ASUS Zenfone 2Apart from a few drawbacks that can be fixed with software updates, the Asus Zenfone 2 brings a lot to the table in terms of build quality, specifications, and features, and could prove to be very disruptive in the smartphone market with its budget-friendly price point. Table of contents During CES 2015 back in January, Asus introduced the follow up to its affordable Zenfone smartphone series with the Zenfone 2.

The Tesvor S6 is an affordable, no-frills robot vacuum and mop. It lacks some advanced features more expensive robot vacuums come with but it nails the basics and provides great vacuuming and mopping with its dedicated large-capacity dustbin and water tank. An easy recommendation as a first robot vacuum. Combination mop-vacuum cleaning robots are great, but they don’t always have the capacity to handle larger living areas due to the space limitations of a combo unit.

If you ever wanted to explore the planetary bodies of our solar system, Google is making it a little easier. Sadly, you and I will never be able to reach Ceres, Io, or Dione in the flesh but the new update gives us the next best option. In your browser, you can head over to Google Maps and zoom out from Earth until you’re in space! From there you can check out 16 different locations.

Google is continuing to gradually roll out its Play Music service around the globe, today another seven countries have joined Google’s music streaming club. If you live in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, or Portugal then you’ll be able to start enjoying Google Play Music as of today. Residents of these countries can now add up to 20,000 songs from their existing music collection, and listen to music from their web browser and Android phone or tablet via Play Music, even when they’re offline.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google criticized Apple this week for taking advantage of the “green bubble” phenomenon in iMessage, following a Wall Street Journal report on the iPhone’s dominance among teens in the US. The article also revealed how Apple’s handling of Android users in iMessage resulted in peer pressure for affected users to switch to an iPhone. Google subsequently said that it wants Apple to adopt the more modern RCS standard for Android users in iMessage.

TL;DR Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8 users can now use a video as the wallpaper on their lock screen. The feature was first introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Users can set their own video, or download one from the Samsung Themes app. How to set a video wallpaper on the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8 Setting a video as a wallpaper is exactly the same process as setting a picture as the wallpaper.

It’s time, friend. It’s time to drop that Blackberry you’ve got duct-taped together and move up in the world. Android is waiting with open arms, and a plethora of great devices. I’m sure you were with that Blackberry for quite some time, so let’s discuss how you’re going to get acquainted to your new life with Android. It won’t be hard, I promise. Contacts You have probably not concerned yourself with switching phones or operating systems for quite some time, so moving those contacts over can be a daunting task.

TL;DR The Google Pixel 3 will have an enhanced version of AR Stickers known as Google Playground. Using Google Playground’s new Playmoji feature, you can add AR images to your photos and videos — and even interact with them. Google is likely hoping Playmoji will better compete with Apple’s Animoji/Memoji and Samsung’s AR Emoji. First off, Google Playground is essentially a big update and rebrand to AR Stickers, a feature Google introduced last year as an exclusive to the Google Pixel and Google Pixel 2.

Apple’s iMessage is arguably one of the best messaging applications for iOS devices. Introduced in October of last year, iMessage has been the prime choice of many users. It’s known for being able to send and receive messages faster in a secure environment compared to other platforms. The iMessenger is so reliable that it has been chosen by many users for its simplicity and service. The iMessenger is certainly a great application if you own a Mac, iPhone, iPod, or iPad, but what good is a service if it remains an Apple exclusive?

Adam Molina / Android Authority Bose has been one of the top names in audio equipment for a long time and one of the more expensive options. Upgrading your audio equipment is always great, but it’s even better when you can save money too. We’ve searched for the best Bose deals available right now, and you might like what we’ve found. See also: Best Bose headphones (SoundGuys) Whether you’re looking for speakers or headphones, we’ve got you covered.