Don't worry
Google Pixel lens flare: What it is, and how to avoid it
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The new Pixels have a bit of an issue with lens flare when taking some types of photos. But this isn't a dire situation, and there are ways you can avoid it.
Andrew Martonik
Andrew is the Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central. He has been a mobile enthusiast since the Windows Mobile days, and covering all things Android-related with a unique perspective at AC since 2012. For suggestions and updates, you can reach him at andrew.martonik@androidcentral.com or on Twitter at @andrewmartonik.
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Big discounts
LeEco's Black Friday deals offer steep discounts
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LeEco's first Black Friday sale since launching in the U.S. kicks off the morning of November 25 and runs all the way to midnight on November 28, offering up steep discounts on its two phone sand range of 4K TVs.
Use with caution
Facebook Messenger notifications now work in Android Auto
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Facebook Messenger now gives you proper notifications in Android Auto, mirroring the experience currently offered for SMS and Hangouts.
Enhance
New Google Photos editing tools are even better
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Alongside the launch of it awesome new picture scanning app PhotoScan, Google is rolling out new and enhanced editing tools for the core Google Photos app as well.
go get it
Google Wifi now on sale from various retailers
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After a bit of a delay, Google Wifi is now on sale from popular retailers for an early December arrival.
Full internals
Complete OnePlus 3T specs
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For this mid-cycle refresh, OnePlus has focused on bumping the specs and adding a few extra hardware features to the OnePlus 3T.
Mid-cycle bump
The OnePlus 3T is official with new specs, $439 price
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Less than 6 months after launch, the OnePlus 3 gets a refresh with new specs and a higher price. You get everything that makes the OnePlus 3 great, with a few extra specs that let it keep up with the competition.
Mid-cycle bump
OnePlus 3T vs. OnePlus 3: What's the difference?
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Not much has changed in the OnePlus 3T compared to the original model, but a couple strategic spec bumps will make it appealing.
Save it forever
Google PhotoScan gets your printed photos backed up
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Most of us use Google Photos to back up every shot we take, but now Google has a great tool that lets you capture and upload your old printed photos as well called PhotoScan.
Get some extra
Samsung Pay now offers its own rewards program in the U.S.
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A year after launch, Samsung is looking for even more ways to keep customers regularly using Samsung Pay — today's announcement of its own bespoke Samsung Rewards program does just that.
Weekend thoughts
From the Editor's Desk: It's Google hardware season
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This is Google's biggest release year in recent memory, but that comes with extra responsibility.
HTC 10.5
Complete HTC Bolt specs
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The Bolt doesn't necessarily swing for the fences with all of the top-end specs, but rather has a mixture of the latest line items along with some (somewhat puzzling) last-gen components.
HTC's latest
Sprint-exclusive HTC Bolt unveiled
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After a good amount of leaking, Sprint and HTC have unveiled the carrier-exclusive Bolt, a new phone that borrows much from the HTC 10 but ups the ante a bit with a larger screen, new software and deep integration with Sprint's latest network technologies.
Bolting
HTC Bolt: A beautiful phone, exclusive to Sprint
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Just like the good old days, HTC has struck an exclusive deal with Sprint to make the Bolt — a one-off phone that has ties to the HTC 10, while differing in a few ways and integrating tightly with Sprint's network technology and software.
Eyes on the road
Logitech's ZeroTouch phone mount is now even more useful
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Logitech's in-car phone mount formerly known as the ZeroTouch has been rebranded as the "SmartCar" mount and is being stocked by the Google Store.
Fresh software
How to sign up for the Samsung Galaxy Beta Program
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If you have a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, you can sign up for the Galaxy Beta Program and get an early look at Samsung's latest software.
Lots of bandwidth
4K streaming on Chromecast Ultra: the Ultimate guide
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Google is doing its part to make 4K streaming more accessible, but buying a Chromecast Ultra is only part of the equation. In order to stream a the highest-available resolution you'll need a few different pieces to come together.
Fresh tasty treat
Nougat update hitting LG G5 starting today in South Korea
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LG will start rolling out its Android 7.0 Nougat update to LG G5 owners in its home country of South Korea today, kicking off a process that will eventually update all G5s around the world in the coming weeks.
Always so slow
Just 0.3% of Android devices are running Nougat
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Though Android 7.0 Nougat has been in the wild for a couple of months now, an extremely small number of Android phones are running it. Lollipop and KitKat still dominate the Android world, even in November 2016.
Use even more
AT&T's prepaid plans now offer up to 8GB of monthly data
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AT&T's GoPhone prepaid plans just keep getting more enticing, with a free jump this week to higher data allowances on the top two plans.