One of the biggest complaints with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI a few years ago was the fact that the software package was very bloated, and packed with a slew of features and extras that, ultimately, didn’t prove to be all that useful. Samsung has toned down their software experience drastically over the last couple of versions of the UI, and with the latest iteration, the software experience is by far the best yet.
Sony’s new lineup of devices can not be complete without some fancy accessories, and that we have. The GCM10 Game Controller Mount will be of great interest to the gamers in the house. It is no simple accessory, as it turns your mobile devices into a portable console of sorts.
The Game Controller Mount creates a dock for your mobile device, allowing you to attach it right into a PlayStation 4 controller.
Verizon’s very own Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch just launched this week. The Wear24 can be fetched for $299.99 with a 2-year contract or $349.99 at full price. This year has already seen several new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, so it’s going to be interesting to see where Verizon’s offering stands in comparison.
We managed to get our first Verizon Wear24 hands-on look, so read on to find out what this smartwatch is all about exactly.
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It didn’t take long for people to find “hidden” features in Android 12 Developer Preview 2. As 9to5Google reports (and Android Authority can confirm), DP2 enables a previously hinted-at one-handed mode that gives Android users a rough equivalent to the iPhone’s Reachability and thus an easier time using big-screen phones.
Toggle the one-handed feature in Android’s settings under the Gestures section and the visuals will “slide” when you swipe down at the bottom of the display.
With ten years of iPhones under Apple’s belt, the company wants to celebrate the occasion with the iPhone X. From the near bezel-less display on the front to the powerful guts on the inside, there is plenty for Apple fans to be excited about with the iPhone X.
First thing’s first, however: we know it is a bit strange that an Android-focused website is talking about Apple’s high-end iPhone. Our duty to bring you the latest and greatest Android coverage, but we also need to look at what Android’s biggest competitors bring to the table.
There are lots and lots of lists online summarizing the best Nintendo Switch games. However, many games on those lists aren’t just the best games on the Switch but the best games on PC, other consoles, and even Android.
With this list, though, we are going to tell you the best Nintendo Switch games that you can’t play anywhere else. If you want to enjoy one of the games below, you need to own a Switch (either the original or the Switch Lite).
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Samsung has posted a calendar for its official One UI 4 rollout. The calendar differs slightly from the leaked South Korean calendar we saw recently. The longest you’ll need to wait for Android 12 on your Samsung phone is August 2022. Yesterday, we found some information (that Samsung quickly removed) related to the rollout of Android 12 to Samsung phones in South Korea.
Despite having a reputation for customizability, vanilla Android has always had a couple corners where the OS is bland and disappointingly devoid of customization options. Unless your device was rooted or running a custom ROM, this included the lock screen, for which the only native options were things like changing the wallpaper and the appearance of notifications.
Fortunately, the rather sudden debut of our first Android O Developer Preview elevates the lock screen to previously unknown levels of personalization and convenience by giving us the long-overdue ability to choose our own lock screen shortcuts.
☕ Good morning! It’s Google I/O week! We’re all expecting to hear about a Pixel Watch and a Pixel 6a, but who knows what else! Here’s what to expect. And, Paula Beaton will be guiding you through the week, I’ll be back Friday.
Motorola rollable?There’s a couple of leaks out of Motorola to start the week in tech, fresh from noted leaker Evan Blass.
First is the Moto Razr 3 (above) with what may be our first look at the device.
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Epic Games will make the long-awaited Fortnite for Android beta available first for a number of Samsung phones tablets starting today. After a few days, more Android phone owners will be invited to the beta in waves. The list of currently supported phones includes devices from OnePlus, Google’s Nexus and more. It’s finally here. Epic Games is launching Fortnite for Android starting today. As previously rumored, Epic says the beta version of the highly popular battle royale shooter will first arrive on select Samsung smartphones and tablets starting today.