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For the entire month of March, if you buy a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with select Unlimited plans, Verizon will hook you up with $1,000 to spend on a second phone.

TikTok has increased upload time to 10 minutes, and experts say this is a good thing. And even though YouTube Shorts is going in the opposite direction, they say this is okay because it will give creators more options.

With each iteration of Android, there are usually small changes in the OS' user interface. With Android 12, Google made major changes and it overtook Samsung One UI 4.1 in four ways.

Tonight's the night that Covington and Masvidal finally go head to head. Here are all of the ways that you can watch the UFC 272 live stream, no matter where you are

6G will bring changes that 5G has promised and has yet to deliver. But don't worry — tech companies always have crazy ideas they can't deliver on.

The upcoming Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch may not make their debut in May, contrary to what a previous rumor claimed.

Dieter Bohn is joining Google's division responsible for Android and Chrome development.

Russia is no longer allowing Facebook to operate inside the country, citing "discrimination against Russian media and information resources" by Meta's platform.

With Twitter Spaces just finding its footing, Twitter may soon move on to another audio-only service, according to reverse engineers

Some Galaxy S22 users have seen big slowdowns in games, but an upcoming update will give users more control over the throttling process.

Google has rolled out an update to Meet's quality tool that lets admins see the bandwidth information of meeting participants.

I've been a critic of connectivity in rural areas of the United States for years now. But the fact is that despite rural issues, the fledgling 5G network in America is keeping pace with other developed nations.

Google announced another two games releasing for Stadia this April as part of its promise to add over 100 games to the platform in 2022.

The Galaxy S22 may be the latest and greatest yet from Samsung, but the brand has four exciting devices for sale under $800. This is what you need to know about choosing between the Galaxy S22, S21, S21 FE, and S20 FE.

Russia's smartphone market declined 7% in 2021, and it may fall further this year amid the Ukraine invasion, says Counterpoint Research.

OSOM, the former team behind the Essential PH-1, offers more insight into its upcoming OV1 smartphone.

To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of its launch, Paramount Plus is offering new users Essential plans for $1 per month and Premium plans for $2 per month for the first three months.

Huawei's flip phone comes with some compromises, but a fun design and great feature set shines through.

Quite a few MVNOs take advantage of T-Mobile's rapidly growing LTE and 5G network offering a large range of plans with great phone compatibility. Whether your need just a few minutes of unlimited data, there's a carrier and plan that will work for your and chances are the network works with your phone.

If your PS5 SSD doesn't have a heatsink built-in, it's easy to buy one and attach it. Whether you purchase a double or single-sided heatsink, if it fits within the case's dimensions, it should work with your PS5.

Amazon is closing its brick-and-mortar bookstores, Pop Up stores, and 4-star shops in the U.S. and UK as it shifts its retail strategy.

Qualcomm and ByteDance have partnered up to bring future AR and VR headsets to your home, and that spells trouble for Meta.

The creators of Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator are back with their biggest game yet. We joined the ranks of other aliens in the galactic high school Cosmonious High to tell you the tale.

Google has told employees in the Bay Area and various other U.S. locations to return to physical offices starting in the week of April 4.

The Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a have reportedly appeared in an inventory system of a U.S. carrier, revealing their colorways and storage capacities.

Google's latest System Update brings fixes for the Play Store and much more

The former OnePlus founder could bring a vital dash of fresh air to Android, with the same translucent look as the Nothing Ear(1) buds

There are many different Android phones and each has its own set of features. You should use the one you like best.

HTC is reportedly looking to expand its smartphone business once again, this time tying directly into one of its more successful ventures, the HTC Vive.

Google has rolled out Chrome 99 with a bunch of useful features, including better date pickers, a downloads shortcut in the top toolbar, and more.

Samsung's latest SSD is the best choice to upgrade your PS5's storage thanks to a great price and even better speed.

Polyphony Digital brought some of its best to the table with Gran Turismo 7. It's not perfect, but it makes for a fantastic racing sim.

Russian state media will be barred from appearing on Google services, according to a company statement.

Signing up for Luna+ before April locks you into "founder pricing" for its monthly gaming subscription

The next Beat Saber original soundtrack release is upon us, and developer Beat Games has dropped a 20-second teaser of what to expect.

With the breakup of its combined AR/VR team, Meta appears to be postponing its plan to create an all-encompassing operating system for AR and VR.

When you're facing an emergency, the last thing you want to do is fight with your phone. Google's latest emergency dialing UI for Pixels is making it less stressful to get help.

We've updated the Android Central website and CMS to more closely fit in with our Future PLC family, and to take advantage of all of the resources that come with being a key member of such an important, multinational media powerhouse. We hope you like the changes!

Using two-factor verification makes sure that you — and only you — have access to your Google account.In a world where we're constantly becoming more and more digital, maximizing the security of your online accounts is one of the most important things you can do, whether or not you have one of the most secure Android phones.A strong password is a good start, but if you want to take things to the next level, you need to use two-factor authentication. This adds another layer of privacy to your account, often requiring you to enter a randomized code every time you log into your account in addition to your password.Your Google account is likely one of the most important accounts you have, and thankfully, setting up two-factor authentication for it is quick, easy, and can be done in a few different ways. We'll walk you through it all and show you how to enable 2FA on your Google account.How to set up Google Prompt two-factor authenticationGoogle allows you to use a variety o...

NVIDIA's entry into the streaming wars is seeing some impressive success and substantial challenges.As companies compete and server technology improves, streaming games is becoming more and more of a viable option. You can use anything from the best gaming phones to your laptop as a great gaming machine, giving players more options than dropping hundreds or thousands on a separate console or gaming PC.One recent major entrant is NVIDIA GeForce Now, a streaming service for PC games that players already own. Nvidia claims over a million players have tried it out so far. While some publishers are choosing not to support this streaming platform, it does have several major brands backing it. GeForce Now is a clearly viable option for games streaming, right on par with the likes of Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, and Amazon Luna.Jump to:What is GeForce Now?GeForce Now: List of supported devicesIs GeForce Now free?Is GeForce Now still in beta?GeForce Now: List of gamesWha...

Google announced two indie open-world adventure games published by Whitethorn Games will be coming soon to Stadia.

February was a big month for PlayStation with the release of Horizon Forbidden West. Even though it has stiff competition from Elden Ring, Aloy's latest adventure shines bright.

At MWC 2022, Samsung's smartphone chief gave some insight into the future of the Galaxy Note brand, which is officially dead.

February may not have been full of major releases, but we did learn about new Android games in the works from the likes of Blizzard, bringing Warcraft to mobile devices.

A former Spotify global licensing executive has joined Google to lead the YouTube Music business in Asia Pacific.

Checking out the latest Verizon cell phone plans is a smart move if you're looking for some of the best coverage in the US, especially if 5G and unlimited data plans are high up on your wishlist. You're able to pick up a new deal on an existing handset, or Verizon will help you set up a monthly fee to get a brand new phone, such as the brand new Samsung Galaxy S22 or the flashier Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra upgrade.We've considered the full range of Verizon cell phone plans available today to compare them against each other so you can weigh up what you'll get on each tier to help show you the best one for you and your budget. The biggest discounts are made available to anyone taking out multiple lines, so expect prices to rise if you're only going for a single line.If you're thinking those prices look too steep, be sure to check out our wider best cell phone plan guide to see how the Verizon prices and benefits weigh up against the competition. Verizon is massively popular though, e...

ZTE's new Blade V40 series includes an affordable 5G phone powered by a 7nm chipset.

The Blade V40 series includes just one 5G model.What you need to knowZTE has introduced the new Blade V40 series at MWC 2022.The V40 series includes the vanilla Blade V40, Blade V40 Vita, V40 5G, and V40 Pro.All four phones will go on sale globally from April.Last week, ZTE announced the world's first Android phone with magnetic wireless charging. Less than a week later, the company has released four new V40 series phones to take the fight to the best budget Android phones. The new V40 family includes the Blade V40 5G, Blade V40 Pro, Blade V40, and Blade V40 Vita.The ZTE Blade V40 5G features an unnamed 7nm octa-core 5G chipset with a 360-degree integrated antenna system and Sounding Reference Signal technology to speed up 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi signals. Weirdly, the company hasn't revealed any of the other key specs of the phone.ZTE Blade V40 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and an 8.3mm slim body. The phone also packs a large 5,100mAh battery and supports 6...

A new report from DSCC has revealed that Samsung held 96% of the global foldable smartphone market in Q4 2021.