This week, Google announced that it will combine Meet and Duo but promised to keep the best features of both video calling apps in the joint venture. News like this isn’t surprising anymore. The company is known for frequently launching and then ruthlessly abandoning apps and services. So much so that we have a Google Graveyard documenting every short-lived project it has undertaken.
My gut reaction, and that of many people who have found themselves stuck on the Google rollercoaster — particularly the messaging one — was to sigh in resignation.
Robert Triggs / Android Authority
TL;DR
Visible now supports a range of Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones via eSIM. Users can try the budget carrier in as little as 15 minutes with no long-term commitments. Visible has announced eSIM support for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, making it easy for users to try out the wireless carrier.
Visible is the prepaid wireless provider owned by Verizon and operating on its network.
Thanks to our friend Sir Hydarnes, we now have the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 wallpapers for you to download: right here, right now. There’s the few S Pen walls you’ve likely already seen, along with some new pastel geometric wallpapers you likely haven’t. Hit the thumbs below to launch the full resolution Galaxy Note 7 wallpapers and enjoy.
The Galaxy Note 7 is due to be officially unveiled at a launch event in New York City on August 2.
Galaxy S8 vs S8 Plus: which one is right for you?
Features
In this post, the latest Samsung Galaxy device goes up against the beloved official Google phone. It’s a battle between the purest form of Android and the most popular form of Android. This is the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus vs the Google Pixel.
Both phones come in a couple sizes, but it’s important to note that the Galaxy S8 has the same screen size as the Google Pixel XL, though we’ll concede that the Pixel XL has the larger screen area overall.
TL;DR
Alongside the Moto G6 and E5 series, Motorola also announced its Beta Experiences program. The program lets early adopters test out new features for existing and new Moto experiences. Motorola did not say when the program will launch or what else early adopters can expect. Regardless of the smartphone, Motorola typically shines when it comes to software. That is thanks to the included Moto features, such as Moto Voice and Moto Display, that tend to compliment the Android experience rather than clash with it.
Have you ever wanted to have a good long chat with a Pokémon in real life? If so you might want to consider picking up a Google Home device, as an app that lets you converse with the series’ iconic yellow mascot Pikachu is on the way.
The Pokémon Company has announced that the free app, which is succinctly titled Pikachu Talk, will launch in Japan this year. Poké-fans overseas will have to wait for a little longer though, as the app has only been given a vague 2018 release date so far.
While its beautiful design, gorgeous Quad HD display, smooth performance, fluid software experience, and decent camera isn't above and beyond what is expected from a current generation high-end flagship, the fact that it is significantly cheaper than the devices it directly competes with is what makes the Axon Phone by ZTE a no brainer. Table of contents
Chinese OEMs are slowly but surely expanding their presence in the U.S. market, bringing to the highly-competitive arena what these companies are already known for around the world, great devices at comparatively more affordable price points.
Smartphones these days rival and sometimes outperform consumer-level cameras when it comes to video quality. But after you capture a memory, you typically have to transfer files over to your computer and edit them there if you want a professional-looking movie or slideshow.
That’s no longer an issue thanks to the Movavi Clips video editor. This free app for Android and iOS makes it easy to take an assortment of photos and video clips and export a masterpiece for your friends and family to enjoy.
Update (10/4): Verizon Wireless has now started selling the Asus ZenFone V online and in its stores. As we reported before, the price for the phone is $384 without a contract, or you can get it on a 24-month payment plan for $16 a month.
Original post (9/18): Asus has quietly unveiled a new smartphone that will be exclusive to Verizon. The ZenFone V (V520KL), as it’s called, offers high-end specs but isn’t quite up there with the likes of the Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, and other flagships.
In addition to the new Kindle reader family that includes three devices priced form $69 to $179 and the new, improved, but cheaper 7-inch Kindle Fire, Amazon announced today during its California-based media event a brand new Kindle Fire HD tablet that’s supposed to be better than its predecessor in terms of specs and features, but also bigger, or at least one version. That’s right, the new Kindle Fire HD will be available in two flavors, a 7-inch and an 8.