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The RAZR 2 is also rumored to feature a Snapdragon 765 chipset and a 2,845mAh battery.What you need to knowThe Motorola RAZR 2 will apparently arrive with bigger displays than its predecessor.As per a new rumor, the RAZR 2 will have a 6.7-inch main display and a slightly bigger cover display. The foldable phone is expected to be unveiled sometime in Q3 2020.A senior Lenovo executive had revealed last month that the company is planning to launch the second-generation RAZR in September this year. The foldable phone is rumored to come with a few major upgrades over the current RAZR, including a faster and more efficient Snapdragon 765 chipset. According to a new rumor, the RAZR 2 will also come with larger displays than the original.Ross Young, Founder, and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), has claimed in a new tweet that the Motorola RAZR 2 will have a 6.7-inch main display, identical to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip. He suggests the phone's cover display will also ...

The privacy-focused app adapts to current events.What you need to knowSignal is rolling out an update to iOS and Android, adding support for face blurring.The update is timed to support the U.S. George Floyd protests.Signal is also working one supplying real, physical masks to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has rolled out a new update to iOS and Android this week, adding a new feature that will help blur faces in photos. The app will now show a blur tool in the image editor, so you can edit images in SIgnal. You can then share it with other apps like Twitter if you want, confident you're protecting the protesters' privacy just a bit more.Writing on their blog, the Signal team said: At Signal, we support the people who have gone into the streets to make their voices heard. We believe that something in America needs to change, and even if we don't know exactly how, we support and trust in the people who are self-organizing aro...

Looking back at Samsung's most controversial phone ever."Controversy" is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. In the smartphone space, it could be used to reference companies cheating on benchmark scores, the iPhone 6's Bendgate, or one of OnePlus's hilariously bad invite campaigns from back in the day.However, there's one controversy that stands out above all of these — the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.The Note 7 was supposed to be one of the very best phones of 2016, but instead, it ended up being a complete and utter failure.This isn't a device we talk about that much anymore, but if you're curious as to where the Galaxy Note 7 stands in 2020, you're in the right place. Here's everything you need to know about the phone.Time for a Note 7 history lessonHere's our full reviewThe Note 10 is the newest noteBut don't forget about the Note 20Take noteSamsung Galaxy Note 10+$1200 at AmazonFrom $1200 at SamsungIt's just so darn goodThe price tag of the...

It wasn't too long ago that Sony dropped the annual subscription price of PlayStation Now down from $100 to $60, and now thanks to a 30% discount that's available for a limited time at Amazon, you can score the lowest price ever offered on the service. At its discounted price of $41.99, you'll be paying just $3.50 per month for access to play all of the games available on the service. Many of the PS4 and PS3 games on PlayStation Now can even be played on PC.PlayStation Now gives PlayStation gamers the ability to play over 750 PS2, PS3 and PS4 games on a PlayStation 4 console or PC, with the option to either stream or download. New titles appear every month, so you'll always have something new to play. Many PlayStation-exclusive games are included too, such as Bloodborne, The Last of Us, Uncharted, and God of War.From popular best-sellers to family-friendly games, sports and racing titles, and so much more, the options are endless. It's also a perfect service to have access to wh...

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Android Central may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Please note that the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and some may no longer be available.In the past, many of us took to the skies in order to get to their destination in the most efficient way possible. However as the U.S. slowly recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, there are some who are choosing to stay closer to home and drive to their destinations.Despite the circumstances, there still remains something special about jumping into the car for an old-fashioned road trip. With such travel, however, comes unavoidable costs in the form of food, lodging, gas and various miscellaneous expenses (i.e., those must-have roadside souvenirs).While these costs can put a damper on any trip, using the right credit card can help you maximize your return in the form of valuable rewards. So wh...

If you're tired of the default look and feel of your OnePlus phone, fear not! It's incredibly easy to change the overall theme, accent colors, and even the look of the icons from the settings menu. If you're feeling adventurous, you can dive down the rabbit hole exploring third-party icon packs, wallpapers, and launchers. Let's start with baby steps first. Here's how to quickly change the theme, accent colors, and icon shapes on your OnePlus phone.How to change the theme on your OnePlus phoneOpen the Settings app.Tap on Customization.Tap on Preset Theme.Choose between Vibrant tints, Illuminating light, or Nuanced dark.Both Vibrant tints and Illuminating light are light themes, while Nuanced dark is what you'd expect from a dark theme or night mode. Almost all apps on Android 10 or later will respect these themes, though you may need to go into System and Developer options to force some apps (ahem, Fitbit) to respect your dark theme preferences.How to change the accent ...

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The latest OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 series includes the May 2020 security patch as well.What you need to knowOnePlus is rolling out a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro phones.The latest update comes with several new features, including support for encoding videos in the H.265 codec. The H.265 codec helps reduce the size of recorded videos without compromising on quality. OnePlus is now rolling out a new OxygenOS update for its latest OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro smartphones. As per the folks at XDA Developers, the update has a lengthy changelog and brings quite a few new features. It arrives as v10.5.8 for the standard OnePlus 8 and v10.5.10 for the OnePlus 8 Pro.The update adds a new auto ultra-wide-angle lens feature, which is claimed to improve the image quality of edges when shooting at a close range. However, this new feature is only available on the OnePlus 8 Pro and not the standard OnePlus 8. More importantly, the update brings support for H.265 enco...

The Anker Official Store is selling a refurbished Eufy RoboVac 11S Slim robot vacuum cleaner for $119.99 when you use code ACCU64 at Newegg. The code is taking $31 off the price and brings the 11S Slim down to one of its best prices ever.Anker promises this robot vacuum works and looks like new and is covering it with a 3-month warranty. However, if you would prefer new, you can get the RoboVac 11S Slim for $179.99 using code ACCU74 on this Newegg page. That's $60 more for the same product but you get a full one-year warranty.The RoboVac 11S is slimmer than previous generations and is only 2.85 inches high. It is still capable of some truly powerful suction up to 1300Pa, which means you get a lot of power in a small package. Anker's BoostIQ tech can detect when some extra suction is needed and automatically increases the power for the tough to clean spots. This saves you some battery life in the long run, too, by only using that extra suction in bursts when it's needed. Speaking ...

It's been almost two years since I reviewed the Sonos Beam, a sound bar from a company that represented just as much about the company's future as it did about its then-present.The speaker maker had been trying to balance the needs of its existing user base, which valued the connected nature of its speaker ecosystem, with a growing number of cost-conscious consumers who just wanted a decent soundbar to connect to the living room TV that was taking on more importance. Plus, it wanted to work with the quickly-proliferating smart assistant audience, many of whom were choosing Sonos products like the Sonos One because it was the best-sounding Alexa speaker you could buy for $200.The Beam, with its $399 starting price, low-profile form factor, beamforming speakers, and support for HDMI's ARC standard, tried to be all things to most people, and it succeeded wildly. When I sent my review unit back, I survived less than five months before I bought one for myself, and I hadn't looked back...

It wasn't so long ago when the thought of transferring photos, music, or files from one phone to another, not to mention settings and passwords, was a massive headache. Sometimes I'd just start from scratch. Thankfully, those days are behind us, and with cloud services and easy on-device backups, we can restore our new phone with the content and settings from our old phone. OnePlus makes this process practically second nature with its OnePlus Switch app. Let's look at how to use it.How to transfer content and settings to a new OnePlus phoneOpen the Google Play Store on your old phone.Search for the OnePlus Switch app.Tap Install.Open the app and accept the numerous access permissions.Open the OnePlus Switch app on your new phone.Select I'm a new phone (receive data).Select what kind of device you'll be transfering data from.Open the OnePlus Switch app on your old phone.Select I'm an old phone (send data).Use your old device to scan the QR code on your new device....

Chatting with the AC forums.Earlier this week, Google began rolling out its monthly security patch with the usual array of bug and vulnerability fixes. However, if you have a Pixel device, that update was also joined by the latest Pixel Feature Drop.This month's Drop has quite a lot on offer, including new safety tools, improvements to Adaptive Battery, a new Bedtime feature to help you sleep better at night, and Google Drive integration with the Recorder app.Taking a look through the AC forums, here's what some of our members think about the new software goodies. awsomsauce 06-02-2020 08:56 AM “ I just downloaded today. The bedtime feature is cool, except my schedule varies daily, so not quite useful for me. The Personal Safety app has been a mystery to me so far. I downloaded it, but can't find it. It doesn't show as an app on my homescreen or app drawer, I can't find it in my settings (ex...

The Hover-1 H1 electric self-balancing scooter has dropped to $199.99 through Best Buy. The sale is part of Best Buy's deals of the day, which means it's temporary. The other versions of the H1 are going for around $250. You can also find this hoverboard going for the same price at Amazon.Need to move at a slightly faster pace down the street but don't have the means? Well, now you do with the Hover-1 electric scooter. It can reach a maximum speed of 9 mph and a max range of 9 miles. It is self-balancing, so you can twist and turn without falling off. That makes it suepr easy to maneuver and even children can learn to master the ride soon enough.The 36V battery is rechargeable, too, so you can plug it in and get back up and running soon as possible. Use the battery indicator to see how much power is left so you don't get stuck too far from home. The battery is also UL and UN 38.3 certified for premium quality safety.Customize the color and the brightness of the LED headlights. ...

The trials and tribulations of app development during a pandemic.Think about your Android phone for a second. What's the most important part of it? You could argue that it's the processor, display, software, or any other component. All of those things are essential in their own unique way, but at the end of the day, you're primarily interacting with the apps that are installed on it.From Twitter, YouTube, your favorite mobile game, or the latest weather app everyone's talking about, apps are what make up our phones and what enable us to do so many things. App development is a challenging and intensive process for any platform, but especially so when it comes to Android. Unlike iOS, which is limited to a select handful of devices that Apple releases, Android's open-source nature shows its ugly side when looking at it from a developer point-of-view. That openness is what allows there to be devices of so many different form factors and from a multitude of companies, but creating app...

The best phone is the one you can actually buy and have right now.We published our OnePlus 8 Pro review well over a month ago, on April 29. And since then, it's been incredibly hard to buy one. The OnePlus 8 Pro has been out of stock on its own website for weeks, and the Amazon listing has fluctuated between coming soon, vague ship dates, and now no availability at all. And this lack of consistent availability makes it really hard to recommend the OnePlus 8 Pro — sure, it's a great phone, but how great is it if you can't actually buy one when you want (or need) a new phone?Where to buy the OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro: Best Deals and Discounts in 2020OnePlus has always had a hit-or-miss record with keeping phones in stock, reaching back to its early days of flash sales and invite codes. But even now, as the company has clearly grown up in so many ways, it's still far less than a guarantee that you can go to the OnePlus website on any given day and buy the company's latest phone. It...

It's easy to smarten up your home for just a few bucks these days. It used to be super-expensive to get your smart home all set up, but with sales like this one-day promotion on Gosund smart tech you can add smart plugs, light switches, and strip lighting around the house without breaking the bank.This 4-pack of Gosund Mini Smart Plugs is a top pick in this sale at $22.43. The set regularly sells for $33, but today you can get the plugs for under $6 apiece. Like many of the best smart plugs on the market, these plugs connect to your Wi-Fi network at home and can be controlled using a free app on your smartphone or tablet. You'll be able to power them on or off from anywhere in the world, or schedule them to only be on at a certain time each day. For instance, rather than having to climb out of bed to turn off a light, you could turn it off from your phone as long as it's connected to one of these smart plugs.Or, you could ask Alexa or Google Assistant to control them for you. You...

After holding several of its past events in Jacksonville, Florida, the UFC is finally returning to Las Vegas for UFC 250 which will be held at the promotion's UFC APEX. There won't be any fans in the crowd though as the event is closed to the public but once again the UFC is delivering a stacked card at a time when most other professional sports have yet to resume operations.At UFC 250, Amanda "The Lioness" Nunes will attempt to be the first UFC fighter ever to successfully defend world titles in two weight classes while holding both belts at the same time when she defends her women's featherweight title. Her opponent, Felicia "Feenom" Spencer is one of the UFC's top women's featherweight fighters despite the fact that this is only her fourth fight in the promotion. While still somewhat new to the UFC, Spencer previously held the Invicta FC title for the women's featherweight division.The odds for UFC 250's main event are clearly in Nunes' favor as many consider her to be the gre...

With the T-Rex, Amazfit once again delivers a wearable with fantastic value.Huami is no stranger to the wearable segment. The Chinese manufacturer has been making wearables for Xiaomi from the very beginning, and with tens of millions of Mi Bands sold around the world, Huami is one of the largest players in this category. It branched out four years ago to sell products directly to customers under the Amazfit label, consistently rolling out wearables that offer great value.In 2020, Amazfit is getting into new categories, including true wireless earbuds and a foldable treadmill, but the brand's primary focus continues to be smartwatches. In this area, the brand is rolling out the T-Rex, its first rugged smartwatch. Like other Amazfit smartwatches, the T-Rex is aimed at the value segment — retailing for $140 — and it comes with a host of exciting features, like built-in GPS, MIL-STD 810G rating, 50-meter water resistance, and much more.The T-Rex debuted earlier this year and w...

The Fitbit Flow has been developed to meet the needs of hospitals facing shortages of ventilators to care for COVID-19 patients.What you need to knowFitbit has developed a low-cost automatic resuscitator for emergency ventilation.The Fitbit Flow has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA. Fitbit Flow is built using laser cut aluminum and is much easier to use than commercial ventilators. Popular wearables maker Fitbit has come up with a high-quality, low-cost ventilator to help meet urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fitbit says the ventilator, named Fitbit Flow, was inspired by the MIT E-Vent Design Toolbox and designed by the company's engineers with inputs from clinicians at the Oregon Health and Science Hospital and the MassGeneralBrigham Center for COVID Innovation.James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit, said in a statement: COVID-19 has challenged all of us to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity, and use everything at our dis...

Get ready to move out.Google Stadia is a cloud game streaming service that recently got a launch exclusive called Get Packed. Get Packed is a couch co-op experience all about moving out of your apartment. Oddly enough, it manages to capture the chaos by using physics-based controls for up to four players. If you love games like Octodad and QWOP, you should check this one out.Help them move outGet PackedBottom line: Get Packed is an enjoyable couch co-op game that fails to provide a compelling, unique experience. Pros:Lots of levels Great multiplayer mode Looks great on Stadia Cons:Shallow plot Uninspired gameplay Noticeable input lag on StadiaFree with Stadia ProGet Packed gameplay mechanicsGet Packed features a versus mode where you can compete against friends, but the campaign is the star of ...

It was announced in March this year.What you need to knowSamsung has launched the Galaxy A31 in India.The phone features a quad-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor and a huge 5,000mAh battery. It is now on sale in the country for ₹21,999 ($291). Samsung today launched the Galaxy A31 in India, two months after the phone made its global debut. While it isn't a massive upgrade over last year's Galaxy A30, the phone comes with a refreshed design and a few upgrades under the hood.The Galaxy A31 sports a 6.4-inch Infinity-U Display with FHD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on a MediaTek Helio P65 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. On the back of the phone is a quad-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 5MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro shooter. For selfies, the phone offers a 20MP front camera with an f/2.2 lens.Aside from the quad-camera setup, the other headline feature of the Galaxy A31 is its massi...

Whether you want to set up some simple automations for an elderly family member, help out a friend with cognitive disabilities, or you just want to make an "easy button" for your mom to turn on her smart lights, Google's Action Blocks are here to the rescue. We'll show you how to enable the app and quickly create Action Blocks that can serve as useful shortcuts for Google Assistant tasks.Products used in this guideEasy automator: Google Assistant Action Blocks (Free at Google Play)What are Action Blocks?In a sense, Action Blocks can be thought of as Google's answer to Siri Shortcuts or Alexa Routines, in that it is an app that allows you to quickly and easily create routines that can be enabled with the push of a button. Basically, anything that you could ask the Google Assistant to do can be automated through the Action Blocks app and turned into a widget or mini-app that you can place on the home screen of your Android device.Initially created as an accessibility featur...

The LG G7 Fit may not have set the world alight when it was released in late 2018, but it had respectable specs for a mid-range phone. It's original $420 asking price probably hampered sales, though it soon dropped to $300 which made it more of an attractive prospect for many. Thanks to this one-day deal at B&H, the 6.1-inch phone gets a whole lot more tempting with a price drop to just $149.The deal, which expires tonight or when sold out, offers the black LG G7 Fit in new condition with a 1-year LG warranty. It's factory unlocked so will work with all U.S. carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and pre-paid carriers. Today's price is $30 lower than we've ever seen it go before and half off its current price at Best Buy.The phone is equipped with 32GB of onboard storage, though that can be expanded affordably with a microSD card up to 2TB, 4GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor. It has a 6.1-inch QHD+ display with a 3120 x 1440 pixel resolution...

How many rooms do you have in your house? And how many of those rooms have Echo Dot speakers? If the answer isn't "all of them," then you need this deal! Right now you can pick one up on sale for just $24.99 via Woot. That's half off its retail price and one of the best prices it's ever reached before. This Woot deal is slated to last until the end of the month, though it could sell out sooner. You can choose between Charcoal and Sandstone models while supplies last.Echo Dot is Amazon's best overall smart speaker option and one of the easiest ways to start up a smart home. You can use one to listen to music from several different streaming services, control compatible smart home devices like Philips Hue bulbs or Nest Thermostats, and so much more. Check the weather just by asking. Hear a cringeworthy knock-knock joke or fun fact. Set timers so you won't burn dinner. There are tons of features that make these speakers worth having around, and if you know someone that isn't exactly t...

"We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice by giving them free promotion on Discover."What you need to knowSnapchat is taking a stand against President Trump.It says it will no longer promote his content on the Discover platform.In a statement, Snapchat said it would "not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice".Snapchat is no longer actively promoting President Donald Trump on its Discover platform.As reported by The Verge: President Trump's verified Snapchat account will no longer be promoted within the app after executives concluded that his tweets over the weekend promoted violence, the company said today. His account, RealDonaldTrump, will remain on the platform and continue to appear on search results. But he will no longer appear in the app's Discover tab, which promotes news publishers, elected officials, celebrities, and influencers.As mentioned, RealDonaldTrump is not being suppressed or removed, simply not promot...

To install DP4 on your device, you will have to flash the DP4 system image instead.What you need to knowGoogle has warned users against sideloading Android 11 Developer Preview 4 on devices running the Android 10 June 2020 update.If your Pixel phone is running the June 2020 patch, you will have to flash the Android 11 DP4 factory image instead.While the exact reason hasn't been specified, Google says doing so could "cause device issues."Google rolled out the latest "feature drop" for Pixel smartphones earlier this week, adding a new "safety check" feature, adaptive battery enhancements, and a few other improvements. However, if you have installed the latest June update on your Pixel phone, you shouldn't try sideloading the Android 11 Developer Preview 4 OTA images.Google has added a warning on its Android Developers website against sideloading Android 11 DP4 on devices running the June 2020 update (build QQ3A.200605.001), saying the images may not work properly and "could...

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Android Central may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Please note that the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and some may no longer be available.Here at TPG, we value Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2 cents apiece, thanks to the program's fantastic travel partners. In the past, I've transferred points instantly to United at a 1:1 ratio, then booked Lufthansa first class to Europe for 110,000 miles — a flight that would have easily cost over $10,000. United has since removed its partner award chart, so the new redemption amount will likely be higher, but it remains a (relatively) fantastic value.Similarly, I've transferred 30,000 points instantly to Hyatt, for a free stay at the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome, when the cash rate exceeded $1,000 per night. In both cases, my redemption values far exceeded TPG's 2-cent valuation of Ultimate Rewards...

CMT's annual Artists of the Year show is back with a special event for 2020. CMT Celebrates Our Heroes will go live later this week to recognize Americans from across the country who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with a two-hour celebration and tribute event unlike any other.Some of Country music's biggest stars will be performing at the event, so it's certainly not a night to be missed. From Brothers Osborne and Florida Georgia Line to Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert, the list goes on. Each of the performances will be filmed directly from the artists' homes and virtually produced by CMT to keep everything looking and sounding great.Other celebrities and performers coming to the show include Blake Shelton, Bobby Bones, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Zac Brown, Brandi Carlile, Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw, and Thomas Rhett. CMT also revealed a few surprise cameos from guests like Carrie...

Get ready for the third installment in this franchise.What you need to knowProject CARS is a series of racing games developed by Slightly Mad Studios.Project CARS 3 has been officially revealed with a new trailer.Project CARS 3 is set to release sometime in Summer 2020. While we've known for a couple of years that a new Project CARS was in development, the developers at Slightly Mad Studios has officially revealed their new project. Project CARS 3 is coming, with hundreds of different cars for players to tweak and tinker with. You can take a look at the official trailer for Project CARS 3 below.There's no exact release date right now but Project CARS 3 is coming to Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4. It's set to arrive sometime in Summer 2020.Wheels upProject CARS$25 at AmazonHit the roadBefore Project CARS 3 arrives, take Slightly Mad Studios' first game out for a spin. Practice in this racing game developed tuned by professionals across day, night, sun and...

NVIDIA Shield TV (2019)NVIDIA's Tube$150 at AmazonProsUpgraded Tegra X1+ processor Easy to set up and useBetter integration with Google Assistant Re-designed hardware compact and portable New remote is lovely to use AI-enhanced 4K upscaling is coolConsNo USB ports Less storage space and RAM than older modelsFan might collect dust if left on the floorThe new NVIDIA Shield TV is a streamlined streamer in almost every way. It's got a sleek new design built around the all-new Tegra X1+ chipset that allows for cool new features like AI-Enhanced upscaling and delivers smooth performance for all your streaming needs.NVIDIA Shield TV (2015, 2017)Old faithfulFrom $180 at eBay (used)ProsStill a great Android streaming boxMore internal storage and RAM than new modelUSB ports for expandable storage and accessoriesBundled with NVIDIA's gaming controllerConsLacks support for Dolby VisionOld remote style is more flash than substancePriced hig...

Many users are having issues connecting at the moment.What you need to knowPlayStation Network appears to be down for many users.A majority of the complaints are coming from PlayStation users in the U.K. or other parts of Europe.Sony has not ackowledged the problem on its official status page yet.Update: June 3, 2020 Reports on Twitter and DownDetector indicate most users can access PlayStation Network again. Sony has not yet issued an official statement.If you're having issues connecting to PlayStation Network (PSN) right now, you're not alone. Thousands of users are reporting problems accessing the online connection, with reports coming in on Twitter and DownDetector.PlayStation has not officially acknowledged the problem yet, with the status page showing no issues with any part of the service at the time this is being written. We'll provide updates as the situation changes.Get More PlayStationSony PlayStation ...

It's more important than ever to keep your private images private but without deleting them entirely from your phone. With Android, there are a few different ways to hide your photos and images, even if you don't have the benefit of Samsung's Secure Folder.How to hide Photos and Images on a PixelUnlike other smartphones that feature additional features like a Secure Folder, stock Android requires you to do a bit more work to hide images and files. You'll need to create a new folder with a specific name and then move the necessary files and images over to that folder.Open the Files app on your Pixel.Tap the Hamburger Menu button in the top left-hand corner. Select the name of your device from the menu.Tap the three vertical dots in the top right-hand corner. Select New Folder. Enter .nomedia as the folder name. Tap OK.This creates a new folder on your device that will now be used to move images, pictures, and other files in order to hide them. Now that the folder h...

I've been using social media apps for well over a decade, and over that period, there have certainly been things that I've posted that I'm glad the whole world wasn't able to see. In fact, some accounts (like Instagram and TikTok) I permanently leave in private mode, so that only select people can see what I post. If you're interested in learning how to take your accounts private and protect your posts from the world's eyes, read on, dear friend.How to make your Instagram account privateOpen the Instagram app.Tap on your profile pic in the lower right corner.Tap on the menu (three lines) in the top right corner.Tap on Settings at the bottom of the menu.Tap on Account Privacy.Toggle the Private Account slider on.How to make your Twitter account privateOpen the Twitter app.Tap on your profile pic to open the menu.Tap on Settings and privacy.Tap on Privacy and safety.Tap on Protect your Tweets.Tap on Learn more to read what this entails.Tap on Photo tagging, ...

The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro (2019) is the best Android streaming box that money can buy right now. It comes with a beefy Tegra X1+ chipset and 3GB of RAM, but the internal storage is limited at 16GB. If that doesn't sound like enough storage space for your media needs, you can make use of the NVIDIA Shield TV's USB ports and mount an external storage device to easily expand your available storage.Best valueSeagate Portable External Hard Drive 5TBStaff pickLooking to get the best value for your money? Then the 5TB Seagate Portable drive should be your go-to choice. The drive works over USB 3.0, easily pairs to your Shield TV, and gives you better gigabyte-to-dollar value than the rest of the options listed here.$115 at Amazon$115 at Best BuyStore everythingWestern Digital My Passport Ultra 4TBWestern Digital's My Passport Ultra external hard drive is one of the best you'll find in the market today, and this particular option gives you 4TB of storage. Considering how ...

Screenshots are usually good enough to capturing something that you just have to share with others, but if there's a video or livestream you want to record part of to re-share — or if you need video to prove that a bug actually exists and that you're not just blowing smoke with the developer — screen recording is there for you. I wish screen recorders were a standard part of the Android experience, but for now, some manufacturers include it, some don't, and then there are third-party recording apps to help fill that void.The most popular Android phones on the market — the Samsung Galaxy S and Note lines — come with screen recording pre-installed, not that you'd know it from looking at the app drawer on your phone. But if you swipe up to the Quick Settings panel, there is a Screen Recording shortcut hidden in amongst the Dolby Vision and Edge Lighting and Kids Mode and good gravy Samsung, do you have to put everything but the kitchen sink in here?!How to record your screen...

An improperly coded image can somehow crash the Android System UI.WARNING！！！Never set this picture as wallpaper, especially for Samsung mobile phone users!It will cause your phone to crash!Don't try it!If someone sends you this picture, please ignore it. pic.twitter.com/rVbozJdhkL— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) May 31, 2020What you need to knowThere's a photo of a sunset making the rounds because when set as a wallpaper, it will brick some Android phones.The image has an improperly coded Google color profile, which causes the Android System UI to crash from an out of bounds error.For some phones, you can reboot into safe mode and reset the wallpaper to something else, but for others, you'll have to go into the bootloader and completely factory reset the phone.Today in "2020 is just the weirdest timeline", there's a cursed wallpaper making the rounds and crashing the Android phones of fools idiotic enough to not heed the warnings that accompany the image, seen to t...

You can get a 3-pack of TP-Link Kasa HS220P3 Smart Dimmer Switches on sale for $58.99 at Amazon. This 3-pack was selling for as much as $85 at the beginning of May. This drop to $59 is a completely new low price we haven't seen before and a huge chunk off what these switches used to sell for.If you were to buy the switches individually it would cost you about $10 more than this deal; however, it is worth pointing out the individual switches are also on sale. They are down to $22.99 from a street price around $30. So if you only need one or two, that's the way to go.If you're still using the light switches you had when you first moved in, it's time to upgrade. These dimmer switches are not going to ruin you. They're a lot easier to install than you think. Just make sure the place you want to install them uses a neutral wire and that you can connect to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. They have a regular wall plate size. so it won't take up more or less space than your current switch alr...

What lies in store?What you need to knowBungie has announced a new event for Destiny 2 on June 9 at 9 a.m. PDT.This event will show the future of Destiny 2.There's a small teaser showing the Drifter.Buckle up, Guardians. Bungie has announced a new stream on June 9 that will show the future of Destiny 2. You can take a look at a brief teaser for the event below.Coordinates received. The future of Destiny 2 arrives.June 9 // 9AM PT? https://t.co/003kheRMmX pic.twitter.com/9lV2l7Snvp— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) June 3, 2020This event will presumably showcase the fall expansion for the game, which should bring a massive new story and other activities for players to undertake. It's also possible that Bungie could talk about next-generation support, diving into just how Destiny 2 will take advantage of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.The stream begins on June 9 at 9 a.m. PDT. In the meanwhile, if you play Destiny 2 on PC, be sure to check out the new Ghost Overl...

If you're running a business, you should have the understanding that your consumers don't just want to purchase something — they want more. Instead of merely buying an item or availing your service, they want a stellar customer experience that comes with their purchase. Customer experience (CX) should be at the heart of what you do. In addition to delivering a great product, you should also make sure that the experience you're offering delights your consumers, leading to a long-lasting relationship with them.In case you're just starting out, you may not too adept at improving your CX just yet, which is why the Online Training & Certification: Customer Experience 101 exists to help you create the happiest buyers in the world.Entrepreneurs who are new to the concept of CX will get their much-needed primer with this expert-led course. Taught by Jaakko Männistö, a startup entrepreneur, founder, and award-winning customer experience professional at a top-rated app, this class...

There are many ways to stream 4K content in 2020, but NVIDIA and Apple have separated from the pack with their capable streaming boxes that do it all. Here's how they stack up against each other and a guide to figuring out which works best for you.NVIDIA Shield TV (2019)New look, same great performance$150 at AmazonProsTube design is compact and easy to set up Best support for Google apps and servicesExpandable storage via microSDSupport for 4K and HDRAI-upscalingConsOnly 8GB of internal storageDoesn't ship with an HDMI cableNVIDIA has been owning the Android TV streaming box segment for years with the same NVIDIA Shield TV hardware. In 2019, NVIDIA finally gave us a new look with an upgraded processor that delivers all the features required to keep pace with the newer competition.Apple TV 4KGood for most$179 at AmazonProsBest support for Apple apps and servicesGreat for mirroring content from Apple devicesMedia looks stunning on 4K TVsOptim...

Googlers will also be holding an 8 minute 46-second long moment of silence at 1:00 PM PDT.What you need to knowGoogle has pledged $12 million to organizations tackling racial injustice.The company has already pledged $1 million to the Center for Policing Equity.Googlers will also be called to hold an 8 minute 46-second long moment of silence later today.Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai today commented on the protests in the United States as well as the Black Lives Matter movement.In an internal email shared on the Google Blog, Pichai said: Our Black community is hurting, and many of us are searching for ways to stand up for what we believe, and reach out to people we love to show solidarity. Yesterday, I met with a group of our Black leaders to talk about where we go from here and how we can contribute as Google. We discussed many ideas, and we are working through where to put our energy and resources in the weeks and months ahead.Google will be donating $12 million to o...

Google's own carrier offering definitely has appealing features.If you're an Android enthusiast, you likely know about Google Fi. But that doesn't mean you necessarily know everything about it. And now that the service has opened up to everyone with an unlocked phone, there's a lot to get caught up on. So we're here to give you the high-level view at the carrier option that comes directly from Google. Namely, just what the heck it is, how it works compared to other carriers and maybe a few reasons why you'd want to try it.How does Google Fi Work?Does Google Fi support 5G?Which phones make the most of FiWhat if I need support?Switching to Google FiGoogle Fi's response to COVID-19No surprisesGoogle FiSee at Google FiLet your phone pick the best networkThinking about your phone carrier usually isn't good but Google Fi manages to be an afterthought with network switching and a great app. Google Fi eliminates overages and makes international travel a breeze. It's ...

Competition makes for better products, and the Android ecosystem is more competitive than ever. The best of the best right now is the OnePlus 8 Pro, bringing a great combination of hardware quality, specs, display, cameras, and software to a palatable price for a high-end phone. If you want a new Android phone at any price range, we've done the research to separate the great from the good, and the good from the bad. This list will help you make your next purchase easier.Best Overall: OnePlus 8 ProThe OnePlus 8 Pro is impressive and well-designed as any high-end smartphone can be. If you know anything about OnePlus phones, you'll be happy to know it doesn't upend the traditional OnePlus formula. Instead, it extends it to its logical place in the world of 2020 flagships with more features and a higher price.The hardware goes toe-to-toe with any phone out there, and it's punctuated by the best display OnePlus has ever used. It's bright, colorful and has a 120Hz refresh rate. Ins...

I typically visit a salon to do my nails every two weeks but that can add up, especially when there's a lot you can actually do yourself from home. A friend recommended the Rosalind Gel Polish Starter Kit, which comes with pretty much everything you'd need. However, there are many other options worth considering, whether you want to do a full manicure and polish or just keep your nails clean and nicely cut and shaped.Best Overall: ROSALIND Gel Nail Polish Starter KitIf you're into gel nails and want to be able to replicate a manicure and polish job you would get at the salon right at home, this is a great kit to get started. Of course, you'll need lots of practice and some general knowledge of what to do, but that's what YouTube is for!This kit comes with 12 gel nail polishes in a gift box, an LED UV lamp with USB power cable, matte top coat, no wipe top coat and base coat, two nourishment oil pens, nail file, nail buffer, nail brush for your hands, tool storage bag, cuticle ...

Planning for CES 2021 is underway.What you need to knowCES 2021 is slated to go ahead as usual in Las Vegas next year.Despite several high-profile tech conferences being canceled this year, CES is scheduled to be an in-person event.The tech showcase's organizers are emphasizing their focus on everyone's safety as they begin preparing for what is often dubbed the largest tech trade show of the year.As the pandemic rages on, and even as the U.S. passed the grim 100,000 fatalies mark just last week, states across the country are already drawing up plans for reopening the economy. That means that not only may your local Starbucks resume operation soon but also that the massive trade shows that are a hallmark of the tech world, and which we saw very few of this year, are also set to return with a vengeance.Case in point, the Consumer Technology Association has already announced its plans for preparing to hold CES 2021 at its usual home in Las Vegas in early January of next yea...

Google Fit is one of the best apps for tracking all kinds of fitness data, from the food you eat to the calories you burn to your progress over time. While it's not hard to manually enter your weight and other data in Google Fit, there are some accessories to make the whole process even easier.Best fitness smartwatchMobvoi TicWatch ProStaff pickThe TicWatch Pro is a genuinely good watch even if you don't care about fitness tracking. If you do, it's even better. There's a GPS sensor to better track your jogs, a heart-rate monitor for keeping your beats in check, and NFC so you can leave your phone at home and still use Google Pay.$200 at AmazonTipping the scaleseufy BodySense Smart Scale P1You can manually enter your weight into Google Fit, but this scale can do it for you. It also calculates more than weight. It can estimate your body fat and water percentages, as well as your muscle mass and various other measurement types. Since getting all that data is as...

She's not just a girl, she's a threat.What you need to knowPlayStation has released a new commercial for The Last of Us Part II.The commercial provides an overview of some of the horrors Ellie will face out in the world.The Last of Us Part II is scheduled to release on June 19, 2020.Years after being announced, The Last of Us Part II is just a short couple of weeks away. PlayStation has shared a new commercial for the game ahead of its imminent release. While the trailer is CGI, it nonetheless provides a great overview of the world and themes that players can expect. You can take a look at the commercial below.The Last of Us Part II follows Ellie seeking vengeance, no matter the costs. Just what is at stake and why is she on the warpath? That's part of the mystery surrounding the story. There's also new gameplay improvements, such as Ellie's ability to swim.For more on The Last of Us Part II, you can check out the recent State of Play right here, which highlighted n...

There may be a hundred reasons why you don't want your previously published Tweets visible to the world. Whether you were raging against real-life injustices or spouting off on silly reality TV, you may not want those quips associated with you for the long haul. While you've always been able to delete individual Tweets, Twitter itself does not allow you to delete Tweets in bulk. That hasn't stopped enterprising third-party apps and services from springing up that promise to help you do just that. Here are some that we recommend looking into. Just make sure you are comfortable with how they handle the deletion of your Tweets.Products used in this guideWipe it all out: TweetDelete ($10 at TweetDelete)Automatic bulk deletion: Jumbo (Free at Google Play)What are the differences between these apps?Twitter does not allow users to delete their entire history, nor does it allow them to delete Tweets en masse. There are several apps like Jumbo Privacy that can securely delete and a...

ARM's Cortex-X program could mean phone makers have a lot of room for bigger and better things.We don't have a lot of details about ARM's Cortex-X program, where ARM will work with companies that build processors to customize them from the ground up, outside of some press materials and datasheets from ARM itself. We do know that we should expect to see the first of (hopefully) many chips using a custom Cortex-X core soon with the ARM Cortex-X1, which is basically a chip using Cortex-A cores and one of them has its governor removed so it can run free.That's what the Cortex-X program is all about. It's a way for companies who want to sacrifice some room on a silicon wafer and a bit of battery life in exchange for raw power to do so without spending millions to design it themselves. The idea isn't exactly new, and companies that already design custom ARM-licensed chips have been doing this for a while. That gives us a great view of what to expect: even more of the big leaps we see f...