Andrew Myrick is a freelance writer at Android Central. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is collecting different headphones, even if they all end up in the same drawer.
According to the latest Chromium Gerrit commit, Google is working on adding its Fast Pair technology to Chrome OS. This offers a one-tap solution for connecting your favorite Bluetooth headphones with your Chromebook.
Amazon has announced that owners of the Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) can connect a compatible webcam and make or take Zoom calls. This feature is not available for those who own the first-generation streaming device.
Gone are the days of the boring old desk lamp that only gives you light. Instead, we live in a world where you can get a desk lamp that will charge many devices and some that are Swiss Army knives in the desk lamp world. These are our top picks!
Via the Android Developers Blog, Google has announced that Jetpack Compose 1.0 is available for developers starting today. With this new development tool, the goal is to make Android development easier than ever, hopefully leading to better-designed applications across the Play Store.
Now that you've purchased a new Nest Cam, should you invest the extra funds into Nest Aware to add extra features and functionality? And if so, do you really need to sign up for Nest Aware Plus, or will you be okay with the standard subscription?
It's not easy to find a pair of earbuds that sound good and have a microphone at a reasonable price, especially as the world transitions to Bluetooth for everything. However, there are still some great earbuds out there that won't break the bank and sound just as great. So here Here are our top choices!
ZTE announced the Axon 30 earlier today, which marks the second ZTE phone to be released with the company's under-display selfie camera technology in tow. The phone will first arrive in China, before seeing a global launch sometime in September.
MediaTek has announced its latest chipset in the Kompanio 1300T. This is built on the same 6nm process as the Dimensity 1200, which is powering the likes of the OnePlus Nord 2 and Poco F3 GT. This new processor will be coming to select Android tablets and later this year.
Although the phone has been replaced by the Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S20 is still an impressive device that even includes features not offered by Samsung's latest flagship. It's definitely one of the best phones to consider in 2021, as long as you're OK with buying one refurbished.
Images of a supposed Microsoft Surface Duo 2 prototype have surfaced, showing that Microsoft is working on adding a triple-camera array to its next device, along with some other changes.
OnePlus has confirmed that it is working on a toggle for its 'optimized mode' which will give users the ability to choose whether it wants to prioritize performance or battery life. This new feature wouldn't arrive until OxygenOS 12, which won't be arriving until after Android 12 is released.
The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro were the stars for most of 2020, but should you consider either of these in 2021? The specs hold up but are these better options than phones that have been released more recently?
With so many controllers available, there are a lot of different options to pick from if you're looking for a controller to use with your Android games. 8Bitdo has a few different options of its own, and the SN30 Pro is one of the best of them all.
Qualcomm has announced that it will be releasing a new Snapdragon Wear processor later this year. The company also announced a new push to move the wearable market forward, along with creating the Wearable Ecosystem Accelerator. This is bringing more than 60 companies together in an effort to create new products and innovate with a focus on the Snapdragon Wear platform.
Google has started to roll out Chrome 92 to compatible devices. This release improves the general security and privacy of Chrome, with new Chrome Actions for performing a security check, better performance related to its phishing checks, and more.
Arlo is one of the most popular security camera companies on the market, and for good reason. There are so many different options for home-owners to choose from.
A new update is rolling out to WhatsApp making it possible for you to join group video calls, even after they have started. You'll also be able to see the entire list of contacts in a video call before answering it.
The Pixel 5 has officially arrived. In an effort to keep that 90Hz display looking good for the years to come, we would recommend grabbing a screen protector, and we've rounded up our favorites.
The Moto G Power is an interesting device given its massive 5,000mAh battery. With a device that can go all day, you'll want to keep that screen looking good, especially since Motorola moved to a pin-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. These are the best screen protectors you can get for the G Power today!
Sony has finally released the PS5, and this marks the next generation of gaming for the company. But to really get the best experience, you'll want to make sure you get the best TV to pair with the PS5.