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Will Israel Adesanya be able to defend his title against Yoel Romero?The UFC returns to Las Vegas tonight where Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya will defend his undisputed middleweight title for the first time. Adesanya will meet former Olympic silver medalist Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero in the octagon and we're here to make sure you catch every second of UFC 248.Adesanya won the title of UFC middleweight champion back at UFC 243 when he knocked out Robert Whittaker and he currently has a perfect 18-0 record in MMA with seven wins in the UFC. The Last Stylebender made his UFC debut back in 2018 at UFC 221 when he defeated Rob Wilkinson via TKO in the second round. Adesanya then went on to win the interim UFC Middleweight Championship in his match against Kelvin Gastelum last year at UFC 236.Romero has been around a lot longer than Adesanya and he has been fighting in the UFC for almost seven years. During that time, he's made a name for himself with wins over Lyoto Machi...

If you want to go all-in with smart home gadgets, smart locks are absolutely worth investing in. Not only do they keep your home safe and secure, but they can be also be controlled remotely and allow you to give other family members or friends access to them easily. Here are the best ones that can be controlled using Google Assistant!Google Assistant's best friendNest x Yale Smart LockStaff pickThis smart lock can be controlled from anywhere through Google Assistant, and ties in beautifully with other Nest products with automated features like disabling your Nest Secure alarm when you come home. It can unlock automatically with your phone and has a backup number pad.From $245 at AmazonBudget choiceAugust Smart Lock (3rd Gen)August's third-generation smart lock is a real treat. It unlocks automatically with your phone and has a deadbolt thumb turn on the front so you can still use it manually from inside. Just keep in mind you'll also need to pick up the August Con...

So you've decided that you have got to throw a new SSD in your PlayStation 4. It's one of those upgrades that may, or may not visibly improve things, but if you can do it, why not? Most of the read and write speeds are comparable to each other, but we have put them in case it's a deciding factor for you. Here are some of the best options available to you.Good at everythingWestern Digital BlueStaff pickIf you want a 1TB SSD at a great price but you would rather stick with a more recognizable name, consider this Western Digital drive. You will have loads of space for storage, 560MB/s and 530MB/s read and write speeds and a 5-year manufacturer warranty.$120 at AmazonGood speed, decent priceCrucial MX500This Crucial drive will get you into some super-fast SSD speeds — 560MB/s and 510MB/s read and write speeds respectively — while not breaking the bank. Also, if anything goes wrong with it, you are supported by a 5-year manufacturer warranty.$50 at AmazonBetter...

Cameras in smartphones are getting better than ever, and that applies just as much to videography as it does to photography. Luckily, just about any high-end phone captures great-looking footage these days, but some have great specialized video features, while others are better suited for point and shoot videography. So what phone best fits your needs?Best overallSony Xperia 1Staff pickThe Xperia 1 combines three great cameras — wide, telephoto, and ultra-wide — with robust manual controls and a color-accurate display that's capable of utilizing the Rec. 2020 color gamut. Sony's Cinema Pro app allows you to manually set ISO, focus, and shutter speed, as well as apply LUTs to achieve different cinematic looks, and you can even shoot in the same 21:9 aspect ratio used in popular films, compressed with the h.2.65 codec.$948 at AmazonHighest resolution videosSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraThe Galaxy S20 Ultra doesn't have the Xperia 1's fancy manual controls (at least no...

Man United were 2-1 winners at the Etihad in December the last time these two teams met in the Premier League.That match saw Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial get the goals for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side while Nicolas Otamendi netted what would be a consolation for City. That result means United are in line to complete a Manchester derby double - a feat they haven't pulled off since the days of SIr Alex Ferguson during the 2009/10 season.As well as losing to their local rivals, that defeat dealt City arguably a mortal blow in their bid to retain their Premier League title and they'll be out to avoid a similar derby disappointment on Saturday. Following testing times for both teams earlier in the campaign, the two rivals are now both enjoying great form, with both sides notching up professional wins over tricky Championship opposition in their respective FA Cup matches in midweek. Talented youngster Phil Foden looks to have earned himself a start for City amid doubts over Kev...

England welcome Wales to Twickenham on Saturday as they look to win their first triple crown since 2016.Eddie Jones' side put in a tremendous performance to beat Ireland 24-12 in Dublin in their last Six Nations match, looking a world apart from the weary team that started the tournament so disappointingly against France.They will have to do without prop Mako Vunipola, this time out however. The Saracens has been star left out of the team as a precaution amid current concerns over the spread of coronavirus after he travelled through Hong Kong last week. On the plus side, both Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson are available for selection for the Red Rose for first time in this year's completion.Where England have improved over the course of this year's games, Wales have struggled throughout, with last year's Grand Slam winners having lost back-to back matches against Ireland and France.Their hopes of retaining the Six Nations are all but over, but will be looking to put in a big ...

Let's do this whole time change thing again.Twice a year the clocks change (for most of us). We "spring forward" an hour and then "fall back" the hour later in the year, and depending on where we live that happens on a different day. It's all sort of convoluted. And this inevitably leads to folks wondering what they have to do to their Android phone so things work right after the switch. If this sounds like you, we've got good news:You don't have to do anything. This is the best thing you'll never have to do for your phone!Unless you went into your phone's settings and switched away from the automatic network time (in which case you already know what to do), you won't have to do a thing. Your Android will check the network for the correct date and time and switch itself on it's own overnight, changing the system time so that things like calendars and alarms will still be right. The same thing applies when other parts of the world move an hour forward or back on their sched...

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to enter the world of DIY electronics, a Raspberry Pi is a great place to start. It's a well-built, small PC board that uses standard input and outputs for audio and video, standard USB ports, a set of simple input/output pins to connect to just about anything, and most importantly, a massive collection of accessories and a vast community of developers. This spells success, whether you're building a hobby project or a prototyping something more complicated.The New ModelCanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 2GB Basic KitStaff pickThe new Raspberry Pi 4 is a significant improvement over the 3 B+, and this kit from CanaKit has what you need to get up and running right away. This kit features 2GB of RAM, along with three aluminum heat sinks, and a USB-C power supply designed specifically for the Pi 4. You'll just need to get a case on your own when the time comes, or even if you want to.$63 at AmazonBare BonesRaspberry Pi 4 with essentialsT...

Your phone is probably on your person and working right now. But that's not always the case.I will go out on a limb and say that everyone reading this has a smartphone within reach at this very moment. In fact, most people reading this are doing so on their smartphones. Our phones have become an extension of our arms and we depend on them for a lot of things.Unfortunately, I'm seeing other products that also depend on your phone. By this, I don't mean something like a Philips Hue lamp that you set up with your phone but can control in other ways like Alexa or Google Assistant, but things that only work if you use an app to make them work. Smart things are cool. Not being able to use them without a working phone in hand isn't nearly as cool.My example, and what made me realize how this is a horrible idea, was a simple light I bought. It's designed to hang over houseplants or a fish tank or wherever you want that nice daylight look, and uses an app to fine-tune the color out...

Probably the person who can afford to buy two phones just so they could break them...What you need to knowPhoneBuff has put the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Galaxy S20 Ultra to the test.They dropped the phones from different heights to find out which was more durable.The scores were mighty close.A new drop test pitting the iPhone 11 Pro Max against the Galaxy S20 Ultra has surfaced, and we want to know what you think.The guys over at PhoneBuff dropped both phones from a couple of different heights multiple times to find out which was more durable.First up, they dropped both phones onto their back. As you can imagine, the iPhone's glass back did not hold up well, shattering in this phase of the testing. Conversely, the Galaxy S20 came up basically unmarked.Next, both phones were dropped onto their corner. The iPhone took a narrow victory here, but both phones performed well.Finally, the phones were dropped onto their front. Both phone's screens cracked, the iPhone consi...

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.Grab a huge bonus for a brilliant card.What you need to knowMarriott has launched a new limited-time offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card.Earn 100,000 bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.The limited-time offer runs through April 8, 2020.Marriott has just increased the welcome bonus for its Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card from to 100,00 bonus points for a limited time. This puts the welcome bonus in line with its other co-branded credit cards and a solid offer if you've been holding off on picking up this card.The bonus on the card had previously been at 75,000 points, so this new...

Kicking off the next generation of wireless.All of the major U.S. carriers are hard at work on their 5G strategy. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon have launched 5G networks and are aggressively expanding those networks through 2019. 5G service not only provides faster speeds but also reduced response times allowing for new services and cloud computing not previously available. For now, the major difference between LTE and 5G will be speed but as coverage continues to roll out to new areas, more services that rely on instant connectivity should become possible.VerizonSprintT-MobileAT&TVerizonVerizon is starting small with two cities deploying what it calls 5G Ultra Wideband (UWB). In short, this version of 5G uses large chunks of high-frequency bandwidth that produce very high speeds but suffer in other areas such as coverage over distance and building penetration. While coverage is dense enough in cities to be included on the list, coverage is still only ava...

Yet another big removal from NVIDIA's streaming service.What you need to know2K Games is a publisher owned by Take-Two that publishes games such as the Borderlands franchise.2K Games has requested all of its titles be pulled from NVIDIA GeForce Now streaming.This comes after publishers like Bethesda Softworks and Activision have pulled most and all of their games respectively.If you've been hoping some big publishers would continue to have their games on NVIDIA's GeForce Now streaming service, well, this isn't the time to keep hoping. Today, NVIDIA announced on the GeForce Now forums that 2K Games has requested its titles be removed from the service."Per publisher request, please be advised 2K Games titles will be removed from GeForce NOW today," the statement reads. "We are working with 2K Games to re-enable their games in the future."This follows a long list of other removals, as Activision Blizzard has pulled all of its games, The Long Dark has been removed and Bethe...

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.What kind of credit limit can I get with the Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express?Best answer: While American Express does not advertise the highest limit possible with the Blue Cash Preferred Card, we have seen reports of cardholders with limits as high as at least $16,500.More card details: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American ExpressThe Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express has fantastic rewards for those who are looking to get the most out of the purchases they make every day. From 6% cash back on U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) and select U.S. streaming services to 3% cash back on U.S. gas stations, as well as 1% cash back on othe...

Google I/O 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, but presentations will still be held digitally. As developments moves forward, new features are available to Google Pixel users. Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Jerry Hildenbrand details what's good and not so good. They also touch on the popular photography app, Moment, being removed from the Google Play Store. As they explain, it's a fragmentation and compatibility issue that could have been avoided.There are fresh leaks and rumors about OnePlus 8 Pro — It will allegedly support 30W wireless charging and is set to be announced next month.Listen nowSubscribe in Pocket Casts: AudioSubscribe in Spotify: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Google I/O 2020 canceled over Coronavirus fears, will be held digitallyGoogle's second Pixel feature drop brings Car Crash Detection, Motion Sense improvements, and moreYou can call it Pixel Smush or 3D Touch, it's ...

Large gatherings are a no-no, and working from home is encouraged.What you need to knowSanta Clara County has advised all companies on measures to reduce the possible spread of the Coronavirus in its workforce.It's encouraging telecommuting and staggered work start times. Google has already adopted many of its suggested measures. In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bodies around the globe have been taking measures to limit the spread. In the tech industry, staples like MWC and Google I/O have already shut down, and there's no sign of a slow down just yet.Santa Clara County, home to tech companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and others, has issued advice (via The Verge) to companies within its borders on how to limit the potential spread of the virus among employees.The guidance states: Employers should take steps to make it more feasible for their employees to work in ways that minimize close contact with large numbers of people. Employers should: ...

As the years fly by, technology improves, sometimes jarringly so.What you need to knowA new video from PlayStation Underground shows a comparison between the original Resident Evil 3 and the upcoming remake.Resident Evil 3 remake is scheduled to release on April 3, 2020.You can preorder Resident Evil 3 remake on PlayStation 4 for $60 at Amazon. Resident Evil 3 remake is almost here and while this ambitious remake looks to stay faithful to the original game, it's important to remember that it is in fact a remake. As such, PlayStation Underground has put together a video comparing the remake to the original game, showing the incredible difference in the graphics and gameplay.You can take a look at the video below. Keep in mind, due to this being a remake, not a remaster, it's not really a side by side comparison. Still, the massive improvements will be obvious. Do keep in mind that if you consider environments and enemies spoilers, you may not want to watch it.Residen...

Man United were 2-1 winners at the Etihad in December the last time these two teams met in the Premier League.That match saw Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial get the goals for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side while Nicolas Otamendi netted what would be a consolation for City. That result means United are in line to complete a Manchester derby double - a feat they haven't pulled off since the days of SIr Alex Ferguson during the 2009/10 season.As well as losing to their local rivals, that defeat dealt City arguably a mortal blow in their bid to retain their Premier League title and they'll be out to avoid a similar derby disappointment on Saturday. Following testing times for both teams earlier in the campaign, the two rivals are now both enjoying great form, with both sides notching up professional wins over tricky Championship opposition in their respective FA Cup matches in midweek. Talented youngster Phil Foden looks to have earned himself a start for City amid doubts over Kev...

For just $20/month for unlimited calls/texts and $10 per GB of data you use (any data past 6GB is free), Google Fi is one of the most compelling MVNOs around. Factor in its excellent roaming support, nationwide coverage, and Bill Protection feature that credits back whatever data you don't use, and you have an even more appealing purchase. Fi works on almost any unlocked phone these days, but certain features work better on some phones than others. The Pixel 4 XL is our top recommendation for the network, but if that doesn't fit your needs, there are plenty of other handsets to choose from.Best Overall: Google Pixel 4 XLWhen it comes to phones that work with Google Fi, the one we think is the best overall option is the Google Pixel 4 XL. Not only is the 4 XL an exciting phone on its own, it was also built with Fi in mind to provide the best possible experience when used on the network.Looking at the phone itself, the Pixel 4 XL brings a lot to the table. It has a large 6.3-in...

The update breaks Google Pay for AT&T users, there's a reason for that.What you need to knowGoogle has pulled the March security update for Pixel 4 users on AT&T.The update appeared to break Google Pay functionality for users who successfully downloaded and installed it.Google is likely to re-release the update late this week once it fixes the underlying issue. Yesterday, Google released the March security update alongside the first 2020 Pixel feature drop. It has now pulled the update for AT&T Pixel 4 users. While it wasn't initially clear why, users on Reddit (via 9to5Google) later reported that the update was breaking support for Google Pay. That's not a good look for Google.The issue appears to be that Google didn't properly certify the build it was delivering to AT&T users. Without that certification, this means that apps and services which rely on Googe's SafetyNet wouldn't work, hence why Google Pay stopped working on affected devices. Google has si...

Huawei has the market share and the gadgets, now it just needs the apps.What you need to knowHuawei is offering to pay developers a little more than standard profit-sharing agreements.It is willing to take as little as 15% to 0% from developers for up to 24 months. The agreement only valid if they sign up before June 2020Huawei has promised to pay developers a little bit more if they build apps for it's App Gallery over the next few months. While app developers in the Google Play Store and App Store often offer Apple and Google a flat 30% of their profits, Huawei is letting developers keep anything from 85% to all of their profits for 24 months.To break it down, normally Huawei's App Gallery is subject to the same 30:70 profit sharing ratio as Apple and Google, with the exception of education focused apps that have a more favorable 20:80 ratio.Under Huawei's new program, for the first 12 months, Huawei will let all app categories but gaming keep all their app revenue. F...

The phone's battery lasted for three whole days.What you need to knowBeth McDermott of Lancaster said she was alive only because of her Huawei phone.The 42-year-old fell from the stairs and was knocked out.Thankfully, she was able to contact emergency services when she woke up because her phone's battery lasted the whole time.Having a solid battery life on your smartphone isn't just a luxury. As a 42-year-old from Lancaster recently found out, it can also be a lifesaver — literally.As The Sun reports, Beth recently had an accident at home. She fell down the stairs and hit her head, knocking her out for three whole days. When she came to, she couldn't move her legs.Making her condition even more precarious was a pre-existing condition called rhabdomyolysis, which causes skeletal muscles to quickly break down and release myoglobin. Left for too long, the myoglobin can cause long-term kidney failure.And just when all hope was lost, Beth found an unlikely savior: her ...

There are so many Bluetooth speakers available, but what if you need one that can withstand a pool party, a trip to the beach, or a rugged trip through the woods? That's where water and dust-resistance come into play, and there's none better than the JBL Charge 4. With this speaker, you'll get 20 hours of battery life, USB Type-C, and the ability to connect with up to 100 different compatible speakers. You get all of this, along with being IPX7 waterproof, so you can take it for a swim.Best Overall: JBL Charge 4JBL makes some great Bluetooth speakers, and the Charge 4 is the perfect balance between high and low-end speakers. The Charge 4 is rated to last for up to 20 hours, and can quickly recharge with the USB Type-C charging port. The inclusion of Type-C sets it apart from the competition alone.JBL also makes a slew of different color options to pick from, so you don't have to worry about going with the same dull, old, black. JBL also includes Connect+, which allows you to ...

The event will be live streamed.What you need to knowXiaomi has finally revealed its plans for the global launch of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro.The phones' launch was delayed due to the cancellation of MWC 2020.The launch event will now take place on March 27 and will be an online-only affair.Owing to the growing severity of the coronavirus pandemic, the biggest mobile showcase of the year has been canceled. And as MWC 2020 went down in flames, so too did most phone makers' meticulously planned launches of their latest wares.Among those affected was Xiaomi, which was expected to unveil its new flagships to the rest of the world in the last week of February. Finally, almost a month after the news broke, Xiaomi is informing its fans of the new date for the phones' global launch: March 27.Enough waiting!See you on March 27th!Make sure you tune in to get all the details.#Mi10 #LightsCameraAction pic.twitter.com/8nNJ4Alyth— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 6, 2020Just like the launc...

With an IPX5 design and 12-hour battery life, the Creative Outlier Gold are the best TWS earbuds for under $100.Creative isn't the first name you think of when you're in the market for true wireless earbuds, but the brand has rolled out interesting products in the sub-$100 segment in the last 12 months. The Outlier Gold offer Creative's 3D surround sound, and come with a laundry list of features that include IPX5 rating, Bluetooth 5.0, AptX and AAC codecs, and 12-hour battery life.The true wireless segment is very crowded, with plenty of great options available across all price points. So why should you pick up the Outlier Gold over the Galaxy Buds+ or the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro? Let's find out.At a glanceCreative Outlier Gold Bottom line: The Outlier Gold combine an IPX5 design with excellent sound quality and 12 hours ...

id Software doubles down on DOOM's gory renaissance.At E3 2018, id Software announced a new entry in the DOOM franchise. Dubbed DOOM Eternal, it's a continuation of the 2016 reboot that set the franchise on a new path. Here's everything you need to know about it ahead of its launch later this month.What is DOOM Eternal?What's the story of DOOM Eternal?What's gameplay like in DOOM Eternal?Does DOOM Eternal have multiplayer?Will SnapMap return in DOOM Eternal?Will there be DLC for DOOM Eternal?Release dateConquer HellDOOM Eternal$60 at AmazonSlay demonic forcesPrepare yourself for all of the blood and gore you can handle in DOOM Eternal, id Software's next entry in the franchise that is kicking the action up a notch for new and returning players.What is DOOM Eternal?For quite some time, DOOM was an IP that existed in a state closely resembling limbo. What was known as an iconic game series had quickly been remade and rehashed to obscurity. That changed w...

You're not necessarily safe with a save point anymore.What you need to knowA new story in OXM has revealed some scary new details for Resident Evil 3 remake.Apparently, not all save points are in proper safe rooms.Resident Evil 3 remake is scheduled to release on April 3. You can preorder Resident Evil 3 remake on PlayStation 4 for $60 from Amazon.Updated March 6, 2020: GamesRadar has clarified that Nemesis cannot get you in a safe room, but that not all save points are in safe rooms, which is a key difference.The Resident Evil 3 remake is almost here and the scary news just keeps on coming. Thanks to OXM, a very interesting tidbit of information has been revealed. In Resident Evil 2 remake, the unstoppable Mr. X could be halted by diving into a safe room. That won't necessarily be the case this time around.In Resident Evil 3 remake, Nemesis cannot break into safe rooms. Not all save points are in safe rooms however and if it isn't a proper safe room, you're not safe....

Motorola is going all-out this year with the Moto G7 series, launching four models at the same time. We've been covering Motorola phones for years and know that its budget phones have always stood for reliability and value.Moto G7Budget king$230 at AmazonProsReliable performancePremium designWorks on all U.S. carriersClean softwareConsSlow updatesNo NFCThe Moto G7 is an all-rounder that gets the basics right. The hardware on offer is powerful for most day-to-day tasks, and the camera also holds up well. The glass back gives it a more premium feel, and Motorola has cut down on the bezels on the front by switching to a waterdrop cutout. The 3000mAh battery easily delivers a day's worth of use, and the software doesn't have a lot of clutter. Overall, the Moto G7 is a great budget phone for 2019.Moto G7 PowerBattery champion$220 at AmazonProsGreat valueInsane battery lifeRobust internalsWorks on all U.S. carriersCons720p display No NFCSlo...

Let's do this whole time change thing again.Twice a year the clocks change (for most of us). We "spring forward" an hour and then "fall back" the hour later in the year, and depending on where we live that happens on a different day. It's all sort of convoluted. And this inevitably leads to folks wondering what they have to do to their Android phone so things work right after the switch. If this sounds like you, we've got good news:You don't have to do anything. This is the best thing you'll never have to do for your phone!Unless you went into your phone's settings and switched away from the automatic network time (in which case you already know what to do), you won't have to do a thing. Your Android will check the network for the correct date and time and switch itself on it's own overnight, changing the system time so that things like calendars and alarms will still be right. The same thing applies when other parts of the world move an hour forward or back on their sched...

The man, the myth, the legend. It can all be yours... for a couple hundred thousand.What you need to knowSony and Nintendo once collaborated on an unreleased console.A prototype of the Nintendo PlayStation is now up for auction.Current bids stand at over $200,000 and only keep rising.March 6, 2020: The Nintendo PlayStation has sold for over $360,000. This sets the record for the most expensive item of video game memorabilia ever publicly sold, according to Kotaku.This is something you won't be able to buy with any spare change lying around. The historic Nintendo PlayStation console, what was supposed to be a collaboration between the two companies before deals fell apart decades ago, is up for auction. At the time of writing this article, the current bid is at $205,000. You can only expect that number to go up and up. The auction is set to end on March 6, so you have another three weeks or so to get your bids in.We even have a little history behind this exact unit, wh...

Referred to as "speak to chat" in the manual.What you need to knowImages of Sony's upcoming WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones have leaked out via Anatel Brazil's FCC equivalent.The photos show a strikingly similar design to the previous model.Some of the upgrades were revealed in pictures of the manual, including less power consumption, Bluetooth 5, and a new "speak to chat" feature.Sony announced its class-leading noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones in August of 2018. They quickly garnered praise from reviewers and users who loved the WH-1000XM3s for the fantastic sound quality and stellar noise cancelation technology. Now, we're getting our first look at the sequel, the aptly named WH-1000XM4.The photos were discovered by Everton Favretto via Anatel, Brazil's version of the FCC. Hopefully, you were a big fan of the previous design, because not much has changed here—the WH-1000XM4s look virtually identically to its predecessor.While the photos themselves don't ...

A trio of flagship killers is on the way.In just a handful of years, OnePlus has established itself as one of the most exciting players in the U.S. smartphone market. 2019's OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T stand out as two of our favorite phones of the entire year, and for 2020, it looks like OnePlus is getting ready to wow us yet again.There's a lot of talk and buzz regarding the upcoming OnePlus 8, and based on what we know so far, it's shaping up to be one heck of a phone. From a 120Hz display to wireless charging, there's a lot in the pipeline.Whether you're interested in specs, design, or how much the OnePlus 8 will end up costing you, here's everything you need to know!OnePlus is preparing three versionsThe designs have been revealedLet's talk specsAn April announcement is likelyHere's how much you'll payLet's not forget about the OnePlus 7TKiller flagshipOnePlus 7T$499 at OnePlusStill one of the best deals aroundEven with the new OnePlus 8 lineup looming on...

Samsung is the biggest Android maker, and we use each of its phones so we can help you find the right model out of the dozens it has available.Mainstream choiceGalaxy S20+$1,200 at SamsungProsExcellent displaySmaller and noticeably lighterLess money for same core featuresStill solid main camera performanceConsLower zoom capabilities10% smaller batteryOnly 25W wired chargingThe Galaxy S20+ offers a great balance between the other models. You're getting the full Galaxy S20 experience, with a screen and battery that are still quite large and an altogether new camera system that isn't quite as great as the Ultra but that's still going to hold its own. Plus, it's easier to use in one hand and $200 cheaper.Going biggerGalaxy S20 Ultra$1,400 at SamsungProsEven bigger display11% larger batterySamsung's best camera array45W wired charging capableConsIncredibly heavy and thickExtra money for few extra featuresSame base storage and RAM...

Ever since it was first announced during a much-anticipated event in 2012, the Microsoft Surface has become wildly popular among artists and business professionals alike who want a powerful and responsive laptop that won't weigh them down.Perhaps the only downside to the incredibly versatile Surface is that it tends to sport a lofty price tag that can put it out of reach for most buyers on a budget.Enter this factory re-certified Microsoft Surface Book, which offers the same exact quality you'd expect from a brand new model at a fraction of the price—thanks to a rigorous testing process that ensures this laptop operates just as it did when it was first taken out of the box.Featuring a brilliant 13.5" screen and a super-fast Core i5 processor, this intrepid laptop is ideal for anyone who craves on-the-go computing power and a dynamic touchscreen.A dual-core processor will help you power through your to-do list without having to worry about those obnoxious lags that accompany too...

There are tons of Android tablets out there. Unlike the rival iPad, which has various iterations all made by Apple, Android tablets come from all kinds of companies and in all forms. Which means choosing the right one can be difficult. Sadly, however, a large number of Android tablets might seem tempting to buy because they are super-affordable. But is it worth it? Here are some of the more visible products you should certainly pass on as well as four that you can buy instead once you've saved up a bit of extra dough.No longer coolRCA VoyagerYou'd be surprised at just how many RCA tablets show up on Walmart's list of best sellers. Do not buy it. The tablet is old, slow, and won't get a lick of support. Also, the RCA brand isn't nearly what it used to be, with its true manufacturer being another one of the dime-a-dozen Chinese manufacturers that make these uninspired devices. You might as well toss it in the pile with the rest of that junk.$45 at AmazonNo NetflixHaehne 7...

Samsung has supersized the Galaxy experience with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and with that big beautiful 6.9-inch screen comes a larger and heavier phone than even last year's Galaxy Note 10+. While I can understand not wanting to bulk up your S20 Ultra, a case is not optional on a phone this big; you need a protective case to add grip to that big glass back and add some cushions or shock-absorbing bumpers to the corners. From clear and thin to big and functional, these are the best cases to buy your new flagship.Clear but sturdyRingke Fusion XStaff pickWant to show off your S20 Ultra's glass-backed beauty while still protecting it from scratches, slips, and the oh-so-dreaded shatter? This case gives you robust bumper and corner protection and a crystal clear back.From $8 at AmazonPerfect geometryCaseology ParallaxThis hybrid case comes in four colors this year — I just love the new teal — and combines a sturdy plastic frame with a flexible, curve-hugging TPU sleev...

When you pay more, you should absolutely demand more.The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a retail price of $1,200. The Pixel 3a XL has a current retail price of just $420. The phones don't have much in common, but there is one important thing: both will receive the same number of updates before they reach support end-of-life. And one of these phones is approaching a year old.One could argue that the Galaxy S20+ doesn't need platform updates because Samsung features are better and already in place. The person arguing that would be wrong, but on the surface, at least, this can look true. The reality is that what one person thinks doesn't make a thing true. Maybe you don't care about any new features Android 11 or Android 12 will bring, but a $1,200 price gives you the right to expect it.Nobody should expect a phone to be updated forever. It's an idea that sounds nice, but if you've ever tried to use an old iPhone that was updated to its fourth or fifth iOS version you know it's not alway...

A real Ultra.If the Galaxy S20 Ultra is too much of a good thing, the Galaxy S20+ is just the right amount of goodness. Or greatness. It's the best phone I've used in a long time, and will hopefully get better with a few camera-tweaking updates sure to come in the next few months.It also surprised me — I've had access to all three Galaxy S20 phones for nearly two weeks now, and where I thought I'd immediately gravitate to the inimitable camera of the S20 Ultra, or the perfect-in-the-hand size of the Galaxy S20, it's the Goldilocks-just-right middle ground of the S20+ that I think will appeal to most people this year.Let's get into it.A message from this review's sponsor, IncipioIncipio is offering a new case for eco-conscious consumers called Organicore, and will be available for the Samsung Galaxy S20+ from Verizon on March 6, 2020. It's made from 100% compostable plant material, while still providing reliable drop protection from 6 feet in the air. Protect your in...

Do you realize how gross your smartphone is right now? PhoneSoap Pro is a device that can easily clean and sanitize your phone, as well as other items.Oh, smartphones. We can't live without them, but do you realize how filthy they are on the surface? Honestly, when was the last time you gave your phone a thorough cleaning — and I mean a deep clean, like, completely disinfected? Chances are high that you probably haven't. Just because your phone looks clean doesn't mean it is — germs and bacteria are naked to the eye, but they're there alright, and they're growing. Your smartphone is a perfect petri dish of gross!But that's where the PhoneSoap Pro comes in handy. It uses UV-C lights to zap your smartphone and sanitize it, all in mere minutes so you can carry on with your day.Zap the nasties awayPhoneSoap Pro Bottom line:...

It doesn't do anything yet though.What you need to knowGoogle is set to improve face unlock on Pixel 4 with a new "Require eyes to be open" setting.While not enabled yet, the feature is searchable in the Settings app.Google last year promised to bring it in an update.Google this year is set to improve security for Pixel 4 with an upcoming update. When the firm launched its 2019 flagship, reviewers noted the omission of an important security feature for face unlock — it could be used even if the user's eyes were closed. This means that someone could have their phone unlocked if they were sleeping or unconscious. Granted, not an issue for people with healthy personal boundaries, but still a concerning omission considering rival Apple had included it as part of Face ID.Now the folks over at Android Police have spotted the new "require eyes to be open" setting in the Settings app. Well, to be more accurate, it's visible in the search results if you search for "eyes", but i...

Samsung was the only brand to launch two 5G-enabled phones in America last year.What you need to knowCounterpoint claims Samsung captured 74% of total 5G smartphone sales in the U.S. last year.LG grabbed the No.2 position, with a 15% share of the market.The company's Galaxy Note 10+ 5G was the best-selling 5G smartphone in the country in 2019. Earlier this year, Samsung revealed that it shipped a total of 6.7 million 5G smartphones in 2019, grabbing 53.9% of the global 5G smartphone market. The latest monthly smartphone model sales tracker from Counterpoint now claims Samsung held an even greater share of the 5G smartphone market in the U.S.As per the market research company, Samsung held 74% of the U.S. 5G smartphone market last year. Samsung compatriot LG held the No.2 spot, with a market share of 15%. OnePlus, which launched its first 5G smartphone in the U.S. late last year, managed to capture 11% share of the market.Despite its high price tag, Samsung's Galaxy No...

The Galaxy S20 is easily one of the best phones of early 2020, with stunning build quality and incredibly powerful specs backed by equally powerful cameras. There's just one problem: Samsung tries its hardest to make you use its Bixby voice assistant, even going so far as to make Bixby the default action when you long-press the side key (otherwise known as the power button). Thankfully, it's easy to remove this shortcut and get your power menu back.How to change the Side Key functionAdding a Bixby shortcut to the side key is nothing new for Samsung; it did the same thing with the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series, making it difficult for newcomers to figure out how to restart or power down their phone. It added a shortcut to the power menu in the notification shade to make it a bit easier, but there's just no substitute for holding down the power button. Here's how to disable the Bixby shortcut.Open the Settings app.Scroll down the list and tap Advanced features.Tap Side key....

As the years progress, streaming services become more and more popular. There are a number of reasons behind the rise in these services, from people not wanting to pay cable providers for the access to recent concerns about things like the Coronavirus which could have you spending more time indoors than usual. Regardless of your reasoning behind wanting a new streaming provider, there is absolutely no reason that you should overpay for the service you choose.Best Streaming DealsDisney+/Hulu/ESPN+: Bundle & saveHulu: Affordable varietyAmazon Prime Video: Included with Prime subFuboTV: 7-day free trialSling: Simple package choicesNetflix: Original shows & moreSince more people than ever are consuming streaming content, that means that more companies are fighting to create it and deliver it to you. There are a whole lot of services out there now, from older options like Netflix to the newest ones like Disney+, which means there is a lot to keep up with when look...

The feature is likely to become available for users sometime later this year.What you need to knowAn APK teardown of the Messages app v5.8 has revealed that Google is working on introducing "reaction texts" similar to iMessage.When users react to a message from someone who doesn't have RCS enabled, Messages will send them a reaction text such as "Liked a photo."In addition to "reaction texts", Google is also expected to add emoji reactions to the Messages app in the near future. It was recently revealed that Google is working on bringing the much anticipated message reactions feature to the Messages app. While the feature hasn't been rolled out to users yet, the folks at 9to5Google have discovered a bunch of strings in the latest Messages beta v5.8 that suggest the app could soon support "reaction fallback texts" similar to Apple's iMessage.The "fallback" texts will be sent when you talk to users who do not have RCS enabled on their phones. Similar to iMessage, the Andr...

There may be other legitimate reasons to wipe your Galaxy phone and set it back to factory default settings, but the most common case is when you want to give away, sell, or trade it in for a newer model. Resetting your phone to its default settings is extremely easy to do and should only take you a few minutes. I'll show you how to do this in the steps below. Just remember to back up your device data before you begin!How to reset your Samsung Galaxy phone to default settingsNote: If you are planning on selling your phone and getting a new Galaxy device, you may want to back up your current Galaxy phone first. Follow these instructions before you begin.Unlock your Galaxy phone (here I'm using a Note 9), and swipe down on the notification settings shade.In the search field, type factory data reset and tap on the result.Tap on Factory data reset.Read through the long screen explaining what data and what accounts will be wiped clean from the phone.Scroll to the bottom of ...

New technology works best when everyone commits to it — 2020 is the year everyone is committing to 5G connectivity. A ton of support from carriers and smartphone companies is going to flood the market with 5G-capable phones this year. 5G isn't everywhere (yet), but if you live in a place with a 5G network, these are the best 5G phones you can buy — starting with our top pick, the Galaxy S20+.Best Overall: Samsung Galaxy S20+You used to have to buy a specific Galaxy S model that had 5G, but now with the S20 series every phone has 5G, so our top 5G recommendation is the same as our overall recommedation: the Galaxy S20+. The S20+ is a great all-around phone, with a display that has a super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a large 4500mAh battery, tons of RAM, and a new Snapdragon 865 processor.Samsung made big moves this year with its cameras, which were a weak spot in the last generation. The new sensors are all larger, letting in more light and taking dramatically better low-...

The Galaxy S20 has a generous 4,000mAh battery that lasts all day, but if you're curious about seeing just what services are using up the battery, you can do so from the phone's settings. You'll be able to see detailed usage statistics, and a list of all the apps that are consuming battery cycles, which is important when that errant app running in the background starts draining your battery.How to view battery usage statistics on the Galaxy S20Open Settings from the home screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Select Device care.Choose Battery. Select Battery usage. Here you can see detailed battery usage figures, including device screen-on-time and apps that are consuming the most amount of battery.The Galaxy S20 gives you detailed information on what apps are consuming the battery, and you also get to see screen-on-time for the last seven days. The screen-on data is particularly useful because you get to see just how much you used your phone broken down into...

The Find X2 and X2 Pro offer everything you're looking for in a phone, and then some.The OPPO Find X2 series is now official, and it's safe to say that the phones are the most ambitious OPPO has introduced to date. Both the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro feature IP68 dust and water resistance, and they also come with 65W fast charging, stereo sound, and LPDDR5 RAM along with UFS 3.0 storage.But the biggest feature is the 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen, which now has 120Hz refresh rate by default. The Find X2 Pro also has incredible new cameras, including two 48MP lenses at the back and a 13MP zoom lens that does 10x hybrid and 60x digital zoom. Here's a detailed look at the hardware: Category Find X2 Find X2 Pro Operating system Android 10ColorOS 7.1 Android 10ColorOS 7.1 Display 6.7-inch 120Hz Ultra Vision AMOLED3168x1440Gorilla Glass 6 6.7-inch 120Hz Ultra Vision AMOLED3168x1440Gorilla Glass 6 Chipset Snapdragon 8651 x 2.84GHz Kryo 5853 x 2.42GHz Kryo 58...

OPPO brings a whole host of upgrades to the Find X2, making it one of the most exciting phones of 2020.What you need to knowOPPO Find X2 and X2 Pro are now official, with both phones powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset.Both phones feature a 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED screen with stereo sound. The Find X2 Pro has two 48MP cameras at the back, and a 13MP zoom lens with 10x hybrid zoom. Both devices are the first from OPPO to offer 65W fast charging, with a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger bundled in the box. OPPO's Find X was the first phone to feature a retractable mechanism for both the front and rear cameras, and the brand is taking a different route with the second-gen model. The Find X2 series has been unveiled in China, and the retractable module is making way for powerful sensors and an array of new features, including IP68 water resistance, a first for the brand.What makes the Find X2 that much more enticing is that most of these features should make their way to the OnePlus 8 s...