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The K30 Pro could be the first Redmi-branded phone to run on the Snapdragon 865 chipset.What you need to knowA new leak suggests Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset will power the rumored Redmi K30 ProThe phone is tipped to come with a 64MP primary camera. While no release date has been confirmed yet, the K30 Pro is expected to be announced in the first of the year. In December last year, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 5G in China, the first phone to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset. Along with the 5G variant, the company also launched a 4G LTE version of the phone, running on the older Snapdragon 730G chipset. Unlike the Redmi K20 series, however, a "Pro" model did not debut alongside the Redmi K30. The Redmi K30 Pro, according to rumors, is likely to be launched sometime within the first half of the year.Now, the folks over at XDA Developers have discovered evidence that seemingly confirms the upcoming smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865...

Updates have to stop at some point.On January 22, Sonos found itself in a boiling pot of hot water. The company issued a press release regarding the future of software updates, stating that it was ending support for legacy hardware that had been released between 2006 and 2009. I saw something about this on Twitter when it first came out, thought "huh," and went about my day.Turns out, I was in the minority with those feelings. Not too long after Sonos broke this news, people were up in arms about how awful of a decision this was and how Sonos was turning its back on loyal customers. I honestly wasn't expecting so much backlash considering these products are anywhere from 14 to 11-years-old, but people were so passionate about this change that Sonos's CEO had to issue a follow-up statement to calm people's nerves.For those of you that missed out on the fun, here's essentially what happened. Sonos has been creating speakers and other audio gear for a while. Some of tho...

Let's chat with the AC forums.We're just about a week away from Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy S20 at its upcoming Unpacked event. Leaks and rumors regarding the phone have been circulating for months, and now that we're almost at the finish line, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.It's been no surprise that people in our AC forums are looking forward to Samsung's latest and greatest, but recently, some folks have started talking about the main reason they're interested in the S20 in the first place. jimjonesG7 01-31-2020 07:55 AM “ There's only one reason I'll buy the new S20 and that's if it's got better battery life. With 5G, higher screen refresh rate, bigger screen I hope the battery life can hold it together. I don't think Samsung is too bothered with battery life. I feel they go for short term glory. I Heard good things about the iPhone 12 Pro max battery life. If the s20...

Best answer: The short answer is no; Bluetooth 5.0 introduces a handful of improvements to range, data transfer speeds, and power consumption, but it doesn't affect audio quality at all. You won't be missing out on much if your headphones use an older Bluetooth standard.Best true wireless headphones: Jabra Elite 75t ($180 at Amazon)Better value: Samsung Galaxy Buds ($110 at Amazon) Bluetooth 5.0 brings functional, not aural improvementsBluetooth headphones are some of the most popular electronics around these days, allowing listeners to enjoy music, podcasts, and all other forms of audio completely free of wires. You've probably seen the latest version, Bluetooth 5.0, listed among the specs of most recent headphone releases, but what difference does that version make, and what are you missing out on if your headphones don't support it? Bluetooth 5.0 lasts longer and reaches further, but it doesn't sound any better than Bluetooth 4.2.In all honesty, not that much —...

The writing has been on the wall for some time, but with recent updates to YouTube Music, things aren't looking good for Google Play Music. In this tutorial, we'll take you through the steps of cancelling the GPM subscription from either your computer or Android device.Products used in this guideOut with the old: Google Play Music (Free or $10/month at Google Play Music)In with the new: YouTube Music ($10/month at YouTube Music)How to cancel Google Play Music from the webOpen your preferred browser from the computer.Navigate to the Google Play Music website.If not already done, sign into Google Play Music with the account you are trying to cancel.Find and tap the three line overflow menu in the top right-hand corner of the page.Click on Settings.Under the Account section, click the button that says Cancel Subscription.A pop-up box will appear asking "You're leaving? Why?" You can pick an option and tap Continue, or just tap Never Mind.After you have canceled ...

You can now customize One UI 2.0 to your heart's content.What you need to knowSamsung has finally updated its Good Lock modules for Android 10-based One UI 2.0.You can download the latest Good Lock 2020 modules from the Galaxy Store. If you have been using the app on Android Pie, it is recommended that you uninstall and reinstall all Good Lock modules. Samsung's Good Lock is an extremely useful app that lets you customize the lock screen, quick settings, Edge Lighting effects, task changer windows, and more on your Galaxy phone. Unlike most other apps, however, Good Lock needs to be reworked entirely in order to be made compatible with a newer version of Android.Two months after releasing the stable Android 10 update for the Galaxy S10 series, Samsung today released Good Lock 2020, the latest version of the app with support for Android 10 and its latest One UI 2.0 skin. If you have a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android 10, you can now download Good Lock 2020 from th...

It depends on who you ask and their definition of what trustworthy means.Google has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. That's partly because technology itself has changed, partly because of management changes within the company, and partly because being more aggressive is how you make more money when you're an advertisement company. The days of "Don't Be Evil" seem to be long gone.I say it started 10 years ago because that's when we heard about the most intrusive thing Google had ever done up to that point — collect data from user Wi-Fi networks using its Street View cars back in 2010. The issue was a bit overblown because they always are, but Google did end up collecting unencrypted data sent using open Wi-Fi networks while it was collecting the data it needed to make a map without using GPS. Then it tried to shrug it off, and that felt pretty evil to a lot of people. Doing something stupid might not be evil. Trying to say it's OK and partially our fault makes it s...

They will soon appear in budget gaming phones in the Indian market.What you need to knowMediaTek has announced two new mid-range gaming-focused mobile chipsets – Helio G70 and Helio G80.Both new chipsets are built on a 12nm process and come with an ARM Mali-G52 class GPU running at up to 950 MHz. They use a pair of ARM Cortex-A75 CPUs, along with six Cortex-A55 cores. In July last year, Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek introduced its first gaming-focused chipsets in the Helio G90 and G90T. The company is now expanding its lineup of gaming-focused Helio G chips with the introduction of the Helio G80 and G70 chipsets for affordable gaming-centric phones.MediaTek says its latest Helio G-series chipsets are targeted at gaming enthusiasts looking for high-end features at mid-tier prices. The two new chips come with the company's HyperEngine mobile gaming enhancements, multi-camera support, and integrated Voice on Wakeup (VoW).The Helio G80 uses two ARM Cortex-A75 cores clocked...

What you need to knowGoogle photos will ship you 10 of your photos each month.The service will cost $8.99 a month.Right now, there is a six-month free trial.Users of Google Photos are starting to see an invite to a new service that will offer physical photos to your door for a monthly fee. The service is called unsurprisingly, "Monthly Photo Prints," and it promises to send you 10, 4x6 inch matte copies of your "best photos". I assume this means this service is somehow curated, and it would have to be.I take a lot of photos that get uploaded to Google Photos, some good, some abysmal, and I hope that Google isn't relying on an algorithm to figure out what I would like to receive in the mail. For $8 a month for just ten photos, each of them needs to be the very best they can be. Having any duds would sour people on this service very quickly, so a human is likely curating these pictures somewhere along the line.How to sign upSigning up can be done through the web interface...

The biggest NFL game of the year, Super Bowl 2020, takes place on February 2, which is today! 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 live stream. Well, there are a lot of different ways, and a lot to know about the ways to watch rhe Super Bowl live stream online.It's been a crazy season so far, and for once the New England Patriots won't be playing in the big game. This year, we have the San Francisco 49ers playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, and it is shaping up to be an exciting game.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 stream it live. 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 online for free....

Samsung's Galaxy S20 will be officially announced soon, but there are plenty of rumors and leaks to whet our appetite. A Huawei exec claimed the company will 'never' go back to using Google apps on its phones. The company has since walked back that statement, but it raises an excellent question: Does Google need phone manufacturers more than phone makers need them?Listen nowSubscribe in Google Play Music: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:The Galaxy S20 might be my next phone if Samsung can fix its camerasThe Galaxy S20 will be released on March 6Samsung Galaxy S20: News, Leaks, Release Date, Specs, and Galaxy S11 Rumors!Samsung One UI 2 review: The best (and worst) Android 10 features Huawei says it will 'never' go back to using Google apps on its phones [Update: Actually, not true]Sponsors:Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated....

The biggest NFL game of the year, Super Bowl 2020, takes place on February 2, which is today! 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 live stream. Well, there are a lot of different ways, and a lot to know about the ways to watch rhe Super Bowl live stream online.It's been a crazy season so far, and for once the New England Patriots won't be playing in the big game. This year, we have the San Francisco 49ers playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, and it is shaping up to be an exciting game.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 stream it live. 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 online for free....

Sony is gearing up to release the PS5, its most ambitious console to date.While development on the PlayStation 5 has likely been going on for years, Sony has officially confirmed that it's in the works and is on its way for the holidays. Here's everything we know about the PS5 so far.PS5 designPS5 specsPS5 backward compatibilityPS5 next-gen DualShock controllerPS5 user interfacePS5 virtual reality supportOfficially named the PlayStation 5PS5 launch gamesPS5 costThe PS5 may be revealed in FebruaryThe PS5 releases Holiday 2020PlayStation 5 What form will it take?According to a report from the Financial Times, sources familiar with Sony's plans have stated that the PlayStation 5 "might not represent a major departure from the PS4, and that the fundamental architecture would be similar." Mark Cerny, lead system architect of the console, went on to confirm as much in his interview with Wired.This indicates that Sony is not working on a streaming-only platform, thou...

What we consider a "normal" phone size today would feel downright gigantic just a few years ago. And that normalization of large phones has made it even easier for companies to make even bigger phones at the very top end of their lineup. When you're in need of a big phone to give you the largest screen and most capabilities, the Galaxy Note 10+ is the best of the bunch. Not only does it have a huge display, but it's a great display — and everything else about the experience backs it up.Best Overall: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+It's easy to argue that the Galaxy Note defined the "phablet" category, and several generations in it's still the standard. The Note 10+ has a massive 6.8-inch display, and, wow, is it incredible. The rest of the hardware experience is as solid as it is beautiful, and conceals a packed spec sheet capable of powering anything you want to do. Battery life is great, as is its charging speed, and its cameras are some of the best available. It all adds up to make...

The biggest NFL game of the year, Super Bowl 2020, takes place on February 2, which is today! 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 live stream. Well, there are a lot of different ways, and a lot to know about the ways to watch rhe Super Bowl live stream online.It's been a crazy season so far, and for once the New England Patriots won't be playing in the big game. This year, we have the San Francisco 49ers playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, and it is shaping up to be an exciting game.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 stream it live. 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 online for free....

In an age where passwords are everywhere and you absolutely cannot remember them all, Password Managers are a necessary evil. The one you pick needs to balance price, features, design, and UI — and of course, it needs to be secure. If your passwords get compromised in a server penetration or an encryption error, then you have to change your passwords for everything. These managers are the best of the bunch, with each having unique strengths and feature flavorings in their desire to stand out and deliver the most secure, satisfactory experience you can have.Easiest to use1PasswordStaff Favorite1Password is a password manager that fell behind a few years ago, but it's surged to become one of the easiest-to-use and well-featured password managers around. Its $36/year membership is competitive, and while 1Password does have trial periods, you must pay to play. 1Password's Travel Vault can be an extra handy feature for frequent international travelers as it allows you to pur...

Hotels don't always make it easy to use your Chromecast. They use complicated network access management tools to govern guest connections, and they'll often limit rooms to one device per connection for technical and economic reasons. These things are especially problematic for a Chromecast because it can't handle the typical hotel Wi-Fi setup. But don't fret because a simple travel router can make your Chromecast work just the way Google intended no matter what hotel you're at.Products used in this guideAn affordable streamer: Chromecast ($35 at Amazon)On-the-go router: TP-Link N300 Wireless Travel Router ($27 at Amazon)Hard-wired: Ethernet Cable ($13 at Amazon)Why won't my Chromecast just work on hotel Wi-Fi?More and more, folks are looking to take their streaming devices on the road as hotels refuse to budge on bloated movie rental prices. The Chromecast is a great little tool for this purpose considering how small it is and how easy it is to use.Unfortunately, hote...

Get ready for the most competitive Samsung flagships in years.Samsung has dominated the Android phone market for the past few years, often seeming to do so effortlessly. In the U.S., Samsung's high-end Android competition is basically nonexistent -- local rival LG is hanging in there, but their product lineup last year was less than stellar. The likes of Motorola and Google are left fighting over table scraps. And in Europe, Samsung benefitted from a reprieve in late 2019 thanks to Huawei's ongoing difficulties with the U.S. government. Without Google Mobile Services support, the Huawei P40 looks unlikely to woo European carriers, to the benefit of Samsung's new models.However Samsung's real competition doesn't come from Seoul or Shenzhen, but, of course, Cupertino. Apple has enjoyed what can easily be called a bumper year, thanks to the success of the iPhone 11.That's why there's little sign of complacency from the company in 2020. With its latest round of smartphones, Samsung...

More and more people are turning toward a career in IT these days, thanks to growing demand for talented and trained professionals who can install servers, maintain networks, implement cybersecurity parameters, and much more.The Complete 2020 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle will help you get a leg up on the competition in this competitive field by helping you prepare for some of the industry's leading certifications, and it's available for over 95% off at just $89 right now.This 14-course bundle is packed with content that will teach you about everything from the absolute basics of IT and networking to the more nuanced elements of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and more.You'll be preparing to ace the exams for the CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Cloud+, Project+, and Security+ certifications through instruction that walks you through how to troubleshoot a wide range of IT problems in the real-world, and there are plenty of examples to keep you track.You'll also...

Leak comes just a few days before the announcement.What you need to knowFirst video of Galaxy Z Flip leaks.Samsung's foldable is the company's second overall and first vertical-oriented.It's set to be announced alongside the Galaxy S20 series on February 11.Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip folding phone has seen fewer leaks than its Galaxy S20 series counterpart, but we still know a fair amount about the vertically-oriented folding device.For starters, it's set to fold from top to bottom, as opposed to Samsung's Galaxy Fold, which folds horizontally. It's also considerably more compact than the Fold, turning from a short clamshell into what we know as a regular-sized (but still-tall 22:9 aspect ratio) smartphone.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - First Hands On Video pic.twitter.com/4b8Uzt5kRB— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) February 2, 2020Now leaker Ben Geskin has published a video he obtained by someone who appears to be testing the Galaxy Z Flip in a controlled environment. It's clearly...

This box packs a ton inside, and manages to offer top-of-the-line specs for just $199.The Android TV marketplace isn't the most diverse, but there's a clear winner in the high-end here with the NVIDIA Shield Android TV. Its success and superiority start on the inside with its top-notch specs. They blow the competition in the Android TV world out of the water, and it's no surprise that they're capable of handling all of your media tasks but also higher-end gaming. Here's everything that's inside the Shield Android TV, in both its standard and Pro version. Category Shield Android TV Shield Android TV Pro Operating system Android TV 9.0 Pie Chromecast 4K Android TV 9.0 PieChromecast 4K Processor NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor256-core NVIDIA GPU NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor256-core NVIDIA GPU RAM 2GB 3GB Storage 8GBExpandable storage over microSD 16GBAdoptable storage over USB Flash or hard drives Video output 4K HDR at 60fpsDolby Vision ...

The biggest NFL game of the year, Super Bowl 2020, takes place on February 2 which is tomorrow! 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 live stream. 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 for once the New England Patriots won't be playing in the big game. This year, we have the San Francisco 49ers playing against the Kansas City Chiefs.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 stream it live. 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 online for free.How to watch Super Bowl 2020 live stream online with a VPNA Virtual Private...

Best answer: Playing Google Stadia on a TV only works with a Chromecast Ultra for now, and beyond that, you also need a Stadia controller. Anyone who owns an earlier Chromecast model should upgrade to an Ultra if you want to play Stadia on a TV, or wait for Google to eventually add support for older Chromecasts.Stadia-ready: Google Chromecast Ultra ($69 at Amazon)Get the bundle: Google Stadia Premiere Edition ($129 at Google Store)You need both a Chromecast Ultra and Stadia controller to play on a TVBy most accounts, Google pretty much bungled the launch of Stadia. As it stands now unless you've bought the Stadia Founders Edition or Premiere Edition you're not going to be able to play Stadia games on your TV.That's because you'll need both a Chromecast Ultra that has the latest Stadia firmware updates, along with a Stadia controller. That's the only configuration that currently works for TV play, so even if you already own a Chromecast Ultra you will still need to buy a ...

The definition of a small phone has changed throughout the last couple of years as the smartphone industry has moved to taller displays. One way manufacturers have kept phone sizes small is by trimming the bezels, and that's the direction Samsung took with the Galaxy S10e. It's perfect for one-handed use but doesn't skimp on the screen real estate.Perfect sizeSamsung Galaxy S10eStaff PickThe Galaxy S10e comes in vibrant colors and offers a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED FHD+ display that's perfect for one-handed use. The S10e has a flat display and a fingerprint sensor on the left side. Samsung hasn't compromised on the internal hardware, with the phone sporting the same Snapdragon 855 chipset as the S10 and S10+.$650 at AmazonGoogle's bestGoogle Pixel 4Google has done a stellar job releasing the "same" Pixel 4 in two different sizes. The Pixel 4 doesn't miss out on any features from its larger sibling — it has the same specs, cameras, and stereo speakers. The display ...

As NVIDIA proclaims in every piece of marketing, the Shield Android TV box is "the streamer for gamers." It also happens to be the best TV streaming box for playing games developed for Android TV from the Google Play Store. Want to start playing? Here are some games to try.Note: The NVIDIA Shield TV (2019) is not quite as gamer-ready as its predecessors and the Shield TV Pro (2019). NVIDIA went with a 32-bit version of Android TV and also downgraded the RAM on its tube-shaped streaming dongle to just 2GB. This has affected the base model's compatibility with some 64-bit games from the Play Store including several on this list (Borderlands, Metal Gear Solid 2, Half-Life 2, The Witness, and Portal). Meanwhile, the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro (2019) is still fully compatible to play all games developed for the Shield lineup.An epic zombie-filled road tripDeath Road To CanadaStaff pick$10 at Google Play StoreDeath Road to Canada is one of those games that offers a unique gamin...

It takes more than ambition and an aggressive approach to make money selling phones in the West. You need the right services and software.Huawei makes some incredible phones. My somewhat limited exposure to the brand as a U.S. resident reinforces what everyone who has one tells me: they are one of the best phones you can buy. When any brand gets this kind of praise, it has to be pretty darn good products.Unfortunately, because of other equipment Huawei makes, namely telecom gear and 5G base stations, the company has come under fire from the U.S government and now Huawei is unable to share or buy any technology from another company that does business in the United States. That means none of the closed source bits in Android that power Google's services.More: Huawei Mate 30 Pro review: The best phone you shouldn't buyThis led Huawei, who has giant pockets filled with money, to strike out on its own and make its own services framework and app distribution model. The Mate 30 Pro ...

If you want to be more successful at work and happier in your personal life, learning how to read quickly and efficiently is an absolute must. From powering through reports at the office to tackling that digital stack of books on your iPad, learning how to be a fast reader is a skill that has to be developed over time, and these five apps and tools will help you get there faster so you can be more productive in 2020.1. Reader Mode Pro: Chrome Reading ExtensionMSRP: $25 | Sale Price: $10 (60% off)This Chrome extension will help you read more effectively by eliminating all of that obnoxious clutter that can pop up on your browser. You'll be able to read without those disruptive images, links, and other distractions that are often placed between text on countless sites. Plus, several other tools will help you stay organized online as well—including text annotation, highlighting, text-to-speech conversion, and more.2. 12min Micro Book Library: Lifetime Premium Subscription...

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 up to 100,000 bonus miles with Delta's new offer.What you need to knowDelta has launched a new welcome offer 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 only available for a limited time until April 1, 2020.For businesses that frequent Delta airlines for all of their business's travel needs, the airline has just launched three new welcome bonuses for its 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. Here is a...

Best answer: Nobody knows just yet. However, based on past PlayStation launches we expect to see 1TB for the basic build.Thousands to choose from: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)Hello solid-state drivePlayStation has been keeping quite a few aspects of the PS5 hush-hush. How much storage room the PS5 will have is one such secret. What we know is that the new PS5 is being built with a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of the traditional HDD. Not only will this upgrade give us a much faster system but it also gives us a starting point to deduce how much storage the basic launch build will offer.Looking at the previous PlayStation builds and the market price for a decent SSD, we can make a few guesses what we will see in PS5.The PS4 and storage sizeAt launch the original PlayStation 4 came with the option of 500GB for the basic build or, if you had extra spending money, 1TB. This was the standard again at the launch of the PlayStation Slim in 2016. Howev...

It's powered by a Snapdragon 665.What you need to knowMotorola's upcoming Galaxy Note 10 Lite rival will be called the Moto G Stylus.Hands-on images of the phone were also leaked earlier this week.Under its hood is a Snapdragon 665 paired with 4GB of RAM and a mammoth 5,000mAh battery.Earlier in the week, and thanks to Evan Blass, we learned that Motorola was planning to launch its first stylus-equipped phone since the Windows Mobile era. And it's thanks to him, again, that we now know what the phone — or possibly series of phones — will be called: As has already been sporadically reported, this will indeed come to market as the Moto G Stylus (and NOT, ahem, the Motorola Edge+).This also confirms the stylus-bearing phone is not the flagship that Motorola is reportedly also readying for launch this year. That becomes even more evident once we consider the purported specs of the Moto G Stylus, which 9to5Google reports include a Snapdragon 665, 4GB of RAM, and a 5,0...

The question now is, what will be the punishment?What you need to knowThe FCC has concluded its extensive investigation into US carriers and location data.It has determined that one or more carriers violated federal law by selling real-time data.Measures against those carriers are now being considered.The FCC has found that one or more US carriers broke federal law by selling customer's real-time location data, after an extensive investigation.As reported by The Verge, FCC chair Ajit Pai has written to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. In that letter Pai stated: I am writing to follow up on my letter of December 3, 2019 regarding the status of the FCC's investigation into the disclosure of consumers' real-time location data. Fulfilling the commitment I made in that letter, I wish to inform you that the FCC's Enforcement Bureau has completed its extensive investigation and that it has concluded that one or more wireless carriers apparently violated federal l...

Netflix has announced that beginning on February 1 it will begin bringing Studio Ghibli films to its service. In total, there will be 21 films that make an appearance, and they will come in three phases. The films will be made available globally through a distribution partner Wild Bunch International, though this rollout will exclude some big markets.For those not familiar, Studio Ghibli was founded back in 1985 by the directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and the producer Toshio Suzuki. It is a Japanese animation film studio that has produced feature films, short films, TV commercials, and even worked with video game studios on visual elements for games. Six of the studio's films are among the 10 highest-grossing anime films from Japan, and the company has many other accolades. It's most successful title was Spirited Away, which made over $360 million worldwide and was voted the fourth-best film of the 21st century as picked by 177 film critics from around the world in 2016 and...

ISO settings help the camera deal with different lighting conditions.What you need to knowSamsung was recently awarded a trademark for 'Super ISO' by the UK Intellectual Property Office.ISO relates to light capture in cameras, indicating the company is working on an improved night mode for its phone.Rumors from industry insiders suggest the feature is being prepped for the Galaxy S20 series.Samsung's Galaxy S20 series is reportedly getting a few downgrades in the camera department, but that doesn't mean cameras are becoming less of a priority for Samsung's flagships. Indeed, as new trademark awarded to Samsung indicates, the S20 series' cameras will be one of the phones' most significant distinctions.The 'Super ISO' trademark that was filed just earlier today by Samsung to the UK Intellectual Property Office suggests the company is working on a souped-up night mode for its phone.ISO, for those who don't know, is a setting that determines the sensitivity of the image sen...

Samsung lead the pack with nearly 300 million units sold.What you need to knowHuawei took the second-place spot in the smartphone market from Apple in 2019.It raked in sales of 238.5 million units, compared to Apple's 196.2 million.The biggest winner, though, was Samsung, with 296.5 million shipments during the year.Despite overwhelming pressure by the U.S., Huawei says it can handle anything else the Trump administration throws its way. And the numbers seem to bear that out.Earlier estimates of Huawei's unit sales during 2019 pegged the number to an impressive 240 million. That estimate has now been corroborated by Counterpoint Research, one of the leading market research firms in the tech world.The Hong Kong-based firm estimates that Huawei sold 238.5 million phones during 2019. Not only is that much better than the Chinese giant's own expectations following its addition to the U.S. Entity List, but the number also marks the first time Huawei has surpassed Apple in ...

Best answer: Yes, if you have an older router you should consider moving up to Wi-Fi 6, especially since the prices have come down and new phones will likely support the tech. If you already have a fast 802.11AC router it won't be worth it, however.Entry level Wi-Fi 6 networking: Asus RT-AX56U ($130 at Amazon)Wi-Fi 6 in a mesh: Netgear Nighthawk MK62 ($230 at Amazon)Speed and capacity upgradesIf it's time for you to buy a new router or you need to get your first router, it's worth it to be ready for new Wi-Fi devices. Wi-Fi 6 can handle more devices at once and will be able to keep speed and latency more consistent even under heavy load.Since most people keep their routers for years and may upgrade their phones or computers multiple times before getting a new router, it's best to get a router that's ready for the future. Thankfully, Wi-Fi 6 routers have come down in price and are finally ready for mainstream users.Nearly every networking company has some support for Wi-F...

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S10e doesn't have that fancy new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, but that means that screen protectors aren't a special brand of confusing. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the S10e adds a different challenge — and to be sure, there are far fewer cases around for the S10e right now than the larger models — but that doesn't mean we don't have some top-notch cases to protect the S10e's hole-punch screen.Clear as crystalSpigen Liquid Crystal AirStaff pickThe Liquid Crystal line is my favorite clear case around — well, except for the sparkly Liquid Crystal Glitter variant — because it's thin, grippy, and doesn't get in the way. Perfect port cutouts and easy application make a good case great.$12 at AmazonUnique hybridRingke Fusion-XThe Ringke Fusion-X is a unique hybrid case we can't get enough of. The clear back allows your S10e to shine through, and at the same time, there's a rugged bumper that offers reliable shock absorption a...

There's a new face on the scene working on a sci-fi RPG.What you need to knowWizards of the Coast has opened a new game development studio.Titled Archetype Entertainment, this new division is heavily staffed with BioWare veterans. Some of the ex-BioWare staff working at Archetype include names like James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn.The team is working on a multiplatform science-fiction RPG. A new studio i called Archetype Entertainment has been announced as a division of Wizards of the Coast in Austin, Texas. This new studio has been founded and staffed by many BioWare veterans, including James Ohlen, lead designer of Star Wars: The Old Republic and Drew Karpyshyn, lead writer of Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect.We are thrilled to finally announce our new studio – Archetype Entertainment! Led by @JamesOhlen and @crobertson_atx, we are developing a multi-platform roleplaying game set in an all-new science fiction universe. Check out the website in our bio for jo...

Our earbuds are incredibly versatile tools. We use them for jamming out to music at the gym, listening to business calls at coffee shops, taking hands-free phone calls, and plenty of other tasks. Unfortunately, putting your earbuds to work like that results in them getting dirty with germs, earwax, and other unwanted grime. Nasty earbuds are no fun, so to keep them looking and working like new, here are a few tips on how to get them nice and clean.Products used in this guideTruly wireless: Aukey EP-T21 ($30 at Amazon)Gentle cleaning: PRO-SYS Toothbrushes (From $6 at Amazon)Disinfectant: Solimo Hydrogen Peroxide ($5 at Amazon)How to clean your earbudsCleaning your earbuds might seem like a daunting task, but in all honesty, it's pretty easy. All you need are the earbuds themselves, a couple of soft toothbrushes, and some hydrogen peroxide. To get started, you'll want to get the tips off your earbuds and soaked in some warm and soapy water.Remove the gel or foam ear ti...

The battery is also safer to use because it does not use a liquid electrolyte.What you need to knowStandford researchers have developed a new type of battery for wearable devices.The use of a new polymer makes the battery flexible.The lack of a liquid electrolyte means they're also safer and less likely to combust.The wizards at Stanford have debuted a new magical device that stores the power of the gods within a piece of chewing gum, reports the Hogwarts Daily.I'm just kidding. They did, however, make a flexible battery that looks exactly like a piece of chewing gum. Take a look at the newfangled power hoarder in action below:It uses a new type of plastic as its electrolyte, which allows it to be as flexible as it is. The Stanford Engineering Magazine reports that the battery maintained its power output even when "squeezed, folded and stretched to nearly twice its original length," making it not only ideal for situations where an electronic device may be subjected ...

Everything's broken.Updated 2:27 PM ET: A couple of hours after this outage began, things seem to have calmed down. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and Straight Talk all have substantially less reports flowing in. Things have also settled a bit with Verizon, but as of 2:09 PM ET, there were still 1146 outage reports.What you need to knowAs of January 31, every major phone carrier is having service issues.Affected companies include Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, and others.The main problem seems to be with making phone calls.If you live in the United States and are having problems with your wireless phone service, you aren't alone. In fact, regardless of your carrier choice, there seems to be widespread funk across the board.Around 9:00 AM ET on January 31, numerous reports began flooding Down Detector with service outage complaints. We aren't talking about just one carrier, either. Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T (though not as bad) are all ha...

Spill some blood with the best Android shooters currently on the market.Professional and/or competitive shooter games are fast becoming a sustainable industry trend for mobile gaming with both game development and smartphone hardware reaching the point where phones can absolutely deliver top-notch gaming experiences — even for first-person shooters.This still probably sounds like crazy talk to traditional PC gamers but the facts are that mobile shooters have cut out a nice niche within the pro-gaming community — franchises such as PUBG Mobile and Guns of Boom have competitive eSports leagues that can be advantageous to people who love to stream or try playing for cash in tournament. Just like other online games for console or PC, mobile games reward teams who can practice and train together — or you can just jump into the game and have some fun on your phone.Call of Duty: MobilePUBG MobileCritical OpsModern Strike Online Guns of BoomBattle PrimeJYDGEHitman: Sniper...

Sam. Zoë. Jordan. Pacino. Say no more.Ah, February. The month of Valentine's Day. And is there really a better way to spend it than with your old pal Samuel L. Jackson?He's back in the latest installment of Shaft on HBO. And on Netflix, we've got the second season of Altered Carbon, the follow-up to To All The Boys — and every Police Academy movie ever made. (Hope you were sitting down for that one.)And Amazon's offering up its new series Hunters, with Al Freaking Pacino.Here we go.What's new on Netflix in February 2020Look, maybe you're excited about the second season of To All The Boys. The Netflix Original series was quite the hit its first go-around, and it only makes sense that we get the follow-up — dubbed PS I Love You — just ahead of Valentine's Day.But we'd be remiss in not telling you that every single Police Academy movie is on Netflix this February. From the original (and hilarious) installment, to the sequel Their First Assignment (you'll never...

Foldable screens and dual displays are a hot topic in the PC and phone worlds this year, and each category has its advantages. Here are some examples.2020 is shaping up to be a year of new PC (and phone) form factors, with foldable displays garnering most of the attention. However, dual-screen devices like Microsoft's Surface Neo (Windows 10X) and Surface Duo (Android) are also stealing some spotlight.It's clear the industry is (and will be) experimenting with both category for the foreseeable future, and there is no right way to make these devices. They each have their advantages and disadvantages, and some users will prefer one over the other. Here are a few strengths and weaknesses of each that I learned of when talking to various companies that make these devices.Do more with twoDual screens: Glass, less likely to fail, and trustedDual-screen design is the route Microsoft is taking for the Surface Neo and Surface Duo. A recent patent, though, suggests that Microsoft...

After a bit of use, any headphones can start looking grimy and dirty. Whether you wear your headphones to the gym, rely on them to get you through long-haul flights, or keep them at home to listen to music while you do chores, it's natural for germs and gunk to build up. Thankfully, with the proper tools and know-how, keeping your headphones clean is a fairly easy thing to do.Products used in this guideAffordable ANC: Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ($60 at Amazon)Essential cleaner: Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Hand Soap ($11 at Amazon)Pick-a-size: Presto! Paper Towels ($10 at Amazon)Germs begone: Swan Isopropyl Alcohol ($13 at Amazon)Nice and gentle: AmazonBasics Microfiber Cleaning Cloth (From $13 at Amazon)How to clean your headphonesWhen it comes to cleaning headphones, you'll want to make sure you clean both the headphones themselves and, perhaps more importantly, the speaker pads covering them. Starting first with the outside of your headphones, here's what you'll want to do:...

It is rumored to launch in Q3 2020.What you need to knowA patent filed by Huawei with the EUIPO has revealed the design of the company's upcoming foldable phone.The phone will feature an outward folding screen and a total of six cameras. It will also come with a built-in stylus.Huawei is expected to announce an upgraded version of its Mate X foldable phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month. The phone, which will be called the Mate Xs, is said to sport a slightly smaller display, newer Kirin 990 chipset, and a more durable design compared to its predecessor. Some rumors, however, suggest a true successor to the Mate X will arrive in the third quarter of 2020. A patent filed by the Chinese company with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) (via 91Mobiles) has revealed the design of one of its upcoming foldable phones. Since the Mate Xs is not expected to feature an all-new design, it is possible that the design described in the...

If you're having doubts about Ring's suite of security products, there are other great options out there from companies like August.August Doorbell Cam Pro 2Hip to be squareFrom $174 at AmazonProsColor nighttime recordingBuilt-in floodlightFree video storage for 24 hoursWorks with Google Assistant and Amazon AlexaConsNo stand-alone battery-powered optionOdd shape may present installation challengesSubscription plan required for additional storageAugust is well-known for its excellent smart locks, and it has carried that expertise over to its video doorbells. The Doorbell Cam Pro 2 packs pro features like a full HD camera, a built-in floodlight, and color night recording. It also plays well with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.Ring Video Doorbell 2Versatile viewer$200 at AmazonProsIntegrates with Alexa and Amazon devicesAvailable wired or battery-poweredCan easily change faceplatesInfrared camera for improved night visionConsDoe...

Sony is gearing up to release the PlayStation 5, its most ambitious console to date.While development on the PlayStation 5 has likely been going on for years, Sony has officially confirmed that it's in the works and is on its way for the holidays. Here's everything we know about the PS5 so far.PS5 designPS5 specsPS5 backward compatibilityPS5 next-gen DualShock controllerPS5 user interfacePS5 virtual reality supportOfficially named the PlayStation 5PS5 launch gamesPS5 costThe PS5 may be revealed in FebruaryThe PS5 releases Holiday 2020PlayStation 5 What form will it take?According to a report from the Financial Times, sources familiar with Sony's plans have stated that the PlayStation 5 "might not represent a major departure from the PS4, and that the fundamental architecture would be similar." Mark Cerny, lead system architect of the console, went on to confirm as much in his interview with Wired.This indicates that Sony is not working on a streaming-only plat...

Respawn Entertainment's new Star Wars adventure is busting predictions.What you need to knowElectronic Arts held its Q3 earnings call with investors.During the call, Electronic Arts confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has sold around 8 million units.The company's predictions have been beaten and revised, now expecting to see the game to sell 10 million copies by March. You can grab Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PlayStation 4 for $45 at Amazon.Electronic Arts (EA) recently held its Q3 earnings call after releasing the latest quarterly report, with some interesting results for one of its big 2019 titles. EA confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has sold beyond the company's predictions for the quarter.Considering that EA's predictions were somewhere between 6 to 8 million copies, it's safe to say Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is now north of 8 million copies sold. Since it has surpassed EA's expectations in such a manner, the company has updated its predicti...

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 up to 100,000 bonus miles with Delta's new offer.What you need to knowDelta has launched a new welcome offer 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 for a limited time until April 1, 2020.If you are a fan of Delta, we have four offers for you. The company has just announced four new limited-time welcome bonus offers for four of their 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. Here is a quick breakdown of each card...

It's pretty ridiculous how long it took Happy Wheels to be ported to Android. The mobile versions for both Android and iOS were announced back in 2015, with the iOS version released shortly thereafter. Five years later, it's finally found its way to the Play Store. Then again, ridiculousness seems to be a big part of the Happy Wheels brand, so I'm inclined to give the developers a pass.Either way, the wait was well worth it because this game is perfectly optimized for mobile and is stupid-fun to play.Happy Wheels is a 2D side-scrolling racing game that features physics-based obstacle courses punctuated by moments of extreme ultra-violence. There are currently four characters to choose from — a businessman on a Segway, a father and son pair on a bicycle, a man strapped into a rocket wheelchair, and a woman riding a mobility scooter — with 15 levels for each that are designed to troll you at every turn. Two more characters are also features as coming later, so you can expec...