Dell is abandoning XPS, Inspiron, and its other classic brands
TL;DR Dell is simplifying its lineup, removing XPS, Inspiron, and other classic brands from the mix. The new family is divided into Dell (entry), Dell Pro (mid-range), and Dell Pro Max (high-tier). The new devices put a greater focus on…
TCL Playcube is a brilliantly designed portable Google TV projector
Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR At CES 2025, we got a first look at the new TCL Playcube. The Playcube is a battery-powered Google TV projector with a unique design that makes it compact yet versatile. TCL wouldn’t tell…
These are the free apps I can’t live without
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I don’t mind paying for apps if they offer enough value. In fact, I recently wrote a post on the topic, listing the apps I pay for every month and why I think it’s money…
Samsung will support Qi2 wireless charging on upcoming Galaxy models
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the Qi2 wireless charging standard at CES 2023, but only a few smartphone makers have adopted it so far. Apple was the first to jump on the Qi2 bandwagon, offering compatibility on iPhone 12…
TCL’s latest phone comes with a ‘Key’ display feature and is exclusive to North America
What you need to know The new TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G is launching exclusively in North America later this year. The phone features the NXTPAPER Key, which switches the display to a more comfortable mode and can emulate E…
TCL hypes new NXTPAPER 4.0 display as sharper and more colorful than ever
TL;DR TCL unveiled the next iteration of its NXTPAPER display technology. The fourth generation display produces sharper images, more precise color reproduction, and features two modes for enhanced eye comfort. The NXTPAPER 11 Plus will be the company’s first device…
TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5 hands-on preview: Really cheap, really good
TCL’s innovative NXTPAPER feature started on Android tablets and eventually made its way to smartphones. I’ve been covering it since its inception and have frequently praised NXTPAPER as one of the best features of any phone on the market. However,…
Get ready for Google Gemini on Wear OS smartwatches
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be working to bring Gemini to Wear OS devices. Gemini will likely replace Assistant on smartwatches, taking over wake-word control. Google’s reference to “back and forth” interactions could even mean…
More exciting than any iPad or Galaxy Tab I’ve used
The Lenovo Tab Plus is a bold and refreshing take on what a sub-$300 tablet can be. It’s not perfect, but it’s forward-thinking, fun, and undeniably practical — and for the price, it’s hard to ask for much more. Let’s…
Google TVs will soon let you talk to them without the remote
TL;DR New Google TV devices will have far-field microphones that make it easier to start conversations with the voice assistant. These devices will also feature proximity sensors to tell when you’re approaching the TV. Google TV will use Gemini models…