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Free apps and games you can get under quarantine

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting all of our lives in one way or another. The biggest effect is that many people are now working from home or just stuck at home to stop the spread of the virus. Thankfully, many companies have been offering free access to games and apps to help keep you productive and entertained in these strange times. Read: All the great movies released early for streaming because of COVID-19

Samsung's most pre-ordered phones ever

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra are now available on sale everywhere. Samsung says the flagships are its most pre-ordered phones to date. According to the company, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has driven more than 60% of the series’ sales so far. According to Samsung, the Galaxy S22 trio are its most pre-ordered phones to date. The company did not share any numbers but said that pre-orders for the series have more than doubled those of the Galaxy S21 series.

5 old smartphone features I don't miss one bit

Phone makers from Apple to ZTE have conjured up all sorts of hardware ideas over the years. Some devices and their features have been breathtaking in design and functionality while others left many people scratching their heads. At the same time, technology has moved forward negating the need for some aspects of phone design that were once vital. Together, changes in design trends and the obsolescence of old (and sometimes plain bad) technologies have driven smartphones to drop many once-popular hardware features over time.

Arkham Underworld finally launches for Android

Sometimes you will see games that still launch for iOS weeks, and sometimes months, before they are finally made available for Android. That’s the case for Batman: Arkham Underworld, which launched in the summer of 2016 for Apple’s platform, but is only now making an appearance on Android in the Google Play Store. 15 best action games for Android Apps While this game may have “Batman” in the title, you don’t actually play as the Dark Knight.

Samsung Galaxy S5 tips & tricks

If you have just acquired your Galaxy S5, you’re probably still playing around with the various settings. It comes with the latest version of TouchWiz, after all. It’s interesting to note that Samsung added about 130 settings on this device — this might be overkill to some, but a welcome inclusion to others. Curious about getting the most out of your S5? Here are a few tips and tricks. Security and emergency settingsFingerprint scanner.

10 ways to recycle your phone

Humanity is capable of unbelievable things. We have gone from stone tools to amazing computers that fit in our pockets. The only issue is we are also great at trashing this planet we call home. But things are getting serious, and at some point we have to take action. Read Next: Refurbished phones — what are they, and where can you get them? Most of us don’t really know how much of an issue e-waste really is.

AOL's Alto email app will see its last download on November 9

AOL’s Alto email app might have been around for a little over five years, but it arguably didn’t really make a splash until late 2015, when the mobile app hit the scene. Alas, all the praise in the world did not stop the Alto team from announcing that, starting November 9, the app can no longer be downloaded and folks can no longer create new accounts. It’s a shame, too. When the Alto app first became available, one of its main features was its ability to pull specific details from your emails, such as flight and shipment information.

Best office chairs for working from home, gaming, etc.

Finding a good office chair that best fits your needs — and your budget — is no simple task. While some people spend all day working from home, others only use their office chairs occasionally. Everyone’s use case is different. Read also: 10 best standing desk options available That’s why we’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of some of the best reasonably priced office chairs you can pick up right now.

DLive launches Android app for blockchain-supported live streaming

TL;DR DLive has launched an Android app for its live streaming platform. The app lets users watch content and award the creators with cryptocurrency based on the Steem blockchain. DLive already has over 500,000 monthly active users. A company called DLive hopes to combine two major internet trends: live streaming and cryptocurrency. Today, DLive launched its Android app that lets the hundreds of millions of Android owners not only watch live streaming video content, but also allows them to reward their favorite creators with cryptocurrency based on the Steem blockchain.

Hands-on photos of the Clearly White Google Pixel 3 XL leak

TL;DR Hands-on photos of the Clearly White Google Pixel 3 XL have just leaked. The white colorway appears to keep the contrasting-colored power button. The fastboot menu confirms that at least one variant of the phone will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If you were a fan of the black and white (panda) Google Pixel 2 XL from last year, it unfortunately doesn’t look like Google will be bringing back the design with the Pixel 3 XL.