Does the image above look very familiar? I don’t blame you because apart from the rounder home button, it looks just like Samsung’s current curved flagship, the Galaxy S7 edge. Well, this is not the S7 edge; it’s Vivo’s latest phablet, featuring a dual-edge display and a dual-camera set up, and not too surprisingly, it’s cheaper than Samsung’s offering. Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge coming to T-Mobile too (Update: available now!)

Alcatel Idol 5sThe Idol 5s is a gorgeous looking phone with a compelling price point, but is let down by a spec downgrade. Table of contents Last year’s Alcatel Idol 4S was a huge shift for the company in several ways, fashioning together a more premium designed smartphone without the premium cost. For its successor, however, some folks will be both surprised and irked at the same time by its new strategy.

Although Samsung has yet to make a formal announcement on the matter, it’s an extremely safe bet that the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus will both feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. ArmadilloTek — a highly-rated manufacturer of smartphone cases — admitted recently that its own Vanguard screen protectors won’t work on the Galaxy S10 due to this new technology. That could mean bad news for those Android users who keep a screen protector on their devices.

OK, this is getting ridiculous. It was already going to be a confusing enough landscape with Android Pay, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay without the banks coming up with their own contactless payment systems as well. But that’s exactly what Barclays Bank in the UK has done, announcing it will release a banking app in June with support for a “Contactless Mobile” payment system. Android Pay vs Apple Pay vs Samsung Pay: Pros and cons

One of the most common problems that many blind and visually impaired people experience is their day-to-day challenge in coping with their impairment. Equipment such as Braille, reading glasses, or a walking stick are just some of the few things that help visually impaired people get along with their lives. With the advancement of technology, a common Android smartphone equipped with specific applications can aid visually impaired and blind people in functioning.

Look, we get it: Bluetooth headphones are convenient. Popular models like Apple’s AirPods are for all intents and purposes the K-cup coffee machines of audio. Just like those liquid sadness brewers, Bluetooth offers a disappointing, expensive facsimile of the real deal — but many enjoy it all the same. Testing done for our sister site SoundGuys confirmed it’ll get you 90 percent of the way there — but not everybody is willing to accept the excuses behind ditching the headphone jack.

Chrome OS just got some handy updates. The latest version of the operating system brings tools for organizing your workspace, copying phone numbers, and printing documents quickly. Chromebook users now have the ability to send phone numbers directly from the web to their smartphone. With the new Chrome OS Click-to-Call feature, users can now right-click a phone number when browsing the web on their Chromebook and send it to their mobile phone.

Update, October 8, 2018 (1:40PM EST): John Legere announced the transition from MetroPCS to the new Metro by T-Mobile two weeks ago. The new service officially goes live today, which means you can now take advantage of the new plans (outlined below). Along with the announcement of the first day of service for the new prepaid brand, T-Mobile also announced its commitment to have Metro by T-Mobile be the first prepaid wireless service with a 5G network.

Eric Zeman / Android Authority Google has finally unveiled its Pixel 6 lineup, complete with its most advanced camera setup to date. You’ll find a 50MP wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens on both the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, but Google’s new software features have created the most buzz. Specifically, we’re talking about the new Magic Eraser feature — but what is it and how exactly does it work?

Where did the app drawer go?! Samsung hopes to get rid of it by adopting the gesture trend. Accessing your apps is but a swipe up/down away, but we all know some people just like to keep things the good ol’ way. Those of us who like a visible app drawer icon can follow the steps below to bring it back to life. How to restore the app drawer button on Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus Long-press anywhere in the homescreen (empty space).