One of the biggest changes in the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge is the lack of a removable battery, and this means you’re stuck with the 2600-mAh battery that comes built into the handset. As we covered in our Galaxy S6 Edge battery life review, my usage means that I get on average 14 to 18 hours battery life.  However, like with most Android smartphones, there are a few simple tips to make the most of your S6 Edge battery.

The term “brick” is thrown around liberally when talking about devices that are bulkier than average, but in the case of the ZeroLemon’s newest extended batteries for the Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, the term is quite appropriate. ZeroLemon, a brand known for its high capacity extended batteries, has outdone itself with the 8,500-mAh extended batteries for Samsung’s most recent flagships. Don’t miss: The batteries give you almost three times more power, on top of the built-in 3,000-mAh batteries inside the Note 5 and Edge S6 Plus, at the cost of three times the thickness.

TL;DR Google is rolling out Android 11 on Android TV, and it’s promising a wave of new features. Low-latency audio, better gamepad support, speed-ups, and privacy are part of the upgrade. It may take months for the update to reach your set, however. Google is following the mobile release of Android 11 with its equivalent for Android TV, and there are some significant improvements in store — if sometimes under the surface.

TL;DR Apple is retiring the iPod Touch. The news ends the iPod’s 20-year run. Customers can still buy the music player as long as existing supplies last. Apple has announced it is retiring the iPod Touch, ending two decades of Apple’s dominance in the digital music player market. At one point, Apple made a number of different iPod models but gradually phased them out as the iPhone’s popularity cannibalized sales.

When reading our coverage of SoC launches you have probably come across the term “custom CPU core,” especially when reading about Apple’s silicon. But what exactly is a custom core? Why do people make such a fuss about them? And, who designs them? Well, let’s find out! Why Arm is so important for smartphones All Android smartphones and all Apple iPhones use CPUs based on the Arm Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).

David Imel / Android Authority Changing your wallpaper is a quick and easy way to customize your smartphone. It’s a similar process across most devices, too, while apps also help streamline the process. But when last did you change your phone’s wallpaper, if at all? We posed this question in a recent poll. Here’s how you answered. When was the last time you changed your phone wallpaper? Results This was an incredibly popular poll and saw more than 4,200 votes cast across the seven choices available.

Update (5/29): HTC has reached out to us to confirm that the free headphone jack adapter included with European orders is only a limited-time promotion. HTC Europe likely won’t include a free adapter with U12 Plus purchases for much longer, so we’d suggest purchasing your device sooner rather than later if you can. Original article (5/28): Our HTC U12 Plus hands-on confirmed the lack of a headphone adapter in the device’s box, meaning users would have to buy one elsewhere.

Depending on where you live, there’s a fairly good chance you’ve heard about Lumosity, simply because the product is often advertised quite heavily on TV, Hulu and just about anywhere else you look that involves video/TV viewing. If you’ve ever considered trying out Lumosity, you may have quickly noticed a roadblock in your way: the app is only for iOS. The good news is that the Android version has finally rolled out to Google Play.

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR A group of Russian developers have announced an alternative to the Play Store. This will allow local developers to once again receive payments following sanctions against the country. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a raft of sanctions hitting Moscow. Google has also taken action as a result, suspending Google Play Store and YouTube payments in Russia. Now, an organization of Russian tech developers has announced an alternative to the Play Store called NashStore (‘OurStore’ in English), Reuters reported.

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung could soon start a recycled repair parts program. The initiative reportedly aims to reduce smartphone repair costs for consumers. Display repair costs could be halved when the program comes into effect. Samsung is reportedly planning to start a new program that could significantly reduce repair costs for your Galaxy phones. According to a report by Business Korea, Samsung is considering introducing certified recycled parts for mobile repairs.