IFA 2019 is here. The Android Authority team has spent nearly a week scouring the show floor for the best tech products in Berlin, and we’ve managed to round up our favorite eight products. From smartphones, to laptops, to smart light bulbs, there’s something in here for everybody.
TCL is best known for its TVs, displays, and for being the company behind Alcatel and BlackBerry, but IFA 2019 marked the debut of TCL as a legitimate phone brand.
Garmin deals are continuing well into Cyber Monday. There’s never been a better time to snag a new smartwatch from the company, be it the rugged Instinct or the classy Venu Sq.
We’ve already seen a slew of Black Friday deals from the company on Amazon. On Cyber Monday, you can expect to see additional savings of up to 54% on select products.
The top deal includes the Forerunner 935, one of the company’s best multisport watches.
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Images of what could be a Google Pixel Watch prototype have been posted on the internet. The device, which reportedly was left in a US restaurant, looks much like the previously leaked renders of the Pixel Watch. The wearable is rumored to make its first appearance at Google I/O in May 2022. In an incident that seems a bit similar to the leak of the iPhone 4 prototype over 10 years ago, Android Central has posted images of what appears to be a Google Pixel Watch prototype.
Setting up a new wearable can be cumbersome and time-consuming. When you finally get to unboxing your new smartwatch, that last thing you want to do is power through a tutorial. We break down how to exit or skip the getting started guide on any Wear OS version, so you can get strapped in sooner.
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The new type of malware was found by Check Point, a security research firm. It passed the information to Google who removed 60 apps infected with AdultSwine. The malware could display pornographic images and was found in apps targeting children. Check Point, a security firm, recently informed Google about a new type of malware showing up in apps. The malware, dubbed “AdultSwine,” caused apps to display popups, and tried to get people to download fake antivirus apps, or sign up for premium SMS services.
One of the hallmark struggles of print journalism over the last several years has been converting their operations to the Internet with websites and applications. The New York Times is among the few that have managed to make the journey successfully. Now, they’re re-releasing a totally revamped Android app and we’re going to take a look at it. What’s new? Perhaps the most prominent change in the NYTImes app is the user interface.
Famous for its audio products, Sony has been staying out of the Android Auto race, but that doesn’t mean they were not planning a glorious entrance. The Japanese manufacturer has just announced the XAV-AX100 audio system, which is set to cost $499.99.
This far undercuts most of the competition. The cheapest of the latest Pioneer units start at $700, and even the older Kenwood ones go for over $600. Sony not only offers a lower price, but also quality.
Performance and camera optics are the name of the game here, so let’s stack this new phone up against its rivals — the Pocophone F1, Honor Play, Moto Z3 Play, and the Asus Zenfone 5Z.
Kings of performance Historically, performance has required compromise for lower-cost handsets, but things have changed in the last couple of years. The Pocophone F1 is the most affordable smartphone ever to pack in a flagship-tier Snapdragon 845 processor, which powers the $1000 big players.
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Google’s Pixel 5 has a nifty reverse wireless charging feature — automatic Battery Share. The reverse wireless charging feature automatically switches on when the phone is plugged in via USB-C. This means users don’t need to manually switch on reverse wireless charging to top up peripherals or other phones. The Google Pixel 5 isn’t the most impressive flagship of 2020 on paper or in the flesh, but it packs one smart feature every other flagship should copy.
The camera has become an integral part of our smartphone experience, with a lot of consumers making the choice of their next smartphone based solely on which device boasts the better shooter. Both Samsung and Apple are well known for their prowess in the camera department, and with the latest iPhones now out in the market, it’s only natural to wonder which phone takes the lead in this category.
We’ve already pit the iPhone 7 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7cameras against each other, and its now time to see how their smaller siblings fare.