WeChat adds landline and mobile calling

It’s no secret that WeChat is huge. With over 600 million users, it’s right up there with Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp. WeChat clearly has expansion in mind, announcing a new landline calling feature for the US, India and Hong Kong called “WeChat Out”. Similar to the way you can call any number – Skype or regular – in Skype, WeChat now allows users the ability to dial out to any international landline or mobile number.

Weekly Plan Spotlight: the $25/month plan from MINT SIM is a potential game-changer

Welcome back to the Plan Spotlight! Today we’re seeing a hell of a deal come from one of our favorites here at AAPicks, MINT SIM.It’s called the MINT SIM Large Plan, and it’s a pretty straightforward package. You get unlimited talk and text as well as 10GB of high-speed data all on T-Mobile’s nationwide network. When you go over 10GB, you don’t get cut off or incur extra charges, they just move you to a slower tier of data.

Anamnesis coming to the West in July

TL;DR Square Enix is bringing Star Ocean: Anamnesis to mobile devices in the West. The game was originally launched in Japan in 2016, and the new version will feature English dubs. A July release date is expected, and pre-registration is available now on the Play Store. Square Enix’s Star Ocean: Anamnesis is officially coming to the West. It was released in Japan way back in 2016, and while it’s not clear why they waited so long to bring it over, it will come as good news to fans of anime-style action RPGs.

Can the Galaxy Note 10.1 be used as a graphics tablet? [video]

[Updated] Jonne from Androidsuomi reached out to tell us that the device in the video does support pressure detection and it was actually the Photoshop Mobile app that did not support the feature. Featuring a mighty quad-core Exynos 4 processor and 2GB of RAM, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is a powerful machine, but it’s not the spec sheet that sets it apart from any other tablet on the market. The slate’s defining and most distinctive feature is the digitizer that accompanies it, which, with the right apps, can serve as an excellent productivity enhancer.

Changing Windows 11 default browser is easy again

TL;DR It is now a one-click process to change your Windows 11 default browser. Previously, you needed to change multiple file extension associations. Microsoft made the change under intense criticism from users and other companies. By now, most people who want to (and are able to) upgrade to Windows 11 have done so. Unfortunately, those who have upgraded inevitably come across a peculiar situation: setting a different web browser as default in the new Windows is a huge pain.

Check out these BB-8 inspired ringtones

The Force Awakens broke all box office records this weekend. Millions of people tuned in to see Rey, Finn, and Han Solo battle the First Order, but at least for me, one of the best characters was the little BB-8. The spunky, adorable droid stole many scenes, and in many cases, it was more memorable than its human costars. And that’s very impressive, for what’s essentially a robotic ball that only expressed itself through a bunch of beeps and whistles and a handful of basic movements.

Garmin brings LTE connectivity to its premium running watch

Garmin’s fitness trackers are some of the best in the game, particularly for serious runners. With features like built-in maps, GPS tracking, music storage, and more, Garmin’s premium Forerunner series of watches are ideal companions if you’re looking to leave your phone behind. Its high-end offering, the Forerunner 945, is getting even better with the introduction of LTE connectivity. Here’s what you need to know about the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE!

Google Play Store has a new offline page, notifies you when you’re online

New offline page on the left; old version on the right. With the new update, you no longer have to repeatedly hit the retry button when you’ve gone offline. Instead, Google Play Store will let you know when it’s working again. Google Play Store not working? Here are some possible fixes How To We’ve all been there before: we’re in the Play Store, dementedly clicking that retry button because our cellular data or Internet connection is down.

How to round in Python - Three methods

Want to know how to round in Python? This can be useful for a wide range of applications, particularly when converting a float into an integer, or when presenting data in a readable manner. Thankfully, this is an easy job: there are actually three separate ways to round in Python. How to round in Python: know your options First, you can use the built-in round() function. This will round values either up or down.

Motorola One 5G Ace has huge battery and fair price

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR The Motorola One 5G Ace is a subtle upgrade over last year’s Motorola One 5G. Despite the name, it does not come with Android One. As with last year’s model, the specs are underwhelming but gaining access to 5G at this price is a plus. The phone will cost just $399.99, making it one of the cheapest ways in the US to access 5G networks.