OnePlus TV U1SThe OnePlus TV U1S may be designed for a OnePlus user, but it checks enough boxes to be a quality smart television for anyone. The 4K panel looks great once tweaked, and while the audio has consistency issues, it more than delivers on quality. OnePlus has also listened to feedback and generally improved on the ergonomics of the remote. Add to that quality of life additions like tight Google Assistant integration, and you have an Android TV set that hits most benchmarks and is one to consider if you are looking for a new large-screen television.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google Photos was released on May 28, seven years ago, ushering in a new era for photo backups on Android and at large. The service stood out as one of the best photo editing apps thanks to its free unlimited backups, smart categorization, sharing features, and a suite of editing tools. And the feature set has only grown since 2015. Despite having had plenty of time to familiarize ourselves with the app, there are several nifty features that you might have yet to discover.

Touchless Control, the ability to wake up and control the phone without ever touching it, is one of the marque features of Motorola’s 2013 devices, including the Moto X and the new Verizon Droid line. Simply say “OK, Google Now” and the phone, which, thanks to its natural language processor, is always listening, wakes up ready to execute your commands. For instance, you can ask for the weather or for directions to a certain place, and complete any other action that is currently supported by Google Now.

Eliss Infinity (previously known as just Ellis) is famous for being one of the most popular early games in mobile history. It was praised for offering one of the best multi-touch experiences, especially when released, in 2009. Now the game has evolved into Eliss Infinity and is finally reaching the Android platform. The popular game is now available from the Google Play Store with a $2.99 price tag, which is not bad for a game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.

I’m sure you’re all hungering after this! A comparison between Samsung’s new Flagship phone, the Galaxy S3, and Apple’s iPhone 4S. Video Screen Size The screen of the iPhone is laughable when compared next to the Samsung Galaxy S3. The iPhone may have it’s ‘Retina Display’, but the high resolution of the SGS3 spread over 4.8inches is even more lovely to look at. Apple should understand that big screens are what people want and studies have proven this.

Zhiyun Smooth Q3As far as an affordable, basic smartphone gimbal goes, the Zhiyun Smooth Q3 is a good option. It isn't as robust or as durable as its predecessor and lacks the finesse of some of its higher-priced rivals but for a cheap entry point for mobile content creators it's worth a look. Table of contents The smartphone gimbal war is now a battle of increasingly lighter and lower-cost products. At the higher end, DJI leads the space with the Osmo Mobile series and the $149 OM4.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Update, March 20, 2020 (04:45 PM ET): An AT&T spokesperson reached out to Android Authority about the leaked memo pertaining to AT&T stores described below. With this California mandate in mind, the AT&T memo says that AT&T stores “may remain open within parameters of the requirements because it provides essential services that are critical to the public’s ability to communicate during the current emergency.” As such, the memo — and the instructions transcribed below about how to deal with law enforcement agents — is meant to act as an explainer about why mandates like the one in California do not negate the ability for AT&T stores to remain open.

Supplied by Sony TL;DR In the United States, pre-orders are open for the Sony Xperia 1 III. Unfortunately, the phone won’t start shipping until August 19, 2021. Sony is throwing in a free set of true wireless earbuds with pre-orders for a limited time. If you’ve been patiently waiting to buy the latest Sony flagship smartphone, the wait is over. In the United States, you can now pre-order the Sony Xperia 1 III in either its Frosted Black or Frosted Purple colorways.

Open-source software has revolutionized the computing in the past few decades. Have an Android smartphone? That uses open-source software. The server hosting this website is running open-source software. Parts of macOS use open-source software. Same with the iPhone. I could go on, the point is that open source software is everywhere. Open-source software is as much a social contract as it is a legal agreement. That is why companies that break the open-source “contract” are immoral and unjust.

TL;DR Samsung has announced a new promotion where you can get $125 off the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. All you have to do is trade in your old flip phone to take advantage of the deal. Flip phones were among the most popular phone form factors just over a decade ago, but interest waned as smartphones with large touchscreens became the dominant form factor. But the form factor has made a comeback thanks to Samsung and Motorola offering flipping Android phones with foldable screens.