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February 28
- Microsoft Edge beta for Android adds picture-in-picture support
- The Google Home app now supports changing the color of smart lights
- Best of MWC 2019: Android Central's favorite announcements from the show
- What Galaxy S10 color is your favorite?
- Redmi Note 7 Pro specs: 48MP camera, Snapdragon 675, Quick Charge 4.0
- Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera and Snapdragon 675 launches in India
February 27
- PSA: Verizon's experiencing a service outage in Michigan
- What is Dolby Atmos for Gaming?
- Should you buy a PopSocket or Style Ring for Galaxy S10?
- Should you buy the Acer CXI3 Chromebox?
- Pocket Casts gets an Alexa skill for easy, hands-free listening
- Spotify finally launches in India, with monthly plans starting at ₹119 ($1.65)
February 26
- You can now use Google Duo on your computer
- Buy the Galaxy S10 5G for its amazing battery life, not its 5G capabilities
- Telna launches eSIM support for its 800+ partners around the globe
- Apple Music coming soon to Google Home and other Assistant speakers
- Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus hands-on: A new (tall-screened) era
February 25
- MicroSD Express announced with read speeds up to 985 MB/s
- The Galaxy Watch Active could be one of 2019's best smartwatches
- The HTC 5G Hub is a portable 5G router with Android Pie and voice controls
- Here are our first Galaxy S10+ camera samples
- Innie or outie? How to define the first generation of foldable phones
- Western Digital reveals new embedded flash storage for the 5G era
- Qualcomm will begin certifying Quick Charge wireless charging pads, ushering in higher speeds
- Android Messages is now getting Allo-style Google Assistant integration
February 24
- The Lenovo 14e Chromebook Enterprise is a cheap laptop for clumsy employees
- Lenovo Tab V7 hands-on: 6.95 inches of screen in front of a 5180mAh battery
- Dedicated Google Assistant button will bring new AI abilities to even more devices in 2019
- TCL flexes DragonHinge technology for use in future foldables
- Nokia 9 PureView specs: Five cameras and Android One
- BlackBerry KEY2 Red Edition aims to spark lust for the aging phone at $749
- Nokia 9 PureView hands-on: Would you like a phone with that camera?
- Huawei Mate X first look: Three screen modes, four cameras and five Gs for €2299
February 23
- A Safe Bet [#acpodcast]
- Oppo unveils 10x zoom camera setup and 5G phones at MWC 2019
February 22
- I think the Galaxy Fold is worth its $2000 price, but I'm still not buying one
- Samsung Bixby: Everything you need to know!
- Are you going to spend $2000 on the Galaxy Fold?
- VRS Design brings you a Galaxy S10 series case review and special promotion
February 21
- Microsoft bringing Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps to Android and iOS
- What's new on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in March 2019
- Don't let Google and Nest off the hook for their hidden mic
- Three years on, Vivo still can't get its software act together
- Samsung Galaxy S10: What about the Gear VR?
- What is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and why do you want it?
February 20
- Can you use Galaxy Active with iPhone?
- Galaxy S10 Specifications: S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G specs in one place
- Does the Galaxy S10 have a headphone jack?
- Blink Indoor 1 vs. Blink XT 1: Which video cam should you buy?
- Xiaomi Mi 9 specs: Snapdragon 855, 20W wireless charging, 48MP camera
February 19
- Nest Cam Outdoor vs. Nest Cam IQ Outdoor: Differences and which should you buy?
- Google may reveal more details about its cloud gaming service on March 19
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon X55 5G modem can reach 7Gbps download speeds
- Where the funk are all the headphones that charge over USB-C?
- Would you still use Google Assistant even if it had ads?
- Call of Duty Black Ops 4 for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
February 18
- Farming RPG Stardew Valley is coming to Google Play
- MWC 2019 preview: Galaxy S10, LG G8, foldable phones, 5G and more!
- Apex Legends: Tips and Tricks
- Does the SteelSeries Stratus Duo work with Fortnite on Android?
- The 4 things Google Fi needs to change before I switch
February 16
- It turns out we needed the notch more than we thought
February 15
- Jump Force for PlayStation 4: Tips and tricks
- Where is the best place to buy the Honor View 20?
- Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite Active 65t: Which truly wireless earbuds are right for you?
- Is the Galaxy S9 worth buying in 2019?
- Samsung announces new 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab S5e with Tab S4-like features for just $399
February 14
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in Fortnite and get a Valentine's Day gift
- Focals by North expands to the West Coast
- Honor 8X vs. Huawei P20 Lite: Which should you buy?
February 13
- iMessage for Android is the messaging solution we need, not the one we want
- Wear OS accounts for less than 12% of the U.S. smartwatch market
- The Amazon Echo Input is the logical successor to the Chromecast Audio
- Google to reportedly launch Pixel Watch, new Nest camera, and more in 2019
- The Nest Thermostat has become one of my favorite smart home gadgets
- Notch vs. hole punch display — which is better?
February 12
- Canceling Sling TV? These are some great alternatives
- Do you need PlayStation Plus to play Apex Legends on PlayStation 4?
- Vizio TVs now displaying info on its spying settlement
- Android Auto without a touch screen is weird, but I kinda dig it
- Android Pie and One UI on Samsung Galaxy S9: Top 7 things to know
- Google Pixel is now the United States' fastest-growing smartphone brand [Update]
- Are money launderers exploiting in-app purchases in Fortnite?
- OnePlus ranked as a top 5 high-end U.S. smartphone brand in Q4 2018
- Why it makes perfect sense for Amazon to buy Eero
February 11
- Amazon is buying popular mesh Wi-Fi company Eero
- Pushbullet's Android app is getting a complete redesign
- Canceling AT&T TV Now? Here are some great alternatives
- Farming Simulator 19: Everything you need to know
- Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD vs. RAVPower 26800 PD: Which portable battery should you buy?
- Mint Mobile's $20 data plan sounds too good to be true — here's why it's not
- Google Maps' AR navigation is being tested by some users
- Would you buy a phone without a front-facing camera?
- Google Play Movies and Music are releasing content late and it's driving me to piracy
February 10
- Crappy little gap of nothing [#acpodcast]
- Far Cry: New Dawn — Everything you need to know
February 9
- Subnautica for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
- Interstitial ads are terrible and they need to disappear
February 8
- Spotify: Everything you need to know
- Is a USB-C dongle better than USB-C headphones?
- 5 reasons you should buy a SmartThings hub (and 3 reasons you shouldn't)
- New job listings reveal Google's getting into the wearables market
- Do you have the February 2019 security patch on your Pixel phone?
- The National Enquirer is threatening to publish nudes of Jeff Bezos
February 7
- Companies are (still) selling your phone location data without consent
- Android Auto is finally coming to select Toyota vehicles
- Moto G7, Power and Play Hands-on: Why even buy an expensive phone anymore?
- Moto G7 specifications: 2019 is a good year for budget phones
- Madden NFL 19: Beginner's guide to Ultimate Team
February 6
- New kid-focused Fitbit tracker pops up in leaked renders
February 5
- Newton email app returns under Essential ownership
- All of Microsoft's Android beta programs, and how to sign up
- Honor 8X vs. Honor 7X: Should you upgrade?
- Bye T-Mobile, I just switched to Google Fi
- Wemo Smart Plug review: The little plug that could
February 4
- Apex Legends: Everything you need to know
- Jump Force for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
February 3
- Your mobile plan blows chunks — and Mint Mobile's Super Bowl commercial can help
- Energizer is coming to MWC 2019 with a total of 26 new phones
- Your Google+ account is being deleted on April 2
- Microsoft wants to bring Xbox Live cross-platform gaming to Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, and more
February 2
- How I saved hundreds of dollars a year getting rid of zombie subscriptions
- Nintendo teams with LINE to bring Dr. Mario to Android and iOS
February 1
- Tech as reward: The gadgets that keep me moving toward my weight loss goals
- What's new on Amazon Prime Video in February 2019
- Smartphones have really changed the way I fly