Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED hands-on: There’s real potential here https://ift.tt/6sWPCQ3

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Folding-screen laptops were not something I thought I could be excited for, but after seeing Asus’ new Zenbook 17 Fold OLED at IFA, I am beginning to change my mind. Somewhat implausibly, Asus made a functional, practical even, 17-inch tablet that folds in half and becomes a portable 12-inch laptop. It’s eye-wateringly expensive, but after four generations of pricey Galaxy Folds, would you expect anything else?

The incredible shape-shifting Zenbook

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is a decent piece of kit as a laptop, but its huge folding screen sets it apart from almost everything else out there. The sole exception is the Lenovo X1 Fold, first announced in 2019, which features a similar, if smaller form factor.

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Arm sets up legal showdown with Qualcomm and Nuvia https://ift.tt/03XfaxH

• Chip tech company Arm has filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm and Nuvia.
• Arm asserts that the two companies violated license agreements and committed trademark infringement.
• In its suit, Arm is seeking the destruction of certain Nuvia designs, an injunction against trademark infringement, and compensation.

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SoftBank’s British semiconductor and software design company, Arm, has thrown down the legal hammer accusing Qualcomm and Nuvia of breaching license agreements and committing trademark infringement.

In a blog posted on the company’s website, Arm states that it has filed a lawsuit to the US District Court for the District of Delaware. The lawsuit is against Qualcomm and two of its subsidiaries, as well as Nuvia — a semiconductor and processor developer. Arm’s lawsuit actually stems from Qualcomm’s recent acquisition of Nuvia which happened back in 2021.

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The best Cricket Wireless deals: Free phones, plan savings, and more https://ift.tt/sljHG9E

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Cricket Wireless is the no-contract subsidiary of AT&T, offering customers a way to get affordable smartphones with cheap prepaid plans. While many of Cricket’s smartphones are already priced pretty reasonably, some special Cricket deals stand out right now. We’ve compiled the best Cricket deals in this post, but please note that various terms and conditions apply.

Cricket mainly offers savings on phones when you join the carrier, although they have occasional price drops on plans. To learn more about what Cricket offers in terms of plans, check out our Cricket Wireless buyer’s guide.

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Curved or flat gaming monitor? LG’s new TV lets you decide on the fly. https://ift.tt/nMdBLgk

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• Today LG announced its new 42-inch LG OLED Flex TV.
• The LG OLED Flex is the company’s first bendable OLED TV screen.
• The display can switch from being completely flat to curved (900R).

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Curved displays work great as gaming monitors because you’re usually sitting up close, allowing the screen to wrap around you, which creates a more immersive experience. However, they don’t work quite as well as just normal TVs when you’re usually sitting farther back. Normally, you’ll want a flat screen if you’re going to watch a show or movie. Aiming to give buyers a great gaming and TV viewing experience, LG has created a TV that wants to give you the best of both worlds with its newly announced LG OLED Flex (model LX3).

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Get free unlimited T-Mobile coverage for three months with the power of eSIM https://ift.tt/ZoALiMe

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• A new feature called Network Pass gets new customers unlimited free T-Mobile service for three months.
• This used to be known as Test Drive, which limited you to 30 days or 30GB of data, whichever came first.
• Network Pass is available to any unlocked Android or iOS phone that supports eSIM.

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One of the magical promises of eSIM technology is the ability to switch to a new carrier without needing to go to a store or even wait for a physical SIM to arrive in the mail. Instead, you just use the electronic SIM card installed in your phone and switch around from carrier to carrier at will.

T-Mobile is now letting us experience some of that reality. The company is rolling out a new feature called Network Pass that, unbelievably, gives you free T-Mobile service for three months. That’s unlimited service, too, with no data caps outside of the usual 50GB throttling limit.

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Don’t expect to get a charger with your Oppo phone next year https://ift.tt/c17Mpv8

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• Within the next 12 months, Oppo will stop including chargers with some of its devices.
• The company currently plans to drop the charger from several of its products.
• Oppo’s plan could be implemented for specific markets.

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Despite the growing trend of not including chargers with new phones, Oppo was one of the few smartphone manufacturers that continued to keep them in the box. Now, it looks like the company will be joining the rest of the industry, at least partially.

According to Android Police, Oppo’s Vice President of Overseas Sales and Services, Billy Zhang, revealed in a group interview that the company will be cutting the charger from the box for some of its products. “We will take the charger out of the box in the next year for several products. We have a plan,” Zhang said during the interview.

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The best NEW Android games from August 2022 https://ift.tt/vKHImsd

Android gaming is getting bigger and better every month, it seems, and there is always a slew of new titles coming to Google Play. Whether you’re a casual gamer or you want something with a bit more meat on its bones, there’s usually a game coming out to suit everyone’s taste. Some months are better than others, but there is usually at least one great new game on mobile every month. Let’s take a look at the best new Android games from the last month! You can also check out our picks for the best new Android games released in all of 2021.

An honorable mention for this month is Ni No Kuni: Cross World (Google Play). The gameplay is reasonably decent. However, some unfortunate decisions with in-game crypto caused bot spam to the point where legit players are stuck in queues instead of playing. Keep an eye on it, but wait until things get sorted out.

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The best NEW Android apps from August 2022 https://ift.tt/zidpbju

App developers are pushing the envelope on a daily basis, trying to improve and enhance our smartphone and tablet experiences. In fact, so many Android apps come out every day that it’s difficult to keep track of them all. It’s difficult to usurp the best of the best but if you’re getting bored with what you’ve got and want to try something new, check out the best new Android apps from the last month. You can check out our selections for the best new Android apps released in all of 2021 here.

The best NEW Android apps from August 2022

1. Aquafy Water Tracker Reminder
2. Birthday Reminder & Calendar
3. FishingBooker
4. Destiny Lights
5. Microsoft Outlook Lite

6. My Little Black Book
7. Plant Parent
8. RandomWalking
9. The Stimga App
10. Threema Libre

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Aquafy Water Tracker Reminder

Price: Free / $0.99 per month / $7.49 per year / $35.99 one time

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New on Prime Video and Freevee in September: The Rings of Power and more https://ift.tt/IpcrguX

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What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in September? The streaming service will premiere original and licensed shows and movies, including brand new titles like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the American remake of Goodnight Mommy, and the horror adaptation My Best Friend’s Exorcism, as well as licensed titles like Michael Bay’s Ambulance, James Bond classic Skyfall, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s debut feature Hard Eight.

Read: The best Amazon Prime originals

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Apple MacBook Air M2 review: The finer things https://ift.tt/YwZPDUo

The most popular laptop in the world is back, and with it comes a slew of design shifts marking the biggest visible changes to the MacBook Air line in almost half a decade. Of course, it was the under-the-hood upgrades that set apart its direct predecessor — the game-changing MacBook Air M1. Can Apple’s latest compact laptop live up to such lofty expectations? Find out in Android Authority’s Apple MacBook Air M2 review.

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About this Apple MacBook Air M2 review: I tested the MacBook Air M2 (16GB/512GB/10-core GPU) for three weeks. It was running macOS Monterey (version 12.4) during the review period. Android Authority purchased the laptop for this review.

What you need to know about the Apple MacBook Air M2

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The Android 13 beta is finally here for the Galaxy S21 https://ift.tt/lMP8R76

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• The Android 13 beta is rolling out to Galaxy S21 phones in the UK.
• To experience the beta, users will have to register for the One UI 5.0 beta program.
• The update brings a number of software improvements like per-app language customization, lock screen wallpaper editing, and new camera app features.

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The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta initially made its way to the Galaxy S22 a few weeks ago. Now Samsung is slowly rolling out the beta to Galaxy S21 owners as well.

The rollout started with South Korea, but now the One UI 5.0 beta program is headed to Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra owners in the UK. According to Sammobile, the new update will have a download size of 1.96GB, be under the firmware version G99xBXXU5ZVHE, and will be available for unlocked models too.

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Pixel Watch’s price leaked, sits right between Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch https://ift.tt/QhBkfLW

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• The Google Pixel Watch price has leaked at $399 for the LTE model.
• That’s the same price as an Apple Watch Series 7 without LTE but more expensive than an LTE-powered Galaxy Watch 5.
• Google will likely launch the watch at the same time as the Pixel 7 series.

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We are certain Google will launch its first-ever self-branded wearable this year. However, we’ve all been wondering both how much it could cost as well as when we’ll finally see it launch.

Thanks to a leak stemming from 9to5Google, we might have partial answers to both questions. According to 9to5, the Google Pixel Watch price could be $399 for the model with LTE cellular connectivity.

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How to use PlayStation Remote Play https://ift.tt/0zYXvFJ

With PlayStation Remote Play, you can stream your PS5 or PS4 games from your console to your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. That means you can pause your game on your TV and open the PS Remote Play app to continue gaming on your mobile device and vice versa. Here’s how to use PS remote play to stay in the game wherever you go.

Read more: How to view game captures on the PlayStation app

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Asus teases Dimensity 9000 Plus-powered ROG Phone 6D Ultimate gaming phone https://ift.tt/8Jmj5kc

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• Asus will be adding a third model to its ROG Phone 6 series.
• The new gaming phone will be called the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate.
• The phone will be powered by Dimensity 9000 Plus and will be revealed on September 19.

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Earlier this year, Asus released two superpowered gaming phones: the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro. However, it looks like the company isn’t done yet as it plans on adding a third model to the ROG Phone 6 series.

In a tweet released earlier today, Asus teased that, “The ROG Phone 6 is entering its ULTIMATE form!” According to the tweet, that ultimate form will be known as the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and it will be unveiled on September 19.

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Better multitasking and more coming to the Galaxy Tab S8 in Android 12L update https://ift.tt/rzpcl4J

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• Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 will be the first of its tablets to get the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update.
• The update will be available for Europe and South Korea.
• The update brings a variety of improvements like better multitasking and faster navigation.

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Samsung’s Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 — which brings optimizations and features for large screens — is coming to the Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Ultra.

One UI 4.1.1 made its first appearance with the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 4, now the update is headed to the Galaxy Tab S8 series with three different firmware versions. The Galaxy Tab S8 will receive firmware version X70xBXXU2AVH2, while the S8 Plus gets X80xBXXU2AVH5, and the S8 Ultra will receive version X90xBXXU2AVH2.

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What is an amp, and do you need one? https://ift.tt/0zYXvFJ

If you’re shopping around for headphones, you might also see recommendations to purchase an amp (short for amplifier). But if you can plug your headphones into your smartphone and they work, you might wonder why you’d ever need one. So what is an amp, and do you need one? And what difference do amps make to the listening experience?

We’ll cover what you need to know about amps and whether you’ll ever find yourself in a situation that requires one.

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Daily Authority: 👏 Samsung’s marvelous multitasker https://ift.tt/cRJSmey

Greetings all, and welcome to a new week and Monday’s edition of the Daily Authority. I hope you had a good weekend! I delayed all my outdoor chores; now it’s windy and rainy. That’ll teach me never to procrastinate again… .

Marvelous multitasker

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You told us: Over half of you have received storage alerts on Android TV https://ift.tt/1QA5zpU

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Android TV or Google TV powers a host of smart televisions out there, while dedicated devices are also a popular way to bring smart features to a not-so-smart TV. Between the Google Assistant support, Android app integration, and relatively open nature, there’s plenty to like here.

However, we wondered just how many people have received low storage alerts on their Android TV or Google TV device. We posed this question last week and here are the results.

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The Galaxy S22 series is now getting a camera-focused update https://ift.tt/0zYXvFJ

Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S22 update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. We’ll detail the current software versions for each device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. Samsung usually pushes out updates to the entire series, but this may vary per variant and carrier.

All three Galaxy S22 series phones launched with Android 12 and Samsung’s One UI 4.1 skin on top. Samsung will offer four major Android OS updates to the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The company also guarantees five years of security updates for all devices.

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The next Galaxy S22 series update is all about the camera https://ift.tt/IMkcR4o

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• Samsung Korea has announced a camera-focused update for the Galaxy S22 series.
• The update brings 3x telephoto camera support for the hyperlapse mode.
• The update also offers improved HDR/colors for photos, a better night mode, and more.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series has enjoyed a steady stream of updates in 2022, addressing everything from game throttling to camera-related tweaks. Now, it looks like the next update will be heavily focused on the camera too.

Samsung noted on its Korean language forum (h/t: SamMobile) that the Galaxy S22 series will receive a camera-focused update this month. More specifically, the highlights include the 3x telephoto camera now supporting the hyperlapse mode and improved QR code scanning speeds.

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OnePlus 10T gets more improvements in latest update https://ift.tt/9Mi0b2N

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Welcome to the OnePlus 10 update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to the OnePlus 10 Pro and other 10-series devices, including the OnePlus 10T. We’ll detail the current software versions for each device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out.

The OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T launched with Android 12 and OnePlus’ Oxygen OS 12.1 skinned on top. OnePlus will offer three Android upgrades to the phones, which means it will see all the way to Android 15. The company also guarantees four years of security updates.

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Here’s how much Netflix’s ad-supported plan could cost https://ift.tt/qYkesGo

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• The new Netflix ad-supported plan could cost half of its current standard plan.
• The company reportedly plans to show four minutes of ads for every one hour of content.
• Ads will be placed at the beginning and in the middle of the content.

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Netflix is in the process of finalizing a cheaper ad-supported plan to attract new subscribers and keep existing ones from leaving. According to Bloomberg, this new membership option could cost half of the current $15.49 monthly standard plan.

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Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 leaks: A big step forward for budget phones? https://ift.tt/j87245Q

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• A veteran leaker has apparently revealed that the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is coming.
• The leaker also posted specs and features related to the new chipset.

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Qualcomm recently rebranded its latest Snapdragon 800 and Snapdragon 700 series chipsets, opting for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 branding instead. Now, it looks like the company is working on a new Snapdragon 600 series SoC, and it’s getting the new naming convention too.

Reliable tipster Evan Blass has posted a leaked screenshot apparently showing the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 specifications and features. Check out the image below.

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7 shows like Manifest to watch before the fourth season drops on Netflix Nov. 4 https://ift.tt/Qzfi9mT

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Today, August 28, is also known to many folks worldwide as “Manifest Day.” That’s because the cult hit TV show centers on the time-displaced passengers of Montego Air Flight 828 (8/28). Last year, it was looking bad for the show’s prospects, as NBC decided to cancel the series after just three seasons. However, the show began to surge in interest when earlier seasons dropped on Netflix. That caused Universal and Netflix to enter talks. On August 28, 2021, it was announced that Netflix would be the exclusive home for Manifest’s fourth and final season, which would be released as two parts of 10 episodes each.

Today, Netflix announced that the first part of Manifest season 4 would drop on November 4. If you are a fan of the show, we have several series you should check out that could make that wait a bit easier. Here are seven shows like Manifest to tie you over. If you haven’t watched the show, you can check out all three previous seasons on Netflix.

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Turn that old iPod wireless with these ingenious earbuds https://ift.tt/z8AwNSV

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True wireless earbuds have come a long way. Battery life has gone up all the way to a full day of use,  lossless codecs and better drivers have improved sound quality by leaps and bounds, and high-end features like active noise cancellation are now commonplace on even affordable true wireless earbuds. However, there’s one feature that still makes me reach out for my traditional wired or over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones — an audio input jack.

Miss the 3.5mm too? Here are the best phones with a headphone jack

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: A 12L-evated experience https://ift.tt/ifsxGN3

Samsung’s message throughout 2022 has been loud and clear: refine, don’t rebuild. We saw it with the flagship Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, the mid-range Galaxy A53 5G, and even its Galaxy Watch 5 series smartwatches — all products that stick to familiar forms with only subtle changes inside and out. Not even Samsung’s ultra-premium, ultra-expensive Galaxy Z Fold 4 could escape the trend, but are minor steps enough for the cutting-edge of smartphone technology? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review.

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About this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 over a period of 12 days. It was running Android 12L on the July 1, 2022 security patch. The unit was provided by Samsung for this review.

What you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Galaxy Buds 2: What’s the difference? https://ift.tt/NpX3h7T

Samsung’s product catalog now contains both Pro and non-Pro versions of the Galaxy Buds 2, but how different are these two models? The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are newer than the Galaxy Buds 2, but is there anything else they do differently?

It might seem like Samsung is competing against itself. As it turns out, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 have a few key differences despite the confusingly similar names. We’ll take a look at some of them here and see how they compare.

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Where to watch The Lord of the Rings before the debut of The Rings of Power https://ift.tt/5T7OI3g

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Amazon Prime Video plans to drop the first two episodes of the eight-part series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power late at night on September 1st. This series, based on the Middle Earth literary saga written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is set thousands of years before the events Tolkien wrote about in his novel The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings book trilogy. It is also reportedly the most expensive TV show ever produced with a total budget of nearly $500 million for its first season. But you might be asking yourself where to watch the earlier Lord of the Rings films?

In case you have never read the books, or even if you are familiar with the Middle Earth setting, it might be a good time to catch up with the saga. Thankfully, the three Lord of the Rings live-action films, and the three film trilogy that adapted The Hobbit, are both available to stream from not one but two streaming services as of this writing. Here’s a look at where you can catch up on the previous Middle Earth live-action films, and also when you can expect to watch the eight-episode series The Rings of Power.

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Wireless Android Auto and Google Maps are a match made in driving hell https://ift.tt/vTNMCWk

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On paper, wireless Android Auto is like a dream come true. You hop in the car, rev ‘er up, and your phone’s apps and services magically appear on your infotainment system. Within seconds, you’re listening to your music, receiving turn-by-turn navigation instructions, and delivering voice commands for texting, phone calls, and more. It’s like we’re living in the future!

Of course, that’s only on paper. In the real world, using Android Auto wirelessly can be such a hassle that you might want to jump back to using it wired — or even drop it altogether.

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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly https://ift.tt/NpX3h7T

Welcome to the 447th edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week:

• Google may make pairing Wear OS watches with new phones less of a hassle. An APK teardown revealed a potential new feature where you can back up your watch before you pair it with a new phone. Wear OS watches need reset before they can be paired with a new phone, so this is pretty good news. Read the link to learn more.
• Valve released a new app beta this week. It completely revamps the Steam mobile app. The beta version overhauls the UI, and Valve says it overhauls the framework as well. There are smarter notifications, a new Steam authenticator, support for multiple accounts, improved views of various screens, and more. It’s about time since the Steam app was fairly mediocre for a very long time.
• Google Play Games is coming to Windows soon, and the beta is available in some places this week. Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Australia can get in on the action now. That’s good news because it means we’re getting closer to a full Android gaming experience on PC. Plus, Google lowered the minimum requirements for use on PC as well. Hit the link to learn more.
• Plex was one of two large names that had a data breach this week. Unfortunately, usernames, encrypted passwords, and emails were stolen. Plex is forcing everyone to change their passwords as part of the cleanup process to contain the breach. Additionally, Plex heavily recommends that you enable 2FA just in case something happens.
• Lastpass was the other big company with a data breach this week. Luckily, this one wasn’t so bad. The hackers stole source code and technical information but were unable to retrieve passwords or usernames. Lastpass acknowledged the data breach, and you can read about it at the link. Fortunately, this one wasn’t harmful to the end user at all.

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Among Gods

Price: Free to play

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