ES File Explorer returns some SD card support to your KitKat device (root required)

In a recent update to the Android operating system, Google made some changes to how external SD cards can be handled by apps within the system. The result, basically, is that applications have been stripped of their former ability and permissions to read and write files on an sd card. With file explorer apps being some of the hardest hit by this change, ES File Explorer has decided to fight back, having launched an update to their app that brings back full SD card read/write access, at least for those that have their phone rooted.

Everything we know so far

Exactly 203 days from the launch of the Mi 5, Xiaomi is back with another affordable powerhouse. At a Beijing event today, the company revealed the Xiaomi Mi 6, and from what we could gather so far, it’s another impressive installment in the franchise. Xiaomi Mi 6 design Let’s start with the phone’s appearance. The Mi 6 was leaked thoroughly ahead of its debut today, but most of the leaks showed just the black version.

Foldable ZTE Axon M gets $200 price cut

The ZTE Axon M looks like a concept phone come to life, but the reality of actually using ZTE’s dual-screened oddity doesn’t quite match the dream. Unlike the Axon 7, the Shenzhen-based firm’s no-nonsense, mid-tier crowd-pleaser from 2016, its sort-of successor is an entirely different beast with a unique, foldable design tailor-made for multitasking. While the twin display set-up comes with a few inherent issues that we highlighted in our full review, the phone’s real bum note was its low price-performance ratio.

Get your free for life 50GB of Box online storage now

When it comes to sending your files to the cloud, are you more of a Dropbox person? Even if you say yes, you wouldn’t want to miss the fantastic promotion that its competitor, Box, is currently offering. For a limited time only, Box is giving new users free 50GB of cloud storage space. Despite the banner on the website, the registration is open to everyone. You don’t have to be the owner of certain devices – all you have to do is sign up and that’s it!

Here are the best Micromax phones you can currently buy

Micromax used to be one of the top smartphone manufacturers in India. They offered a wide range of affordable smartphones and had a strong offline retail presence. Micromax has admittedly seen better days, having lost a sizable amount of its market to competitors fromChina and other parts of Asia. The company is once again focusing on the segment it dominated a few years ago and despite stiff competition, it does still have some great, affordable smartphones to offer.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt wants to pay you to help make the LG V20 ad campaign

Last year you may remember Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s involvement in the LG V10 campaign. His production company hitRECord used a variety of people in different settings coming together to create a simple melody. The ad sought to showcase the V10’s ability to capture the in-between moments. With the LG V20, Gordon-Levitt is taking things in a different direction. For the LG V20, hitRECord is encouraging fans to go out into their everyday worlds and do something spectacular.

New Nokia Lumia 1020 commercial pokes fun at Samsung vs iPhone rivalry

Nokia seems to be gunning for the same approach, except they target two players at once – Samsung and Apple. After the spot it launched in April had wedding goers go at each other throats in the name of smartphone allegiance, Nokia is revisiting the topic with this Lumia 1020 commercial: The ad includes the obligatory reference to taking pics with an iPad (seriously, why do people do that?) but also to the software features that Samsung loves so much to tout (Drama Shot, bump to share, etc.

Pricing, availability, and where to buy Google Pixel Slate

In a world where more and more hardware companies are releasing tablet-laptop hybrid computers, Google thought it’d throw its hat into the ring with the Google Pixel Slate. Powered by Chrome OS, the Pixel Slate aims to offer a familiar Chromebook experience with the portability of a tablet — but at what price? Okay, the price is actually the biggest hurdle you’ll have to jump over with the Pixel Slate. With a price tag starting at $600, are you better off going with a competing device or just a traditional Chromebook?

Samsung announces Galaxy Enterprise Edition smartphones

Samsung has announced Galaxy Enterprise Edition smartphones for business customers in the UK. These Galaxy phones will enhance security and provide more service support for corporate users. Samsung notes that the Galaxy Enterprise Edition will be extended to other phones throughout the year. The Enterprise advantage Enterprise users of the above mentioned Galaxy phones will be entitled to a bunch of benefits. One of the most notable advantages they’ll get is regular firmware updates.

The Nevers is coming to HBO — here's what we know

WarnerMedia WarnerMedia Looking to fill the Sunday night HBO void left by Game of Thrones, Watchmen, and His Dark Materials? The Nevers is making a bid to be your next weekly viewing appointment over at the prestige cable network. Mixing superhero action and period drama intrigue, The Nevers premiers this month, and here’s what we know about it so far, as well as how to watch it on HBO and HBO Max.