by dbadmin | Nov 4, 2024 | Guides, Water Resistance
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Ingress protection (IP) ratings were once reserved for the most premium of smartphones, but they have now made their way to even affordable smartphones like the Pixel 8a. Yet, with the recent launch of the OnePlus 13, we’ve...
by dbadmin | Nov 2, 2024 | Guides, Smart Home, Wearables
Credit: Nanoleaf Like it or not, it’s time to start considering what gift you’re going to get for the techie in your life. It can be tricky if they already have their favorite phone, smartwatch, headphones, and so on, but don’t worry — we have a ton of ideas. Our tech...
by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | Android, Android 16, Google, Guides
Google switched things up with Android 15 when it decided to decouple the platform update from the Pixel 9 series. That decision gave both the software and hardware their own breathing room and independent timelines. With the official stable Android 15 update now out...
by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2024 | Guides
We always need more storage. Regardless of your device, you’ll likely need a bank of secondary storage to backup content or store primary copies. Considering these expanded storage needs are usually required on multiple devices, the easiest way to make this accessible...
by dbadmin | Oct 28, 2024 | Guides, Paramount Plus, Streaming
Credit: Paramount Plus Netflix has invited a fair amount of criticism amidst moves to crack down on account sharing. People used to giving their passwords to friends and family are turning to streaming alternatives as a result. Among the many Netflix alternatives is...
by dbadmin | Oct 24, 2024 | Guides, Phone Plans, smartphones
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The offer of a free phone is a huge enticement. It’s one we see almost every big carrier dangling as a carrot to get your business. However, while there might be prize draws and generous YouTubers who’ll give out a free iPhone...
