The Pixel XL and its smaller sibling are the first smartphones that have been built from the ground up with Google at the helm, which is one of the many reasons that these devices are a couple of the hottest smartphones that are currently available in the market. This is also the first phone that Google is very serious about selling to the masses, but it features a price tag that puts in direct competition with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 7 Plus.

The UltraViolet movie locker service was one of the film industry’s first attempts to curb piracy and embrace the proliferation of digital media. However, the company just announced the service will end on July 31, 2019. Until that date, UltraViolet services will continue to operate as normal; you’ll still be able to stream the content in your locker without issue. After July 31, though, your account will automatically close so you’ll no longer be able to access your content through the UltraViolet service.

If you buy a new Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus, you may notice that one of the apps that will be pre-loaded on the flagship phone is from McAfee. The company confirmed this week that its well-known security software protection product is now included with all Galaxy S8 devices. 10 best security apps for Android that aren't antivirus apps Apps Specifically, the McAfee VirusScan anti-malware technology is included with the Galaxy S8 as part of an overall deal with Samsung.

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR An apparent Google Pixel 5 variant has leaked in new live-action shots. The phone in question physically resembles the Pixel 5 as seen in previous leaks. There are suggestions that this so-called “Pixel 5s” could support mmWave 5G. We’ve seen plenty of purported shots of the Google Pixel 5, but new live images suggest another variant, namely the Pixel 5s, could be in the works.

OnePlus announced earlier this week that it would change its brand identity, after using the same branding since 2014’s OnePlus One. We already got a purportedly leaked look at the new identity, but the firm has now made it official today. The company revealed the new brand identity on Weibo and on its website and, truth be told, I struggled to figure out what was actually new at first. Check out the new logo on the left and in the center, and the old one on the right.

If your latest device supports wireless charging, you could be keeping the battery topped up every time you throw it back in your pocket or purse. All you need is a portable wireless charger, and the Best Buy Deal of the Day today features just that. The 10,000mAh PocketJuice wireless charger is on offer for just $19.99 ($30 off) right now. The PocketJuice supports rapid Qi wireless charging, as well as most devices that charge via USB.

Update, January 23, 2020 (02:41AM ET): Samsung has launched both the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite in India. The country is the first one globally to get the new mid-range Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy S10 Lite is priced at Rs 39,999 (~$561) and will be available in Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Blue colors. A single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the phone has been launched in India.

Huawei, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer that’s known for their budget Android devices in quite a few number of countries, has just launched a phone called the G520. We actually think it’ll be called the Ascend G520, but that’s not really important. What’s important here is the price tag: 1,399 Chinese yuan, which translates to roughly $225. For that amount of cash you get a quad core MediaTek processor, 4.5 inch screen of an unknown resolution, and a 5 megapixel camera.

The future is closing in on us fast, folks. Following Hyundai’s big Android Wear news a few days ago, Viper has just announced their new Android Wear-integrated app. SmartStart, the company’s smartphone app that allows users to start and lock their cars, has been around for quite some time. However, up until now, the functionality has been limited to smartphones. With the update to SmartStart version 4.0, Viper is extending car control functionality to both Android Wear and Apple Watch devices.

The Galaxy Note 8 is the latest entry in Samsung’s line of phablets, and its huge 6.3-inch 18:9 Infinity Display and dual rear camera sensors have proven to be popular with smartphone buyers. Thankfully, there are lots of official Samsung Galaxy Note 8 accessories to choose from that will help you extend the uses of the smartphone. In this article, we take a look at the best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 accessories available, zeroing in on both Samsung and third-party products.