Xiaomi Poco X4 ProThe Poco X4 Pro delivers a gorgeous screen and great endurance at an affordable price, but Poco really needs to focus on polishing its software. Table of contents Former Xiaomi sub-brand Poco launched two phones as part of MWC 2022, one of which being the Poco X4 Pro. This is a higher-end but still budget-focused model, ticking plenty of boxes for a modern mid-range 5G phone. Is it more than just a solid specs sheet, though?

It is often said that Apple’s processors are at least two generations ahead of the processors available for Android. Samsung, Huawei, and MediaTek all make powerful processors for Android devices including the Samsung Exynos 990 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G. However Apple’s closest rival, in terms of performance, has often been Qualcomm with its Snapdragon range. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 865 in early December 2019, and soon after its launch, it allowed some of the publications to test out the 865’s performance using a Qualcomm Reference Device (QRD).

Galaxy S9 TL;DR Samsung brought back the ability to assign custom ringtones to each thread on the stock Messages app. The updated Messages app is available from Galaxy Apps. Samsung smartphones might not be known for excellent optimization, but they include a laundry list of features. One of those features is the ability to set custom ringtones for incoming text messages. Randomly disappearing for a bit, the feature returns as an update to the Samsung Messages app, reported SamMobile.

TL;DR The Dolphin Android emulator lets you play GameCube and Wii games on your Android device. After a two-years-long hiatus, the Dolphin emulator is back on the Google Play Store. While it’s still in beta, the Dolphin team is committing to monthly updates of the Android version. Although other emulators for the GameCube/Wii exist, the de facto program for playing old Nintendo console games is Dolphin. Pretty much every popular game for the two consoles is playable on Dolphin on PC, and you can even hook up your Wiimotes to preserve that classic feel.

Android is the world’s most popular mobile platform, as there are thousands of models at various price points. But you wouldn’t know that looking at Pornhub’s 2019 Year in Review. The adult streaming service revealed that iOS accounted for 52.8% of all mobile traffic in 2019. Meanwhile, Android accounted for 46.6% of traffic this year. Other platforms accounted for 0.5% of traffic. In fact, Pornhub said Android traffic dropped by 14% compared to 2018, while iOS traffic rose by 19%.

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR The third beta of Android 12L is now available for Pixel smartphones from the Pixel 3a and newer. For the first time, the beta is accessible by the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Outside of support for the newest Pixels, this release is all about bug-squashing. Today, Google is rolling out the third beta of its large-display version of Android 12, known as Android 12L.

ZTE is one of a handful of Chinese manufacturers eyeing up growth in the USA and last week, the company announced its new Axon phone – which is part of the ZTE Axon brand – to offer competition to established brands in the US market. The Axon phone also looks set to land in ZTE’s home market with the handset paying a visit to Chinese certification authority TENAA with model number A2015.

Update, February 15, 04:51 AM ET: It appears the recent Google Play Music issue may have now been addressed. The bug meant Google Play Music subscribers couldn’t stream new releases to connected speakers, but both of our editors who experienced the problem last week have confirmed it’s once again working for them. If you experienced this problem also, try testing it again soon and let us know in the comments if it’s working in your region.

Ergonomic Design The aviation-inspired split headband of the GSP 500 features adjustable contact pressure and a 2-axis hinge mechanism delivers a customizable fit on different head sizes and shape.Open acoustic headset With its open acoustic design and proprietary speaker technology, the GSP 500 is engineered for incredibly natural and spatial, high fidelity game audio. Ideal for gamers who play in quiet environments, the open acoustic design also keep your ears cool through long gaming sessions.

TL;DR The illegal practices of “slamming” and “cramming” phone customers are now officially banned under FCC guidelines. Cramming is when phone providers put bogus charges on phone bills in the hopes customers won’t notice and pay anyway. Slamming is when phone providers use fraudulent tactics to switch customers from one service to another. The Federal Communications Commission in the United States finally placed an official ban on the illegal practices of “cramming” and “slamming” telephone bills.