Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The holidays are upon us, and Christmas is only days away. The shopping lines are only getting longer. Not to mention being around people still isn’t the safest and the stress of finding the right gift for all your loved ones. And there’s a chance they might not even like what you picked! Maybe it’s time to make things easier on everyone and go for some of the best digital gifts you can hand out this Christmas.

You may already have a notification for the update as you read this. But if not, you can simply head to Settings > About phone > Software Update > Check for updates. Keep in mind, that to update your Moto Z to Android 8.0 Oreo, you’ll need to be connected to Wi-Fi and have at least 50% battery. Ideally, your phone will be charging during the update just to be safe.

It’s 2021 and we’re in the era of 5G. The fifth generation of network technology is considered the most superior form of communication today, not only for mobile phones but also for industries. But 30 years ago, no one would have imagined that our devices would be able to talk to each other over nothing but thin air. Providing lightning-fast internet speeds, enabling everything from grassroots level access to the development of smart cities, was not on anyone’s radar.

Earlier today, an unnamed Motorola smartphone surfaced on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database with model number XT2041-1. This same smartphone also passed through the Wi-Fi Alliance in October. According to the FCC documents, the phone features a 5,000mAh battery and measures 157.9 x 75.8mm. The front measures 165mm, which means the phone might have a 6.2- or 6.3-inch display. Lastly, the phone runs Android 10 out of the box.

Thanks to XDA forum user Albe95, you can now download and sideload many apps from the Note 4, including Task Manager, S Memo, S Health and more. It appears that Albe95 changed the build.prop file on his device to trick Samsung’s servers into sending him the updated apps, so you’ll still have to wait for a full system dump. These apps are available as apk files that you can sideload on your device, as long as you have the “Install from Unknown Sources” option checked.

Once upon a time (i.e. pre 2015) Samsung was infamously known for its liberal use of plastics in crafting its products. Despite the fact that said material is often more durable and damage-resistant than more modest metals or glorious glass, the media was always quick to pounce. As competition stepped up from rival companies in China however, Samsung suddenly found itself having to finally make the plunge to produce “premium” products.

Havok has announced a new development engine for mobile gaming, Project Anarchy, at this year’s Game Developers Conference.Launching this Spring, Project Anarchy will include Havok’s large array of physics, animation and AI tools, which are apparently used in breathtaking franchises like Uncharted and Skyrim. Havok’s Vision Engine is also included in the package, and will offer “game samples” and tutorials to help mobile devs create beautiful mobile games. Project Anarchy, while offering an extensive suite to developers, will be an entirely free download.

Android tablets are competing in terms of their sleek designs and software innovations, but sometimes software updates just take forever to arrive. In this case, we turn to a last resort of some sort–to get our devices rooted. Do you have a Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 3G P6200 and do you want to root it? In this article, you will learn how to root the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 3G P6200.

LG G7 ThinQThe LG G7 ThinQ camera is certainly not the best of its kind, but it gets close enough and can create some good images. With so many filters, shooting modes, and gimmicks, you can find a way to make every shot fun and interesting. Table of contents Roughly 15 miles south of the San Diego-Tijuana border lies small town Rosarito, known among Southern Californians for its resorts, bars, food, and beaches.

Update –  December 31 – Our full Huawei Mate 20 Lite review is now up and ready for you to check out our final verdict for this phone. Original story – Huawei just launched a new Mate device at IFA 2018, but it’s probably not what you were expecting. Instead of the top-shelf Mate 20, the Chinese giant revealed the more accessible Mate 20 Lite. It’s a phone that’s pretty much guaranteed to sell well, thanks to the strong association with the aspirational Mate 20.