Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Visible now supports a range of Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones via eSIM. Users can try the budget carrier in as little as 15 minutes with no long-term commitments. Visible has announced eSIM support for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, making it easy for users to try out the wireless carrier. Visible is the prepaid wireless provider owned by Verizon and operating on its network.

The layers of the leather. TL;DR Infinix has announced a color-changing faux leather back for smartphones. The back changes color when exposed to sunlight. There’s no word on when we’ll see the first devices with this tech. Smartphones with color-changing backs seem to be the new trend in 2022, as both Vivo and Realme launched phones that changed colors when exposed to sunlight. This is limited to plastic or glass backs right now, but fellow smartphone brand Infinix has a new trick up its sleeve.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that YouTube Music on Wear OS is getting streaming support this week. This will allow users to stream tracks over Wi-Fi or LTE connections. It took Google years to do so but it finally brought YouTube Music to Wear OS last year. This allowed smartwatch owners to download music for later playback, but it unfortunately didn’t offer streaming. Now, Google has announced (h/t: 9to5Google) that YouTube Music on Wear OS is indeed getting streaming over Wi-Fi or LTE networks this week.

Being an owner of a Samsung Galaxy Note, you may have encountered some little inconveniences when it comes to accessing a certain app when you need to use it right away. Because of the Galaxy Note’s rather wide screen, you’ll find it a bit taxing to tap and flip through screens just to launch an app. This is exactly why widgets were made. If you are not really a fan of widgets, you should try considering using some to make your life easier and more comfortable.

We know refurbished phones can divide your opinions. Refurbs aren’t brand new, but they are virtually tip-top in terms of functionality, and the big win is that they’re usually less than half the price. They’re not for everyone, but they can represent great value in the market. Importantly, unlike previous ‘Active’ versions, the S7 Active shares many of the same specs as its flagship sibling, meaning there’s very little to differentiate the two phones internally.

Thanks to our friend Sir Hydarnes, we now have the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 wallpapers for you to download: right here, right now. There’s the few S Pen walls you’ve likely already seen, along with some new pastel geometric wallpapers you likely haven’t. Hit the thumbs below to launch the full resolution Galaxy Note 7 wallpapers and enjoy. The Galaxy Note 7 is due to be officially unveiled at a launch event in New York City on August 2.

Galaxy S8 vs S8 Plus: which one is right for you? Features In this post, the latest Samsung Galaxy device goes up against the beloved official Google phone. It’s a battle between the purest form of Android and the most popular form of Android. This is the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus vs the Google Pixel. Both phones come in a couple sizes, but it’s important to note that the Galaxy S8 has the same screen size as the Google Pixel XL, though we’ll concede that the Pixel XL has the larger screen area overall.

I doubt I’m the first to tell you that smartphones are getting expensive. Shocking, I know. But it’s a fact we’re all coming to terms with, and companies are starting to see the difficulties of increased prices. That’s why I’m surprised Google has yet to create a Pixel upgrade program. If you don’t upgrade your phone too often or buy from different online stores or carriers every time, you might not be aware of the benefits of buying from companies like Samsung or Apple.

HTC Desire 626The HTC Desire 626 packs what is expected from an HTC smartphone, including a beautiful design and solid build quality, and an excellent software experience. Apart from a good camera, there are some disappointing flaws in other aspects, like performance and battery life, that let down what could have been a fantastic entry-level smartphone. Table of contents With a few exceptions, HTC’s diverse smartphone portfolio is largely divided into the flagship One series and the Desire line, that includes everything from entry-level to “premium mid-range” devices.

HTC is counting down the hours until it’s big “Uh-Oh” announcement, which will begin on Wednesday, March 18th at 9am PT (11am CT). As of right now, we’re not quite sure what the term “Uh-Oh” means in this case. HTC has posted the countdown video on its site, and you can find it by heading to HTC.com/us/uh-oh. The HTC event that’s happening tomorrow was alluded to by the company’s own Jason Mackenzie just yesterday.