[ooyala code=”9obmNtdjqu9O5Y7QiumxJElMe__sk-Ym” player_id=”7f2b2d0412e84a188ede8d648751dc42″ width=”500″ height=”400″ auto=”false”]  The Blu Vivo Air features great build quality in a super thin package, and while it does fall short in a few areas, it is a fantastic smartphone overall, at a very affordable price. Blu may not be the most well-known of Android OEMs, but the Florida-based phone manufacturer has been continuing to add to an impressive portfolio of high-quality but affordable smartphones over the past few years.

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR The global chip shortage may continue for “a couple of years,” Intel’s CEO said on Monday. The US firm believes that it will take some time for the supply chain to smooth out current supply issues. Intel’s statement comes after Qualcomm’s report that the shortage could end later this year. If you thought the great global chip shortage was just a minor blip in the global supply chain, Intel’s here to bring you some bad news.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR We have found another piece of evidence to suggest the date of Google Pixel pre-orders. It could be October 19, 2021. It’s unclear if Google will hold the event that day as well, but it is likely. One thing it hasn’t told us, though, is when we’ll actually be able to buy one. However, we’ve seen a few bits of evidence to suggest you could be able to place a Google Pixel 6 pre-order on October 19, 2021.

Jabra Elite Active 75t Must-have workout buds for $110 less Packing up to 28 hours of battery life, four microphones for better call quality, and IP57 water resistance, the Elite Active 75t are the perfect workout earbuds. Noise cancellation and a snug fit make them a pretty great pair of travel earbuds, too. And at $110 off, they're a complete steal. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7orrDq6ainJGqwam70aKrsmaTpLpwtsCbqZplk66vpr6MpqannJGueqWxwKWqZmpgZ35uf49vbnJvaWQ%3D

The app makes video chatting with up to 11 other friends or family members dead simple. Here is what Google Duo’s group chat feature is capable of and everything you need to know about how to use it. Groups are super easy to create in Google Duo. Here’s how to do it: Open the Google Duo app and permit it to access your microphone, camera, and contacts if you haven’t already.

Are you looking for ways to fully enjoy HTC Sense 5 without having to purchase an HTC One? Or is your HTC smartphone not among those scheduled to get HTC Sense 5 in the future? Maybe you just want to get your hands on it right now, and use the supplied wallpapers in whichever way that you like. Well, look no further, because the HTC Sense 5 wallpapers are now available for download, and you can find them all here.

Tristan Rayner / Android Authority TL;DR The Huawei Watch GT 3 is the company’s latest premium smartwatch, built for fitness and casual users. The smartwatch comes with Huawei’s new TruSeen 5.0 Plus heart rate sensor, running ability evaluations, and more fitness features. Available in two sizes, the Huawei Watch GT 3 will be available starting at €229. The smartwatch landscape is heating up. Apple’s Watch Series 7 offers significant design improvements, and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is an excellent showcase of the new Wear OS.

The National Football League (NFL) has announced a new partnership with YouTube and Google to create an official NFL channel that provides weekly programming of NFL content. Specifically, Google’s search results will push official NFL video and news to users searching for “NFL-related content.” The results will be shown in a box at the top of the search engine along with extensive information about a team’s scores, background, and upcoming games. Although the NFL currently has an official NFL channel on YouTube, this agreement will allow for people to see in-game highlights during a game.

By pushing the boundaries in the specs race, Oppo, a previously lesser know Chinese manufacturer, has certainly made a name for itself in the international smartphone market over the past year or so. Beginning with the Find 5, one of the first smartphones to feature a 1080p display, to the Oppo N1, which boasts a unique swivelling camera, Oppo has once again hit it out of the park with its latest flagship, the Oppo Find 7, again one of the first to show off a Quad HD screen.

TL;DR Thieves are exploiting Samsung demo devices in stores to get the Samsung Fortnite Galaxy skin for free. The Fortnite Galaxy skin is reserved for owners of the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy Tab S4. Samsung is trying to deter theft of the skin through demo unit limitations and retail signage. The Galaxy skin is one of the most exclusive (and expensive) skins in the game since to get one you must buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (starting price: $999) or a Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (starting price: $650).