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The best Huawei P30 cases that you can get right now

The Huawei P30 is the standard version of the two flagship smartphones from the China-based company. It looks great and has some powerful hardware and features, but it’s a little more affordable than the P30 Pro. You’ll definitely want to get a case for this phone, and we have some suggestions. Here are our picks for the best Huawei P30 cases. Best Huawei P30 cases Editor’s note – We will be updating this post as more Huawei P30 cases are released.

Skrillex-branded "Live Cases" now available from the Google Store for the low price of $40

Are you a fan of famed dubstep artist Skrillex? Do you own an Android device? If so, head on over to the Google Store and check out the new Skrillex-branded “Live Cases” now available for the Nexus 5 and 6, Samsung Galaxy S5 and S6, and Galaxy Note 4. They’re now available for $40 a piece and come in three different designs: Space Shield, Circuit Bae and Lil Planet. Each case features a customizable shortcut button on the back that gives you one-touch access to any application of your choosing.

State of the smartphone industry

Strategy Analytics has published its latest set of reports into the smartphone industry. The research gives us plenty of information to sift through for global and regional trends, as well as showing which brands are coming out on top and which are struggling to perform in today’s ultra competitive market. The data is broken down into the following regions: North America, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, Central and Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa and the Middle East.

How to flash 1% Battery Indicator mod for the Galaxy Note 10.1

If you’ve flashed a deodexed ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000, GT-N8010, and GT-N8013 and can’t wait to customize your tablet, then you can start customizing your tablet by flashing these simple battery indicator mods. XDA Developers member Darkman_RS created these colorful 1% Battery Indicator mods for the Galaxy Note 10.1. Flashing these mods will change the appearance of the stock battery indicator on your tablet. There are 4 types of battery mods: a multi-colored battery indicator, 2 varieties of Ice Cream Sandwich battery indicators, and a gray-themed battery indicator.

Plants vs Zombies 2 gets an update, sees the return of Doctor Zomboss

Plants vs Zombies 2 has been available on Android for just a few months, and in that short time it has already become a pretty big success in its own right. For fans of the original game, however, you’ll be happy to know that a new update is bringing back the main villain, Doctor Zomboss. According to the change-log, Zomboss can be found in a new Ancient Egypt level, and is expected to eventually show up in the other time periods as well.

The OnePlus and Oppo partnership just got even more confusing

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus has announced that it will “further integrate” with Oppo. The firm says it’ll still operate independently of Oppo though. OnePlus told Android Authority that global phones would continue to offer OxygenOS. OnePlus has cozied up to sister company Oppo in recent times, with the brands confirming earlier this year that they were essentially merging their R&D efforts. Now, OnePlus has announced that it’s moving to further integrate with its stablemate.

Moneto Provides Answer for Non-NFC Capable Devices

One thing I really hate about signing up with a two-year contract is not being able to change my phone when a new one comes out; especially if it is a lot better than the phone I’m currently locked with. With all this talk about NFC capability, it is understandable why there are so many people who are getting interested in joining this bandwagon. But if you’re like me who has to wait for another couple of years before changing your phone, what do you do?

Verizon makes changes to their Edge upgrade program

Beginning June 1, Verizon is changing their upgrade program, Edge, so that the number of monthly payments for a device changes from 24 months to 20 months. Verizon is also changing the percentage of a device's costs that a customer will need to pay off before they can upgrade from 50% to 60%. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7orrDq6ainJGqwam70aKrsmaTpLpwwsSroLOnnmK6orfErGScoJGjtKa%2FjJ6boJ1dqr2ovsCdnGaooqS0s63MZmpxcWBuf3A%3D

Galaxy Note 3 root method released, doesn’t mess with KNOX security

Planning to root your Galaxy Note 3? Unfortunately, doing so is easier said than done,thanks to Samsung’s KNOX security. The problem is that rooting the Note 3 apparently triggers a response from the KNOX security software that will effectively mess up your phone, setting its status to unofficial and voiding your warranty. The good news is that a solution has now been found. The so-called Root de la Vega method has now been released, thanks to the efforts of XDA developers designgears and Chainfire.

Google's new 'gaze' patent tracks your eye movement, gauges reaction

Google knows what you shop for online, where you go, and (sometimes) what you buy. If you’re looking for something, Google is often the go-to source for finding it. Somehow, some way, Google seems to have all the answers. Google is now intent on actually knowing what you’re looking for — or at. A new patent filed by the Mountain View company wishes to track your eyeball, a bit like Samsung’s new devices do.