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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...

Small improvements in capabilities brings a higher price — and still comes out to a great value.OnePlus 8 reviewHardware, screen and specsSoftware, battery life and performanceCamerasShould you buy it?OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus 8 Pro reviewOnePlus had a rather confusing 2019, launching five different phones in various pairings around the world, in a staggered release that was tough to keep up with. The first half of 2020 smooths things out considerably, with the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launching simultaneously.But the new phones do introduce a new confusion: are the latest OnePlus phones still worth the money, as prices have continued to rise? Now the OnePlus 8, the entry level phone, is $70 more than the highest-spec model of the OnePlus 6T from 18 months ago. And the top-spec OnePlus 8 Pro has reached the $1000 mark.The whole smartphone industry is moving toward higher prices, and OnePlus isn't staying put — its boat is rising with the tide. Just 6 months rem...

Wireless speed is all about spectrum and making the most of what's available. For years, we have been stuck using Wi-Fi in 40MHz chunks at 2.4GHz and 80MHz chunks at 5GHz with 160MHz available in some cases. On April 23 2020, though, the FCC adopted rules to make 1,200MHz of spectrum available at 6GHz that can be used in the next generation of Wi-Fi. This new spectrum could be key to keeping Wi-Fi fast and reliable even as we ask more of it all the time.Is this just Wi-Fi 6?How much faster is it? Do I need a new device for Wi-Fi 6E support?Do I really need Wi-Fi 6E?Should I wait for Wi-Fi 6E?What is Wi-Fi 6E? Is this just Wi-Fi 6?Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi extended to the 6GHz band. Simply put, Wi-Fi 6E is the same thing as Wi-Fi 6 with access to the greater bandwidth available at 6GHz. With the 1,200MHz of space available on the 6GHz bands, there is a lot more room for Wi-Fi without overlap. This means that even if you live in an area with a lot of Wi-Fi connections, there is sti...

Here's how to experience Astroworld!What you need to knowScott "performed" four songs, and previewed a brand new track.This was not the only time the event will occur inside Fortnite. Four more showings of the event will occur throughout the weekend.After teasing it for some time, Fortnite and Travis Scott officially met in another one of the game's notorious in-game events. While hundreds of thousands of fans likely found themselves inside the virtual concert with Scott, there are some who probably missed out on things. Thankfully, Fortnite has you covered.Instead of having a one-time only event as they normally do, for the 'Astronomical' concert Fortnite opted to treat it more like a tour. With this in mind, they've picked a handful of times across the weekend, where players can once again drop into a special Travis Scott playlist in the game and experience the concert in case they missed it. The full list of scheduled dates and times for the remaining concerts are be...

Astroworld arrives in Fortnite!What you need to knowScott "performed" four songs, and previewed a brand new track.The event involved a ton of extra visuals, especially compared to the previous events.For those who missed out, four more showings of the event will occur throughout the weekend.After teasing it for some time, Fortnite and Travis Scott officially met in another one of the game's notorious in-game events. This time, much like Marshmello before him, Scott performed a virtual concert for the many fans in a Fortnite lobby. Unlike the previous events found in Fortnite, however, this one made sure to take players on a trip across a variety of different areas.As fans flooded into a special Travis Scott playlist, a countdown timer appeared in the sky. Once it hit zero, the world of Fortnite quickly transformed into a trippy, psychedelic festival. Scott appeared in the game as a gigantic figure, towering over everyone else as he performed some of his more well-known ...

While most major sporting events have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, football fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the league's next season this fall. Before then though, the general managers and other NFL team officials will have a chance to choose which college players will join their ranks in the league's first ever virtual draft.Up until 2015, New York City was the home of the NFL Draft for 50 years, then the league decided to begin holding the event in a new location each year. This year's draft was originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas before the decision was made to implement a virtual selection instead. Now the general managers of all 32 teams will make their picks either online or over the phone from their homes.To make its virtual draft a reality, the NFL is working with its longtime partner Microsoft who has created a modified version of its Microsoft Teams application which will be used for most of the communication between the league and its t...

Guerrilla Games is likely working on a next-generation only project.What you need to knowGuerrilla Games is a part of Sony Worldwide Studios and developed Horizon Zero Dawn.In a now-deleted tweet, Guerrilla Games put out a job posting with #PS5, possibly indicating the team was hiring for a next-generation only game.There's been other job listings indicating a Horizon Zero Dawn sequel is in development.Horizon Zero Dawn is also coming to PC later sometime in Summer 2020.Guerrilla Games may be working on a next-generation only game. As spotted on Reddit, the studio put out a job posting on Twitter for Senior AI Programmers. The Tweet included #PS5 but not #PS4. This could be an indicator the studio is working on a PlayStation 5-only game. You can see an image of the now-deleted tweet below.A few months ago, a job posting from Guerrilla Games indicated a sequel was in development, with the studio recruiting technical artists to work on the world of Horizon Zero Dawn year...

Now you can access tons of great Fitbit workout content for free on YouTube.What you need to knowFitbit added over 15 free workouts and activities to its YouTube channel.Options include HIIT, core, and visualizations.This is part of Fitbit's efforts to promote wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.Today, Fitbit dropped over 15 free workouts and mindfulness sessions on its YouTube channel, making the content free for all who want to watch and follow along.Many of these activities were previously locked behind the paywall of their Fitbit Premium subscription service, which had offered users a free seven-day trial up until the COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home orders began.Earlier this spring, the fitness wearables company announced that it was extending the trial period for Fitbit Premium from seven to 90 days, and making approximately 40 workouts and activities freely available in the Fitbit app.It appears that many of those newly free activities are now the ones that...

OnePlus recommends disabling DC dimming to "fix" the green tint.Updated 5:20 PM ET: Since publishing this story, OnePlus has reached out with the following response — "OnePlus values user feedback and is committed to delivering the best smartphone experience. Our team is currently investigating these reports to identify the best solutions for our users, and we will issue updates as soon as they are ready. Regarding the green tint, we are working to resolve this in our next OTA."What you need to knowA few OnePlus 8 Pro owners are claiming the phone's display has green tint and black crush issues.The issues only show up when the screen is set at 120Hz and the brightness is lowered. A similar issue was reported by owners of the Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra recently. A few owners of the Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra started reporting a weird display green tint issue earlier this month, after installing the April 2020 security update on their phones. A...

Sennheiser has a large selection of headphones and finding the best one can be tough. However, we firmly believe the company's HD 600 headphones are by far the best set of headphones Sennheiser makes due to their excellent sound quality, comfort, and flexibility.Best Overall: Sennheiser HD 600The HD 600 from Sennheiser are by far the best price to performance headphones the company makes. It delivers incredible sound with excellent dynamic range and soundstage without needing an amp for a great price. They are open-back headphones, so you'll probably want to use them in the comfort of your own home or a studio.So let's start there. The HD 600 are strictly "at home" headphones due to their open-back design. This means that all of your music will leak, and people around you will hear exactly what you're listening to. However, the trade-off is a super-wide soundstage and excellent dynamic range. The frequency response is as expected for open-back headphones. The midrange and tre...

The stock controller for the PlayStation 4 is good, but there are a lot of options out there that offer a different experience. If you can afford it, your current best bet is the Scuf Vantage 2. It's customizable, can be used wired or wireless, and it handles well. But we have options based on your budget and what you're looking for, whether you're a competitive gamer, have kids who want to play, or just want something with a more comfortable grip.Best Overall: Scuf Vantage 2Scuf's Vantage was already a favorite of professional gamers, and the Vantage 2 just upgrades the experience. Released in October, the new version gives players near-total control over their experience by changing both the physical layout of the controller along with programming the button configurations.While the controller is pricey, you're getting a bunch of extra components that make the cost more reasonable. The Vantage 2 comes with two extra thumbsticks you can swap out based on your preferred pla...

We've got slim pickings this time around.Development of Android 11 continues, with Developer Preview 3 being the latest and greatest build of the OS so far.Launched on April 23, DP3 is a relatively minor update compared to past previews. It focuses mostly on behind-the-scenes fixes, but that's not to say there aren't any user-facing changes.After digging through Developer Preview 3 looking for anything new and noteworthy, here are all of the changes you should be aware of.More control over Back gestureNew screenshot UIBig redesign for Recents pageUndo gesture for recent appsWireless debuggingNew sensitivity controls for Back gestureAndroid 10 introduced Google's fully gestural navigation system, and ever since then, the company's been continuing to refine things to make it as seamless as possible.Developer Preview 3 for Android 11 allows for further customization of the Back gesture, now allowing you to adjust the sensitivity for both the left and right edges of...

How do I sell my Android phone or tablet for the most amount of money? With these tips and tricks, you'll get the best return!So a new Android phone has caught your eye — there sure are lots of great ones to choose from — and you want to get on the boat as soon as possible. You'll need to sell your old phone to make up some of the money you're spending on that new device, but luckily there are a lot of options available. We're going to get you through some of the best practices out there for preparing your Android phone or tablet for sending off, and some places for sale that would best suit your needs.Properly sanitize your phoneWe recommend you keep up with good sanitation practices for your phone even when you aren't selling it, but as you're getting ready to move on to something else, it's especially important that you give your old phone a good and thorough cleaning.Germs and viruses are tricky little buggers, with some of them being able to live on certain surfa...

Being stuck at home is no excuse to let learning fall by the wayside. With Coursera, you can take college-level courses online which span a myriad of subjects and topics, from history and music to business, social sciences, math, and more. These courses are created and taught by professors and leaders from nearly 200 of the world's top universities and companies. Best of all, some of Coursera's courses are completely free!CourseraStart learning at CourseraCoursera offers free and paid courses from some of the top universities and companies in the world, including Yale, Stanford, Duke, Google, and IBM. Financial aid is available as well as free 7-day trials on paid courses.The courses you'll find at Coursera can vary wildly in price, based on who's teaching them, the school or company which is offering the course, and how much material is provided. While Coursera is free to join and even includes a number of free courses, there are others which can cost thousands of dollar...

The folks at Epic Games are at it again, and tonight kicks off the first of five times that Travis Scott performances will be available inside Fortnite for free. That's right, Fortnite players will be able to "attend" a free Travis Scott concert, called 'Astronomical' inside the game, but in order to do so you'll need to reserve a spot and they are limited.Travis Scott is the second artist to host this kind of event in the game, with the first one being Marshmello. Some of the details around it are still a bit unclear, but one thing is obvious: you need to sign into the game well in advance of the show starting so you can reserve a spot.Interested in checking out the concert? Here's what we know so far to help make sure that you don't miss out on any of the action when it kicks off tonight.Travis Scott 'Astronomical' Fortnite Concert: When & whereMuch like the Marshmello concert from a few months ago, this performance from Travis Scott will take place inside the Fortnite ...

There's a reason most car owners tend to stick with one car insurance company for years, and it isn't brand loyalty. Shopping for car insurance is a hassle – enough so that most of us want to avoid doing it more than once if at all possible.And that's a shame. Research by The Zebra, an independent auto insurance comparison site, shows that rates have jumped in the U.S. by more than 29% since 2011. In any other market, you'd think this would lead to a lot more competition, with insurers looking to soothe that sticker shock with lower rates.Sadly, that doesn't happen as often as it should. Insurance companies love to keep their rate structure opaque. Finding out what you'd pay means going through an often lengthy process of data collection. Whether you sign up or not at the end of all that paperwork, you've almost certainly opened yourself up for pestering emails or outright spam.But things might be changing. It turns out that you can leverage the research done by The Zebra to mak...

Tablets and large-screened smartphones are designed for you to use your fingers to navigate menus and screens, type, select, and more. However, a stylus offers better precision, particularly with specific tasks like coloring, jotting down digital notes, or selecting items in a detailed document or spreadsheet. They're especially useful for those with large hands, fingers, and/or thumbs who find it difficult to manipulate small text on the screen. We've rounded up the best universal stylus pens. For those who own a Samsung device, specifically, however, the absolute best option is an S Pen.Fine-point stylusAdonit Dash 3Staff pickThe Adonit Dash 3 is a universal stylus that can be used with Android tablets and phones. It features a fine-tip point that mimics a paper-like drag.$45 at AmazonFor the latest Samsung tabletsSamsung Tab S4 S PenIf your Samsung tablet supports the S Pen, this is the replacement pen you should get. It's a legitimate Samsung S Pen and there's...

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 3 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...

This sure beats downloading tools and running a command line.Getting early Developer Preview software on your Pixel has always been a bit of a task, requiring downloads and some knowledge of how a command line works. But now Google has a new tool you can run right in your computer's web browser to flash Android 11 on your Pixel. All you need is a USB cable and a little time on your hands, and you can be up and running in several minutes. Here's how you get it done.Getting your phone ready to flashThe Android Flash Tool supports flashing Android 11 onto the Pixel 2, 2 XL, 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 4 and 4 XL.Before you can plug in and flash, you have to have your phone set up to accept the commands and software from the phone. This requires enabling developer settings, USB debugging and OEM unlocking.Go to your Settings and scroll down to System and tap About Phone.Tap on the Build number seven times until a dialog box says "you are now a developer."Go back to the System menu a...

There are plenty of well-known benefits of having an Amazon Prime membership, from free two-day shipping to Prime Video access, but one you may not have heard about before is the Amazon First Reads program. Every month in 2020, Amazon's publishing editors will choose a handful of yet-to-be-released books from various genres and make them exclusively available to Amazon customers before anyone else!Prime members get the best end of the bargain here, as they can add any one of the books to their Kindle e-book library each month free of charge. If you're not a Prime member, you can still snag the book of your choice though it'll cost you $1.99.You can even start a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime to snag one of these books for free; plus, that'll make your account eligible for all the rest of Prime's exclusive benefits for members.As with all Kindle e-books, Amazon First Reads can be read on your Kindle e-reader or using the free Kindle app that's available on devices like smartp...

Without Google, Huawei has to try its hand at the next best thing.What you need to knowHERE WeGo is now in the Huawei AppGallery.The mapping app will serve as an alternative for Google Maps on Huawei's growing platform.Huawei remains unable to use any of Google's apps and services on its devices.Huawei's AppGallery now has its first big navigation app with the addition of the HERE WeGo mapping app. The app recently made its way to Huawei's AppGallery and will fill in a functionality gap left by the absence of more conventionally popular mapping apps. For buyers who want to use Huawei's newer products like the P40 P40 Pro or Mate 30 Pro, the presence of something like HERE WeGo makes the hardware-excellent but software-deficient handsets more useful.Once praised as a credible Google Maps competitor while exclusive to Windows-powered phones in the past, the formerly Nokia-owned HERE didn't quite pick up as much steam on Android thanks to the 800-pound Google Maps gorilla in...

Who's ready for another round of behind-the-scenes fixes?What you need to knowAndroid 11 Developer Preview 3 is rolling out now.This is a very minor update, focusing mainly on bug fixes and other improvements.Once again, Google doesn't intend for this to be used on daily drivers.Android 11 is one step closer to its final form. On April 23, Google announced Android 11 Developer Preview 3, which is the final developer-focused launch before the public beta is opened up in May.Being the final preview for developers, DP3 doesn't have a lot of user-facing changes or features that are particularly noteworthy. That said, there are a few things worth talking about.One of the main additions in DP3 is an update to app exit reasons. Apps get closed or exited out for a bunch of different reasons, and with the exit reasons API, developers can get more details on recent exits from an app and why they happened. This preview updates the API based on developer feedback, which should make...

Take back that Ring after you break up.At Android Central, we are all about affordable and effective do-it-yourself home automation and security devices, and one of the most popular brands in this category is, of course, Ring. You may have enthusiastically jumped on board the Ring train previously, but are now a bit put off by their recent privacy scandals. Or, perhaps you just want to move to another platform like Nest or Eufy.Whatever the reason, deleting your Ring account is actually pretty easy, if you can find the right page on their website. Thankfully, we did the legwork for you, so now all you have to do is follow the steps below, and you'll be rid of your Ring!How to delete your Ring accountType in ring.com in your web browser.Click on the Login link in the top right corner.Enter in your login information and click Sign In.Visit the Data Requests page by typing in ring.com/account/datarequests into your browser.Read the disclaimers.Click on the blue Delete ...

Samsung made the update generally available to the S10 series almost two months ago.What you need to knowT-Mobile users are finally getting their taste of One UI 2.1.First released back in April for the S10 series, the update brings many of the S20 series features to Samsung's previous generation of flagships. New features include Single Take, Night Hyperlase, Custom Filter, and more.Nearly two months after Samsung released the latest version of its custom skin in the U.S., the magenta carrier is finally getting onboard the One UI 2.1 train for the Galaxy S10 series. As TmoNews notes, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e have all started receiving the update.Alongside a whole host of features, the update also ups the phone's security patch to April 2020. The most significant of these changes is the trickle down of various Galaxy S20 camera features to the Korean giant's last generation flagships. For stills, this includes Single Take, an improved Night Mode (including Night Hyp...

Wearing a smartwatch is supposed to be an all-day, all-night affair, and that includes while working from home. Being in your humble abode also means you can take breaks for meals or get a quick chore done. If you leave your phone behind in your home office space, your wrist can tell you what you need to know. Whether it's a quick call you can take through Bluetooth headphones or knowing just how sedentary you've become, a smartwatch can be a helpful tool.Keep in touchSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2Staff PickThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the closest you can find to a smartwatch that straddles the line enough toward sustained productivity. Notifications for incoming messages are actionable when you have your phone within range. It won't fully integrate all messaging and email apps you use, but it's still good enough to keep you apprised.$249 at Amazon$250 at Best BuyGet up and moveFitbit Versa 2While every smartwatch can get you moving, the Fitbit Versa ...

Traditional and timelessSamsung Galaxy Watch$259 at AmazonProsLTE capabilityTwo size optionsGPS, NFC, HRMRotating bezelGood battery lifeConsA bit rugged for some wristsNotification support could be betterPrefer a more traditional watch with a rotating bezel and all? The Samsung Galaxy Watch was made for you. It comes in two large sizes with a colorful screen, big battery, and impressive health/fitness tracking perks. It's gigantic, though, which may be a turn off for those who need something lightweight for their workouts.Modern masterpieceFossil Gen 5 Carlyle$295 at AmazonProsAttractive designGPS, HRM, NFCGoogle AssistantMusic storageNew Snapdragon Wear 3100ConsShort battery lifeDifficult to read in sunlightNo LTEIf you like to stay up to date with your smartwatch selection, you might prefer a newer device like the Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle. You can have it all with the Carlyle, too. It doesn't have LTE but still comes with plent...

Best answer: It's OK to be anxious about buying a used phone right now, but you'll more than likely be perfectly fine if you choose to do so. Yes, germs are a real concern, but you can take simple and effective precautionary measures to ensure you stay healthy and safe while saving some cash on a pre-owned handset.New and cheap: Google Pixel 3a ($370 at Amazon)Understanding the concernBuying used/secondhand phones is often a great way to upgrade your current handset without having to pay the full retail price. Sure, there's something to be said about buying a shiny, brand-new phone, but it's also hard to justify coughing up $1,000 or more for a new flagship when you can save hundreds by buying pre-owned.Used phones are fantastic for saving some cash, but it's also important to understand the added risks that come with them. Not only do you need to make sure you're buying from a reputable seller and the phone doesn't have anything seriously wrong with it, but there's also th...

Winning in most online multiplayer games is all about cooperation, which is why you need a suitable gaming headset to talk with your teammates. Sony's PlayStation Gold wireless headset was designed for the job, and today you can grab one bundled with an exclusive Fortnite DLC pack for just $67.99 at Target. That saves you more than $30 off its full cost of $100.The PlayStation Gold headset is one of the best headsets for the PlayStation 4 console to date, and this deal even includes bonus Fortnite DLC to be used in-game. You'll receive the Epic Neo Versa Outfit and Epic Neo Phrenzy Back Bling for your avatar, as well as 2,000 V-Bucks.You could save an additional 5% on today's purchase with a Target RedCard. You should have one already if you shop at Target on occasion, as there's really no downside to having the free debit version. There are no fees attached as the money is taken from your bank account whenever you make a purchase at Target. There's a credit card version of the R...

A worthy upgradeRing Video Doorbell 3$200 at AmazonProsEasily removable batteryDual-band Wi-Fi supportAdditional advanced motion detection optionsHigher resolution videoLive view available on battery powerConsNarrower field of viewPoor Google Assistant integrationFour years is a long time in the world of tech, and a lot has changed since the original Ring Video Doorbell launched. The third generation brings significant improvements to the table, including higher resolution video, support for faster 5GHz Wi-Fi, better motion detection, an easily-removable rechargeable battery, and better overall construction. It's not just a huge spec upgrade, it's a quality-of-life upgrade worthy of your cash.The OGRing Video Doorbell$100 at AmazonProsVery wide field of viewCheaperConsLoses config if battery doesBattery is not removableLive view not available when battery-poweredLower resolution videoOnly supports 2.4GHz Wi-FiPoor Google Assista...

Germany has opted for the centralized PEPP-PT's platform, but Apple won't support personal data being held on a central server.What you need to knowGermany has opted for a contact tracing app based on the Pan-European-Privacy Preserving Proximity Tracing's platform.The platform involves holding personal data of users on a centralized server. Apple has refused to allow such apps to use Bluetooth in the background because of privacy concerns.Germany has opted to base its coronavirus contact tracing app on the centralized PEPP-PT platform, putting it at odds with Apple.As reported by Reuters: Germany has chosen a home-grown technology for smartphone-based tracing of coronavirus infections, putting it at odds with Apple which has refused on privacy grounds to support the necessary short-range communication on iPhones. The government has told lawmakers it has chosen a design developed for the Robert Koch Institute - the agency leading Germany's coronavirus health response ...

Not all search terms will get you the result you want, so Google's providing tips on improving them.What you need to knowGoogle will now alert you if there aren't any good results for your search terms.It will also offer tips on helping you reformulate your terms.This nifty little addition will be rolling out in the U.S first.If the best place to bide a body is on Page 2 of Google Search, the best way to never find it is an imprecise search term. Google is good at working out what we're most likely looking for, slicing through typos and suggesting terms based on what we've been doing on the web lately, but it's not magic.Sometimes, a search for a flibbertigibbet or a thingamajig when you're looking for a fillet and gimlet isn't going to get you what you want. From today, the search engine is going to alert you when a search term you've just run is a semantic dud.Elizabeth Tucker, a Product Manager at Google wrote in a blog post: Starting today in the U.S., we're rol...

Working from home means you're also part of the IT department when it comes to your phone.Your Android phone is a tool. Sure, you can have a lot of fun with it or find ways to pass the time, but a modern smartphone is one of the most productive pieces of equipment you can buy. And with so many of us working from home right now, it's important to keep things safe and secure if you have any business happening on it.Thankfully, that's really easy. With a few simple tools and some common sense about how you do things, your phone will stay safe and protected against malware and hackers.Use a Malware scannerThere are no viruses for Android, and there can't ever be. But that's really just semantics — there is malware out there for every smart device and your Android phone is no different.Google takes a very active role when it comes to policing malware in the Play Store. You'll hear about apps that fell through the cracks, but when you consider over two billion active users an...

The phone could possibly be a successor to last year's Mi Note 10.What you need to knowXiaomi will apparently launch a new phone with a 150MP camera before the end of 2020.OPPO and Vivo are also rumored to introduce phones with the same 150MP Samsung-made sensor in Q1 2020.Xiaomi was the first company to launch a phone with a 108MP camera last year.Earlier this week, Samsung announced that it plans to develop 600MP camera sensors that will be capable of capturing more detail than the human eye. While 600MP sensors aren't expected to become reality anytime soon, tipster Ice Universe has claimed in a new post on Weibo that Samsung will be launching a new 150MP sensor later this year.According to the tipster, Xiaomi will be the first smartphone maker to use the new 150MP sensor. A Xiaomi phone with the 150MP ISOCELL sensor will apparently be launched in the fourth quarter of the year. Samsung is also said to have started working on a new 250MP camera sensor.Last year, Xiao...

Facebook curates the Oculus Quest gaming store with only the "best" apps, according to its criteria. This policy has shut out some truly fun VR titles, mainly from indie game developers, on the official platform. But thanks to sideloading on the Quest, you can still access them. We've outlined some of the best titles available via sideloading, along with information on what apps and files you'll need to make them work.★ Featured FavoriteTo the TopHow Facebook rejected this game, in which robotic cheetahs with jets in their paws soar through beautiful, geometric sandboxes full of obstacles, challenging puzzles, and hidden treasures, we'll never understand. Climb, skate, fly, and fall through 35 maps, with Mirror's Edge-esque time trials encouraging you to improve your movement mechanics and find new, faster paths through levels.$15 at Itch.ioUnblock mobile miningMinecraft: Gear VR editionStaff PickYou can use Oculus Link to access the Bedrock VR edi...

The offer is valid through June 30 and covers a single repair.What you need to knowIn a show of solidarity with first responders and healthcare workers, Samsung is offering them one free phone repair.The program is called Free Repairs for the Frontline and offers services such as screen repairs and battery replacements.It's being implemented in partnership with uBreakiFix.Samsung is launching a new initiative aimed at supporting the first responders and healthcare workers fighting the current pandemic in the frontlines. Called Free Repairs for the Frontline, the program offers one free smartphone repair to doctors, nurses, hospital workers, EMTs, police officers, and firefighters.The offer is valid through June 30, and the phone itself will be serviced by uBreakiFix. You can either go to the chain store locations for an in-person repair or call 1-800-SAMSUNG to set up a mail-in repair; Samsung will generously also cover the shipping fees alongside the cost of the repair. ...

Samsung Internet lets you install extensions and it provides a better scrolling experience while consuming less power.Chrome continues to have the lion's share of the mobile browser market just by the fact that it's pre-installed on most Android phones, but there are exciting alternatives available. There's Firefox, Brave, Microsoft Edge, and Vivaldi debuted on Android just this week.Over the last few weeks, I've turned to Samsung Internet as the default browser on my Galaxy S20, and it has been a revelation. I used Samsung's browser several times in the past, but it was never my default browser. So I decided to make the switch and see how it holds up over extended use, and I can now say that it is better than Chrome for day-to-day use.Samsung Internet is installed out of the box on every Galaxy phone, and if you're using a phone from another manufacturer you can install it from the Play Store. The user interface itself is clean, and you get a list of recent sites as well as a ...

The Anker Soundcore Life 2 Bluetooth headphones are down to $39.99 when you use the code MKTCM8 in your shopping cart or during checkout at Newegg. You will need to sign up with a valid email address at Newegg if you haven't done that before. The sale is slated to end on Monday, so you don't have long left to make the most of this discount. These headphones regularly sell for $64.99 and today's price is a match for the lowest we've ever tracked for them.These over-ear Bluetooth headphones have active noise-cancelling and Hi-Res Audio. You can even use Anker's BassUp technology to deepen and intensify your favorite music. The active noise-cancelling reduces external noises and gives you a pure musical experience without the distractions of everyday life.Bluetooth and ANC tend to take quite the toll on a headphone's battery life, but the thing that makes these headphones stand out is just how long the battery lasts. If you're using both Bluetooth and ANC, you should still be able t...

Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere took the literary world by storm back in 2017 and the novel even went on to become a New York Times Bestseller. Now it has been adapted into an 8 episode limited-series by Resse Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and will air exclusively on Hulu. Whether you're a fan of the novel or are excited to tune in to see Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington portray Elena Richardson and Mia Warren, we'll show you how to watch Little Fires Everywhere online from anywhere in the world.Little Fires Everywhere is set in the city of Shaker Heights, Ohio, where Celeste NG grew up, during the 1990s. The city is the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and things are just a little too perfect. The plot of Little Fires Everywhere begins with a fire at the home of the main character Elena Richardson (played by Witherspoon). The fire is believed to have been caused by arson since it grew from a series of little fires set all around the house....

In December, it had just 10 million users...What you need to knowZoom now has more than 300 million daily users.The figure was announced by CEO Eric S. Yuan in a webinar.Zoom has committed to a 90-day security plan after its meteoric rise exposed some privacy and security flaws in its platform.Zoom CEO Eric S. Yuan has announced the platform now has more than 300 million daily users.According to Zoom's blog: In today's "Ask Eric Anything" webinar, Zoom founder and CEO Eric S. Yuan provided more progress updates on our 90-day security plan, including exciting announcements about Zoom 5.0 and surpassing 300 million daily Zoom meeting participants. Eric was joined by Zoom CPO Oded Gal, Zoom CTO Brendan Ittelson, Alex Stamos, who is a security adviser to Zoom, and Lea Kissner, the former Global Lead of Privacy Technology at Google, who is consulting with Zoom on privacy and encryption.As The Verge notes, Zoom's user base back in December was around 10 million a da...

Last year's flagshipSamsung Galaxy S10$710 at AmazonProsBetter overall camera systemWireless chargingIP68 water resistance3.5mm headphone jackConsSmaller screenSmaller batterySlower wired chargingYou know what you're getting with the S10: a complete package with every spec and feature that was top-of-the-line in early 2019. It's smaller than the S10 Lite, and a tad more expensive, but arguably the complete package is a better value.Making trade-offsSamsung Galaxy S10 Lite$650 at AmazonProsBig, beautiful displayHuge batterySame core specs and software as S1025W wired chargingConsNo wireless chargingNo IP68 water resistanceNo headphone jackThe S10 Lite has what it takes to justify its price in 2020, even with many 2019-era specs. Its huge screen and battery bring great value for the money, but it's missing out on key Samsung features makes it a tougher sell against the fierce competition.The "value flagship" segment is gro...

In an era of social distancing, this discounted Ring Video Doorbell is priceless. With the Ring Video Doorbell, you use an app on your phone to see and speak with whoever's at your door. That means you can still answer while keeping your distance with the visitor.For a limited time, Woot has the refurbished Ring Video Doorbell on sale for $49.99. At 50% off the regular price of a new model, you'll be snagging one of the best deals to ever reach this smart home device; refurbished models currently sell for $89.99 at Amazon. While these models aren't brand new, they've each been tested and verified internally by Amazon to ensure they're in proper working condition. A 90-day warranty is included with the purchase as well.The Ring Video Doorbell lets you view its live stream anytime you want using the free Ring app on your phone, tablet, or PC, meaning you can see what's going on outside your front door no matter where you are. The app even recieves notifications when motion has been...

Realme's most affordable 5G-enabled phone yet.What you need to knowRealme has launched a new 5G-enabled smartphone with a 120Hz display, dubbed X50m 5G.It is powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset and comes with a 48MP quad-camera setup on the back. The mid-range phone starts at 1,999 yuan ($280) in China. Realme unveiled its first 5G-capable smartphone in January this year, dubbed X50 5G. Roughly a month later, the company launched its first 5G flagship phone, the X50 Pro 5G. The company has now launched a more affordable version of the X50 5G, featuring slightly downgraded tech specs.The new Realme X50m 5G sports a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. Just like the X50 5G, the new X50m 5G has a pill-shaped hole-punch cutout housing a 16MP wide-angle selfie camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There are no significant changes under the hood either. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 765G chipset, clubbed with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB U...

The new grid layout lets you view up to 16 participants on your screen at once.What you need to knowGoogle is rolling out four new Meet features to customers globally.Meet now offers an expanded tiled layout, similar to Zoom. Google Meet has also gained "present a Chrome tab," low-light mode, and noise cancellation features. Last week, Google added a couple of new features to Meet, including Gmail integration. The company has now announced that it is adding four more features to Meet, all of which were highly requested by users. All four features will begin rolling out to customers around the world starting today.Google Meet now offers a grid layout, allowing web users to see up to 16 participants at once. Until now, grid layouts in Meet only allowed users to see four people at a time. Sharing high-quality video with audio content with other participants in meetings is also now possible, thanks to the "present a Chrome tab" feature. Instead of having to present their wind...

The coronavirus has spread to 181 countries around the world, and it shows no signs of abating. The pandemic has proved particularly devastating in recent weeks, with total confirmed cases crossing 2.6 million and fatalities of over 183,000 globally.The virus has effectively shut down all sporting leagues around the world, major gatherings including tech events and music festivals, and closed down restaurants and malls. It has transformed how we live and work, and how we connect with our friends and families. Tech brands are doing their part to assist, with Google teaming up with Apple to build a coronavirus tracking tool.Here's the latest on the coronavirus and how it's affecting not only the tech industry, but also the world at large.April 22, 2020: Twitter takes action against misleading COVID-19 tweetsGlobal COVID-19 cases have crossed 2.6 million, with 74,000 new cases registered in the last 24 hours. With six times as many cases as any other country, the U.S. is in the...

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.The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card was my very first rewards credit card. It helped me earn enough points to take my first points-funded trip to Croatia, and it is what got me started with the points-and-miles game. But even though I've added more credit cards to my wallet since I first got my Chase Sapphire Preferred, it still holds a top spot in my wallet. And I still recommend it to friends and family members who are also looking to start earning credit card rewards.With so many great credit cards out there, why do I still value this mid-tier card? Today, I'm going to walk through my reasoning.Broad bonus categoriesThe Chase Sapphire Preferred only has two primary bonus categories: 2x on d...

With the OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus set out to create its first proper flagship — a phone that doesn't hold back in any regard. The end result is mighty impressive, with the 8 Pro being one of the very best Android phones you can buy in 2020. The 120Hz AMOLED display is one of its greatest strengths, and thankfully, you get a pre-installed screen protector to keep it looking great. What happens when that one starts to wear down and you need a backup? Here's what we recommend picking up.Everything you needTopACE TPU Film HD Screen Protector (3-Pack)Staff PickIf you want a screen protector that's easy to install, does everything you need it to, and is a great value, you'll want to pay attention to what TopACE is offering. This is a bundle of three film protectors at one great price, with each one offering a precise fit, 99% display clarity, and a promise to work with any and all cases. Combine that with a satisfaction guarantee, and you're golden.$9 at AmazonGreat val...

The OnePlus 8 brings a plethora of high-end specs and features to a smartphone with a very respectable price tag. One of the highlights of the device is its 90Hz AMOLED display, meaning you'll want to do everything in your power to keep it protected. The OnePlus 8 does come with a pre-installed screen protector out of the box, but if that gets damaged or you want a backup, here are the best options available to you.All around greatTopACE Flexible TPU Film Screen Protector (3-Pack)Staff PickTopACE's screen protectors are the most similar to what's pre-installed on the OnePlus 8, seeing as how they're both made out of a flexible TPU material. These protectors are fully compatible with the phone's in-screen fingerprint sensor, are easy to install, and even self-repair small scratches and bubbles in about 24 hours. The best part? You get a pack of three for a really competitive price.$9 at AmazonPlenty of glassCaptainShld Tempered Glass Screen Protector (3-Pack)...

Contrary to what you might hear, you can print from a Chromebook. But it isn't quite as easy as it might be with other computers. Fortunately, that doesn't mean you can't ever print from your Chromebook! The following printers can connect with a Chromebook for printing from the device and don't require a complex set-up.Best for the officeCanon Office MAXIFY IB4120 PrinterStaff pickDesigned specifically for the office with its 500-paper capacity, the Canon Office IB4120 printer works with multiple devices and is great at home, too.$109 at Amazon$145 at WalmartEasy set-upBrother MFCJ491DW Multi-Function Wireless PrinterThe Brother MFCJ491DW multi-function wireless printer is a versatile option that lets you print wirelessly and even lets you scan documents to cloud services like Google Drive.$60 at AmazonBlack and white benefitsBrother HLL2395DW Compact Monochrome Laser PrinterThe Brother HLL2395DW will allow you to print no matter where you are, and with...

Better late than never, I guess.What you need to knowHMG Global is updating the Nokia 2.3 to Android 10.The phone was slated to receive the update back in Q1 2020, so the company is a little behind schedule.It's rolling out in multiple countries as a 1GB downloadThe $129 Nokia 2.3 from HMD Global did not ship with Android 10 out of the box, despite launching in the U.S. nearly five months after the OS' launch. While the phone was slated to receive the update sometime by the end of March, HMD Global's revised schedule pegged the 2.3's rollout to sometime between Q1 and Q2 2020. And right on schedule, the update is now rolling out worldwide.Nokia 2.3 users, now is your chance to update to Android 10! All performance-enhancing features are now available! Check here for more details and the availability in different countries https://t.co/umGaRupGz9@Nokiamobile #Android10 #Nokia2dot3 pic.twitter.com/NRFETJCqOV— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 22, 2020Nokia's support pag...

Parental control software lets you give your child some wiggle room while still keeping an eye on them, what they are watching, and who they are interacting with online. Here are some of the best parental control software programs I've tested and used with my own children. Qustodio is my favorite for monitoring both computer and cell phone use, and the panic button is invaluable for getting to my child quickly if they are ever in trouble.Note: Some states have laws against recording or tracking cell phones or online internet use of another person, including children, without their knowledge or permission. Make sure you know and understand the laws in your area before using parent control programs.Best Overall: QustodioQustodio has so many helpful tools to keep kids safe while online, and it is effective to use both on your child's computer and on their mobile devices. Qustodio lets you block websites based on several category filters, like drugs and alcohol, pornography, and ...