Taking to theofficial Google blog, the Gmail team has revealed that it is making a change to the way Gmail works, specifically it will now always utilize an encrypted HTTPS connection when you send or check email. Additionally, Google says that every email message you send or receive will be encrypted while moving internally between Google’s data-centers. Although HTTPS support has been the default since 2010, up until now you could turn it off if you so choose.

It’s been far too long since we saw a true flagship phone from Motorola. The last device to fit the bill was 2017’s Moto Z2 Force, while subsequent devices have either used mid-range silicon or the previous year’s flagship processor. Thankfully, the company announced in December 2019 that it’s planning to launch the “fastest 5G phone on Qualcomm’s flagship platform” in early 2020. This means we can expect a Snapdragon 865 device from the company (tipped to be the rumored Motorola Edge Plus).

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Smartphone makers are in a constant battle to offer the best camera experience on their phones. From high-resolution sensors to AI-assisted photography features, cameras on phones are more diverse today than ever before. But good imaging skills are not enough to guarantee a great smartphone. There are many other factors such as the display, processor, software, fast charging, and more that can make or break a device.

Tristan Rayner / Android Authority TL;DR Huawei just launched the Huawei Nova 9 in Europe. The mid-ranger has a Snapdragon 778G chipset and super-fast wired charging. The phone costs €499 and will start to hit shelves in November. The Huawei Nova 9 will likely turn some heads if you take it out on the street. The Starry Blue colorway (pictured) has a sparkly finish that screams “I am on TikTok 24 hours a day.

You should have heard of virtual private networks (VPNs) by now. Previously only utilized by techies, they’re now part of the mainstream due to the rising threats online. If you’re not using a VPN yet, you may just want to consider what risks you’re taking.  Your ISP can sell data about you or share your activity to law enforcement or other 3rd parties. Advertisers want to track your preferences and location.

Now, serial tipster Ice Universe has claimed that this device, which they assert is the Galaxy Fold 2, will use ultra-thin glass for the display cover. It can be confirmed that the Galaxy Fold2 leaked not long ago will use an ultra-thin glass cover for the first time in the world, replacing plastic materials. The screen looks flatter and has less wrinkles. In fact, this is the correct cover material for foldable phones.

Samsung describes the phone as “mission ready […] tailored to the unique needs of operators in the federal government and Department of Defense (DoD).” Considering you will only be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition through official IT partners, it’s clear this phone isn’t designed for you and me. Related: The best Samsung Galaxy S20 rugged cases However, it also appears that the phone doesn’t differ much from the consumer-grade versions of the Galaxy S20 line.

TL;DR Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 today. The tablet is the first to support DeX hardware and seems to be aimed as a replacement for your Surface. The tablet goes on sale on August 10 for $650 without the cover, which costs $150 on its own. The rumor mill has been churning for a while now surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. Today, Samsung launched the latest-and-greatest in its tablet lineup, and it comes with a few new features that make it a viable replacement for your laptop.

Say what you want about the T-Mobile’s coverage, but the ‘Uncarrier’ certainly knows how to foster a dedicated userbase. Previously the company won over a lot of travel fans when they created a program that let tourists roam on LTE for no additional cost while in specific countries in Europe and South America. Although the promo was slated to conveniently overlap with the Olympics and come to a close at the end of September, T-Mobile has announced that that’s no longer the case.

Update, Jan. 23, 2019 (6:14AM ET): A day after confirming its Android Pie roadmap to Android Authority, HMD Global has now shared a handy infographic with all the due dates for its entire smartphone range… almost. HMD Global CPO Juho Sarvikas shared the Android 9.0 Pie upgrade roadmap on Twitter. The schedule gives exact dates or quarterly estimates for every Nokia smartphone, with the exception of the Nokia 2 which is the only phone missing from the list.