3 Things I Check Before Buying a New Phone Case

Quick Links Choosing the right phone case goes beyond just style. Here are three essential factors I always check before buying a phone case to ensure the perfect balance of protection, functionality, and design. 1Are the Dimensions Correct? It’s rare to find a phone case with incorrect dimensions these days, but if I’m buying from a third-party retailer and not the official manufacturer, I still like to do a quick scan just to be fully sure—especially if I’m buying offline....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Heather Kerr

6 Features That Make the Galaxy Z Fold 6 the Best Foldable Phone

Quick Links Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at its Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2024. Despite facing stiff competition from Google and OnePlus, these features make Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 the best foldable phone you may buy today. 1Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chip A flagship foldable phone should pack the best possible chip, and Samsung does not skimp in this area. TheGalaxy Z Fold 6uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for flagship-level CPU and GPU performance....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Kathleen Hamilton

After years of delay, Plex replaces its desktop media player client

After years of delay, Plex replaces its desktop media player client Mediaphiles have had years to cope with the imminent demise of the Plex Media Player. Plans were first announced in August of 2019, right when thePlexhad also released its intended replacement, the Home Theater PC app. Outrage from the crowd stopped everything in its tracks for three years, but at last, Plex is now calling time of death for PMP....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Andrew Kelly

All I want for Christmas is a small Android tablet

A few weeks ago, while enjoying some much-needed downtime on the weekend in the middle of Techtober, a handful of rumors hit my social feed that had me excited. A new iPad Mini refresh — the first in two years — wasperhaps just days away, just in time for upcoming travel plans that would trap me on a plane for endless hours. Now, don’t get me wrong. I like my iPad Air as much as anyone else does — frankly, I prefer it even over most of thebest Android tablets on the markettoday, thanks in large part to a handful of iPad-enhanced apps on the App Store still missing from the Play Store — but something smaller seems perfect for fitting into what I use a tablet for....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Amber Johnson

Assassin's Creed Side Quest & Collectible Walkthrough

Side quests are plentiful inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Like mostACgames,Shadowsis rich in side content, from optional assassination targets to raidable castles to historical collectibles. These side quests serve as much more than mere distractions from the main story; many of them also have excellent rewards, like important resources,legendary gear, or even rare and beautiful cosmetics that you can use tomake your hideout look as good as possible. So, if you’re looking for advice on any particular side quest, or just want to see what side activities are available in a certain region, this guide has got you covered....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1350 words · Christopher Brown

Best of IFA 2023: Android Police’s awards for Europe’s biggest tech show

Europe’s biggest tech show, IFA 2023, is currently in full swing, and Android Police is bringing you all the best announcements from Berlin. We’ve been on the ground getting you the latest news, but the truth is you’re always going to miss a few IFA reveals, with the show encompassing almost every facet of the consumer tech business and as much hardware as it does. If you’ve found it tough to keep up with the best new gadgets, these awards are for you....

August 6, 2025 · 11 min · 2232 words · Michelle Williams

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases in 2025

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases in 2025 Even though it’s ancient at this point by flagship standards, there’s no denying that theSamsung Galaxy S21performs admirably and deserves competent protection. Since it’s an older model, it costs less than this year’sbest Android phones, for those in the market for used devices. Then there’s Samsung’s excellent software update policy, which ensures you get the most out of your investment. Even though this flagship has a plastic back panel rather than a glass one, it’s still worth getting the right accessories....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Allen Gordon

Ditch ChatGPT for This All-in-One AI Tool—You Won't Regret It

I tried Poe out of curiosity, thinking it was just another AI hub. To my surprise, it turned out to be the most practical way to blend text, images, and audio across multiple models, without managing a tangle of subscriptions—and it’s time you made the switch. The AI App That Lets You Use GPT-4o, Claude, and More If you’ve ever wanted to compare how different AI models handle the same prompt, Poe makes that frictionless....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Robert Hammond

Dreamebot L20 Ultra review: Innovatively overengineered

Robot vacuum makers have been hard at work engineering new innovative features these past few years, especially after Roborock released theS7 MaxV Ultra, one of the first fully autonomous robot vacuum and mop combos. Several brands have since been doubling down on catching up with flagships of their own, including Dreametech with theL10s Ultra, the brand’s first fully autonomous robot that autonomously self-washes after each cleaning cycle. Not content with simply matching the competition, Dreametech has looked at ways to improve the overall cleaning experience and came up with unique features on the new Dreamebot L20 Ultra....

August 6, 2025 · 14 min · 2875 words · Daniel Kerr

Dune: Prophecy Trailer Dives Deep Into Lady Jessica's Bene Gesserit 10,000 Years Before Paul Atreides

Summary A new trailer for HBO’sDune: Prophecyhas arrived. The long-awaited prequel show will continue to expand the onscreen universe of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi classic, which is already home to Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimedDunemovies. The series will loosely adapt the novelSisterhood of Dune, which was authored by Frank Herbert’s son, Brian Herbert.Dune: Prophecyfeatures a castthat includes Travis Fimmel, Camilla Beeput, Sarah Lam, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Josh Heuston....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Chelsea Martinez

Exclusion Zone Codes [Upd] (August 2025)

Updated on June 29, 2025– We checked for the latest Exclusion Zone codes! In Roblox Exclusion Zone, you enter dangerous restricted areas to scavenge for supplies, complete missions, and escape to a safe room. Bring back resources, upgrade gear, and survive as stronger threats appear each time you go back in! To get Resurrection Serum and Armament Coupon inExclusion Zone, use codes so you can start with useful items right away....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Tiffany Walker

Fitbit has a Material You-inspired app redesign planned for fall Sense 2 and Versa 4 launch

Fitbit has a Material You-inspired app redesign planned for fall Sense 2 and Versa 4 launch For IFA 2022, Fitbit brought along its upcoming hardware, showcasing itslatest and greatest smartwatchesandfitness trackersbefore they’re launched later in fall this year. We’ve had the chance to take a first glimpse at what the hardware will feel and look like, but that’s not all. The company also offered a sneak peek at a redesigned Fitbit app, complete with Material You-inspired iconography....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Randy George

Google's latest Pixel live wallpaper is a blast from the past

Whenever Google introduces some new phones, like it did with last year’sPixel 7and7 Pro, we expect a certain amount of stuff that’s going to be at least momentarily exclusive to this latest generation, like with Photo Unblur. Pixel phones don’t only get tools like that, though, and also includeexclusive wallpapers— like theFeathers collectionor the Live Bloom wallpapers. After sitting out a couple recent releases, Google is now bringing back one live wallpaper that might just ring a bell....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Christina Powell