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Exercise is something that we all need, but also something that most of us dread. But breaking a sweat is integral to boosting our immune system, which we all need — especially now. But since most gyms across the country are temporarily shut down, we have no choice but to make our homes double as makeshift fitness centers.If you're not keen on relying on your trainer's free Instagram lives for workouts, you can get your fitness fix with these apps:iBodyFit Premium Diet & Workout Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionRanked #1 in online fitness by TopTenReviews.com, the iBodyFit Premium Plan nets you over 400 online workout programs, all of which are designed to help you get in shape no matter where you are. If you're goal-oriented, you can choose between the 4-week Fat Burner workout plan, the 8-week Muscle Toner plan, and the 12-week Beach Bod Shredder plan. And to complement the workouts, you also get access to custom diets and grocery lists so you can eat better, too. On top of all ...

Google Play has millions of apps, movies, and books available — and not all of it is family-friendly.The Google Play Store is a vast marketplace filled with tons of great kid-friendly content, but there's also some things on here that are decidedly not kid-friendly. If you just got your kid an Android phone that they'll be managing rather than being under your Family Link profile, you can still set parental controls on Google Play to keep them out of the more mature content on the store, as well as keeping them from making purchases on their own.Getting parental controls set up is a piece of cake and won't require you linking your account to their phone through Family Link, just setting a numeric PIN that will lock out the controls to change the settings back to unrestricted.How to turn on parental controls in Google PlayOpen Google Play on your child's phone.Tap the three line menu icon in the left corner of the search bar.Tap Settings.Tap Parental controls.Tap the ...

Houseparty, has risen in popularity since people have been isolating themselves. The app allows people to video chat, play games, answer trivia, and more all virtually, making it a safe way to socialize right now. Still, some people have been complaining that random people are joining their video chats.Twitter is ablaze right now with tweets of people telling stories of strangers joining their video chats. It turns out that if your party isn't locked, or you don't have Private Mode enabled, it's possible for people to find your chat room and join it pretty easily.Obviously, this presents a probably, especially since you never know just how nefarious people could be on the app. The good news is you can easily turn on Private Mode, which will lock any chat rooms you are in — whether you created them or not. To do it in the app, just go to Account > Settings > Private Mode.People are complaining about Spotify, Netflix, and other accounts getting "hacked"There are also ...

With more and more people needing to stay home right now, the ability to have those fun parties on the weekends has sort of been taken away from us. Well, with Houseparty, the fun doesn't have to stop (until it gets too late), as you can party with up to seven of your friends right from your phone.Party like its 2020HousepartyHouseparty makes it possible for you and seven other friends to have a good time without leaving the house. You can play a few party games together, you don't have to worry about what phones your friends are using, and you can catch up water-cooler style with everyone.Free w/ IAP at Google PlayHave a party without leaving the houseAre you tired of being stuck in the house with nowhere to go and no parties to attend? With Houseparty, you can have a party wherever you are! The app launched in February 2016 and comes from the same developers behind the now-defunct Meerkat app.In case you don't remember, Meerkat was another app that let you broad...

These are some of the best deals I've seen on a Chromebook in monthsIn my ongoing efforts to keep up with the ever-shifting prices and re-stockings for our Best Chromebooks as more and more look for an affordable laptop to rely on as they work from home — or gear up for remote learning — I came across a stroke of luck for everyone wanting a great Chromebook without breaking the bank. Lenovo's latest round of deals went live this morning, including deep discounts on the Lenovo Chromebook C330 and its successor, the Lenovo Chromebook C340-11.The deal on the Lenovo Chromebook C340-11 is the best I've seen in months, and it marks the first time Lenovo's had availability on both 64GB models since November. Lenovo took everything they learned with the popular Lenovo C330 and brought it to a newer, longer-lasting platform that will see Chrome OS updates until June 2026, a full six years from now. They upgraded from the shimmery but rather plain white plastic shell on the C330 to a...

Jump in with friends.What you need to knowGhost Recon Breakpoint is a third-person military shooter from Ubisoft.It didn't garner stellar reviews at launch, mostly due to its copious microtransactions. The game just got a "Friend Pass" and six-hour trial. You can purchase Ghost Recon Breakpoint for $28 on Amazon. Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a third-person military shooter that places a giant bullseye on your back. You're being hunted and it's up to you to liberate the island of Auroa. While the game has received poor reviews since it launched a few months ago, Ubisoft is committed to making it better.Play #GhostRecon Breakpoint and up to 3 friends plays FREE when you sign up for the Friend Pass - now through June 16! Click the link below for more info.— Ghost Recon (@GhostRecon) March 30, 2020Today, the company announced a six-hour free trial available to everyone, and a "Friend Pass." If you download the free trial and join a friend's game who owns Ghost Recon Bre...

Telegram is becoming a lot more powerful than rivals.What you need to knowTelegram has updated its app with chat folders for users with long chat lists.Owners of large Telegram channels will also now get access to detailed statistics like other social media platforms.There are also new animations present in the app as general quality-of-life improvements. As we work from home in increasing numbers, Telegram has just delivered a large update to its messaging apps to make it more palatable for mass messaging scenarios.Here's what's new in this week's update:Chat Folders: Previously, Telegram allowed you to archive chats. Now, the company lets you categorize chats under folders, for instance, friends, families, work, etc. Telegram will only automatically enable chat folders for users who have enough chats that their links may become cluttered, not for those with one or two messages. Otherwise, you can enable it through this link. The company notes that folder users on And...

Our old stomping grounds.What you need to knowThe Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr launched a while back on consoles and PC.The expansion adds a new region and brings back dragons.The next chapter of the game takes you to Skyrim and lets you explore Blackreach. The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr can be purchased for $40 through the PlayStation Network. The Elder Scrolls Online is popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which has garnered a strong player base over the years. A large part of the game's success can be attributed to a steady influx of new content. Towards the beginning of June 2019, The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr launched on consoles and PC and it added dragons to the game. However, gamers missed the lands of Skyrim the most.At The Game Awards 2019, Bethesda revealed that The Elder Scrolls Online will be heading to Skyrim. This has been a long-requested update, and it's great to see that it's finally happening. The Elder Scrolls Onli...

Only one of the shows depicted above is meant to be funny. Choose wisely.Whether you prefer the funny, the furious or the horriffic, there's something for all of us this April on our favorite streaming services.We're all stuck inside. Watching more television than we've ever watched before. It's maybe not OK, per se, but it's what we all need to do at this point. And so long as we've got a good excuse, we're going to park ourselves on the couch and do what we're told, right?The good news is that April is still full of all kinds of great new stuff to watch. From new Nailed It on Netflix, to Tales Form the Loop on Amazon, Parasite on Hulu, and loads more from your favorite streaming services — you absoultely will not be allowed to say "There's nothing on!", no matter how bored you think you're getting.Read on for the lowdown.What's new on Netflix in AprilLet's face it — we could all use a little more laughter in our lives these days. Fortunately, Netflix has rememb...

Thanks to the rise of popular games like Fortnite and PUBG, not to mention streaming services such as Stadia and xCloud, mobile gaming has taken off like crazy in the past couple of years. One of the most notable titles to hit the scene is Call of Duty: Mobile, which brings the fully-fledged CoD experience right to your phone. From multiplayer, battle royale, and even zombies, Call of Duty: Mobile has it all. If you want to take your experience to the next level, you need a phone like the ASUS ROG Phone 2 — or any of the handsets mentioned below.Best Overall: ASUS ROG Phone 2At the top of our list, we have the gaming phone of our dreams — the ASUS ROG Phone 2. ASUS has established quite a name for itself in the PC gaming world and using its iconic Republic of Gamers brand, the ROG Phone 2 delivers a Call of Duty: Mobile experience unlike anything else.Starting first with the display, the ROG Phone 2 has one of the best out there for gaming. The 6.6-inch size is plenty big...

The flagship Honor 30 series phones are expected to be launched later this year.What you need to knowHonor 30S is the first phone to be launched under the Honor 30 series.The phone is powered by HiSilicon's Kirin 820 5G chipset and has an L-shaped quad-camera setup on the back.It will go on sale in China April 7 onwards for a starting price of 2,399 yuan ($340). Huawei's Honor sub-brand today unveiled the first phone under the Honor 30 family, the Honor 30S. While it isn't a flagship-grade phone, the Honor 30S boasts a premium design and packs impressive specs.The new Honor 30S is the first device to be powered by HiSilicon's 7nm Kirin 820 5G chipset, which comes with a built-in 5G modem supporting both SA and NSA networks. It uses a total of four ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up 2.36 GHz, four ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 1.84 GHz, and a Mali-G57 MC6 GPU.Around the back of the phone is a quad-camera array featuring a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens w...

This is quite outrageous.What you need to knowGameStop is having a hard time sustaining its business lately.This is due to the rise in digital distribution. GameStop kept stores open on Friday and told employees to use plastic bags as gloves, essentially. The company is classified as a non-essential service and should be closed in Massachusetts. It's no secret that GameStop has been struggling for years now. The trend towards digital distribution is slowly killing the retailer and it looks like it wants to do anything it can to prevent it from being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.According to a rather shocking report in the Boston Globe, GameStop sent employees back to work on Friday and told them to wrap their hands with plastic bags when dealing with customers through the door. You can read an excerpt from the report below. This is how far a business is willing to go to generate revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. GameStop, the video game retaile...

You're probably spending much more time at home than usual right now so it might be the exact right time to upgrade your smart home gear. This deal on the Eufy eufyCam E Wireless Home Security Camera System at Newegg drops it to just $109.99, a new low for the 1-camera kit, making today the day to add some smart home security to your setup. All you have to do to get the deal is enter code EMCDEED29 during checkout and you'll see the price fall by $150.For those looking for a home security system with cameras that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, look no further than the eufyCam E. This wireless security system features an IP65 weatherproof-rated camera that can run for a full 365 days on a single charge, and up to three years in Standby Mode. It records in 1080p too and lets you watch live footage using an app on your phone. With the single add-on camera priced at $180, this isn't exactly an inexpensive system to get into, but today's deal is the most affordable entry ...

Samsung Good Lock is a powerful utility that lets you unlock the functionality of your Galaxy phone. It offers various modules that let you change the behavior of your phone, giving you the ability to add colors to the notification shade, chose custom navigation buttons, change lock screen elements, and create your own themes. Here's how you can install the service on your Galaxy phone.How to install Samsung Good Lock 2020 on your Galaxy phoneBecause Good Lock 2020 is available only for Samsung phones, you'll need to head to the Galaxy Store to download and install the app.Open Galaxy Store from the app drawer or home screen. Tap the Search box on the top right corner of the screen. Search for Good Lock and hit the first result that shows up. Hit the Download button to begin downloading the app.That's it! Good Lock will be installed on your phone, and you can launch the app from the app drawer. Good Lock comes with a vast array of customization options that turbocharge...

Being stuck indoors sucks, but there's a lot you can do from the comfort of your own home to pass the time in self isolation. Amazon's Prime Video has fast become one of the must-have video services for many cord-cutters thanks to its varied and ever-changing library of content, and many people might even have access without realizing thanks to their Amazon Prime membership.There's a wealth of content on Amazon Prime Video including movies, kids content, TV series, documentaries, and more. There's also a bunch of Amazon Originals — content you won't find anywhere else. If you're looking for a good film to spend an evening indoors watching, the below list will give you plenty of options. Bear in mind that the content on Amazon Prime Video changes regularly, so you want to watch the things on this list while you can.Sweet streamsAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video is included with your Prime membership, but you can also buy it as a standalone service if you prefer and get th...

Nice and simpleeero Beacon$149 at AmazonProsPlugs directly into a wall outletAdds 1,500 square feet of coverageHas an LED nightlightWorks with Apple HomeKitConnects seamlessly with other Eero productsConsDoesn't have Alexa built-inMax speeds up to 350MbpsWhat helps the eero Beacon stand out is its simplicity. While the Nest Wifi Point may be more feature-rich, eero absolutely nails the Beacon's ease-of-use. The wall outlet design is as straightforward as it gets. Find an outlet, plug the Beacon in, and you're done. The added 1,500 square feet of wireless coverage is great, as is the built-in nightlight that can be fully customized to your exact liking.Two-in-oneGoogle Nest Wifi Point$149 at Best BuyProsClean design with multiple colorsDoubles as a Google Assistant speakerAdds 1,600 square feet of Wi-Fi coverageSupports internet speeds up to 1,200MbpsEasy pairing with Nest Wifi routerConsMuch larger designNot as easy to setup as B...

You can save over $400 on the Samsung RU8000 75-inch 4K Smart TV if you use the code SWE26 at BuyDig. The TV is going for $1,498 without the code, and you won't see the discount right away. It is applied during the final steps of checkout. This price is the lowest we have seen. The same TV is actually on sale at other retailers like Best Buy, but those deals don't even reach as low as BuyDig's right now.The RU8000 is a 2019 model TV. It has been replaced with Samsung's TU8000 lineup, but the 75-inch TU8000 is a marginal upgrade and still more expensive compared to today's deal.The RU8000 TV uses a 4K UHD processor that's powerful enough to upscale all your content. Watch every TV show and movie in 4K. It also has HLG and HDR10+ support so you can watch hDR content with shades of color that deliver more detail than any other basic HDTV. The Auto Depth Enhancer also creates various levels of contast on the screen so the important things really jump out at you and draw you in.The ...

Want to upgrade your Android experience? Try upgrading your launcher.The best launchersBest overall Smart Launcher 5Long-term Legacy Nova LauncherSwiss Army Launcher Action LauncherBest Productivity Microsoft LauncherPixel Perfected Lawnchair 2Quick and Simple Niagara LauncherThe way we arrange, organize, and interact with our apps on Android is called the launcher. Launchers usually consist of a series of home screens, where we can arrange app shortcuts and widgets and an app drawer. Every phone comes with a launcher, but when they drop the ball, there are endless third-party launchers that not only pick it up again but knock it clear out of the park. Everyone has their perfect launcher, but if you haven't found your favorite yet, then here are a few launchers we think will satisfy users of every type.Best Overall: Smart Launcher 5 AC Score 5 ...

Like it or not, you can't beat an iPhone if you're working from home.Here on AC, I've made it no secret that I own and enjoy using an iPhone. Right now, my daily carry consists of a Google Pixel 4 XL and iPhone 11 Pro. The Pixel 4 is more fun to use, specifically thanks to its deeper level of customization, smooth 90Hz display, and better tie-in with the Google ecosystem (something I'm heavily invested in).However, as someone that works from home, the iPhone is what I find myself picking up more often during the workday. The Pixel 4 is my go-to device for watching YouTube, playing CoD: Mobile, and using other mindless apps, but the iPhone 11 Pro has a clear advantage when it comes to being a tool that helps me stay productive and on-task.That might seem like a sacrilegious thing to say on Android Central, but it's true.Little features that make my workday so much easierAs you'll find with a lot of my colleagues (and plenty of other people that work from home), Macs are of...

It may not be a part of the OnePlus 8 series.What you need to knowA new rumor claims the upcoming mid-range from OnePlus will launch as the "OnePlus Z."It is tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G chipset and a 90Hz Fluid display.The mid-range phone is expected to debut sometime later this year. In just two weeks from now, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is expected to introduce its 5G-enabled OnePlus 8 series phones. Unlike the last few years, however, the company is rumored to launch a new mid-range phone along with flagship OnePlus 8 series phones this year. While the phone has so far been referred to as the OnePlus 8 Lite, new information that has surfaced online suggests otherwise.As per reliable tipster Max Weinbach, the phone will not be called the OnePlus 8 Lite. Instead, Weinbach claims the upcoming OnePlus mid-ranger will debut as the OnePlus Z. OnePlus' first mid-range phone, which was announced in October 2015, was called the OnePlus X.The source ...

Anker's Nebula Mars II is a portable projector that lets you bring a screen pretty much anywhere you go, and now that it's on sale for just $349.99 at Woot, it's worth some serious consideration for all of the evenings you're about to spend at home. At $150 off, today's deal marks one of the best prices this projector has ever had; it more commonly sells for $500. You've only got until the end of the day or until sold out to score this saving, though.Anker's Nebula Mars II projector is capable of creating an HD picture with up to 1280 x 720 resolution and features 300 ANSI lm brightness and 720p DLP IntelliBright technology for an improved image. Its integrated dual 10W audio drivers offer powerful sound, and there's even an autofocus feature that will enhance the picture automatically whenever the projector is moved to a new location.Thanks to Android 7.1 built-in, you can easily stream content from services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube without needing a separate streaming de...

You're probably well aware of Alexa even if you're yet to add a smart speaker to your home. Whether you're just getting started with smart home stuff or want to have access to Alexa's smarts in more rooms, this one-day sale on Amazon Echo devices at Woot is for you. Almost all of the devices are offered in new condition which means the only thing you're missing out on is paying full price. The Echo Show 8 on sale is offered open-box which means they have a shorter warranty, though they remain unused. Shipping is free if you use your Amazon Prime account, otherwise it's $6.Possibly the best deal in the sale is on the latest Echo Dot. The 3rd-gen model goes for up to $50 at Amazon, but is down to only $24.99 today at Woot. With the Echo Dot you can control your smart home gear, as well as have measurements converted, find out the local weather, set timers, stream music, and more. If you're already all-in on Echo hardware, it's totally worth adding Alexa to more rooms in your home wit...

The latest addition to Samsung's entry-level lineup.What you need to knowSamsung has quietly announced the Galaxy M11, its latest entry-level smartphone.The Galaxy M11 comes with a hole-punch display and has a triple-camera array on the back. It is expected to go on sale in select global markets soon, although Samsung hasn't revealed the phone's price yet. Earlier this month, Samsung announced the Galaxy M21, a budget phone featuring 48MP triple cameras and a huge 6,000mAh battery. The company has now quietly introduced the Galaxy M11, a new entry-level phone that succeeds last year's Galaxy M10.Unlike the Galaxy M21, which has a U-shaped notch at the top, the Galaxy M11 features a hole-punch display with HD+ resolution. Unsurprisingly, Samsung hasn't revealed the name of the chipset powering the phone yet. As per the phone's spec sheet on the Samsung UAE website, it runs on an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz. The phone will be available in two versions – 3GB/32G...

The OnePlus 8 Pro will feature the same 48MP main camera as the OPPO Find X2 Pro.What you need to knowOfficial renders of the upcoming OnePlus 8 have surfaced.In addition to the renders, detailed camera specs for the Pro model have been leaked as well. Even though OnePlus is yet to confirm a launch date, CEO Pete Lau has confirmed in a tweet that the OnePlus 8 series will be introduced "soon."A massive leak last week revealed almost all the key specs of the upcoming OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro smartphones. More detailed camera specs for the OnePlus 8 Pro have now leaked, along with official renders showing off the OnePlus 8 in three color variants.#OnePlus8Pro to feature 48MP IMX689 as the Main Sensor (F/1.78), 48MP IMX586 Ultra-Wide (F/2.2) & 120° FOV. 8MP (F/2.44) Telephoto w/ 3X Optical & 30X Digital Zoom + 5MP Color Filter. New Night Portrait Mode, '3-HDR' Video, Cinematic Effects & Better OIS! https://t.co/2EfheWwNr8 pic.twitter.com/kVfZcfk5BQ— Ishan Agarwal (...

The coronavirus has spread to 175 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 720,000 and fatalities of over 33,984 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 also put a major dent in the airline industry, and is causing panic-buying across the globe, leading to severe food shortages.The coronavirus has also had a huge impact on the tech industry, affecting the global supply chain and causing interminable product delays. Here's the latest on the coronavirus and how it's affecting not only the tech industry, but also the world at large.March 30, 2020: Trump says U.S. death toll could be over 100,000, New York state records 1,000 fatalitiesIn a statement, U.S. president Donald Trump stated that the death toll from COVI...

Harish Jonnalagadda and Alex Dobie join Daniel Bader for a conversation about Huawei's P40 series of phones. They also talk about the rise of OPPO, its position as a leader in India, their sister companies, and the new OPPO Find X2 Pro.Specs have leaked for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, and the team preview the Redmi Note 9 Pro.Listen nowSubscribe in Pocket Casts: AudioSubscribe in Spotify: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Huawei's P40 series is here to revolutionize mobile photography | Android CentralHuawei P40 Pro hands-on review: Camera slaps, but lacks most apps | Android CentralOPPO Find X2 Pro goes live with 120Hz QHD+ display, dual 48MP cameras, and 65W fast charging | Android CentralOnePlus 8 and 8 Pro full specs revealed in new leak | Android CentralRedmi Note 9 Pro hands-on review: The battery life champion of 2020 | Android Central...

Chromebooks are great computers for a lot of different uses, but they are almost tailor-made for education. They're designed to perform well even with modest specs, software is hard to break, corrupt, or infect, and if a student breaks a laptop, they just need to log in on any other laptop in the school system to get back to work. There are a lot of great options to choose from, but our top pick is the ASUS Chromebook Flip C214.Best Overall: ASUS Chromebook Flip C214The ASUS Chromebook Flip C213 was one of the best Chromebooks for education for the last two years, but it was due for an update. The ASUS Chromebook Flip C214 is an update that is worth the wait. This model is slightly slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, even with a slightly bigger battery. The 11.6-inch screen is still easy to see in a wide array of angles — and even in direct 3 PM Florida sunshine — and the zinc alloy hinge allows you to rotate the screen around 360 degrees into tent or tablet mode as n...

Chromebooks are lightweight, require no real upkeep, and are durable as all get-out because they're designed for businesses and schools. It's only logical to go Chrome if you're in need of an easy computer for your kid or your grandma, especially now that most are touchscreen and all support Android apps. When looking for a Chromebook, Walmart has done impressively well cultivating a nifty market of direct sales and third-party vendors to help give you a wide selection and excellent sales. These are the best the retail giant has to offer today.Stylus Savvy: Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd GenLenovo makes some of the best Chromebooks on the market, and while the lower tier 300e and 100e education Chromebooks have been sold out in most places the last few weeks, the 500e 2nd Gen is still available from Walmart, giving us a great option for kids who like to doodle and sketch. What separates the 300e and 500e is that the latter comes with a built-in EMR stylus that can be used for ann...

There's nothing like a good keyboard to turn the average user into a prolific communicator.Keyboards may be one of the most important choices you make on your phone. They will shape the speed and accuracy with which you use your phone to communicate, and because keyboards can see everything you type from passwords to social security numbers, it's important to have a keyboard you trust and like. To that end, here now are the four keyboards we trust and like the most to help us tweet, text, and type up our articles in a crowded bar.GboardSwiftKeyChroomaFleksyGrammarly KeyboardOpenBoardGboard: King of the keyboardsGboard has been top of the Android keyboard mountain, and the reasons are clear: great predictions courtesy of machine learning, easy access to gifs and sticker packs such as the Disney Stickers collections, and a dictionary tied to your Google account, so it follows you everywhere.They keep adding all the smart features that Android users have enjoyed fro...

Neither Huawei nor the U.S. government is budging. So what happens next?If just about any manufacturer besides Huawei had faced such extreme restrictions on its software, its smartphone division would be facing a guaranteed death sentence. Yet here we are, nine months on from Huawei's initial placement on the U.S.'s "entity list," and the company's consumer device arm is very much alive and kicking. More than that, in fact -- it's pushing ahead with building out its own ecosystem, and has recently launched what might well be the best smartphone camera of the year in the Huawei P40 series.As a recap, Huwaei's smartphone software challenges are about more than just not having Google's applications and storefront preloaded on its new phones. Google services are ubiquitous elsewhere, of course, but the larger issue has to do with the under-the-hood bits and bytes that help other manufacturers' apps work, which live inside Google Play Services. Think: single sign-on for apps like Skys...

Why pay for Diamonds when you can get them for free?Premium currency in free-to-play mobile games goes by a lot of names depending on what you're playing, but diamonds are definitely a favorite gemstone for a lot of titles. Diamonds with a capital 'D' are the currency that matters most in The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and Netmarble would probably not mind at all if you spent a few dollars to buy them from time to time.Buying premium currency is fine if that's your thing, but getting Diamonds for free is a lot more satisfying, not to mention a little easier on your virtual wallet. Assuming that sounds good to you, keep on reading, as there are a handful of methods for racking up Diamonds without saying goodbye to any of your dough.What are Diamonds used for anyway?If you need something important in The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, there's a good chance you can buy it with Diamonds. Tapping on the 'Shop' icon on the game's main nav bar will take you to the in-game st...

Android Central's top-ranking Chromebook reviews rankedThe best Chromebooks of 2020 can provide a top-notch computing experience, perfect for students, grandparents and anyone looking for a trouble-free laptop with long battery life. We've reviewed and rated the absolute best Chromebooks so that you can find the best value at any budget. Our buyer's guide will help you find the perfect Chrome OS laptop or tablet.Best overallLenovo Chromebook C330$299 at Amazon$280 at LenovoLast year's Lenovo is still the best Chromebook to buy.This zippy little Chromebook can last 10 hours and won't weigh down your backpack during an all-day excursion.Lenovo Chromebook C330 FeaturesBright 11.6-inch touchscreenTrue 10-hour battery lifeExcellent performance for the price4GB RAM, 32-64GB storageBalanced weight and sizeBright, shimmery 2-in-1 designThe best Chromebook balances size with productivity, style with substance, and panache with a price. It's a Chromebook that anyo...

Disney+ may have plenty of new and exclusive content to watch, but if you're anything like me, the real reason why you're a member has to do with the service's wide selection of older shows and movies. Whether you lovingly dub yourself a 90's kid or if The Mickey Mouse Club was more your thing, Disney+ is full with characters and stories to bring you back to your childhood.From Disney Channel Original Movies to TV shows and of course beloved animated films, Disney+ actually has so much content it can be tough to find something to settle on watching. Instead of getting lost with all the options, consider starting your journey back to the old days by checking out some of the best nostalgia-inducing shows and movies on Disney+ below.What is Disney+ and how do I sign up?Before we get to the list below, if you aren't familiar with Disney+ or have been holding out on signing up, now's the time to learn more and get a subscription started. It brings pretty much the full collection of ...

Should you trust the Board? It's all about perspective.Control was easily my Game of the Year in 2019, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would be getting its expansions, a decision unusual for me because I almost never buy DLC. The Foundation, the game's first story-based DLC, continues Control's penchant for weird horror with its own signature brand of humor while we delve deeper into the Oldest House. It doesn't break the mold and completely change up the formula, nor does it deliver a ton of new content, but instead delivers on everything that made the base game so great.Despite some repetitiveness with the missions, The Foundation does exactly what it needs to: give you more beneath the Oldest House for you to explore while expanding upon the world introduced in the base game. Plus, the stakes are higher than ever. The Astral Plane is bleeding into the Bureau, and it's only a matter of time before it destroys everything.Oldest HouseControl: The Foundation ...

The Illithid are back and they are ready to conquer all of the Forgotten Realms.When you think of truly iconic Dungeons and Dragons videogames the first name that will always come to mind is Baldur's Gate. There are others — Neverwinter Nights comes to mind — but none of them hold the hallowed place in people's hearts like the Baldur's Gate series.It's taken a long time, but Wizards of the Coast, the owners of D&D, have finally agreed to allow a company to get its hands on the rights to the franchise. Larian Studios — the creators of the hugely popular Divinity: Original Sin series — has been given the reigns, and asked to create a true successor to the RPG we all know and love.What is Baldur's Gate 3?Baldur's Gate 3 story, gameplay and featuresIs Baldur's Gate 3 a sequel?What edition is Baldur's Gate 3?Will Baldur's Gate 3 be on PS4?Will Baldur's Gate 3 havemultiplayer?Baldur's Gate 3 release dateLarian's finestDivinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edi...

We're usually the biggest supporters of the cordcutting lifestyle, though with the current pandemic the world has on its hands, now is one of the worst times to not have access to a live news channel on your television at home. Updates are coming every few hours, and with how quickly information is changing, it's so important to have the most up-to-date info on the virus.Hulu is helping its current subscribers out by offering a live stream of ABC News for free. Access is open for all subscribers, so whether you're on a Limited Commercials, No Commercials, or a Hulu with Live TV plan, you'll be able to watch ABC News at any time of the day. This 24/7 livestream of the channel can be found by navigating to the Hulu Picks section at Hulu.Free for membersABC News now streaming on HuluHulu just made the ABC News live TV channel available to all of its subscribers for free! The livestream is accessible via the Hulu Picks section whether you have a base Hulu plan, the No Commercials...

Chinese brands are leading the race when it comes to hardware, design, and more importantly price. Huawei's absence is good news for its competition.I know most people reading this will be from the good ole' U.S.A. but not everyone. If that sounds like you, let me say I'm sorry stupid laws have robbed you of what looks like the best Android phone you can buy right now that's missing everything which makes Android great. I'm speaking about the Huawei P40 Pro, of course.The Huawei P40 Pro is the best phone you won't want to buyI'm not going to rehash it again, but the tl;dr in case you need it is that Huawei is on the U.S. Entity list which means other companies that wish to do business inside the U.S. cannot do business with Huawei unless they are granted a waiver. That means Google can't provide things like Google Play or Gmail on top of the free open source parts of Android.As you can expect, this has hurt Huawei's sales in the west tremendously. Huawei was never a big p...

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...

We've rounded up the best games, audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and sports content that's free right now.With everything that has been going around the world in recent weeks, we all need an outlet. Thankfully, there are dozens of free resources that provide a distraction from the chaos.We've rounded up all the games, movies, audiobooks, e-books, fitness services, and learning resources that are free right now. Whether you're looking to unwind with an audiobook or shoot some zombies in an online first-person shooter, you'll find something of interest in the list below.All the games that are free right nowMonument Valley 2: One of the best mobile games is free right now. Monument Valley 2 features gorgeous visuals, intricate puzzles, and a soothing soundtrack. The puzzle game usually costs $5, so grab it for free right now. Monument Valley 2 on the Play Store. Mini Metro: What's it like to build a subway system from scratch? That's what you're tasked with in Mini Metro. There ar...

There are a few things you can do to get better wireless performance from your router.If you're working from home for the first time, it can be a lot to get used to. It's easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed, and the last thing you want to deal with is an unreliable internet connection. A stable Wi-Fi signal is an absolute necessity when you're working from home, and it's particularly infuriating when you're in the middle of a video call and your router decides to glitch out.Facing issues with your router or aren't getting the bandwidth you're paying for? There are a few things you can do to make things better. Let's get started.See if you're actually getting the advertised speedsBefore we begin, the first thing you should do is see what sort of bandwidth you're actually getting from your router. Go to a site like Fast.com, measure the bandwidth, and see if it lines up with what you should get. Fast is owned by Netflix, and is a good indicator of the actual bandwidth that's ...

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 100,000 bonus miles with Delta's new offer before it's gone.What you need to knowDelta is currently offering a welcome bonus for its business credit cards.New cardholders can earn up to 100,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles.All three offers are set to end on April 1, 2020.For businesses that frequent Delta airlines for all of their business's travel needs, the airline is currently offering welcome bonuses on all three of its new line of business credit cards. The offers span across three Delta business credit cards and introductory bonuses range from 70,000 bonus miles all the way up to 100,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles.However, ...

You know, you're not the only one dealing with change during this self-isolation. Your animals really don't understand why you keep hanging around all day and why you've worn the same shirt since Monday. And like always, they really want you to stay on top of the food situation. Lucky for you, you don't have to make trips to the grocery store and risk ruining your excellent social distancing work. There are plenty of pet food delivery services online that can bring the food right to you. Some of them even have specialized meals and automatic shipping orders.ChewyGet started with ChewyChewy offers automatic shipments, customer service, and savings up to 10% on every order.Best Pet Food Delivery ServicesChewySpot & TangoNomNomNowPetcoSmallsPetFlowChewyWith Chewy, you can set up automatic shipments. Basically, look through the hundreds of available brands or pick from your favorite top brands, like Purina or Blue Buffalo. You can also add to your order...

There aren't a ton of great Android tablets out there, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 offers the best overall Android tablet experience of the bunch. It has a big screen, high-end specs, tons of features, a stylus, and support for a full keyboard. It's expensive, and not the right pick for anyone who wants a smaller and more portable tablet, but as an all-around device, it can't be beaten. For those who have different needs (or budgets), there are a few other picks that work well as media consumption devices and won't break the bank.Best Overall — Samsung Galaxy Tab S6The most important things to have in a full-size Android tablet are a great screen, loud speakers, robust build quality, and software that makes use of the extra screen size. That's what makes the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 the best Android tablet — it has a combination of everything.Its spec sheet leaves little to be desired, with a super-fast Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, plenty of storage and well-optim...

Photos are amazing to have on display as they remind you milestones or memories in your life, but time is often the limiting factor when it comes to getting your photos organized and selecting the best ones to print and display. You might find you now have an abundance of free time now that you are working from home and self-isolating, so what better way to spend it than pruning your digital library and sending your favorite photos to print?There's an abundance of services that print photos, canvases, mugs, and even directly onto glass frames, making it really easy to put your best photos on display. There's perhaps too much choice, actually, meaning it can be hard to know where to start. that's why we've rounded up the best online photo printing services below.Best Online Photo Printing ServicesSnapfish: Best all-rounderPrintique: Best photo qualityAmazon Prints: Ships free with PrimeFracture: Print on glassShutterfly: Happiness guaranteeWhiteWall: Gallery qualityMixboo...

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 100,000 bonus miles with Delta's new offer while you still can.What you need to knowDelta is currently offering welcome bonuses for its consumer credit cards.New cardholders can earn up to 100,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles.All four offers are set to end on April 1, 2020.If you are a fan of Delta, the company is currently offering four limited-time welcome bonus offers for all four of their new consumer-focused credit cards. The offers span across Delta's credit card lineup, and welcome bonuses range from 15,000 bonus miles all the way up to 100,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles.However, you don't have much longer to take advantag...

While you're fully immersed inside your virtual world with PlayStation VR, there's no reason you wouldn't want to share it with everyone else, right? Twitch is the biggest platform on the planet for gamers to broadcast their adventures to friends, family, and complete strangers. Streaming VR is a little different to a regular console game, mostly because you have no vision of anything that's going on outside the headset. You can't see chat, you can't monitor your stream and things like that. But it's still a great way to share gameplay from the PlayStation VR. If you're keen to get started, here's what you need to do.How to stream directly from the PlayStation 4On the dashboard, go to Settings.Scroll down to Sharing and Broadcasts.On the next screen go to the bottom and select Link with Other Services.Select Twitch.Go to twitch.tv/activate on your browser and enter the code you're shown on the screen.When directed back you'll be informed your PlayStation Network accou...

The developments regarding the current coronavirus outbreak across the globe are startling to say the least, and keeping the news on 24/7 is even more of a stressor than it normally is. It's time to turn off the talking heads and all the uncertain reports, but if curiosity is getting the best of you, keep the TV on and check out the movie Contagion.With a Certified Fresh score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, Contagion is a critically-acclaimed film that shows the rapid spread of a lethal virus which covers the globe in a matter of days. The film doesn't just have a star-studded cast giving fantastic performances, but it's also remarkable in its scientific accuracy. Story details show accurate depictions of scientific processes rather than the pseudo-science that you find in most movies from this genre.This disaster movie is nearly as scary as it is tense. Released back in 2011, it features performances by Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwenyth Paltrow, Lawrence Fishburne, Kat...

When it comes to Android tablets, the choices are many, but there aren't very many "good" tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 bucks that trend, and there isn't a lot of real competition. However, one of the most important things when it comes to buying a tablet is finding the best case, whether you need it to be fashionable or functional. Here are the best cases for your Galaxy Tab S4.Tablet and stylus holderPoetic Lumos X Smart Cover CaseStaff pickWant a protective case that won't turn your tablet into a tank? The Poetic TurtleSkin case offers a little bit slimmer design than most hybrid cases while including heat vents to keep your gaming sessions going, and is touted as being childproof.$8 at AmazonSlim keyboardFintie Slim Shell Keyboard CaseWhen it comes to keyboard cases, some folks don't want all the bells and whistles. That's where the Fintie Slim Shell Keyboard Case comes into play. This is a bare-bones, no-nonsense keyboard case that just works and will ge...

Amazon Fire tablets are awesome. They're generally hundreds of dollars cheaper than iPads or even other Android tablets, and they are incredibly simple to use. Many families purchase one to share or even get Fire tablets specifically for their children. However, they don't necessarily want to give the kiddos carte blanche to do whatever they want on the devices. I'll show you a few different ways to keep your kids from downloading apps or accessing content without your permission.How to set parental controls on a Fire tabletThe simplest thing to do to prevent your kids from downloading apps or accessing inappropriate content is to put a passcode on your Fire tablet, but honestly, that's not very helpful. Here's a better way.From your Fire Tablet home screen, tap on the Settings app or swipe down from the top and tap on the settings icon.Tap on Parental Controls.Here you can create or manage household profiles (including for children) or toggle on Parental controls.Enter y...

If you want to expand your Chromebook's storage, you can use an SD card and boom, you've got more space. Chrome's security model treats storage you can remove differently than storage you can't — and not all Android apps can use SD storage for data — but an SD card slot means extra storage space for photos, video, documents or anything else that you need to keep. Whether you need micro, full-size, or something in between, these are your best bets for dependable, affordable storage for your Chromebook.Go microSamsung EVO Select microSD cardStaff pickFrom $6 at Amazon From $28 at Newegg Most Chromebooks today ship with a microSD slot, and the microSD card we like best is the Samsung EVO Select. It's available in 32GB to 512GB capacities. This quick little card is a dependable name-brand.All the sizesSanDisk ExtremeFrom $14 at Amazon From $14 at Amazon SanDisk offers this card in an impressive variety of sizes, all the way up to 1TB, though that card cost...