting closer to U.S. approval
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The merger between T-Mobile and Sprint could see initial approval next week — so long as both companies swear off the use of Huawei technology.
Always improving
Android and Chrome OS play nicer together with Chrome OS 71 update
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Chrome OS and its three main channels — Stable, Beta, and Developer — are constantly changing. And the Developer channel just got a feature we've been wanting for a long time.
Digital parenting
Google Family Link updated with more features on Chrome OS
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Google's digital parental control suite, Family Link, is being updated with more features for its Chrome OS app.
Not this time
Does the Nokia 7.1 have wireless charging?
The Nokia 7.1 is one of the best smartphone values around, but does it support wireless charging?
Hey portal
Facebook Portal update adds web browser, games, and manual camera controls
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A new update is rolling out to the Facebook Portal and Portal+ with support for CNN and ABC News, as well as a web browser and a bunch of new camera features!
I really am ruggedly handsome, aren't I?
Best Heavy Duty Cases for Google Pixel 3 XL
Need a way to protect your Pixel 3 XL's gorgeous, fragile glass back? Grab a case that's rough and ready to take on the world!
Early access
How's your experience been with Samsung's One UI beta?
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What has it been like using Samsung's One UI beta? Here's what the Android Central forum members have to say!
On the road again
The best car mounts for your Galaxy Note 9
The Galaxy Note 9 is a big phone, and as such, you need a sturdy car mount to make sure it gets you safely from Point A to Point B. Here are our top picks!
Planning for the future
Huawei has a secret research lab at its HQ in China
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Here's a little peek as to what's going on at Huawei's secret research lab in China.
Smart shopper
Google Shopping gets a new look and features in India
Users in India can now access an upgraded Google Shopping experience with a fresh UI and helpful new features.
It's so good
Do you think the OnePlus 6T is the phone of the year?
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The OnePlus 6T is a seriously good smartphone, but is it phone of the year material? Here's what the AC forum community thinks.
On its way out
Should you buy the Essential Phone in 2019?
In late 2018, the Essential Phone isn’t as good of a purchase as it once used to be. Whether you want to spend more or less than its current price, there are better options out there.
Ring a ding
The Pixel-exclusive 'Sounds' app is now fully functional with v2.0 update
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After popping up on the Play Store earlier this month, Pixel Sounds is now being updated to v2.0 and actually works.
Still getting better
Shield TV gets Amazon Music and 5.1 audio for YouTube with latest update
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The NVIDIA Shield TV is being updated to version 7.2 with support for the Amazon Music app, 5.1 audio in YouTube, and much more.
Year in review
These are the most popular Google searches of 2018
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As 2018 draws to a close, it's time to look at the most popular Google searches of the year.