Google+ has been strict about their policies from the very first day. It’s important to keep a new social network legit and organized, so the use of fake or chosen names was not an option. One had to use a real name. As of today, this is no longer the case. Google is ready to let you choose whatever name that may tickle your fancy. This is not a new movement, though.

TL;DR Realme has launched its Narzo 20 series of phones. The top-end model features a 90Hz screen and 65W charging for ~$220. Realme launched the budget-focused Narzo family of phones earlier this year, and it’s now followed up with the Narzo 20 series. The family consists of three devices, namely the Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20A. So what makes each device stand out? The Narzo 20 Pro is the most impressive device of the lot, featuring a Helio G95 mid-range gaming processor, 65W charging, a 4,500mAh battery, and a 6.

Today, Boost Mobile andZTE have announced the new Warp Elite smartphone, the successor to the Warp Sync. Priced at just $179.99, the ZTE Warp Elite is shooting right for the mid-range market. The ZTE Warp Elite has undergone a design overhaul from the last Warp smartphone, with a sleek looking case and large 5.5-inch display. Although the resolution is just 720×1280, which may be a little low at this size.

Towards the end of last month, the much anticipated Android 4.4.2 KitKat update began rolling out to Galaxy S4 customers in the US, including Sprint, AT&T, and US cellular variants. Select regions have also received the update for the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 version (Eyxnos CPU, no LTE model). Today, we can happily report that the KitKat update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is now rolling out to users in Europe and Asia too.

Samsung has been the number one Android manufacturer for almost a year now, capturing majority market share in most markets around the globe. While a lot of the company’s lead can be attributed to the success of its high-end devices, another important factor is Samsung’s continuing effort to cover the entire spectrum of the smartphone market. As such, today, Samsung unveiled two entry level Android smartphones, both running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, called the Galaxy Star and the Galaxy Pocket Neo.

“The new Slacker is here. The start of a new era. The blossoming of a beautiful new friendship.” The interactive Internet radio service Slacker has announced on its blog that it has undergone a complete redesign and now touts the best music experience with the most complete music service all around the world. By complete, it means Slacker is capable of doing what its competition can perform such as music discovery, browsing artists, and more.

Sonic the Hedgehog is among the more recognizable characters in all of video games. Ranking right up there with Mario and Pacman, With the death of Sega as a console, Sonic began to fade into legend. Remembered only by older gamers who remember what it was like playing on the Genesis. Sonic has made a comeback in a new game for Android called Sonic Jump.Originally, the game was only released for iOS.

LG already confirmed that the V10’s successor will arrive in September, but now we know exactly when to expect it. The Korean giant sent out invites for a press event scheduled for September 6. The presser will take place in San Francisco, a slightly unusual choice for LG, who picked New York or the big electronics trade shows for its recent launches. A separate event will be held on September 7 for the Korean press in Seoul.

Verizon is giving its 5G network a bit of a boost, as the carrier has just turned on 5G uploads in 35 major cities for mobile users and in Chicago’s 5G home market. These cities already had 5G support for download speeds, but this change will give users a massive boost to how fast they can upload data. This announcement comes hot on the heels of the company announcing a new Samsung Galaxy S20 with faster mmWave 5G support.

Update, June 13, 2019 (04:55 PM ET): The Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone is making its United States debut right now. If you head to Verizon’s online store, you can grab a Galaxy A50 for the low price of $350. It comes in one color: black. You can buy the phone outright or pay in monthly installments at a rate of $14.58 per month for 24 months. Click below to get started!