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A new official documentary video gives away some secrets of the Nothing Phone 1. The phone will have a light-up back and will also be a StockX exclusive, likely for a limited time. This video is part of a new series, so we should find out even more soon. Nothing’s Carl Pei, formerly of OnePlus, is no stranger to making documentaries about what goes on at his place of business.
Do you often forget about your homework? You are not alone. Most students nowadays are prone to this kind of problem, mainly because there are a lot of things that get them distracted rather than be more focused on doing their schoolwork. Your Android device is one of the culprit to this problem. Hours of playing games, watching videos, or listening to music is what you often do with your phone, but you can turn things around with the help of Studious.
Some people don’t really mind the stock messaging app on their phone and would prefer it as it is. But, of course, some want a messaging app that can do more than what stock has to offer. If you are one of the latter, I bet that you would love to have Handcent SMS. The app has several features like scheduling a text message, blacklisting annoying contacts, voice input/output, and more.
Samsung has gone on record to proclaim that 2015 will see a reduction in product lines, though ironically enough things seem to be business as usual at the Korean conglomerate. To date it has announced and/or released over half-a-dozen phones, and a handful of tablets as well. Still, while the relatively new Galaxy Tab A-series seeks to combine Note-esque features with a budget-priced tablet, the newly leaked Galaxy Tab E series is arguably going to be the replacement for what would otherwise be called the Galaxy Tab 5.
Smartphones may have been almost a no-show at CES 2019, but that wasn’t the case for smartwatches. From fitness companies to fashion brands, we’ve seen plenty of companies launch new wearables at this year’s trade show.
Here’s our list of the best smartwatches we could find at CES 2019.
Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2Android Authority's CES Top Picks 2019 Awards: Our favorite products
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This is one of our favorite watches because, unlike last year, the Scallop Smartwatch 2 doesn’t sacrifice function over form.
Literature is a bit of a niche subject in the app world. Generally, most people find what they’re looking for through Google searches and ebook readers. Still, there are some good literature apps available on mobile platforms. Most of them are ereaders, but there are some other decent apps for literature fans as well. In any case, here are the best literature apps for Android!
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Asphalt 7 is probably Gameloft’s most successful racer yet, and they’re looking to continue that success with Asphalt 8: Airborne, the game showcased on the Nexus 7 (2013) during the Android 4.3 and Nexus 7 unveiling in San Francisco a few weeks back. And from what we’ve seen of it so far, fans are in for a real treat.
The game was due to launch on Aug. 8, but due to delays, we’re looking at a new launch date — Aug.
Google has put out a community post blaming audio-maker Sonos for a new problem that Pixel phones are facing.
According to the Nest team, some Pixel users in the US and Canada may be unable to set up smart home devices that haven’t been connected to Wi-Fi in a while or ever.
Google hasn’t shared a list of affected devices, but they presumably include Google Home and Nest speakers and displays, as well as Chromecasts.
Huawei does a lot of things right, but when it comes to product design, the Chinese giant is still trying to find a voice of its own.
Case in point, the newly released Huawei P9 sports a well thought-out metallic design, but the device features some undeniable similitudes to Apple’s iPhone 6S, especially on its bottom.
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Depending on whom you ask, the fact that some phone makers draw inspiration from Apple’s creations isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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Samsung is no longer going to hand out Samsung Rewards for transactions conducted with Samsung Pay. You’ll still be able to earn rewards through purchases directly from Samsung, but not from anything you buy through Pay. This also means that the various rewards tiers are going away. Loyal Samsung fans have been able to earn rewards points through Samsung Pay transactions for years.