Daily Authority: 📲 India vs China

Kris Carlon / Android Authority 🎸 Good morning! I was at Tool last night here in Berlin! I’m still somewhat dazed. What a show… India vs China: FrenemiesXiaomi India MD Manu Jain (R) and Foxconn India head Josh Foulger. “India Can’t Hang Up on Chinese Smartphones” is the title of a piece in the Wall Street Journal today, neatly tackling the on-again/off-again rivalry between the two most populous countries on the planet, that’s now focused on Xiaomi in India, with neither party able to leave the other.

Disney Plus free trial program ends just before Hamilton

TL;DR The Disney Plus free trial for new customers has been quietly removed. That means it is the only major streaming service without some sort of free trial offer. The removal comes two weeks before the filmed version of Hamilton drops on Disney Plus. When Disney Plus launched in November 2019, it included a seven-day free trial for new customers so they could see its content before committing to a monthly subscription.

Fitbit Alta review - Android Authority

Fitbit AltaIf you're looking for an attractive, affordable fitness tracker that can handle the basics with little to no problems at all, you should consider the Fitbit Alta. Hardcore gym rats should look elsewhere. Fitbit is a company that excels at fitness tracking features but falls short with design. It’s been that way for years now. The Charge HR and Surge aren’t the worst looking devices out there, but the company didn’t really start focusing on good design until this year with the launch of the Blaze and the Alta.

Google has already pushed out a new Android 10 update for Pixel 3, Pixel 3a

Android 10 seems to be hitting devices faster than Android Pie, with Essential, OnePlus, and Xiaomi all issuing the stable update in some way or another. Google phones were first in line for Android 10 though, but it seems like they’ve already received a follow-up OTA. According to Android Police, owners of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3 series are reporting a new update (QP1A.190711.020.C3). Check out a screenshot below, courtesy of the outlet.

Google Tez gains 12 million users in India, to introduce bill payments (Update: Bill payments now live)

Update (02/19): Google is now rolling out bill payments for Google Tez. The search giant explained in a blog post that, as of today, users in “all states and major metros” in India will be able to pay for electricity, gas, water, DTH, post-paid mobile, and more, all through the Tez app.More than 80 billers are included at launch, including Reliance Energy, BSES, and Dish TV. To add a new biller, users have to simply tap on New Payment followed by Pay your Bills.

Jabra GN Netcom EVOLVE HSC040W Wireless Bluetooth 40 mm Stereo Over Ear Headset (Refurbished)

Jabra Evolve 75 MS Bluetooth Headset with the Charging stand included. Part#7599-838-199 Specifications: Jabra Evolve 75 MS Bluetooth headset With charging stand Jabra part#7599-838-199 Technical Details: Brand Name: Jabra Connectivity Technology: Wireless Form Factor: Over Ear Cable Feature: Without Cable Product Dimensions: 8.27 x 0.2 x 7.09 inches Item Weight: 6.2 ounces Item model number: 7599-838-199 Batteries: 1 C batteries required. (included) ncG1vNJzZmiclZa5tHrAp5urp5mZrrbAx6ipoqypY7CwuY6smKWdo2S3oq7RmmSgpl2jsrWvzqZknq6focOmecesmmlsYKx6uLXRnqOeq6Nir63BxK2mqKyYYoFxecymZKyslaeysHnOr5yrZZWWv260xJqbrJ2kYr%2BmstSrmaKrmJqxbrvPnqVmqpWprqq4jJumsQ%3D%3D

Nintendo Direct reveals new Kirby, Mario Party game, and more

TL;DR The latest Nintendo Direct virtual event showed off a number of upcoming games for the Switch console. It included the reveal of a brand new Kirby Switch game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land. There was also news of a release date for the upcoming Mario animated movie. Fans of the Nintendo Switch game console have lots to look forward to in the coming weeks and months. Today the company took the time to showcase a number of upcoming Switch games as part of today’s latest Nintendo Direct virtual event.

Nokia 5 review - Android Authority

The Nokia 5 is a good choice if you care mainly about looks and don't want to spend an arm and a leg. However, if you care about performance, you should probably look elsewhere. Table of contents For a budget-friendly phone, the Nokia 5 looks and feels rather premium. But for many, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s where the phone’s lower price starts to become evident. The question with any budget phone is what compromises had to be made in order to achieve the price – and whether those compromises are ones you can live with.

Ready to run Windows programs on Android tablets and Chromebooks?

CrossOver is a program that allows you to run Windows programs on non-Windows platforms. The developers have been trying to bring its functionality to Android over the past three years, and now it finally appears to be working. The version that will be available in the Google Play Store tomorrow is technically still a preview, but if you’ve been wanting to run Windows apps on your Chromebook or Android tablet, then look no further.

Samsung Galaxy S3 features a Wolfson audio chip, but not in North America

This time, there’s finally some good news for Galaxy S3 owners. One of the speculations that made the rounds during the absolutely crazy pre-launch phase, was that the Samsung Galaxy S3 would feature a Wolfson audio chip. The rumor was confirmed by the reputable Scottish company themselves, in a press release issued yesterday. The WM1811 audio chip is a 24-bit, two channel DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that includes active noise reduction circuits and a four-channel equalizer.