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Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority Google Lens is the visual search tool you never knew you needed. Think of it as Google Search, but for images. It lets you look up information on things you see, translate and copy text from pictures, get help with your schoolwork, and much more. The best thing about it?…

The Poco F4 fixes most of the Poco F3 flaws, but the ad-filled software and uncertain long-term support is still a letdown. For the most part, though, this is a good value budget phone backed by impressively powerful hardware. The Xiaomi-affiliated Poco brand debuted back in 2018 with the landmark Poco F1, standing out thanks…

Adam Molina / Android Authority ⚡ Welcome to The Weekly Authoritythe Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 202nd edition here, with a first look at the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Pixel 6 connectivity woes, the latest on Musk’s Twitter deal, and God of War: Ragnarok…

The Xiaomi Mi Band series is among the most illustrious product lines in the wearable world. They might be for those with thin budgets, but they offer an excellent array of features. Despite their strengths, they also have their weaknesses. You may encounter an annoying problem that you can’t seem to fix, whether related to…

The Garmin Forerunner 955 is a pull-no-punches flagship of a GPS watch. It offers upgraded sensors, solar charging (Solar model only), and Garmin Pay support so you can adventure for longer with less in your pockets. Instead of optional music control and various sizes, the Forerunner 955 is a one-size powerhouse with more than two…

Location Services is pretty much the bones of the iOS operating system. Privacy advocates will give you a long list of reasons why you should disable it, but in reality, a disabled iPhone Location Services is the equivalent of a very diminished experience on your device. Many apps and iOS features rely on Location Services,…

Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you have an Android smartphone, you likely want it to last as long as possible. You probably have a case to protect it physically, but what about the software inside the phone? How can you keep that safe? This is where phone updates come into play — an integral…

The Apple AirPods are among the best true wireless earbuds you can get. The AirPods, now in their third generation, or the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro, are no-brainers if you have Apple products. With quick connections and seamless transitions between different Apple devices, you won’t get a better experience as far as wireless earbuds go. AirPod…

If you’re new to Twitch, your first stream can be pretty daunting. You need to conceptualize it and plan out what you want to accomplish during the stream, all the while paying attention to the timeframe. That said, streaming on Twitch can be a ridiculous amount of fun, and it can also be quite rewarding…