When it comes down to it, our main goal at Android Authority is to help readers to be as informed about mobile technology as possible. We’ve brought you news of wireless spectrum purchases and details regarding new service plans offered by the biggest American providers, among other noteworthy topics. But there’s been a key piece of the puzzle missing thus far, which is to distill and consolidate all this information into one concise resource.
Although smartphones and tablets are quickly replacing conventional computers, the complete switch has yet to be made. This is because there are still many tasks that can only be performed on a desktop computer. For this purpose, we sometimes require remotely accessing computers to perform certain tasks. For example, one may require collaborating with a friend via remote desktop or might have to log in to a remote server at office to perform maintenance.
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Nothing has tweeted a photo that appears to be our first look at the Nothing Phone 1. However, there are hints that it could be an April Fool’s joke. Update: April 1, 2022 (5:25 AM ET): Turns out we were right and Nothing was just teasing its April Fool’s Day joke. You can read all about it here.
Original article: March 31, 2022 (10:50 AM ET): Earlier this month, Nothing finally announced it would launch a smartphone.
Huawei Honor 8 ProIt’s got the best chipset in the house, a high-resolution display that looks gorgeous, latest Android out of the box, and a good enough dual camera… all packed in a very stylish and solid chassis. The Honor 8 Pro is nothing short of a fantastic flagship smartphone in 2017. Table of contents
The recently launched Honor 8 Pro is the beefed-up version of last year’s Honor 8. The Honor 8 was a well-rounded package, but the compact form factor and mid-range specifications didn’t really allow for the ‘flagship’ tag.
Zoom has helped connect people all over the world over the last few years. Whether that’s family members who cannot see each other or work meetings on a Monday morning, Zoom has been instrumental in bridging spatial gaps since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s your turn! Let’s get you started with Zoom by talking about how to download it on any device.
Read more: Here’s how to set up Zoom Android virtual backgrounds
In the best implementation of Android Wear yet, the LG G Watch R offers nearly everything a potential smartwatch owner could want. Featuring a truly gorgeous design, fantastic build quality, smooth performance, a best in class P-OLED display, and most importantly, great battery life, there’s very little not to love about this smartwatch. One of the biggest issues hindering the popularity and mass adoption of smartwatches is that these devices don’t look enough like a watch.
Sony took the wraps off of a slew of new smartphone offerings here at IFA 2017, and while the flagship Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact definitely stole the limelight, the new addition to their mid-range line is definitely deserving of some attention as well. We go hands on and take a quick look at the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus!
Sony launched the Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra back during MWC earlier this year, and as far as specifications and features go, the new Xperia XA1 Plus falls right in the middle of the two.
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The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro popped up on the company’s Vietnamese site today. The device has a quad-core processor, microSD card support, and a 960 x 540 Super AMOLED display. Also included is a front-facing camera with a dedicated flash and an 8MP rear camera that can record 1080p video. Today, we’re getting our first official look at the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018). The device just popped up on Samsung’s Vietnamese site.
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After a last-minute leak, Facebook and Ray-Ban launched their first joint product: Ray-Ban Stories. Like Snapchat’s Spectacles, the smart glasses aim to give you an easy way to capture and share video content. You can buy them starting now for a starting price of $299. Update, September 9, 2021 (12:35 PM ET): In the article below, we give leaked information about what ended up being Ray-Ban Stories, the first smart glasses from Facebook.
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The Indian government has officially instituted a permanent ban against 60 Chinese apps it initially listed in June last year. This lengthy list includes TikTok, WeChat, Baidu, UC Browser, UC News, and more. You can see the complete list of permanently banned apps below.
India Chinese app ban: The official list TikTok Mi Community Weibo WeChat SHAREit Clash of Kings DU recorder YouCam Makeup DU Battery Saver DU Browser DU Cleaner DU Privacy DU Recorder Clean Master – Cheetah Cache Cleaner DU Apps Studio Baidu Translate Baidu Map QQ Launcher QQ Security Centre QQ Player QQ Music QQ Mail QQ NewsFeed WeSync QQ International New Video Status V Fly Status Video Mobile Legends Vmate ES File Explorer Mi Video call-Xiaomi Parallel Space SelfieCity Mail Master Vault-Hide Vigo Video Bigo Live UC News UC Browser BeautyPlus Xender ClubFactory Helo LIKEE Kwai ROMWE SHEIN NewsDog Wonder Camera Photo Wonder APUS Browser VivaVideo- QU Video Inc CM Browser Virus Cleaner (Hi Security Lab) Meitu Hago Play With New Friends Cam Scanner We Meet Sweet Selfie As per Times of India, the government was not satisfied by the app companies’ responses with regards to data collection and sharing in the country.