It doesn’t rain, it pours and so seems to be the case with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 smartphones and although they are set to launch in just a couple of days, we’re hearing more and more about them with every hour that passes. Earlier today we saw Samsung reveal pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will launch on August 21 (before pulling the listing) and the latest leaks have now revealed the full specs list for the curved phablet along with the cost of the official accessories.

David Imel / Android Authority The Google Pixel 5 bucked the trend of glass-backed phones earlier this year, featuring a “bio-resin” (plastic) material atop metal for the rear cover. It’s a rather interesting approach to smartphone design, with Google also cutting a hole in the metal layer to enable wireless charging. Our own Eric Zeman felt confident enough to use the Pixel 5 without a case, but he recently noticed that a fall on gravel resulted in the phone having tiny gouges in the plastic material.

TL;DR Lenovo has revealed its new midrange phone, the S5 Pro, in China. The dual rear camera, with 2x optical zoom, looks outstanding considering the phone’s price. Whether the photos are representative of the real-world experience, we can’t yet confirm. Lenovo has launched the S5 Pro, a new midrange handset wielding dual-cameras on the front and rear. The company announced the phone in China last week after previously teasing it on Weibo alongside some impressive, purportedly real sample shots.

The Nest connected home hardware company, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is making an effort to link to more of its big brother’s products. The Nest app for Android now allows people who own its camera products to view their feeds on the big screen, assuming it runs Android TV. Nest's first outdoor security camera is weatherproof and can see in the dark News That means if you own either the indoor or the recently released outdoor camera from the company, the Nest app can now work with Android TV so you can see who is at the door while you are watching the football game.

Months of rumors preceded today’s unveiling of the Nexus 5X. The phone is all that we expected it to be and more, with a price point and specs that will make it one of the sweetest deals around. So was the Nexus 5 during its times of glory, though. How does the current Nexus 5X compare to its direct predecessor? We put them next to each other in a quick comparison while at Google’s event, so let’s jump into the details and see what’s better in the new Nexus 5-incher!

TL;DR One of Nintendo’s patent applications shows off what looks to be a Game Boy-inspired smartphone case. The case features a cutout for the display, along with the traditional D-pad, B, A, Start, and Select buttons. Patent applications do not guarantee that the product will become a real thing. With Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic consoles proving that there is still significant interest in the 129-year-old company’s older titles, might Nintendo channel that desire into a nostalgia-filled smartphone case that hits me and plenty of others right in the childhood?

TL;DR A new Nokia-branded smartphone has appeared on China’s TENAA regulatory website. The new phone may be the rumored Nokia 7.1 Plus. The phone’s specs sheet suggests we’re looking at an upper mid-range device. HMD Global is expected to launch a new handset on October 4, tipped to be the Nokia 7.1 or Nokia 7.1 Plus. Now, an unknown Nokia-branded phone (model number TA-1131) has appeared on China’s TENAA website, and it could be one of the anticipated devices.

TL;DR Samsung has launched the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition in India. The phone is apparently identical to the previous model in terms of hardware. Update: July 20, 2021 (6:15 AM ET): Samsung has announced the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition in India. The phone features identical specs to its predecessor with a mild visual refresh. Read more about the phone, including pricing and availability details, at the link. Original article: July 9, 2021 (2:10 AM ET): Samsung‘s Galaxy M series of phones are pretty solid budget devices, and the Galaxy M21 was definitely one of the better phones in this family.

MWC 2014 Coverage brought to you by: Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus for Android. The Sony Xperia Z2 might feature the same 20.7MP camera as found onits predecessor, but that doesn’t mean the overall experience hasn’t improved. At MWC 2014 we took a closer look at the Xperia Z2’s camera and were quite impressed by just how quickly the camera loaded up and was ready to go. We can most likely attribute this speed up to an improved processor, more RAM and general camera software optimizations.

Luke Little / Android Authority When you think “gaming keyboard,” a distinct look probably comes to mind: a flashy, angular design with bright, colorful lights, media keys, and some pretty sweet-looking keys. When it comes to looking for the perfect fit for you, however, the search is muddled by low-quality boards that range from half-decent to plain bad. Here, we’re going to break down the vast landscape a bit and point out the best gaming keyboards we can find, along with a few honorable mentions that are also worth looking at.