Update, February 13, 2019 (01:54 PM ET): It appears T-Mobile has officially restarted the rollout of Android 9 Pie for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. According to users on Reddit, the rollout is actually happening this time: We’re still not sure why T-Mobile started and then stopped the rollout, but we can assume it probably had something to do with RCS, since that’s a major difference between this rollout and the same rollouts from other U.

RedZone is a suitably-named navigation app that helps keep you safe by steering you clear of high crime areas. When you roll into an unfamiliar city late at night, the last thing you want to do is go looking for a hotel in an area where you’re more likely to require a stay in hospital than get a good night’s rest. 10 best GPS apps and navigation apps for Android

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A little-known Chinese brand has patented a drunk mode for its smartphones. This would block certain apps and restrict specific functions. The mode would require sobriety verification to disable it. Using a smartphone while drunk isn’t necessarily the wisest decision, as it could result in you contacting an ex, posting an embarrassing video, and more. We’ve seen some developers try to combat this situation with apps that prevent drunk texting and other intoxicated escapades, but it looks like a little-known Chinese manufacturer is working on a drunk mode for its smartphones.

Users of the Samsung Captivate I897 will have reasons to celebrate as an all new Ice Cream Sandwich ROM has been released for the device. The fully opensource ROM known as Codename Android will set new standards in custom ROM modifications. Codename Android is based on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich and is built with speed, stability, and customizability in mind. The Samsung Captivate I897 was recently blessed with the Codename Android ROM, which roughly translates to official Codename Android ROMs instead of unofficial ports.

Update: An LG spokesman has pointed Android Authority in the direction of this passage in the LG G5 press release: “the insulative antenna is invisibly integrated into the body without disrupting the seamless look of the metal uni-body." We're awaiting further clarification, but it does sound as though the section revealed in the video might just be a small plastic antenna section while the rest of the G5 body is indeed metal. We'll bring you further details as they arise.

Brown Dust puts you in the shoes of a general’s son, whose father led a revolt against the emperor and helped splinter the empire of Brown Dust into four nations. You’re tasked with forming an army of mercenaries to bring peace to the nations and find out why your father committed treason. As nice as it is to see a free-to-play tactical RPG with a proper story and related quests, Brown Dust’s real draw is the sheer amount of stuff to do.

The HTC U12 Plus is finally official. After several major leaks, the Taiwanese firm unveiled its latest flagship earlier today and has opened pre-orders ahead of a June shipping window. In the meantime, you can pretend you’ve already got your hands on HTC’s latest with these official U12 Plus wallpapers! HTC U12 Plus color comparison: Ceramic black, flame red, and translucent blue Features The wallpapers were originally shared on Twitter by LlabTooFeR and there are 16 in total to choose from.

The Moto Z3 Play is focused on solving a few key pain points in the smartphone market. This begins with the display, which is the largest noticeable difference over the Moto Z2 Play. The display is taller, with narrower bezels, thanks to its 18:9 resolution. The taller aspect ratio offers a screen-to-body ratio of 79 percent. The Super AMOLED panel offers FHD+ resolution, alongside the characteristic vibrant colors and deep blacks of AMOLED screens.

TL;DR The Red Hydrogen One user manual has appeared on the FCC website. The manual reveals the camera UI as well as several camera-related features. Red’s smartphone is expected to ship to pre-order customers next month. The Red Hydrogen One smartphone has been shrouded in secrecy ahead of its launch. From the 4V display to several core specifications, we still don’t know much about the device. Now, the Hydrogen One instruction manual has surfaced on the FCC website, giving us a look at several features.

Amazon Prime Day is over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some awesome deals on smartphones out there. If you dig deep, you can find one for sure. But instead of one, how about four? We found four terrific deals on a set of Huawei phones in which you can save up to $300. Let’s run through them all. First up, we have the highly-reviewed Huawei Mate 10 Pro. This device was actually our overall best smartphone of the year in 2017, so that’s saying something.