Sprint intros new international roaming plan that will give you free unlimited 2G data

Sprint has just announced a new “International Value Roaming” plan that will give customers free unlimited 2G data, unlimited texting, and calls that cost just 20 cents per minute when traveling to major areas in Latin America, Europe and Japan. This new roaming plan doesn’t cost anything and can be tacked on to any existing Sprint plan. The full list of countries compatible with the plan includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Russia, South Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Verizon Wear24 hands-on - Android Authority

Verizon’s very own Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch just launched this week. The Wear24 can be fetched for $299.99 with a 2-year contract or $349.99 at full price. This year has already seen several new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, so it’s going to be interesting to see where Verizon’s offering stands in comparison. We managed to get our first Verizon Wear24 hands-on look, so read on to find out what this smartwatch is all about exactly.

A New Era Platinum Edition now just $12 with promo code

If you’re one of those people who can’t get enough of trains then Trainz: A New Era Platinum Edition Bundle is right up your alley. Today is the perfect time to get started because we’ve combined a great deal and a promo code to offer this $327 package for just $12.  Trainz is the world’s leading train simulator in which you build and manage your own railroads in a real-world setting. A New Era is the latest release in this popular series and undoubtedly takes the realism to the next level.

Android 12 beta 2 lands with Privacy Dashboard in tow

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Today, Google is rolling out Android 12 beta 2. The update features multiple privacy and security features, including the promised Privacy Dashboard. It also includes the context-aware design features that change color with your wallpaper. Last month, Google rolled out the first Android 12 beta during Google I/O 2021. Before that rollout, though, Google promised a lot of new features that weren’t contained within that beta.

Android 12 DP2 enables a one-handed mode

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority It didn’t take long for people to find “hidden” features in Android 12 Developer Preview 2. As 9to5Google reports (and Android Authority can confirm), DP2 enables a previously hinted-at one-handed mode that gives Android users a rough equivalent to the iPhone’s Reachability and thus an easier time using big-screen phones. Toggle the one-handed feature in Android’s settings under the Gestures section and the visuals will “slide” when you swipe down at the bottom of the display.

Apple iPhone X vs. the Android competition

With ten years of iPhones under Apple’s belt, the company wants to celebrate the occasion with the iPhone X. From the near bezel-less display on the front to the powerful guts on the inside, there is plenty for Apple fans to be excited about with the iPhone X. First thing’s first, however: we know it is a bit strange that an Android-focused website is talking about Apple’s high-end iPhone. Our duty to bring you the latest and greatest Android coverage, but we also need to look at what Android’s biggest competitors bring to the table.

Apple reportedly slashes iPhone SE (2022) production

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR A new report suggests Apple has cut iPhone SE (2022) production by as much as 20%. Allegedly, Apple made the decision due to lower-than-expected interest in the device. The new iPhone SE is more expensive than the 2020 model but looks the same. Earlier this month, Apple launched the newest budget-minded iPhone. The phone comes with a few internal upgrades when compared to its predecessor, including a faster processor, a bigger battery, and 5G support.

Best Nintendo Switch games exclusive to the console

There are lots and lots of lists online summarizing the best Nintendo Switch games. However, many games on those lists aren’t just the best games on the Switch but the best games on PC, other consoles, and even Android. With this list, though, we are going to tell you the best Nintendo Switch games that you can’t play anywhere else. If you want to enjoy one of the games below, you need to own a Switch (either the original or the Switch Lite).

Buy any Samsung flagship from 2018, get a free TV

With Best Buy set to exclusively offer the Cloud Silver variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starting October 5 and the Midnight Black variant a week later, the retailer also announced it will offer a free Samsung TV to would-be buyers. Anyone who buys and activates a Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Plus, or Galaxy Note 9 will get a free Samsung 32-inch TV. If your eyes are set on the Galaxy Note 9, you can also buy the phone unlocked and get the free TV.

Higher quality video on the cheap

Arlo Video DoorbellThe Arlo Video Doorbell is a more affordable choice when compared to select products from Ring. Moreover, it offers superior 2K or 4K video capture, which provides unprecedented levels of detail. On the downside, it requires an existing powered doorbell and chime to function properly, which makes it a non-option for some. At least a half dozen companies are vying for your video doorbell dollars and Arlo is one of them.