It was only a matter of time before Ice Cream Sandwich came to the HTC Evo 4G. Users of this HTC device can now enjoy a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich, thanks to independent developers at the XDA Developers forum. An alpha version of the Android 4.0.3 firmware was recently released for the HTC Evo 4G, put together by dedicated third-party developers. At the moment, there is no official news when this particular device will receive an official update from HTC, but for those of you who can’t wait to run ICS on your HTC Evo 4G devices, here’s a quick list of what currently works in the firmware.

Huawei Watch GT 3Huawei is pitching the Watch GT 3 against the Apple Watch. While the GT 3 can hang with the big boys some of the time, it's not as consistent as it needs to be to truly compete. The GT 3 and Huawei Health also only offer their best if you're willing to stay in Huawei's ecosystem. Regardless, the Watch GT 3 improves on its predecessor in several promising ways and is the most accurate smartwatch Huawei has made.

But what about benchmarking? Pre-release iPhone 5 benchmark tests revealed the iPhone 5 is by far one of the best performing iPhones out there, and that it can match and even surpass some of the hottest Android handsets in town, Galaxy S3 included. Once the iPhone 5 was actually launched, several websites put the iPhone 5 through various tests to see what it’s capable of. Naturally, one of the Android devices that was immediately compared with the iPhone 5, when it comes to performance, was the Galaxy S3, the best-selling Android handset of the year, although other devices such as the HTC One X or the newly launched LG Optimus G popped up for comparison in some of the tests.

TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users can now install the My Emoji Maker app. However, in most cases, once downloaded it can’t be opened. A Reddit user with an Exynos Galaxy Note 8 and the August update claims that it works on their phone. However, once installed, it is currently impossible to open the app for most users. The description on Galaxy Apps also makes it clear that the app is for use with the My Emoji function within the camera.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced One UI 3.0 beta availability in Korea. Some users in the US have now also received the update. There’s no official word on wider availability just yet. Update: October 14, 2020 (8:50 AM ET): Some Samsung Galaxy S20 series users in the US and Korea have already received the One UI 3.0 public beta update. Fortunately, it looks like the update is now making its way to Europe.

Smartphones are incredibly useful tools no matter which way you look at them, packing plenty of features into a compact form factor. But what if you specifically need a device for productivity purposes? Or maybe you need a Swiss Army Knife that offers a feature for every eventuality? There are plenty of Android phones for power users out there, so here are the devices you should be adding to your wishlist.

Phone insurance is almost a necessary evil today. Without it you risk having no backup plan if your phone is broken, lost, or stolen. With phones hitting near $1,000, that’s a terrible spot to be in. The problem with insurance through a carrier is that it can cost a pretty penny when you file a claim. And, that’s on top of the monthly cost! Well, Verizon is bringing some sense to this process.

Less than a day after an initial launch party in China, Vivo has now introduced its new flagship, the V9, in India. The V9 – which you read all about below – will retail for Rs. 22,990 (around $353). Consumers in the region can pre-book a device from today at Vivo’s official e-store and other retailers such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall.As an added bonus, anyone you books a V9 between now and the official release date on April 2nd will be eligible for a one-off screen replacement service.

Xiaomi Mi 8 LiteIt carries the "Lite" label, but that doesn't mean it isn't a capable device. We had high hopes for Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 8 Pro, but unfortunately the device suffered from some amateur mistakes. We’re hoping the more affordable Mi 8 Lite won’t suffer the same fate. Read our full Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review to find out! Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review notes: Our Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review unit is running Android 8.

TL;DR Google’s Family Link parental control app now supports accounts for teens. The app, which links to Google accounts, allows parents to monitor their children’s activities. It was previously only available for parents, and children younger than 13. Google is updating its Family Link parental controls app to support Google accounts for teenagers. In an announcement on Google’s official blog, the company said parents would soon be able to allow or block apps, lock devices, and limit the screen time of their teen’s Android phone, and much more.