LG has just announced that customers who purchase an LG G3 from select U.S. retailers will receive a free virtual reality headset with their purchase. The headset, which was announced last February, is essentially a plastic version of Google Cardboard built specifically for the G3. Though it’s built by LG, the headset utilizes the same VR content library as Cardboard which can be found in the Google Play Store. Just like Cardboard, VR for G3 features a neodymium ring magnet on the side that works with the magnetic gyroscope sensor in the G3 which allows the user to switch applications and scroll through menus without the need for a touchscreen display.

TL;DR Multiple rumors suggest that Nintendo could launch its anticipated Nintendo Switch Pro console this month. Today, Nintendo officially scheduled an E3-based Nintendo Direct for June 15. Obviously, the company doesn’t confirm or deny that it would reveal a new console, but it’s certainly possible. Over the past few weeks, rumors have been ramping up that Nintendo could soon launch an updated version of its most recent home console.

TL;DR Portrait Light is one of the star photo editing features of the Google Pixel 5. The feature allows you to alter the lighting around a subject’s face after the photo has already been taken. Older Pixel devices can expect the feature starting today. In our video review of the Google Pixel 5 (give it a watch here), we spent a good amount of time covering the Portrait Light feature.

TL;DR New commits in the Chromium repository suggest that Chromebooks powered by Qualcomm SoC may appear in future References to “chipset-qc845” are believed to relate specifically to Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 platform Qualcomm chipsets have also recently been found in Windows laptop systems The Snapdragon 845 platform, Qualcomm’s latest 64-bit chipset, was revealed in Hawaii earlier in December. It’s built on Samsung’s 10nm LPP FinFET process technology and it’s is expected to power a number of 2018’s most powerful phones.

Samsung will cover any niche market it can find, and the recent onslaught of selfie-focused smartphones is definitely a party they were to join. Recent leaks show what could be the latest iteration of their Samsung Galaxy Grand series, which could very well be one of their main selfie phones. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has shown up in a Vietnamese website. We have pictures, specs and even an estimated release window.

Remember when your parents bought you your first smartphone? They probably said something along the lines of, “You better answer your phone when I call or I’ll take it away.” Well, what if you didn’t answer? What if you were so busy that you couldn’t pick up the phone or text back? Many of us still have these problems, as loved ones are always wondering where we are, especially if we don’t answer.

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority ⚡ Welcome to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 187th edition here, with the launch date for the OnePlus 10 Pro, Nothing Phone 1 news, and The Witcher 4. 🎮 This weekend I’m mostly enjoying saving Danny Trejo’s tacos during the free Far Cry 6 weekend, as well as soaking up the (rare) Scottish sunshine!

It’s a new year and Xiaomi is not stepping down in the competition for releasing devices that offer the most bang for your buck. Only some months after the release of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, the Chinese manufacturer has released the Redmi 3. I have been spending some time with the new handset and am ready to give you the full rundown, so let’s dig right into the details.

We’re in New York to see ZTE’s new and highly ambitious offering for the US market, the Axon. Combining a striking all-metal design with some of the finest specifications on the market, the Axon deserves your attention in and of itself. But ZTE seems decided to make this device a homerun, which may explain the Axon’s affordable price tag: $500 unlocked. The Android arena is nothing if not competitive, so can a newcomer (even one with the massive might of ZTE at its back) take on heavyweights like Samsung Galaxy S6, HTC One M9, or the LG G4?

Java is one of the “official” languages that Google supports for Android development — the other being Kotlin. While the latter is increasingly favored by Google however, Java remains popular due to its wide use outside of Android development. This is an in-demand language and learning it can be extremely beneficial for anyone looking to begin a career in development. Fortunately, there are plenty of tutorials available to walk you through common statements and what they all do.