TCL has introduced a 3-in-1 device that converts into a phone, phablet and tablet. The device combines foldable and rollable display technology. It starts as a 6.87-inch phone and goes up to a 10-inch size to become a tablet. TCL has always been a leader in flexible display technology. After introducing both foldable and rollable…
Author: Emma Watson
Strong holder for desks and beds
Watching movies on your phone before bed can get nasty very quickly. Stands don’t work on unstable surfaces like beds or sheets, and often you have to take odd positions for them to work. Holding the phone with your hands can result in sore arms the next morning. Not to mention, a tough piece of…
The future of facial recognition blends AI and IR
Recognition: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Face recognition technology is fast becoming the cornerstone of modern technological security solutions. Be it from simply unlocking your smartphone to registering access in and out of a secure office building. There’s no denying that simply lifting the phone up to your face is far more convenient than finding…
TCL 20 series: 3 new phones at 3 low prices
Today TCL removed the newest entries in its line of self-branded phones. For years, TCL only produced phones under other brand names, in particular Alcatel and, at times, BlackBerry. Starting with the TCL 10 series last year, the company goes into business for itself. Now we have the brand new TCL 20 series. The new…
Samsung’s extra-thin Galaxy Book Pro laptops leak ahead of Unpacked
Samsung’s Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 leaked. Both should be very thin Windows laptops with Samsung-specific features, including the S Pen on the 360. Both are expected to appear at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on April 28th. The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on April 28th couldn’t leave much more of a mystery. Well-known…
US carriers ditch effort to build Android’s answer to iMessage
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have discontinued the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative to promote RCS. The networks still say they are committed to RCS but it is not certain how they will work together. It may be more up to companies like Google to help RCS grow. You may not want to have your hopes for…
Here are the best exclusive Paramount Plus shows to stream right now
Paramount Plus (formerly known as CBS All Access) already has a large number of original TV series available only through ViacomCBS’s own streaming service. But which of the Paramount Plus exclusive shows are the best? Continue reading: Best streaming services Here’s a quick look at the exclusive Paramount Plus shows that we think are worth…
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) announced
The Amazon Echo Buds (2nd generation) have the ANC (Active Noise Canceling) technology from Amazon, a smaller design and efficient fast charging. The headset is available for pre-order today for $ 99.99 with the standard USB-C case. Listeners can upgrade to a wireless charging case for an additional fee. Amazon announced the Echo Buds (2nd…
A gimmicky Galaxy Ultra wannabe
The Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s top-spec’d phone for 2021. It looks to tackle the shortcomings of its lesser sibling, the Mi 11, thanks to a wholly different and dramatically more useful camera configuration. More importantly, it aims right at Samsung’s marquee smartphone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It also features a unique selfie preview screen…
Google Assistant feature update brings smarter food orders, new Routines
Recognition: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Assistant receives the Spring Feature Update this week. The assistant can now find your phone, optimize take-away orders, and much more. Google Assistant is preparing for the new season with a short list of new features. Google promises the changes will help us do small house and car…