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A new interface also visually ushers the app into 2020.What you need to knowGoogle has updated its Authenticator app with a new account exportation feature.Simply put, you can now transfer your accounts between different devices without needing to set up Google Authenticator again.The update seems to be Android only for now.Google has finally updated its Authenticator app with a new makeover for 2020 (via Android Police), redesigning the app for our longer and narrower screens as well as throwing in a true-black theme for AMOLED displays out there.More importantly, Google has now added an account export tool, letting users export (and import) any already set-up accounts after verifying their identity via pin, fingerprint, or face unlock. It would then generate a scannable QR code, which you would scan on the new device to complete the transfer.Previously, users had to manually re-setup all of their 2FA accounts every time they changed phones, a process that could deter ...

PUBG Mobile is a graphics-intensive game that demands a powerful phone. If you want the best results and get more Chicken Dinners, you're going to need a phone for that truly stands out from the pack, and in 2020 that's the OnePlus 8 Pro. Not only is it a great phone packed with the latest internals and a 120Hz AMOLED display, but you also get the best software on Android right now.Best Overall: OnePlus 8 ProPUBG Mobile has been developed to run pretty well on old and new phones alike, but you'll need a phone with admirable specs to run it at the highest graphics settings. The OnePlus 8 Pro fits the bill, with 8GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 865 chipset both delivering enough memory and processing power for great gaming performance.OxygenOS continues to deliver a simple and speedy software experience that allows for customization, including the Fnatic gaming mode, which offers fine controls for avoiding distractions while gaming. You can limit notifications to alarms and calls o...

Get ready to party!What you need to knowFortnite's newest "party royale" game mode has been announced.The premiere will take place on Friday, May 8, 2020.Fans can look forward to virtual performances Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and Deadmau5. Last week, Fortnite brought a brand new game mode into the title with the introduction of "party royale," a mode that has no guns and strictly exists as a space for players to kick back and have some fun in. Today, Epic Games announced that the premiere show for the mode will take place this week, and include performances from Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and Deadmau5.The premiere will take place on Friday, May 8, at 9 pm ET. According to Epic Games, the three legendary artists will host back-to-back-to-back sets live at the game's big Main Stage area. Players in the game can hang out, party up with friends, or simply sit back and enjoy the live music opportunity.Fortnite now has over 350 million registered players! In April, playe...

The economy is changing. As more and more people see their roles reduced or lose their jobs due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the workforce is forced to get more creative. If you fear you may soon be out of work, one of the best things you can do is start learning skills that will keep you in-demand. For instance, graphic designers are fully capable of running remote freelance businesses while companies navigate this economic downturn.Don't know anything about graphic design? Check out The 2020 Adobe Graphic Design Certification School, now on sale for $49.This three-course bundle is offered by the International Academy of Computer Training (IACT), Ireland's largest and most experienced IT training company. They've worked with Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Intel, and have taught more than 500,000 people in-demand skills. Their Head of Graphic and Web Design, Neil Gordon, leads these three courses on Adobe's top programs: Photos...

All this talk about working from home sometimes sounds like a dream setup. You get to work in your pajamas, do away with your agonizing commute, and take naps during the day. But what they don't tell you is that working from home also makes you susceptible to body aches and muscle pains as you make do with a makeshift office space. Many of us are stuck using our dining tables or even working from couches for most of the day.When you find that the pain is becoming unbearable to the point that it's difficult for you to be productive, you can use the Backmate Power Massager to zap all the aches away. Featured on Outside, Men's Journal, and Human Kinetics, this massager utilizes percussive vibration to deliver intense, long strokes that result in effective muscle therapy.Check it out:In case you didn't know, percussive vibration is a natural pain reliever that helps eliminate muscle soreness and stiffness, as well as increase circulation and range of motion. In addition to using it ...

Google's cranking Android up to 11.Last year's Android 10 update was a big shift for the operating system. Not only did we get the long-awaited dark mode and important changes to app permissions, Android 10 also marked Google's departure from dessert names and ushered in a new Android logo/brand.Android 10 was a year of growth and maturity for the operating system, and those same principles are being carried over to Android 11. We're still a few months out from the final build being available for everyone, but with a developer preview now out in the wild, we have a good idea of where Google wants to take Android in 2020.Ready to learn all about what Android 11 is packing? Here's everything you need to know!Developer Preview 4 is outTons of messaging improvementsPermissions keep getting betterWe have a built-in screen recorderAdapting Android to different displays5G is a big focusYou can flash it right nowThe final build is coming in Q3The Pixel 4 is first-in-line f...

Best answer: No. At least not yet. Televisions that officially support 120Hz are incredibly expensive right now since the technology hasn't been widely adopted yet. However, you can get gaming monitors that support up to 144Hz for much cheaper in comparison.Perfect for desktop: Sceptre 24-inch Curved 144Hz Gaming Monitor ($155 at Amazon)Big screen: Samsung 55-inch Q80R ($1,298 at Amazon) What does 120Hz mean?In regards to televisions and monitors, hertz (Hz) is the frequency at which a screen redraws a scene in one second. When you see a television labelled as supporting 60Hz or 120Hz, it means that the refresh rate of the screen is 60 or 120 frames per second (FPS). The higher the refresh rate, the smoother movement looks. That doesn't always bode well for movies or TV, but it works well for games.A frame rate up to 120FPS would mean games run smoother than ever. You;ll notice less choppiness during fast-paced scenes with a lot of movement onscreen. This can make or break...

Google's RCS isn't locked to Messages anymore.What you need to knowSamsung has worked with Google to enable RCS in Messages.Users of the Samsung Messages app will no longer need to rely on carrier-based RCS so long as Google supports RCS in their country or region.Samsung's Messages app is the first non-Google made app to work with Google's RCS implementation.Samsung is enabling RCS support for more Galaxy phones in partnership with Google, the company announced in late April."Samsung is bringing support for Google's Rich Communication Services (RCS) to Galaxy smartphones to make your conversations more seamless. The two companies have been working since 2018 to bring the features to Samsung devices," Samsung said, in April, "the Samsung Messages app with RCS allows users to do more, including chat over both Wi-Fi and mobile data, send and receive high-resolution photos and videos, receive read receipts, and create feature-rich group chats. The Messages app is also availa...

The Eufy RoboVac 30C 1500Pa robot vacuum cleaner is down to $179.99 with the code MKTCV97259J3 at Newegg. This deal is coming directly from the official Anker store, which owns the Eufy brand. The deal matches one we've seen a couple times before, but we haven't seen it drop this low in a few weeks. The code takes off $100, and you get free shipping.The RoboVac 30C is smart with built-in Wi-Fi and can connect to your smart home ecosystem. Use the EufyHome app and either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control the robot vacuum with your voice. The less effort you need to put into cleaning your floors the better, right? The app can be used to set routines and tell the robot vacuum when to get to work.Eufy's RoboVac 30C has a tiny 2.85-inch body so it's small enough to fit under a lot of furniture. It comes with boundary strips, too, so you can keep it out of areas you don't want it to go.The RoboVac has BoostIQ technology to automatically increase suction power when that extr...

Things have changed in the short term, but are sticking to the plan for the final release.Without a Google I/O conference to align with, and plenty of other obstacles in the world right now, Google has decided to shift the release timeline of Android 11. We don't yet know if the end launch date has been "delayed" per se, because we never had so much as a month that it'd be released, let alone a specific date. But we know that things have been adjusted fromt he original plan — here's how it changed.When Google first announced the start of the Android 11 Developer Preview program, things were slated to follow the path shown below:Three "Developer Preview" releases focused on finishing underlying APIs for developers to write apps against, followed by three "Beta" releases with more user-facing features included, and a final stable release some time in Q3 (aka by the end of September). With this layout, Google would lock in final APIs for developers in May, and presumably be we...

I've been using gesture navigation on my smartphones since the iPhone X came out, and I was thrilled when some Android OEMs like Samsung and OnePlus started adding in their own interpretations before it was introduced at an OS level in Android 9 and perfected with Android 10. If you have an older Samsung Galaxy phone and have not enabled gesture navigation, or weren't aware of all the customizations and settings you can tweak, you're in for some fun surprises! We'll show you how to get gesture navigation set up and configured to your liking in the steps below.How to enable gesture navigation on your Samsung Galaxy phoneOpen the Settings app.Tap on Display.Scroll down and tap on Navigation bar.Tap on Full screen gestures.Now you'll be able to do a half swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the multitasker or swipe left or right along the bottom of the screen to switch apps.If you want to customize your gesture settings further, do the following:Under Full sc...

But can it compete with similar products from Amazon and Roku?TiVo — which once upon a time ruled the digital recording market — has finally made available the TiVo Stream 4K. It's a $49 streaming dongle that it says is "the market's first unifying streamer." The gist, it continues, is that it's "the ultimate streaming device that brings together shows and movies from your favorite platforms, like or streaming, on one screen."If that sounds a good bit like every other piece of streaming hardware, from Android TV to Apple TV to Roku and Amazon Fire TV, well, that's because at the end of the day it does the same thing as all fo them. But TiVo is banking on its user interface and a direct integration with Sling TV to make a difference with customers."At a time when viewers are streaming more than ever across a sea of platforms, TiVo Stream 4K integrates that content with recommendation and search features to make it easier to find, watch and enjoy the best news, entertainme...

The black Arlo Pro 2 2-camera wireless security camera system is down to $199.99 at Best Buy. This is a security kit that normally sells for around $300, and the drop to $200 matches a low we've seen very rarely.This is a great price for a feature-rich system. Although this version is not quite as robust as the regular Arlo Pro 2 kit, it's also much less expensive. The big difference between these, besides $75, is the one on sale today is not compatible with Apple HomeKit and doesn't have a siren or local storage in the base. You've still got plenty to work with anyway.Thjese cameras are essentially wire free. You can plug them in if you want, which you should probably do if the place you want to set them up is also conveniently located near a power outlet. However, even if you don't the battery will last a long time so you hardly have to worry about it. Plus, the battery recharges easily so you don't have a lot of maintenance with these beyond that.Record all your footage in 1...

It's still got the $99 price tag but with a slew of new tricks up its proverbial sleeveWhat you need to knowRing is launching a new version of its original Video Doorbell, this time with the features of the Ring Video Doorbell 3.The new 2nd-gen Ring Video Doorbell retains the $99 price-point of the original and can be used wirelessly or hardwired.Ring is also launching a new solar charger for this new 2nd-gen Video Doorbell for $50.Ring has been on a roll lately with product announcements, and the latest Ring Video Doorbell is going back to the basics. Simple titled Ring Video Doorbell, this second-generation version of the original Ring Video Doorbell keeps the same aesthetics of the original product while adding plenty of features from the Ring Video Doorbell 3 that just launched. Despite the addition of important features, the new second-generation Ring Video Doorbell will still retail for $99.99 — the same price the original Ring Video Doorbell has been selling for....

Best answer: Supposedly, yes. PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan told CNET that the console would support 4K at 120Hz, but a direct quote was not given in the interview. This interview also took place in June 2019, so any number of things may have changed since then.Take it to the next level: Sceptre 24-inch Curved 144Hz Gaming Monitor ($155 at Amazon)For the living room: Samsung 55-inch Q80R ($1,298 at Amazon) What does "frames per second" mean?What you see as movement on-screen is actually static images displayed in quick succession, thus portraying movement to your eyes (because the human brain is weird like that). Think of it as the technique used to render stop motion. The amount of images displayed in one second is your "frames per second" frequency.30FPS means 30 frames are being displayed across the screen in a single second. The higher the number, the smoother the movement tends to look.On a television, the refresh rate of your screen is measured in hertz (Hz), which is h...

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.Everyone considering downgrading or canceling their Chase travel credit cards may want to hold off for the time being. Chase just announced that it's adding groceries as a temporary bonus category across the majority of its consumer travel credit cards.Now through June 30, 2020, eligible Chase travel credit cardholders will receive either 5x or 3x per $1 spent on grocery purchases — up to $1,500 per month. The new temporary category includes grocery stores and grocery delivery services.The best part? Superstores like Target and Walmart are generally ineligible for grocery store category bonuses, but Chase is considering both as eligible purchases so long as they have grocery sections. So your st...

In the case of the iPhone SE, it's what's inside that counts.Ever since Apple announced the much-anticipated second coming of the iPhone SE, tech reviewers on both sides of the iOS vs. Android camp have been dumbfounded by just what a great value the smartphone seems to be. And while it is an impressive specimen in terms of fit, finish, and features, the hardware and appearance of the device are not what make it truly special. They're also not what makes the phone a legitimate threat not only to mid-range Android devices, but ostensibly to the entire Android ecosystem. No, that honor goes to something less obvious, less flashy, less — sexy. The iPhone SE's real allure is all about the software/security updates and support. Period.Some SE backgroundThere had been rumors and speculation about the iPhone SE (2020) for years. Ever since the outsized popularity that the undersized 2016 handset generated, Apple faithful, as well as those still longing for quality, smaller phones ...

Whether you're socially distancing or if working from home is the norm for you, a video conferencing tool like Google Meet can be a lifesaver for staying connected and productive. However, sometimes you need a bit more firepower than your smiling face, particularly when you want to show your colleagues what you're talking about. We'll show you the simple steps to share your screen during your next Google Meet session.How to share your screen on a Google Meet call in a browserFrom an active Google Meet call, click on Present Screen at the bottom right of the screen.Choose whether you want to share your entire screen, a specific window, or a specific Chrome tab (this is new).When you're done sharing your screen, click the blue button at the top left of the screen that says Stop, or click on the link at the bottom right of the screen that says or click here to return to the video call when you're ready to stop presenting.That will take you back to the Google Meet window, w...

If you're new-found free time has sparked an increased interest in personal fitness, you need an easy way to keep tabs on your activity and exercise. Thankfully, you can save $40 on the Samsung Galaxy Fit activity tracker at Best Buy today only and do just that. That discount drops it down to just $59.99 in black or white which is one of the best prices we've seen on it to date.In typical Samsung fashion, it has a bunch of wearables that can keep tabs on your daily activity including the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Active. The Galaxy Fit on sale today represents its entry at the most basic end of the fitness band market. It's meant to compete with the likes of the Fitbit Inspire HR and has many similar features.The Galaxy Fit has a 1-inch Super AMOLED display and a slim, lightweight design. It automatically tracks your daily activity like steps, plus your heart rate and sleep, and it lasts for a full week per charge. It also displays the time and can show you notifications from your ...

Google will move away from the Chromecast brand as well, dipping into the more successful Nest label.What you need to knowGoogle is set to debut a Chromecast Ultra replacement.This new dongle will re-focus on media over apps amd wlll run the soon-to-be-rebranded Android TV.The company will also look into using the Nest brand on the Chromecast sequel.Google just debuted the Pixel Buds and is set for a launch of the Pixel 4a in the coming weeks, but that isn't the end of the company's short-term hardware releases.9to5Google earlier shared a report of an upcoming Chromecast Ultra successor, and now we have a few more details, courtesy of Protocol.Protocol reports: Google is set to introduce an Android TV streaming device in the coming months, a reimagined dongle with a new user interface that will put a bigger emphasis on individual movies and TV shows as opposed to apps, multiple sources with knowledge of the company's plans told Protocol. The company will likely exte...

This doesn't mean that Android itself is going to be renamed, though.What you need to knowGoogle is planning on renaming Android TV as Google TV.The renaming would take the platform back to its origins.In 2014, Google shifted its focus from a previous smart TV platform called Google TV to Android TV, which was designed to be closer in nature to the Android operating system.Android TV may soon be the next subject of a string of rebrandings by the Mountain View giant hoping to assert its own name over its products, with 9to5Google citing an inside source that suggests that the company is planning on renaming Android TV as Google TV.The renaming would bring the company's smart TV platform full circle, as the predecessor to Android TV was also called — wait for it! — Google TV. Back then, Google decided to rebrand its revamped smart TV platform to more closely resemble its mobile operating system, both technically and by name. Now, it seems the company wants to decouple t...

A successor to the Nokia 7.2 is also on its way.What you need to knowThe Nokia 6.3 will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 670 or 675 processor.It is also tipped to have a quad-camera setup with ZEISS-branded optics. The Nokia 6.3 will probably debut alongside the flagship Nokia 9.3 PureView in August or September.Ever since it started making phones using the Nokia brand in 2017, HMD Global has mainly focused on the budget and mid-range segments. While its early mid-range phones such as the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8.1 proved to be quite popular, it didn't launch any impressive phone last year. As per a new report, the company is now working on a new budget phone to replace the Nokia 6.2.According to NokiaPowerUser, the Nokia 6.3 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 670 or 675 processor. While the Snapdragon 670 and 675 are now outdated chipsets, they do offer significant performance and efficiency improvements over the Snapdragon 636 chipset inside the Nokia 6.2.A...

One of OnePlus devices' more unique traits is the alert slider resting above the power button. This slider lets you instantly switch between Silent, Vibration, and Ring sound profiles to change how your phone handles notifications without ever needing to look at your screen. It's incredibly convenient, and OxygenOS gives you a few options to customize just how those sound profiles work.How to customize the alert sliderThe alert slider lets you change your sound profile on OnePlus devices quicker than on just about any other phone. While the iPhone has had a similar feature since its inception in the form of the ring/silent switch, that only lets you switch between two profiles, with no option to put your phone on a vibration-free silent mode. The OnePlus 8's alert slider works great out of the box, but you can adjust some of its settings with just a few simple steps.Open the Settings app.Tap Buttons & gestures.Tap Alert slider.Under Alert Slider Settings, tap any of the...

Wish you had some more data right about now? Looking to save some money, too? Verizon has a deal you'll be interested in. New customers can save $10 per month using one of Verizon's Prepaid plans, and these plans currently have double the data! While there are several iterations of Prepaid, the $10 a month savings only works on the 16GB and Unlimited versions. If you sign up for Auto Pay, you'll save another $5 off the total, and you can save another $60 by porting in your number. That's money back in your pocket with plenty of data to keep up with everything happening in the world today.Prepay and SaveVerizon Prepaid Phone PlansWhether you want to bring your own phone or grab a new one, you can save $10 on Verizon's prepaid plans, which offer a few other ways to save and double the data when you sign up with a new account!As low as $35 a monthSee at VerizonThis is a limited-time deal. You'll need to activate a new phone (or bring your own) on a $50 or $70 phone plan (ref...

Messages is acting more like an IM app than a traditional SMS one.What you need to knowGoogle is testing a new "attach recent photos" button in chat.However, it only pops up briefly after taking a photo.The new button does serve to highlight the speedy and efficient media sharing of Google's RCS-powred chat service.Ever so often we get a reminder that Messages isn't just an SMS app, it's Google's new instant messaging effort. Powered by RCS, Google hopes for this app could rival the likes of WhatsApp and iMessage, and it's adding nifty little features to underscore that. First discovered by the folks over at Android Police, the Messages app in beta will now pop up an "attach recent picture button."Simply put, it's a one-tap shortcut for sending the last photo captured. It doesn't show up if you're using MMS, but it does if you're using RCS i.e chat. The reasoning is clear. Sending multi-media messages via Google's chat is free and can work even over WiFi, while it's proba...

We're rounding up the best Android games you can play.The best Android gamesRPGsShootersPuzzle GamesPlatformersStrategy GamesSimsRacing GamesSports GamesAugmented RealityThere are hundreds of thousands of apps on the Google Play Store, and many of them are games. In fact, games are so popular that it's the first tab you see when you open the app.If you're looking for the best games available on the Google Play Store, you've come to the right place. To make it easy to find, we've divided this list into eight categories, which you can find in a handy jumplist that will take you directly to the page of your choice.Whether you're new to Android and need some fresh, new games to start building out your Google Play library, or simply looking for the latest trendy games that are worthy of your time and attention, these are the best Android games you can find right now.We update this list whenever a new game comes out that's worthy of being added to this list, so yo...

Ellie is intent on vengeance, no matter the costs.What you need to knowRecently, The Last of Us Part II went gold, finishing development.Today, there's a story trailer for The Last of Us Part II, showing Ellie make a choice.The Last of Us Part II is set to release on June 19.Yesterday, Naughty Dog shared the news that a new trailer for The Last of Us Part II was dropping. Today, the trailer is here. While it's a story trailer, there's no spoilery elements, so feel free to check it out below.Recently, Creative Director Neil Druckmann shared the news that The Last of Us Part II had gone gold, meaning development was finished and discs were now being printed.The Last of Us Part II is set to release on June 19, 2020.RevengeThe Last of Us Part II$60 at Amazon$60 at Best BuyIt can't be for nothingThe wait is almost over. Ellie's harrowing journey looks to take her on the bloody path of revenge, but against what and at what cost, we're not sure of yet. Wha...

You know what sort of person you are. Are you well organized with labels for everything and the exact knowledge of where all your individual items are at all times? Or are you reading this while lifting your couch to see if that's where your keys wondered off to on their own? If it's the latter, then you should grab four of the Tile Mate 2020 item tracker for just $49.99 at Best Buy. These item trackers normally sell for $60 in a 4-pack, but you can find them going for this price at several retailers including Home Depot. The 4-pack normally sells for around $70, which is what you'll find it at in some places like B&H, so you're saving $20 with today's deal.The Tile Mate 2020 trackers are the perfect device for keeping track of things you're most likely to lose. With four pieces in the pack, you can put one on your keys, one in your purse, attach one to your backpack, and keep another on your cat's collar. Or keep a couple as spares for when you need them.The trackers connect...

You've mastered Beat Saber's Expert+ songs, downloaded and conquered custom songs and transformed into a god of rhythm. Still, this uber-popular title has been out for over two years and slicing up musical blocks has to get repetitive after a while. Thankfully you'll find plenty of other VR games to fill its niche. Whether you're more interested in the nonstop action, daily exercise, hopping music or just slicing and dicing things, we know what your next VR purchase should be.★ Featured FavoriteSynth RidersWhile Beat Saber tires out your wrists with constant swiping motions and other dance titles focus on exercise or striking "real" dance poses, Synth Riders offers an excellent, freestyling alternative. You'll need solid hand-eye coordination to move your hands to match the fast-paced choreographed levels, but you can move your body in whichever way feels natural (or fun) to you. You'll dance through the 30+ core levels, tons of modded custom content levels, and lives...

There's a lot to do in Night City.What you need to knowCyberpunk 2077 has been rated by the ESRB.According to the rating information, players can customize V with different sizes and combinations of genitals.The game also includes first-person sex scenes.Cyberpunk 2077 is set to release on September 17, 2020.Cyberpunk 2077 has been rated M by the ESRB and there's a lot of gritty stuff you'd expect: heavy weapons ripping foes apart, course language and so forth. Still, the extent of the adult content is interesting, as it confirms the game has first-person sex scenes, alongside allowing V to be customized however you want. This includes different sizes and combinations of genitals.That's not all though, as the rating also confirms that the game includes first-person sex scenes. You can read the full details below. Players can select a gender and customize their character; customization can include depictions of breasts, buttocks, and genitalia, as well as various size...

Woot's having a huge sale on Anker tech essentials and accessories with prices starting as low as $9. From Bluetooth speakers to charging cables, power banks, and more, this sale has a good variety of products to help you stay prepared in any situation. You can even score free shipping by logging in with an Amazon Prime account.Anyone looking for a new pair of headphones has a few discounted options to choose from in today's sale, like the Soundcore Vortex Wireless Headphones. These over-ear headphones feature Bluetooth so you can listen to your music wirelessly and last for up to 20 hours on a single charge. You'll receive an 18-month warranty with the purchase too, and at just $42.99, today's deal saves you almost $30 off their usual price.Another pick in the sale is something everyone should keep in their vehicle: a car charger. You can choose between a few different options in today's sale with the most affordable being this 42W PowerDrive USB-C Car Charger on sale for $17.99...

A new mid-range phone called the POCO M2 Pro might also debut alongside the POCO F1 successor.What you need to knowPOCO is holding a global launch event on May 12.It is expected to unveil its new flagship phone at the event. The phone is rumored to be based on the Redmi K30 Pro. POCO had started teasing a "comeback" on Twitter earlier this week, hinting at the launch of the company's next flagship phone. It is now beginning to send out invites to a global launch event on May 12, where it will be taking the wraps off the "second generation of POCO."We focus on one thing that truly matters:We surpass ourselves everyday.We can't wait to reveal the 2nd generation of POCO!#POCOisBACK pic.twitter.com/cCHbpZWKwR— POCO (@POCOGlobal) May 6, 2020Unlike the POCO X2, which was launched earlier this year, the upcoming POCO smartphone will not be exclusive to the Indian market. Going by recent leaks, the phone is going to be called the POCO F2 Pro in Europe and will be based on t...

You'll be able to watch the livestreamed event on YouTube.What you need to knowGoogle is hosting an Android 11 "Beta Launch Show" on June 3.It'll be an all-digital livestreamed event.The public beta was originally scheduled for this month.In an alternate timeline, next week would see Google I/O 2020 taking place where Google talks about Android 11 and launches the public beta to the masses. Thanks to the ongoing global pandemic, however, there's been a change of plans.After fully canceling I/O back in March, it now looks like the public beta won't begin until June. On the Android Developers YouTube channel, an announcement video was published for the Android 11 Beta Launch Show that's taking place on June 3 at 11:00 AM ET. It'll be a livestream where Google announces the beta, talks about the newest features, and more.The first public beta is when a new Android update usually starts to take shape and most new features are introduced, so it'll be interesting to see how i...

You won't need to worry about your games if you buy current-gen versions.What you need to knowEA has stated that its upcoming games can be upgraded to their next-gen versions for free.It's unclear if this is through Xbox Smart Delivery or another system EA has in place for PS5.Xbox Series X and PS5 are still on track for a Holiday 2020 release.With major AAA games coming out before next-gen and some people being unable to upgrade consoles anytime soon, more and more companies are making it easier to upgrade your existing current-gen games for Xbox Series X and PS5. In a recent earnings call, EA COO Blake Jorgensen confirmed that the publisher's upcoming games could be upgraded to their next-gen versions for free. This year the phasing includes the effect of revenue recognition from the games we are launching for the current generation of consoles that can also be upgraded free for the next generation.It's unclear whether this upgrade will be through Xbox's Smart Deli...

Roborock's S6 smart vacuum was already a dependable home cleaner, but with the new Roborock S6 Pure, things have gotten even better. And, to celebrate the new product, Roborock is offering a hefty early-bird discount on the S6 Pure, cutting the price down from $549 to $499.Superior suctionRoborock S6 Pure$499 at AmazonThe Roborock S6 Pure uses precision LiDAR navigation and intelligent home mapping to quietly clean your floors. Designate no-go zones, and select which rooms to clean on what schedule thanks to a dedicated mobile app. Carpets are a breeze thanks to an automatic 2000Pa boost in suction.The Roborock S6 Pure already offers compelling capabilities, with comparable features to what the Roborock S6 offered and then some. It still combines an array of sensors and advanced algorithms to map rooms and quickly clean them following an efficient pattern. It can still run for up to 3 hours on a single charge, intelligently topping up the battery if it needs more juic...

Best for meetingsGoogle MeetFree / $6 per month at GoogleProsNow free for everyoneWorks natively in a browserEncryption enabled by defaultGrid layout for video callsEasy screen sharing and collaborationConsNeeds a Google accountSome features require paid planGoogle Meet is a fantastic service for large-scale meetings. It works natively in a browser, lets you easily share your screen, has robust collaboration tools, and now offers a grid layout for calls. Encryption is enabled automatically, you can easily record your meetings, and the best part is that it is now freely available for everybody to use.Great for familiesGoogle DuoFree at GoogleProsDesigned for one-on-one communicationRock-solid connectivityEnd-to-end encryption Fun AR filters Now works with 12 participants ConsNot suited for large-scale meetingsCannot add people to ongoing callsGoogle Duo is better suited for mobile video calls or casual conversations. The servic...

Getting chatty with the AC forums.The market for wireless headphones is more expansive than ever before. Whether you're looking to buy over-ear, on-ear, or in-ear headphones at any price range you can think of, chances are there's something out there for you.Having so many options to choose from can be great, that is, until you start to feel a little overwhelmed with everything that's available.Some of our AC forum members recently got to talking about which wireless headphones they recommend picking up right now. Here's what they said: mustang7757 05-04-2020 01:46 PM “ Samsung buds are good Reply j_hansen 05-04-2020 02:16 PM “ You can find the first Galaxy Buds for under a 100 quid and they just got a fair good software update that apparently improved them a lot. Jabra 65t you should be abl...

It's quite rare that we see great offers for Ember smart mugs and accessories, but if you've been holding out, today's your lucky day. Best Buy is having a one-day sale offering two Ember Temperature Control Smart Mugs for just $129.99. Considering one of these mugs regularly sells for $100, you're essentially getting an extra one for just $30 more. The next best price is $79 for one mug at Amazon. Shipping at Best Buy is free on orders over $35, though you might be able to get your order quicker by choosing free curbside pickup where available.Your pair of Ember Smart Mugs includes one black and one white mug with matching coasters. Ember mugs are awesome because they'll keep your coffee hot without making it too hot to drink. You know when you pour your coffee into an insulated tumbler, and six hours later it's so hot that you're still struggling to drink it? Ember strikes a perfect balance between warmth and drinkability. You can control the temperature with a free smartphone ap...

A proper flagship without the usual compromises — but the execution isn't perfect.In our initial round of reviews, I took the lead on the standard OnePlus 8, while Daniel Bader took on the OnePlus 8 Pro. But thankfully, I do have both phones, so I was able to swap over to the 8 Pro to see how it differs from the base model that's $200 less and generally less exciting. The 8 Pro is the big, feature-packed flagship we've been waiting for OnePlus to make for years.The great part about doing a second review of a phone is that I don't have to cover all of the basics; I can just jump right into the biggest things I want to discuss from my own experience after the first review drops. And it also provides a particularly unique perspective coming from the OnePlus 8, as I can see where the value lies in the price increase. Here's my take on the OnePlus 8 Pro.At a glanceOnePlus 8 Pro ...

Google first announced Live Caption as a built-in Android feature only on its Pixel phones, but has since opened it up to others — and OnePlus has picked it up and integrated it into its OxygenOS software seamlessly. Live Caption makes your phone analyze any sound playing in any app and caption it on the fly — so you can make sense of tough-to-hear audio, or simply follow the words of a video when you can't use the speakers or headphones. It's a great feature, and it's easy to use on the OnePlus 8.Products used in this guideMainstream value: OnePlus 8 ($700 at OnePlus)How to use Live Caption on the OnePlus 8Live Caption is ready to use at any time, just press either volume key and tap the caption button located at the very bottom of the on-screen volume control pop-up.Alternatively, you can add the Live Caption option to the notification shade quick settings, and enable or disable it there.There's nothing else to do — as soon as any sort of audio starts playing o...

Mother's Day is just around the corner. While there are plenty of gifts you could give mom, I'd bet one thing she'd really like is just... something to do! Especially if she's stuck quarantined at home. Well, give her the gift of all the TV episodes and movies she can watch with a Disney+ Gift Subscription Card good for a full year of the service for $69.99. Disney's regular plan costs $6.99 a month, so you're saving almost $14 getting the full year versus buying the months individually. Plus, you can present this as a gift. When you make the purchase, put in the delivery date and the email of the person you want to give this subscription to. Disney will send them information on how to redeem the code.Start streamingDisney+ One Year SubscriptionBuy this and Disney will email the gift to the email of your choice on the date of your choice. Valid for new members only. You'll be asked to make a new account.$69.99 $84 $14 offSee at Disney+This deal is only good for new subscr...

Being able to watch the Fire TV without bothering my spouse — priceless.I don't know about you, but I've found that I've been binge-watching shows and movies on my Fire TV even more than I did before all of this self-isolation stuff began. But in these times when family and housemates are likely sharing communal spaces to work from home or do online studies, blaring the TV is not the best thing you can do for the household dynamic. Good news, though — I've discovered a handy little accessory for my Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote that is every bit as valuable to my family and me as noise-canceling headphones may be to others, and it costs a fraction of the price!A valuable add-onBefore you say it, let me preempt you right now. Yes, I know that Roku has had this feature on its remotes for years. I've owned Roku sets and remotes with a headphone jack, and quite honestly, that was one of the things I missed the most when I moved to a full-time Fire TV household.While I have a f...

Chromebooks' ease-of-use, affordability, and reliability have helped them win over parents and kids.I've worked full-time on a Chromebook for years now, and while I've been asked recommendations on which Chromebook to buy for a work computer — ASUS C434 if you want a flashier 2-in-1, Acer 715 if you want something big, reliable, and affordable — the interest they've gotten over the last two months as everyone scrambled for work from home computers has been impressive. I now price-check our Best Chromebooks guide the way most check the weather: early and often because things are constantly changing.The Chromebook I've worked on daily for the last six months, the Lenovo C340-11, has been a hotter ticket than Hamilton, selling out constantly at Amazon, Lenovo, Best Buy, and even Walmart (and the ASUS C214 is an even hotter ticket because that's a rugged education model). Price gouging has gotten patently insane, with the Lenovo C330 going for more than double the price it did in...

The Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in August last year as the first phone with a 64MP camera.What you need to knowXiaomi has sold 30 million Redmi Note 8 series globally.The Redmi Note 8 series was announced in August last year. Redmi Note 8 was the highest-selling Android phone in the fourth quarter of 2019.Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing today announced on Weibo that the brand has sold 30 million Redmi Note 8 phones globally. The Redmi Note 8 series went on sale in September last year, so it took just seven months for the 30 million sales milestone to be achieved.As per data from Canalys, the Redmi Note 8 was the most popular Android phone in the world during the fourth quarter of 2019 and the sixth best-selling smartphone overall. The Redmi Note 8 Pro also managed to make it to the list of the Top 10 smartphones in the same period.Weibing revealed in his post on Weibo that Redmi sold 1 million units of the Note 8 series in the first month. In the second month, sales incr...

After being delayed back in April due to the coronavirus, UFC 249 is back on and we have all the details on how you can watch the highly anticipated event online or on TV in the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia.UFC 249 was originally scheduled to take place in Brooklyn, New York but the UFC had to relocate the event to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. However, while the event is back on, there won't be any fans in attendance for Saturday's fights for safety reasons.The venue may have changed and fans won't be crowded around the octagon but many of the fights originally scheduled for UFC 249 will be included on the new card. The biggest change though is that Tony Ferguson will now be taking on Justin Gaethje in the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship as Khabib Nurmagomedov is unable to leave his home country of Russia due to its coronavirus travel restrictions.Ferguson is known for his incredible cardio and pressure while Gaethje's kill or be killed me...

"We will continue to do what we can to say thank you to those on the front lines doing such valuable work in this crisis."What you need to knowVodafone announced in April that it would give NHS staff 30 days of unlimited data.It is now extending that offer for another six months.Care workers will now also be eligible. UK carrier Vodafone has today announced that it will extend its offer of free unlimited data to NHS workers and that it is extending the offer to care workers.In a press release today Vodafone stated: NHS workers and vulnerable customers can now enjoy unlimited mobile data on Vodafone free for six months. The UK's care workers are also now eligible to claim the offer. This extension follows Vodafone's original offer, announced on April 6, of 30 days' unlimited free data for NHS staff, vulnerable customers and half a million Pay Monthly customers.Vodafone announced previously that it was offering 500,000 pay monthly customers 30 days of free data, as w...

Huawei claims the earbuds can bring down ambient noise levels by up to 32dB.What you need to knowHuawei has launched new truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, called FreeBuds 3i.The company's new AirPods Pro rivals use 10mm dynamic drivers and have IPX4 water resistance as well.They have been priced at £90 ($112) in the UK. Huawei launched the FreeBuds 3 true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation at IFA last year, featuring Bluetooth 5.1 support and a design similar to Apple AirPods. The company has now introduced a new pair of true wireless earbuds with an AirPods-like design and a more affordable price tag.Huawei's new FreeBuds 3i earbuds feature 10mm dynamic drivers for "mighty" sound and a 3-mic system to enhance call quality. They have built-in capacitive sensors on both earbuds, allowing users to control music playback and the active noise cancellation feature. When it comes to battery life, however, the FreeBuds 3i aren't all that impres...

It's easier to shuffle and repeat, lyrics are finally here and easy to use. Please don't make me wait three weeks to get this update on my phone. Please.What you need to knowYouTube Music is beginning a roll out of a new playback screen on its Android app.The new UI puts the repeat and shuffle buttons on the playback screen rather than a queue screen.It also features the addition of lyrics to supported songs and a bigger, easier to edit queue screen.The update will roll out to Android over the next few weeks, with the iOS update planned "in the near future".The YouTube Music interface tweaks that we've seen testing in the last few months are finally beginning to roll out to the general public! This update includes the sharper, more useful playback screen, the rollout of a lyrics tab in the playback menu, and seamless switching between the album and video version of a song is now always visible rather than having to tap the album art to bring it up. You can also access the ...

It's going to be a summer filled with gaming news.What you need to knowGeoff Keighley recently announced Summer Game Fest, a series of news and events from May to August.The schedule for Summer Game Fest is now live, with new additions coming later on.An Inside Xbox showcase for third-party Xbox Series X games kicks off Summer Game Fest on May 7.Additionally, a surprise game reveal is coming on May 12.Recently, Geoff Keighley, host of the Game Awards, announced Summer Game Fest, a showcase for different publishers to reveal news, release demos and more. Phase 1 of the showcase consists of publishers like Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, PlayStation, Xbox and others. Summer Game Fest is scheduled to run from May through August.The Summer Game Fest schedule is now live on the official website. As time goes on, more and more events will be added to this schedule. You can sign up for notifications so you see each event as they are announced.Keighley had previously confirmed that ...

This is a nice surprise.What you need to knowGoogle Stadia is a cloud game streaming service.It's getting a lot of interesting games in the coming months. Now you can use a Stadia Controller with Google Chrome. You can purchase a Stadia bundle for $130 through the Google Store. Google Stadia is a cloud game streaming service that launched in November 2019 to a lot of excitement. Unfortunately, the lack of games and technical issues when it comes to resolution and image quality have harmed the reputation of the service.You also couldn't use a wireless controller on PC. Luckily, that's not the case anymore. Today, the Stadia Team posted about the new feature. Starting this week, you can now use the Stadia Controller to play wirelessly on your laptop and desktop. You no longer need to connect your Stadia Controller physically to your computer to play your favorite games. You'll be able to link your Stadia Controller and Stadia.com through your Wi-Fi network and play w...