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There are plenty of essential components that make up every smartphone and phone storage is one of them. After all, what good is a phone if you can’t fit all your apps, photos, and videos on it? While cloud services are wonderful, it’s still a pain to hit your local storage limit and have to wade through your files to see what’s hogging space. Plus, in the age of 4K 60fps video and stunning 3D games, the need for more local storage is higher than ever.

Xiaomi Mi 10 series global launch: How to watch online

Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro in China back in February. The new flagship series was set to make its global debut at MWC 2020, but both the launch and the trade show were canceled due to the coronavirus situation. Now, Xiaomi is all set to announce the Mi 10 series globally on March 27. This online-only launch will detail the availability and pricing of the Mi 10 series in regions like the UK and Europe.

Alcatel Shine Lite brings selfie features and high-end design for roughly $200

Alcatel is far from a household name, especially in the US market, but over the last couple years they have been slowly upping their game with a number of phenomenal devices including the Idol 4 series. At IFA 2016, Alcatel hopes to continue pushing forward with its vision of affordable yet capable handsets. With that in mind, the company has introduced the Alcatel Shine Lite. As you might guess from the name, a big part of the appeal is the phone’s 5MP front shooter that has flash baked in for an enhanced selfie experience.

Casio unveils business-oriented Paper Writer 10-inch tablet

The first thing one probably thinks of when hearing about Casio is watches. What many of you might not know however is that the Japan-based electronics company handles manufacturing of not only watches, but also digital cameras, laptops, mobile phones, and most recently, Android tablets. The Paper Writer is one of Casio’s first notable Android tab efforts, and, while the gadget will most likely never see the light of day in the U.

Get the popular Wild Blood game or Unified Remote Full app for only 10 cents (not US)

Looking for an interesting game or a useful app? Gameloft’s popular Wild Blood game and the Unified Remote Full Android app can be yours for just 10 cents. (Unless you live in the US, where the Play Store weekly deals strangely don’t apply.) In Wild Blood, you step into the shoes of the legendary Sir Lancelot with a mission to take on the mighty King Arthur and save the woman you love. But you first have to defeat 20 different enemies with the help of a wide range of weapons including axes and longbows.

Motorola One Fusion series said to arrive later this year (Update: Specs leak)

Update, April 20 2020 (4:30AM ET): Veteran tipster Evan Blass revealed the existence of the Motorola One Fusion series on Sunday, although we didn’t have anything else to go on at the time. Now, 91mobiles has managed to obtain some apparent Motorola One Fusion Plus specs, so what should you expect? The outlet reports that the new phone packs a Snapdragon 675 processor, 4GB to 6GB of RAM, and 64GB to 128GB of storage.

Price drop! Save almost 90% on 5TB Polar Cloud Storage

Premium cloud storage options usually require monthly subscriptions that add up quickly. Today’s deal offers you lifetime access to Polar Cloud Storage for a one-off payment of as little as $39.99. Polar Cloud Storage is a complete backup solution to protect your prized photos, videos, important documents, and other precious data. Intuitive and user-friendly, this platform gives you full control of your data, letting you easily manage, sort, locate, and preview files with just a click.

Android 4.3 shows persistent notifications for “unkillable” apps

You may know that some Android applications run silently in the background even after you close them. These background apps can’t be stopped without killing their process, so Google normally requires them to display a persistent notification in the shade, so users are aware of this behavior. The problem is many app developers don’t want their background running applications to display persistent notifications, simply because users generally prefer to keep their status bars uncluttered.

Google’s Smart Glasses Are Real and Coming Soon

Wondering what the mad geniuses at Google have been cooking up in the secretive Google X labs in Mountain View? How about some nifty smart glasses, Terminator-style? A New York Times report claims that the rumored Google glasses, smart eyewear that integrate mobile technology and a heads-up-display (HUD), are indeed real, and are coming later this year. The report, which cites the customary anonymous sources inside Google, is full of juicy details, including a price range that is close to the cost of current smartphones ($250 to $600), some technical specs, and insight into Google’s plans for the new device.

Sony’s my Xperia security app now available for select Xperia devices

Not all cases of a lost or stolen phone end with a happy ending like this one. Luckily for Xperia smartphone owners, Sony has announced last month that it’ll be introducing its own security and phone tracking service called my Xperia. While the service has officially gone live for users in Nordic countries, those outside the region don’t have to feel left out, as the leaked my Xperia app can be downloaded and installed by all Xperia owners – regardless of the location.