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Roh Tae-moon was pivotal to the development of the Galaxy brand, and he's now overseeing Samsung's mobile efforts.What you need to knowSamsung Electronics appoints Roh Tae-moon as new mobile chief.Roh previously led development of the Galaxy series, and is Samsung's youngest president. DJ Koh will continue to oversee the IM business, which includes both the mobile unit and networking hardware. Samsung is known for routinely switching execs to new roles, and the South Korean brand is now making another management reshuffle. The manufacturer is promoting Roh Tae-moon to oversee its mobile business, with the exec previously leading development of the Galaxy lineup.Samsung is facing increased competition in the smartphone segment, so it is turning to Roh to "present fresh strategies and revitalize the organization." Roh served as a development manager in the Galaxy division and was instrumental in Samsung's recent outsourcing efforts, and at 52 he's the youngest president at ...

Ara Wagoner, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Daniel Bader are here with a deluge of Galaxy S20 and more Pixel 4 mid-range model rumors. They also chat about the OnePlus Concept One phone and its invisible camera.The EU is considering legislation that would mandate the inclusion of USB-C ports on all smartphones. Finally, the gang discuss official support for Steam on Chromebooks.Listen nowSubscribe in Google Play Music: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Samsung Galaxy S20: Everything you need to knowGoogle may be working on as many as three mid-range Pixel 4s, one with 5GOnePlus Concept One hands-on: This McLaren Edition has an invisible cameraThe EU wants to mandate USB-C ports on smartphonesThe EU's decision to force USB-C on smartphones is a bad idea with good intentionsHere's how Android makers can balance 120Hz screens and battery lifeOfficial support for Steam could be coming to Chromebooks in the futureSpon...

When your PlayStation or peripherals do things you have never seen, it's understandable you would get worried. The DualShock controller light doesn't usually flash white. There are two main reasons you might see the flashing white light on your DualShock controller: either the battery is dying, or the controller failed to connect to your PlayStation 4. Both of these things are fixable; we just need to troubleshoot the problems.Products used in this guideReplace problem cables: AmazonBasics PlayStation 4 Controller Charging Cable ($12 at Amazon)Replacement controller: DualShock 4 Wireless Controller ($46 at Amazon)Check your USB cableUSB cables can be fragile. One of the most straightforward problems to fix is replacing your old USB charging cord and replacing it with shiny new ones. These USB Charging cables work well with the DualShock controller and are worth picking up to make sure your cable isn't stopping your controller from charging.Once the replacements have arr...

Not everybody needs to spend upwards of a thousand dollars on their phone just to get by, especially those on prepaid carriers looking to cut down on spending wherever possible. Luckily, phones at all price ranges have gotten great lately, and that holds especially true in the budget category. It was previously a wasteland of near-unusable devices, but now you can get a shockingly good and reliable phone these days for under a Benjamin.Best unlocked phoneUlefone Note 7Staff pickKicking off this list is our top overall pick — the Ulefone Note 7. As far as smartphones in this price range go, the Note 7 is one of the best. It brings a lot to the table, including a 6.1-inch display, three rear cameras, and a 3,500 mAh battery. Android 9 is available right out of the box, along with support for expandable storage. So long as you're on a GSM carrier, the Note 7 is perfect.$80 at AmazonRunner-up unlockedNokia 5The Nokia 5 is an older unlocked phone that's still worth b...

Of all the trends from the early 2010s we could resurrect, why did have to be these abominable phone names?!My very first Android phone was a Samsung Captivate Glide. I called it Soarin. I had to; calling it the Captivate Glide just felt ridiculous. The Samsung Captivate Glide was the QWERTY Keyboard variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II. The Glide was the follow-up to the Samsung Captivate, the AT&T-tailored version of the original Galaxy S, which had over a dozen different named variants in in the US alone. It was the dawning of a new era for Android — and for stupid-ass phone names.The Captivate Glide is actually on the tame end of the spectrum if we look back over the last decade of Android phone naming. The Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G. The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro. The Acer Liquid Zest Plus. The Casio G'zOne Commando...And now, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, because somehow in the last 10 years, Samsung hasn't found a better way to name a...

In 2020, we're celebrating both a new year and a new decade, so there's no better time to adopt a healthy lifestyle and future than now. In fact, we have five great deals on gadgets that will help you improve your health and wellness this year.UPRIGHT GO 2: Perfect Your Posture Training DeviceExcellent posture not only makes you look better, but it also maintains good core and back health. With the UPRIGHT GO 2, you'll be alerted immediately when you break proper posture, allowing your body to get used to sitting and standing upright all day. The companion app will also give you a personalized posture plan to help you track your progress over time.MSRP: $99.95Sale Price: $89Smart Nora: Revolutionary Contact-Free Snoring SolutionSnoring happens when your throat relaxes while sleeping. The Smart Nora is a non-intrusive device that detects your breathing patterns; once the Smart Nora detects the early signs of snoring, it'll gently vibrate beneath your pillow to stimul...

The Fitbit Charge 3 is one heck of a fitness band that packs a lot of features and tech into a small, affordable package. The bands you get by default look good, but you can really change up the Charge 3's entire aesthetic with the right replacement bands. Here are a few of our favorites!Just like the originalHamile Sport BandStaff pickHamile has essentially recreated the default Fitbit Charge 3 watch band, but it's offering it in a lot more colors and selling it for considerably less than the legit Fitbit one. The band is made out of eco-friendly TPU, won't irritate your skin, and is both soft and lightweight. In regards to colors, there are a lot to choose from — 20, to be exact.From $5 at AmazonIt's so goodFitbit Woven BandMy personal favorite band for the Charge 3 is this woven one that's made by Fitbit itself. The fabric material that's used is comfortable, built really well, and comes in Charcoal and Periwinkle colors. When you're not working out at the gy...

The heart wants what the heart wants. And to quote Han Solo: Never tell me the odds.None of these games have been announced in any official capacity, but that doesn't stop us from wanting them anyway. We all have our favorite series we want to see continue or a franchise just starting out that didn't get a fair shake. Everyone has different tastes — and non-realistic expectations. Whether it's a pipe dream or a sequel almost certainly in the works, here's what we want to see release for Sony's PlayStation 5.God of War 2Marvel's Spider-Man 2Horizon Zero Dawn 2Uncharted 5The Witcher 4Grand Theft Auto 6Dishonored 3Days Gone 2Control 2Destiny 3Gran Turismo 7Bloodborne 2Detroit: Become Human 2Final Fantasy 16Killzone 4The Order: 1887Prey 2Fallout 5Mass Effect 4Sunset Overdrive 2God of War 2Considering God of War's success, I can't imagine Sony Santa Monica not being hard at work on a sequel. When you have a hit like that, you don't let the IP sit and colle...

Chromebooks are perfect on-the-go computers for a lot of people, but sometimes you just want to sit down, relax, and do your thing with a big display. That's why almost every laptop, regardless of what software is running on it, has some sort of port to send video out to an external display. Chrome OS makes using desktop peripherals dead simple, and we've rounded up the best monitors for any situation. Our top recommendation is the incredible 32-inch 4K BenQ PD3220U but we've also rounded up other great options with lower resolutions and price points.Best Overall: BenQ PD3220U 4K UHD IPSYou'll find monitors from BenQ on any best-of list even if you're not completely familiar with the name, and the PD3220U, which comes in 27 and 32-inch sizes, is one of the best displays the company has ever built.Designed for digital content creation, the PD3200U has a 20 million:1 dynamic contrast ratio to give you the blackest blacks and the whitest whites. It also has specialized display mod...

Best answer: Yes, but Visible Swap only allows you to trade in any working Android phone for one of two budget smartphones. If you want a flagship, this isn't the best choice.Unlimited data on your smartphone: Visible ($40 per month at Visible)Inexpensive but powerful: Google Pixel 3a ($349 at Amazon)Any working Android phoneVisible Swap is a program that allows you to trade in any Android phone to Visible in exchange for a free budget phone. The phone must be working, and it must not be compatible with Visible already.However, there are two important things to note. One other thing to consider is that Visible Swap is only available to new Visible customers. Second, if you have an old, but working Android phone, you will be able to trade it for either the Visible ZTE Blade A7 Prime or the Motorola Moto E6. Even though these aren't the fastest phones around, they will still work for a lot of people. The Moto E6 has been recognized as a good value for a phone under $100 as...

Cowboy gets his chance at The Notorious one — and at the UFC history books.This Saturday, one of the biggest stars in the history of MMA returns to action after a break of over a year. The first man to hold two UFC belts simultaneously will face the man with the most UFC wins of all time. You can stream the entire night of fights easily with UFC 246 Pay-Per-View featuring McGregor vs. Cowboy in the ESPN app.How to watch UFC 246 with a VPN outside of the United StatesUFC 246 Main Event previewHow to watch UFC 246 on RokuHow to watch UFC 246 on Amazon Fire TVHow to watch UFC 246 on XboxHow to watch UFC 246 PrelimsUFC 246 schedule and fight cardsWhat is UFC 246?UFC 246 is the newest major MMA event from the biggest promotion in the sport. UFC 246 will broadcast live on Saturday, Jan. 18, from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will be a split-broadcast event available with cards on ESPN+, ESPN and PPV, so you will need multiple subscriptions and logins to see everythi...

In a world where even gaming networks are being targeted and compromised by nefarious characters, it never hurts to add an extra layer of protection to our accounts wherever we are able. Two-factor authentication requires you to use a secondary key when logging into your account — so even if someone gets your password, they still can't get into your account easily — and since PlayStation supports Two-Step Verification, you should absolutely use it on your PS4!How to set up Two-Step Verification on your PlayStation 4From the dashboard of your PS4, select Settings.Scroll down and select Account Management.From the Account Management page, select Account Information.Select Security. Scroll down and select 2-Step Verification.Select Set Up Now.On the first Set Up page, enter the cell phone number where you want to receive texts.Select Add.A test SMS message with a verification code will be sent to your cell phone. Enter your two-factor code.Select Activate.With...

The AirPods Pro are easily one of the most popular Bluetooth earbuds on the market, but at $249, few people can actually justify buying them. Luckily, you can rock Apple's signature aesthetic with these AirPods Pro-inspired earbuds, which are on sale for just $59.99.The AirSounds MAX are a pair of truly wireless earbuds that use Bluetooth 5.0 to deliver crisp audio quality. These earbuds offer modern features such as noise cancellation, auto-pairing, touch controls, and compatibility with Siri and Google Assistant. Additionally, the in-ear smart sensors allow you to automatically play or pause songs when you put your earbuds on or take them off. Finally, the AirSounds MAX delivers up to 3 hours of playback off a single charge, which can be extended with its wireless charging case.You don't need to pay an arm and a leg for great audio quality and noise cancellation. The AirSounds MAX offers everything you can ask for in a pair of Bluetooth earbuds, and you can get a pair today f...

If things play out in just the right way, Sony and Microsoft have some real competition to deal with. If not, it'll still be fun to try and break.Once upon a time, there was this small-form-factor PC you could buy called a SteamBox. It was designed to hook up to your television and give you access to the almost 40,000 games at Valve's Steam storefront. I bought a SteamBox. It worked surprisingly well until I bricked it trying to install Windows 7.After several reinventions and a revolving door of partners, the only way to find a SteamBox today is looking for a very overpriced used model on eBay or Amazon. It was a shame, really, because the idea was a good one — an inexpensive way to get Steam into your living room. All Valve needed was a partner with deep pockets and that wasn't afraid to keep dipping into them.Hello there, Google.That's the first thing I thought of when it was revealed that Google might be trying to work with Valve to build a native Chrome OS Steam c...

Oculus Quest is Facebook's last piece of hardware in its first generation of VR devices. It has six degrees of freedom, movement tracking so you can game throughout an area and two Touch Controllers, which facilitate a wide range of gameplay. The Oculus Quest now has over 100 games available, ranging from first-person shooters to musical saber swinging titles. We marked the latest titles with "new," and at the top of the list, so you can keep track of all the latest games.New titlesAvailable nowSupported Oculus Go gamesConfirmed future titlesTeased future titlesNewControlled chaosFail Factory!NewThis game places you inside a wild and whimsical factory in which you have to operate several assembly lines. The factory gets increasingly difficult to manage as you have to jump from station to station.$5 at OculusSeeeeet hut!2MD: VR Football UnleashedNewYou can immerse yourself in VR football in this game. You can throw the ball with your Touch Control...

"Big Tech is bent on expanding until it does absolutely everything"What you need to knowA group of small tech firms has told Congress that Apple, Google, and Amazon used market dominance to crush them.Sonos, Tile, Basecamp, and PopSockets all appeared before a House antitrust committee on Friday, January 17.They all told stories of how larger tech companies used their market dominance to cripple competition.Sonos, Tile, Basecamp, and PopSockets have all testified to a House antitrust committee, stating that big tech firms like Amazon, Apple and Google used their market dominance and bullying business tactics to crush the competition.As reported by Business Insider: Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple were the subjects of scathing criticism by smaller tech companies during a Congressional hearing on Friday. An assortment of tech firms that sell everything from speakers to phone accessories accused the tech giants of bullying business tactics. Sonos, Tile, Base...

The design was rolled out to mobile devices almost a year ago.What you need to knowGoogle is making some changes to the way search results are shown on the desktop.Starting this week, search results will be displayed alongside icons for the websites they link to.The redesign was propagated to mobile devices last year.Google is redesigning desktop search results to put greater emphasis on website branding. This, the company argues, can both help websites increase their exposure to users and also allow searchers to quickly identify exactly where the information they've found is coming from. With this new design, a website's branding can be front and center, helping you better understand where the information is coming from and what pages have what you're looking for.To that effect, the name and icon of the website can now be found at the very top of the results cards. The color of the text indicating the name of the site was changed from green to black. Webmasters can ...

The Korean giant's pricing is set to be somewhere between $860 and $1,300.What you need to knowA Korean publication has reiterated a previous rumor that the Galaxy Fold successor will be much cheaper.The report suggests Samsung is planning on an asking price of between 1 million and 1.5 million Korean won for the Galaxy Z Flip.That's equivalent to $861 and $1,292, respectively.Even with its many flaws — and Samsung's eye-watering $2,000 asking price — customers have flocked to the company's first foldable phone, which has already sold half a million units. That's half of what a Samsung exec previously claimed, but it's impressive nonetheless.All of which makes us wonder just how successful Samsung's follow-up to the Fold — dubbed the Galaxy Z Flip — could be, especially if the latest reports out of South Korea are to be believed.iNews24, citing sources within the country's mobile carriers, suggests Samsung is in the process of negotiating a price for the Galaxy ...

The S20 and S20+ are mostly similar. However, the S20 Ultra gets a considerable bump in camera specs, alongside its gargantuan screen.What you need to knowWeeks before Samsung officially unveils its flagships, nearly everything about them has already leaked.The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra will come in at 6.2", 6.7", and 6.9", respectively.While all three phones share broadly similar specs, the S20 Ultra does get a few noteworthy upgrades over the other two in the camera department.There's a lot of excitement in the Android community these days about Samsung's Galaxy S20 series. So much so, in fact, that I fear not much excitement may be left when the company finally reveals the phones on February 11, especially since we know almost everything there is to know about the phones already.First, there were the leaked renders, which gave us our first glimpse of what Samsung's latest and greatest would look like. These were soon confirmed to be quite accurate via actual hand...

All of the latest info in one place.Looking back on 2019, one of the best phones to be released was the Huawei P30 Pro. Most people in the U.S. likely overlooked it due to its lacking availability in the country, but if you did manage to get your hands on the phone, you were treated to drop-dead gorgeous hardware, insanely capable cameras, and some of the best battery life around.The P30 Pro is still holding its own here in 2020, but its successor is right around the corner.Huawei continues to be in its ongoing feud with the U.S. government, but in spite of that, we're expecting big and exciting things for the new P40 lineup. From the rumored specs, design, price, release date, and more, here's everything you need to know about the phones.We're likely getting three modelsHere's what the phones look likeThese are the specs we knowGoogle Play Services will be missingExpect the phones to be expensiveThe phones might be announced in MarchYou still can't go wrong with the P...

Sure, casual games like Angry Birds and Candy Crush are still wildly popular, but thanks to Unity now offering fantastic cross-platform support for developers, indie developers and big publishers alike are able to make full-scale games initially developed for consoles or PC over to and Android and iOS devices. This, along with game streaming services like Google's Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud, means the time is right to make sure your next phone is capable of handling it all in stride. While we wait for the newest phones of 2020 to start rolling, your best option at the start of 2020 is still the OnePlus 7 ProBest Overall: OnePlus 7 ProWhile OnePlus didn't market the OnePlus 7 Pro specifically as a gaming smartphone, it sure did a great job including all the key features that make for a great gaming experience.First off, the display is plenty big and bright, with the 90Hz refresh rate making everything look and feel buttery smooth. Thanks to a lean Oxygen OS running ...

Rockstar Games has the reigning champion for the decade.What you need to knowThe final NPD report of 2019 has revealed the best-selling games of the decade.Grand Theft Auto V is the best-selling game of the decade. Several other games on the list are Call of Duty titles. While the December 2019 NPD report has been released, there's also some additional information available that pertains to the entire past decade of gaming. The NPD Group provided GamesIndustry.biz with the details on the best-selling games in the U.S. over the past decade. You can see the list below (which is based on dollar sales, not units). Do note that digital tracking began in 2012.Here's the best-selling games of the decade:Grand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Call of Duty: Black Ops IIICall of Duty: GhostsRed Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: WWIICall of Duty: Black Ops IIIIMinecraftCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareCall of Duty: M...

More and more often, phones are being released with shiny glass backs, smooth metal frames, and other design elements to make them as attractive as can be. That's great if you prefer form over function, but what about if you're in the market for a smartphone that you don't need to baby nonstop? Here are the best rugged Android phones we could find!Excellent valueBlackview BV5500Staff pickRugged phones don't always have to be expensive, and the Blackview BV5500 is a perfect example of just that. This rugged phone features a MIL-STD-810G and IP68 rating, meaning that it's drop-proof and you can submerge it in two meters of water for up to two hours. There's also a big 4,400 mAh battery, a 5.5-inch HD screen, and dual rear cameras.$110 at AmazonDoes it allCAT S61Do you know the Caterpillar brand that makes construction equipment? That same company also makes Android phones, and the CAT S61 is its best yet. The S61 can be submerged in water up to 3 meters for 30 minut...

I carry both an Android and an iPhone, but I only keep one set of headphones on me. When it was time to go wireless, I tried a number of different pairs, and ended up settling on a set of AirPods. I mostly loved them — past tense, because I ran them through the washing machine and they died. This is a problem that wireless earbuds will need to fix, and I suspect that true waterproofing will come to headphones eventually, but for now I am in the market for a new pair and the timing couldn't be better … or worse.With CES 2020 behind us, we saw so many new pairs of wireless sets in the new category we call True Wireless Earbuds. Following in Apple's AirPods Pro footsteps, the common feature thread among all of the new earbuds seems to be active noise canceling (ANC). Panasonic claimed that its headphones lead the category in noise cancellation prowess. That's a dubious claim, because earbuds will never be able to truly block and cancel noise like good over-the-ear headphones. When...

Similar technology is often found in higher-tier TVs.What you need to knowOnePlus' next flagship is slated to feature a 120Hz Fluid Display.To improve its users' overall experience, the company is planning on integrating Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation (MEMC) technology into its phones.The tech, usually found in TVs, allows for 30fps content to be upscaled to the 120fps for a smoother viewing experience.Much like the shift from Full HD to 4K content, while the industry at large is racing to adopt higher refresh rate displays, there actually isn't a lot of content out there that can take full advantage of the superior tech. 90 or even 120Hz displays are becoming all the rage among modern smartphones, but most of the movies you'll watch are still distributed with frame rates of only 24 or 30 frames per second.As a result, while phones like the Pixel 4 tout buttery smooth transitions in apps and a generally more pleasant UI experience, when it comes to content consu...

Sairento and Red Matter come bundled together this weekend for 20% off.What you need to knowRed Matter is an impressive adventure puzzler set during a sci-fi Cold War on a distant moon.Sairento: Untethered puts you in the shoes of a ninja and features some of the most intense action you'll find in VR.Both games are bundled together for $10 off ($35.99 total) until 1/20/2020 10 AM PT.If you're one of the millions of gamers that have picked up an Oculus Quest, you know just how much fun VR gaming can be. Like any good gaming platform, the Oculus Quest is full of amazing experiences that you may never have heard of, or ones that you've stuck on a list to purchase later when the price drops. If you fit into this latter category, or if you're just looking to begin some of the very best Oculus Quest games around, Oculus has your back with a special bundle that's available only this weekend.Red Matter and Sairento: Untethered have been bundled together this weekend with a specia...

Smartphones are slowly but surely getting rid of the 3.5mm audio jack from smartphones and tablets, so users are turning to wireless as the next viable option. The Sony WF-1000XM3 are currently the best overall true wireless earbuds around for Android. They feature solid sound, long battery life, and class-leading active noise cancelation (ANC).Sponsored Pick: Boltune Bluetooth 5.0 True WirelessThe Boltune True Wireless Earbuds have been consistently reviewed highly for what they offer in the truly wireless category. They're capable of lasting for up to 6 hours on a single charge for a total of 34 hours when combined with the charging box. When it does come time to charge them, you'll be all set in short time due to the USB-C quick charging.The 6mm dynamic speakers and noise isolation ensure clear in-ear calls and listening while also delivering great sound. The lightweight ergonomic design means you won't grow tired of wearing them while their IPX7 sweat and water resistance...

Buying new controllers when your controller stops working can get expensive. One first culprits you should suspect should be the controller's battery. Fortunately, batteries are cheap and easy to replace. We have the guide you need to make that job a snap.Products used in this guideReplace and repower: DualShock 4 1st Gen replacement battery ($16 at Amazon)Repower the new hotness: DualShock 4 2nd Gen replacement battery ($12 at Amazon)Tools of the trade: 21pcs Precision Screwdriver Set ($8 at Amazon)Note: This How-to is specific to the DualShock 4 1st Generation. It will work with both types of the controller, but make sure you have the right battery. The general rule of thumb is that if you can see the light shining through your touchpad then you have the newer generation of DualShock 4, and you should use this battery. If you don't see the light on your touchpad then you need the other battery in the list.Big thanks to the team over at iFixit for figuring all this out. ...

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...

It's hard to believe that the first Amazon Echo was released over five years ago, and since then, it's evolved from a standalone smart speaker into an entire ecosystem of radically different products. You'll find an Echo on just about every website and in every store these days, but with so many different models to choose from, how do you know which one is best for you? Well, we're experts on Amazon's Echo lineup, and below you'll find a detailed guide on buying an Alexa-powered speaker or screen for your smart home. We think the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is the best choice for most folks, but if that's not your cup of tea, there are plenty of other options to choose from. Let's dive in.Best Overall — Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)Start simple. If you're just not sure about this whole Alexa thing and really don't know how much you'll get out of an Amazon Echo, it's best to not spend a lot of money. So start with an Echo Dot!The Echo Dot is insanely affordable, and the 3rd Gen model we ...

Korean optics manufacturer makes no mention of components for 10x optical zoom in the Galaxy S20.What you need to knowA report out of Korea shows that optics manufacturer Optrontech is supplying prisms that support 5x optical zoom for the Samsung Galaxy S20.That contradicts previous rumors that the Galaxy S20 Ultra will sport a camera with 10x optical zoom.It's still possible that the S20 Ultra could feature a 10x digital zoom though.With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 less than a month away, leaks and rumors have been circulating like crazy. In particular, we've seen a lot of leaks regarding the cameras on Samsung's latest flagship. Several days ago, it was rumored that the cameras on the Galaxy S20 Ultra would include a 108MP main, 48MP with 10x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide.However, we are now seeing a conflicting report out of Korea that optics manufacturer Optrontech is supplying Samsung with prisms for the Galaxy S20 that only support 5x optical zoom. No...

Larger network, more phonesMint MobileFrom $15/month at Mint MobileProsLarger T-Mobile networkUnlimited talk and text on all plansHotspot includedWorks with most unlocked phonesSave in bulkConsMust buy in bulkData maxes at 12GBMint Mobile uses the strength of the T-Mobile network to provide a reasonable amount of data with great coverage and speed. You can save more money by buying several months at once but you must buy at least three months. Unfortunately, there is no option for users that need more than 12GB of data per month.Custom plans, more dataTelloFrom $5/month at TelloProsLow pricesTons of data optionsWide range of phonesHotspot includedConsSmaller Sprint networkFewer compatible phonesTello has some of the best data prices anywhere with an unlimited (25GB) plan at a competitive $40 including hotspot and international calling options. While the Sprint network is slowly growing, coverage is still a weak point and withou...

The biggest NFL game of the year, Super Bowl 2020, takes place on February 2 which isn't very far away. Whether you are attending a party, planning to stay home, or will be traveling, one thing you may be wondering is how to watch the Super Bowl. Well, there are a lot of different ways, and a lot to know about the various ways.It's been a crazy season so far, and while we don't know exactly who will be playing in the Super Bowl just yet, we do know that for once the New England Patriots won't be making an appearance.Whether you care about football or not, there is a whole lot to enjoy about the Super Bowl. From the epic Super Bowl half-time performances to the amazing commercials that will debut, you are going to want to find a way to tune in and watch. Luckily, it doesn't matter very much where in the world you are located, it's pretty easy to find a way to tune in and watch the Super Bowl for free.How to watch Super Bowl 2020 online from anywhere in the worldA Virtual Private...

We're rounding up the best Android games you can play.If you're looking for the best new games available in the Google Play Store, you've come to the right place. We update this list whenever a new game comes out that's worthy of being added to this list, so you'll always know about the latest and greatest games.Whether you're new to Android and need some fresh, new games to start building out your Google Play library or simply looking for the latest trendy games that are worthy of your time and attention, these are the best Android games you can find right now.Call of Duty MobileVectronomStardew Valley Graveyard KeeperPUBG Mobile Brawl StarsOddmarHoledownBattleChasers: NightWarChameleon RunThe Room: Old Sins Pokemon GoJYDGETesla vs LovecraftDeath Road to CanadaStranger Things: The Game Reigns: Her Majesty Call of Duty MobileThere was a ton of hype surrounding Call of Duty Mobile throughout the beta and ahead of it's global launch, and to the credit of...

Whether you're just beginning your weight loss journey or you're deep into a workout regimen and just want to start tracking your weight, BMI, and more, a smart scale is an awesome way to keep your fitness goals in check. These scales connect to a corresponding app on your phone or tablet and show you comprehensive results that you wouldn't get from a regular ol' bathroom scale.Best valueEufy Smart Scale P1Staff pickThere's not much the Eufy P1 can't do. It tracks 14 different measurements, can work with up to 16 users, and syncs with popular health apps.$45 at AmazonGreat ecosystemFitbit Aria 2The Aria 2 is another powerful scale, tracking your weight, lean mass, BMI, and more. The biggest downside is that it only syncs with the Fitbit app.$100 at AmazonAlexa integrationWithings Body+What's better than a smart scale? A smart scale that works with Alexa. That's what the Withings Body+ brings to the table, and it's a great pickup.From $79 at AmazonBud...

According to the Director of Product Management for Chrome OS.What you need to knowValve and Google may be working together to bring the Steam store to Chromebooks.The news was revealed when Android Police recently spoke with Kan Liu, the Director of Product Management for Chrome OS at CES 2020.Liu was light on the details but believes the project is possible by running Steam through Linux on Chrome OS.If you love your Chromebook but also like to game, there could be some good news coming for you in the future. Apparently, the Chrome team is working to bring Steam to Chromebooks.The news comes after Android Police's David Ruddock recently spoke with Kan Liu, the Director of Product Management for Chrome OS, at CES 2020 last week. During the discussion, Liu revealed that the Chrome team is working on bringing Steam to Chromebooks by using Linux. It may even be working directly with Valve to accomplish this.That would make sense, because it would benefit Valve to open up ...

Repeat after me, my friends: No matter your taste, your phone needs a case. You just dropped a thousand dollars on a Samsung Galaxy S10+, and carrying it around without a case is just begging for Murphy's Law to come pay that phone a visit. We've got thin cases, clear cases, fun cases, butch cases, and even more. There's something here for everyone, but please, don't leave this article without getting your new phone some protection!New look on a classic winnerSpigen Neo HybridStaff PickGone is the Herringbone on this award-winning case series, and in its place is a new pattern that Spigen promises is grippier than ever.From $14 at AmazonHigh class carry-allSnakehive Vintage Leather WalletThis U.K. brand makes a dapper case indeed, available in six suave shades of European nubuck leather that match each of the S10+'s colors and then some.$37 at AmazonHard as crystalRingke Fusion XWith clear, hard-shell backs, rugged colored bumpers, and a robust lip aroun...

Disney+ is going to play a bigger part in this than was originally expected.What you need to knowTaika Waititi is being courted by Disney to create a new Star Wars movie.This movie will likely be released in the next few years alongside other standalone films, replacing the trilogy format for the next phase of Star Wars.Additional Disney+ shows and movies are likely to be created by Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and Taika Waititi, according to rumors.When Disney originally purchased the Star Wars franchise for $4 billion at the end of 2012, the direction of the series seemed pretty clear. A new trilogy, a couple of solo movies featuring the antics of one or two characters at a time, and a bright outlook on the horizon. Fast forward half a dozen years and the future has become less clear. While the trilogy turned out to be a big financial success for Disney, grossing $4.3 billion as of this writing, the critical reception of Disney's Star Wars projects has been quite mixed. That...

The least surprising piece of information to not yet be confirmed? It's certainly possible.What you need to knowSony has not officially confirmed the name of the PlayStation 5 controller.If history has any precedent, it'll be called the DualShock 5.A now-removed FAQ listing on PlayStation France may have confirmed the DualShock 5 name. The PlayStation 5 is set to release sometime in Holiday 2020. It's now been removed, but as noted by IGN, an FAQ page on PlayStation France originally listed the "DS5" as being compatible with the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. DS5, naturally, would be the abbreviated name for the DualShock 5.DualShock 5 being the name of the new controller would not even remotely be surprising. PlayStation 4 compatibility might at first glance be a little more eyebrow-raising however, it's important to keep in mind that the DualShock 4 was compatible with the PlayStation 3 and the DualShock 2 was compatible with the original PlayStation. There's d...

A Wear OS smartwatch is a great way to mirror notifications, calls, and texts from your phone to your wrist. There are plenty of great smartwatches available across various price points, and while the underlying hardware is largely the same across all smartwatches, you get to choose from a variety of interesting styles. If you ended up deciding on a Wear OS smartwatch, here's how you can configure it with your phone.How to download the Wear OS app from the Play StoreOpen Play Store from the app drawer or home screen. Type Wear OS in the search bar at the top. Tap Install on the first result (it should be Wear OS by Google Smartwatch).How to set up a Wear OS smartwatch with your Android phoneAfter downloading the Wear OS app on your phone, you can begin setup. First, you'll have to switch on Bluetooth so your phone is able to locate the smartwatch. Then you'll have to turn on the smartwatch itself and pick your preferred language. After that, you'll see a prompt to downl...

Best answer: Yes, as far as we can determine Ring products are safe — as in, the hardware is secure. However, as with any connected devices, it is crucial for users to understand how to take basic security precautions with their login and password info to safeguard their valuable data and privacy.Stick 'em up!: Ring Stick Up Cam ($100 at Amazon)Why Ring's safety is in question scandals aboundAlthough it's one of the most popular and prolific manufacturers of personal security devices, Ring is not the only player in this space by a long shot. Heavy hitters in home security also include Nest (Google), Arlo, eufy, and August, among others. Ring, however, has been hit particularly hard in the past several months by a series of controversies and privacy scandals to an extent that none of its competitors truly have.News about one of the biggest (and scariest) examples of Ring user data being leaked online broke late in 2019 when ne're-do-wells were able to "hack" into custome...

Checking in with the AC forums.Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ were two of the most powerful phones to be released last year, offering top-of-the-line performance, an incredible AMOLED display, the wildly popular S Pen, and much, much more.It's now 2020, however, and all eyes are on what Samsung's going to do with the upcoming Galaxy S20 lineup. And, after that, it'll be time to look forward to the Note 11/Note 20.Even so, someone in our AC forums recently mentioned that they just picked up the Note 10+ and have really been enjoying it. robinhelenehebert 01-15-2020 01:42 PM “ Hi folks. I had the Note 9 for over a year! Wow what an accomplishment lol. Still a good phone but the camera was lacking and I am a photographer so this camera impressed me. I have to say after using the phone for a day it's amazing. Do we need screen protectors on this? I heard it has a built in one but I can't t...

There are very few situations in which you need to hear your phone ring.Any smartphone from the last couple of years will have a good speaker. And if you spent some more money, it probably has a pair of really good speakers — with tuning and optimization that makes it sound great. I regularly use my phone's speakers to listen to podcasts and music around the house when I don't want to bother with a Bluetooth speaker. But that's where my usage ends: those speakers are for media, not for ringtones and notification sounds. How often are you in public within earshot of your ringtone but not able to tell it's vibrating?Please do us all a favor and put your phone on vibrate, because nobody needs to hear your phone. If you're in public, the people around you really don't want to know that you just got a Facebook message or an email, or your Ring camera saw motion at your front door. Much like not every app on your phone deserves the highest priority when it comes to notification...

Signing up on a carrier without stores can be a scary, especially if something isn't working the way you expect. If you need to contact Visible's customer service, you can chat on Visible's website or through the Visible app on Android or iOS. You can also chat on Facebook Messenger or Twitter.Products used in this guideUnlimited talk, text, and data on Verizon LTE: Visible ($40 per month at Visible)Use Visible service: Google Pixel 3a ($349 at Amazon)Use the appOne of the first things you'll want to do when you sign up for Visible is to download the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.Open the visible app.Tap the question mark symbol in the top right corner.Tap Live Chat.Enter your first name, last name, and email address. You can also enter your phone number.Tap the purple button to chat with an agent.Use the Visible websiteIf it's not possible or inconvenient to use the Visible app, you can chat on the help page on Visible's website.Navi...

But it is still hoping to monetize the app through the Status feature...What you need to knowFacebook is "backing away" from plans to sell ads inside of WhatsApp.The Wall Street Journal reports that the team working on the feature has been disbanded in recent months.The code they'd written into to WhatsApp has also been deleted.Facebook has reportedly abandoned efforts to sell ads inside WhatsApp, plans that resulted in co-founder Jan Koum leaving the group in 2018.According to the report: Facebook Inc. is backing away from efforts to sell ads in WhatsApp, in a retreat from a controversial plan that drove the creators of the popular messaging service to resign more than 18 months ago, according to people familiar with the matter. WhatsApp in recent months disbanded a team that had been established to find the best ways to integrate ads into the service, according to people familiar with the matter. The team's work was then deleted from WhatsApp's code, the people said...

The brand is expected to launch a successor to the incredibly popular POCO F1 later this year.What you need to knowXiaomi has announced that its POCO sub-brand will now be an independent brand.The brand started off in 2018 with the launch of the POCO F1, which still remains hugely popular. POCO is expected to launch its second smartphone sometime later this year. Xiaomi is spinning off its POCO sub-brand as an independent brand. Announcing the news on Twitter, the company's global vice president and India head Manu Kumar Jain said that the company feels "the time is right" to let the sub-brand operate independently.Excited to share: #POCO will now be an independent brand!What started as a sub-brand within Xiaomi, has grown into its own identity. POCO F1 was an incredibly popular phone. We feel the time is right to let POCO operate on its own.Join me in wishing @IndiaPOCO all the best.— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) January 17, 2020The news comes just two days af...

The P40 Pro is rumored to feature a new periscope lens with 10x optical zoom.What you need to knowYet another render of Huawei's upcoming P40 Pro has been leaked.The render shows off a five-camera array at the back of the phone, along with a ceramic body. Just like the standard P40, Huawei P40 Pro will not include a 3.5mm headphone jack. Earlier this week, an alleged press render of the Huawei P40 had been leaked online, giving us a look at the upcoming smartphone from every angle. A render of the P40 Pro had also surfaced yesterday, revealing all the color options that the phone will be available in. Now, reliable leaker Evan Blass has shared a new render of the flagship P40 Pro, giving us a good look at its design from all sides.The latest render of the Huawei P40 Pro reaffirms the presence of a pill-shaped hole-punch cutout on the top left corner of the display, housing dual selfie cameras. While the previously leaked render of the P40 Pro had shown a quad camera array...

While we thought we'd get just the Pixel 4a in 2020 (with no XL variant), Google may be looking to drown us in a sea of mid-range Pixel phones instead. That's just as well, given the company's penchant for using fish names to describe its phones internally. And also because those fishy code names are behind these latest musings about Google's plans for Pixel this year by XDA Developers.Buried within the open-source code for Android — called AOSP — XDA's Mishaal Rahman found codenames for possibly three new Pixel devices: sunfish, redfin, and bramble.Sunfish is the candidate most likely to be the regular Pixel 4a. The code revealed the device is using Qualcomm's Snapdragon 730, which means it can only connect to 4G networks. Not much else is known about the phone, but if it really is the Pixel 4a, we do have some idea of what it might look like. There are also two builds for it, one based on Android 10 and one on Android 11.Redfin is the more refined among the bunch, featu...

Android Central's top-ranking Chromebook reviews rankedThe best Chromebooks of 2020 can provide a top-notch computing experience, perfect for students 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 C340 (11.6")$260 at Best Buy (32GB)$320 at Amazon (64GB)The best Chromebook just got better.With double the USB ports and 8GB models on the horizon, Lenovo's aluminum-lidded laptop is more than a pretty face.Lenovo Chromebook C340 (11.6") Features11.6-inch 10-point IPS touchscreenAluminum lid, plastic bodyIntel Celeron N40004-8GB RAM, 32-64GB storageUp to 10 hour battery lifePretty pink or silver color optionsThe best Chromebook balances size with productivity, style with substance, and panache with a price. It's a Chromebook that...

The advertising trade groups asked Google to not commit to its moratorium until 'meaningful alternatives' are found.What you need to knowGoogle recently announced its intention to phase out support for third-party cookies in Chrome.Within days, major trade organizations involved in advertisement have come out against the move.They cite the potential loss of revenues for startups that depend on advertising and ask Google to walk back on its plans until alternatives can be found.Google this week announced its plans to develop new web standards that would make third-party cookies 'obsolete'. The Mountain View hopes to do so within two years, at which point it will stop supporting them on its browser, which currently holds a 69% share of the desktop browser market.It's only been two days since Google made its plans public, and it's already meeting stiff resistance from advertisers. Both the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's) and Association of National Advert...