Galaxy Buds 2 could boast better IP rating than original Buds

TL;DR More Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 details have leaked. The earbuds will reportedly pack five hours of juice with ANC switched on. An IPX7 rating could also feature, according to the tip. We already know plenty about the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. Now, a new leak has seemingly revealed the remaining unknowns about the true wireless earbuds. The leak stems from relatively new tipster Snoopy (h/t Android Police), who revealed a lengthy machine-translated specs sheet relating to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic earlier this week.

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL render leak reveals all colorways (Update)

Update, May 2, 2019, 05:14 a.m. ET: Following the recent Pixel 3a render leak, we now have an idea how much the Pixel 3a and 3a XL may cost. YouTube channel This is Tech Today (h/t The Verge) apparently received images of Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL retail packaging giving away their U.S. prices. The Pixel 3a price is said to be $399, while the Pixel 3a XL would cost $479. These models would have 64GB of storage, though 128GB variants may also be available.

HBO Go app gets the long-awaited tablet support update

Ask and ye shall receive! In the case of the HBO Go app, owners of Android tablets have been asking for the streaming app to work on their devices for quite some time now. And it looks like their prayers have been answered. HBO has just updated its HBO Go app on Google Play Store and guess what? It no longer discriminates tablet devices. The added tablet support is listed on the change log, but unfortunately, it fails to mention any specific devices.

Honor 8C specs revealed, could be first Snapdragon 632 smartphone

TL;DR The Honor 8C has been listed by the Huawei sub-brand, complete with its spec sheet. Honor’s new phone will pack a Snapdragon 632 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of storage. The phone also delivers a 4,000mAh battery, and a 13MP+2MP rear camera combo. The Honor 8C is the latest in the sub-brand’s series of affordable phones, and the company has revealed specifications ahead of its official launch event.

HTC One XL, One S and EVO 4G LTE now have JB-based CM10 nightly builds

To say we were surprised more than a month ago when hearing from HTC on the company’s “official plans” for updating its “heroes” to Jelly Bean would be a huge understatement. At the time, pretty much no OEM had the guts to speak up about Android 4.1 upgrades, so to see HTC promising software leaps for three of its best phones was really something. Unfortunately, HTC has mentioned nothing on the subject ever since, which is frustrating as heck, but not that surprising.

Leica announces Leitz Phone 1, its first self-branded smartphone

German camera maker Leica has worked with many smartphone makers before but never launched a phone under its own banner. That changes today with the Leitz Phone 1. This is the first smartphone that not only features a Leica-made camera system but also gets its signature branding. Announced at a Tokyo press event (via Engadget Japan), the new Leica phone might seem familiar to many. It comes bearing a single, huge 20MP 1-inch camera sensor, the biggest one there can be on a phone.

Lenovo introduces Android all-in-one and 4K Android 'smart' monitor

Updated with video In the past year or so we’ve seen quite afew PC manufacturers experiment with putting Android onto all-in-one computers, generally with mixed results at best. As Windows struggles to stop the PC market’s slow decline however, it looks like we are destined to see many more devices that attempt to bring Google’s mobile OS to the desktop. Just ahead of the official start of CES, Lenovo has now announced it is jumping into the Android computer game with two new all-in-one devices of its own: the Lenovo N308 All-in-one and the ThinkVision 28 smart monitor.

Most of you use your phone's always-on display

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Always-on displays have been around for the best part of the decade. Improvements to battery life and display technology have made the feature almost indispensable to the modern smartphone user. But how many of you actually switch on the feature? In this poll, we asked Android Authority readers this question. Here’s what they told us. Do you use your phone’s always-on display feature? Results This fiercely popular poll garnered more than 8,000 votes.

Motorola One Zoom sale offers $100 off or free Moto G6, G6 Play

Right now, customers can cop an unlocked Motorola One Zoom for only $350, $100 off the original price tag. This is a solid deal considering the handset is still relatively new, and this is the biggest price drop we have seen since its launch a couple of months ago. Related: The best Motorola phones you can buy Now, if you know a family member or friend who is also looking for a budget-friendly Android device, you can forgo that discount in order to get a free Moto G6 or G6 Play with your Motorola One Zoom purchase.

RedmiBook Pro first impressions: More misses than hits?

Palash Volvoikar / Android Authority Xiaomi’s value-oriented brand Redmi has done wonders in the Indian market with its phone offerings over the years. The latest from the house of Redmi is the RedmiBook, which launched this week and is now available to buy in India in two flavors. We got our hands on the RedmiBook Pro, which is the higher-spec’d version of the laptop. While Redmi’s first laptop offering officially available outside of China seems good on paper, does it have the oomph needed in what is frankly, a crowded market segment?