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The Chromecast with Google TV was a major game-changer when it first arrived back in 2020. It represented the evolution of Chromecast from a simple casting device into a powerful Android TV streamer with a new Google TV interface, a remote, and plenty of other new features. Four years later, the streamer still works quite…
Robert Triggs / Android Authority The day has finally come — Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. Well, we’re not close to seeing the fruits of that labor, which might be two or more years away, but at least we know it’s coming. In fact, a recent report suggests that the Cupertino-based company has…
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Today’s best smartphones are not exactly cheap. Most flagships start at around the $600-$800 mark for the base model, and many options exceed $1000. But what if you don’t have much cash to spend on a phone? While opting for a budget phone, like the Pixel 8a, is one solution,…
In 2024, even the cheapest postpaid plan typically starts at around $50 a month, give or take a few bucks. This price can come down a lot if you have a family or a group of roommates to split the bill with, as you’ll qualify for multi-line discounts. For those needing only one or two…
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Netflix has come along way since it was a DVD rental-by-mail service competing against Blockbuster. Unfortunately, so has its prices. With the Standard plan now setting you back a princely $15.49, we thought we’d piece together every Netflix price hike over the years in a way that’s easy to digest….
As someone tasked with reviewing the latest phones and swapping and changing devices and platforms regularly, it takes a lot for an individual software update to stick out in my mind. Sure, I remember when Google rolled out Material You as part of Android 12 back in 2021, but ask me about a random version…
Android 14 was publicly launched with the Pixel 8 series back in October 2023. We’re well into the new year, and Google has begun testing the next version of Android, now up to the Android 15 Beta 4. This beta is the second platform stability release, meaning the APIs are finalized and we are even…
The 2024 Motorola Edge is a sleek and lightweight Android phone with a big OLED screen, but it’s edged out by the cheaper Pixel 8a, which has longer support, better performance, and vastly superior cameras. The Motorola Edge (2024) makes some smart changes versus 2023’s model. It now has a Snapdragon chip, and the price…
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Oura’s reign as the best smart ring available has been long and well-deserved. For some time, the company’s wearable remained the only true competitor. However, things have heated up in the arena with more options than ever for shoppers to consider. If you do not want an Oura Ring but are in…