Android Weekly Tips: September 2018

Sunday 30 September 2018

Huawei Mate 10 Pro reportedly receiving Android Pie in Europe

Huawei is reportedly rolling out the Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 update to the Mate 10 Pro.
The new Huawei update is apparently restricted to European users for now.
Prominent EMUI additions include a fingerprint-enabled password manager and GPU Turbo 2.0.

Huawei isn’t the fastest when it comes to system updates, but it looks like the company is stepping up with Android Pie. According to GetDroidTips, the Chinese colossus has pushed out a Pie-based update to the Mate 10 Pro.

The update is bundled with the EMUI 9.0 Android skin and has the build number 9.0.0.108, the website claims. The OTA is reportedly being pushed out to Mate 10 Pro users in Europe, but will “soon” spread to other markets.

EMUI 9.0 packs plenty of features, such as the Google Lens-inspired HiVision feature, GPU Turbo 2.0 for better performance in selected games, and a biometric-enabled password manager (seen below). The Chinese brand is also touting faster app launch speeds and smoother system performance with the new skin.

Android Pie should also bring a few new features to the Mate 10 Pro, such as digital wellbeing, wind down functionality, Google’s take on gesture navigation, and adaptive brightness. It’s unclear whether Huawei will adopt Pie’s adaptive battery feature, as EMUI already has its own power-saving features.

Android 9.0 Pie update tracker: What we know so far (Updated September 25)

The next major version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, has already made its way to the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. Google announced this official Android 9.0 update on August …

News of a European roll-out means other regions can’t be far behind, so sit tight if you’ve got a Mate 10 Pro in the U.S. or elsewhere. Hopefully the P20 series and budget Huawei phones aren’t far behind in receiving a Pie-based update, either.

We’ve contacted Huawei for confirmation of the OTA and will update the article when/if we get a response. Have you received the update though? Then let us know in the comments!

NEXT: Realme 2 Pro review — A step in the right direction

Tencent Announces a Restructuring Plan as Challenges Rise

The reshuffle comes as Tencent Holdings, which has seen a hefty fall in market value this year, is facing fresh criticism from analysts and investors unnerved by regulatory roadblocks.

California's Tough Net Neutrality Bill Prompts US Lawsuit

The US Department of Justice wants to stop the law, arguing that it creates burdensome, anti-consumer requirements that go against the federal government's approach of deregulating the Internet.

Google CEO Visits US Congress to Combat Charges of Bias Against Conservatives

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai paid a rare visit to Washington on Friday to defend the search giant against allegations that it silences conservatives online.

Leak reveals more info on the LG V40 ThinQ's five cameras

Yes, the LG V40 ThinQ is expected to be unveiled this coming Thursday, October 4th. The phone should hit the market with a total of five cameras, three in back and two in front. LG has always promoted its V series phones as offering an outstanding experience for those who love taking photos. Sunday evening, Evan Blass pushed out a tweet that shows what we can expect from each of the five different cameras on the LG V40 ThinQ.

On back, the three cameras are mounted horizontally. According to a recent rumor, the camera on the right features a 16MP sensor and takes "Standard" ...

Facebook Wins Court Battle Over Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Phone Calls

A federal judge in California ruled this month that the government cannot force Facebook to break the encryption on its popular Messenger voice app.

Get a rebate worth up to $300 on T-Mobile iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max with qualifying trade

T-Mobile is currently running a deal on the latest Apple iPhone models. Buy the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus on a monthly payment plan, and when you trade in a qualifying iPhone, you'll get a rebate as high as $300. Keep in mind that this is not a bill credit. Those taking advantage of this deal will receive a prepaid MasterCard valued up to $300.

To get the rebate, after purchasing one of the aforementioned iPhone models, trade-in one of the following iPhones in good condition or better:

$300 REBATE

Apple ...

California Governor Jerry Brown signs net neutrality into law; Trump administration sues

With a swipe of his pen, California Governor Jerry Brown made net neutrality the law in California. That means that ISPs and wireless carriers must treat all streams of content the same. For example, Netflix can't pay AT&T money to have its content sent through a "fast lane." In addition, no content can be banned just because it conflicts with the philosophical leanings of a wireless provider. California's law also adds something that the original net neutrality rules didn't have; it prevents content streamers from paying to have its music or video streamed with a zero-rating.

The ...

New York City's Wi-Fi kiosks have over 5 million users

Back in 2014, we told you about New York City's plans to get rid of 10,000 pay phones that were still dotting the Big Apple's landscape. The plan was to replace the pay phones with Wi-Fi kiosks that would offer free Wi-Fi at speeds up to 1Gbps, and include charging stations and an Android tablet. And ads would be sold to help fund the project, eventually making it self-sufficient.

Nearly four years later, there are 1,700 kiosks in the five boroughs, and more than five million people are registered to access the free Wi-Fi connectivity, with 20 million Wi-Fi sessions ...

Facebook Said to Have Won Legal Battle in US Against Wiretapping of Messenger Calls

Telecom companies are required to give police access to calls under US law, but apps relying solely on internet are exempt. Facebook contended Messenger was covered by that exemption.

Facebook Stories Set to Get Ads as User Base Touches 300 Million

Facebook Stories ads will support tracking metrics such as reach, brand awareness, video views, app install, conversion, traffic, and lead generation.

Uber to Pay $148 Million to Settle US Data Breach Cover-Up

Uber is seeking to resolve legal battles before an IPO next year, while also delivering a national rebuke against its history of flouting laws and basic business ethics.

Facebook's Brian Marcus Calls WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton 'Low Class'

Facebook executive David Marcus said Brian Acton's comments on the company that made him a billionaire are "a whole new standard of low class."

Instagram Lite, Web Version Will Now Show Notifications

Instagram users on mobile or desktop browsers will now be prompted the option to enable notifications when you get new likes, comments, or followers.

FBI forces suspect to unlock his Apple iPhone X using Face ID

According to Forbes, a recent investigation by the FBI resulted in the G-Men forcing a suspect to use Face ID to unlock an iPhone for the first time. It happened last month in Columbus, Ohio when the FBI called on 28 year old Grant Michalski at his home. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI forced Michalski to glance at his Apple iPhone X, unlocking the device.

Since Apple defied a federal judge back in 2016 by not unlocking the iPhone 5c belonging to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, locked iPhones have been opened by having suspects use their fingerprints to activate ...

Check out some of the new features coming to the iOS and Android mobile Office apps

Microsoft makes a load of money licensing its Android based patents and selling subscriptions for some of its Office based iOS and Android apps. During Microsoft's annual Ignite conference for developers and IT pros, which ended last week, Microsoft revealed that its mobile Office Suite has been downloaded more than 1.5 billion times by iOS and Android users. Between the two platforms, the Suite has 100 million active monthly members.

During the conference, Microsoft said that it will focus on the iOS and Android versions of the mobile ...

Here are all the official OnePlus 6T accessories and their prices

Alleged OnePlus 6T render

As expected, the OnePlus 6T will be accompanied by a number of accessories at its unveiling on October 17. But today, just under three weeks before the event, MySmartPrice has managed to obtain the full list and pricing.

Kicking things off with some extra protection, OnePlus will once again be offering a variety of Bumper cases. Specifically, a Nylon Bumper Case in Black will be on offer alongside Ebony Wood and Karbon editions. In regards to pricing, the Nylon variant will set customers in Europe back €26.95, ...

Snag an Amazon Echo Dot speaker now for just $29.99 ($40 off)

Do you own a smart speaker? No? Then now's a good chance to get one of the best, cheap smart speakers around for even cheaper! The Amazon Echo Dot is now going for just $29.99, down from the usual $49.99.

The speaker is powered by Alexa, so you can find out about the weather, sports scores and stock prices just by asking for them. Without tapping a button, you can turn on or off smart appliances, make a phone call, send a text, order a Lyft, set timers and alarms, order a pizza, and do a million other things.

And right now, you can purchase the Amazon Dot (2nd generation) ...

Get a JBL Link View for $200 at a bunch of retailers

If you want a smart display in your life, JBL has a deal for you.

Smart displays powered by Google Assistant haven't been here for long, and the JBL Link View has been on the market for less than two months, but that hasn't stopped JBL and several other retailers from marking it down $50 to $199.95.

This smart display features an 8-inch touchscreen, stereo front-facing speakers with JBL's excellent sound, and IPX4 splash resistance, so you don't have to worry about keeping it on your kitchen counters near the sink, and spill-able, splash-able ingredients. Like the Lenovo Smart Display, the Link View has a Privacy Switch to shutter the camera and mute the mic, and it has the best sound we've heard from a smart display yet. If you've been wanting to see what a smart display can do in your home — which is a lot — now is a pretty good time to give it a try. Google might be unveiling their own smart display at their Google Pixel 3 event in the next couple of weeks, but the JBL will probably sound better than the hinted Google Home Hub.

You can find the JBL View for $200 at the following retailers:

In Moscow, professional place-holders take a beating with the launch of the new Apple iPhone models

On Friday, the Apple iPhone XS and Apple iPhone XS Max launched in Moscow at a local phone store. For several days before the launch, a few hundred Russians stood in line, getting soaked by rain and experiencing bone-chilling cold. Finally, the time came to open the doors and let the frenzied crowd in to buy the latest smartphones from Apple. But when the doors opened, most on line never entered the store.

Instead, it turns out that the queue was made up of professional place-holders, looking to sell their spots on line to the real Apple fans for a huge sum of money. ...

Target a six-figure salary with CAPM certification training

Project management is a vital role in many industries, especially the tech world. Building software or a smartphone is complex work requiring many people. Someone needs to ensure it runs smoothly.

For this reason project managers regularly command salaries around the $100,000 mark. The best part is that you don’t need a college degree to start either, you just need a good certification.

There are a few different routes you can take to certification, and the Certified Associate in Project Management is one of best recognized globally. If you want to go from being a total beginner to ready to ace the CAPM certification exam, you only need to spend $19. That’s the cost of the Project Management (CAPM) Certification Training Bundle this week.

This three-part online learning kit is specially curated to get you fully prepared for certification. It begins by introducing the fundamentals, such as the jargon and methodologies. It then walks you through estimations so that you’re ready to pass the Software Estimations exam.

Finally, you’ll be fully prepped to cruise the CAPM certification exam itself. With 22 hours of training, you’ll really know your stuff.

Here’s the full CAPM bundle:

Introduction To Project Management — $299 value
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The 2nd gen Amazon Echo Dot is just $30 today

Historically, the best direct discount ever.

Right now you can get one for just $29.99 in Black or White. That's a price we haven't seen since Prime Day in mid-July.

For the past couple months, the best deals we've seen on the 2nd-generation Echo Dot have generally been in bundle deals... like getting bundled with a smart video doorbell or the Kids Edition that comes with a FreeTime Unlimited subscription. Getting a direct discount is not quite as common. Even during Amazon's big hardware sale in August, the Echo Dot didn't drop this low.

This hands-free, voice-controlled device uses Alexa to do all sorts of stuff. Play music, control smart home devices, make phone calls, read the news, check the weather, hear audiobooks, set timers and alarms, and oh yeah....shop on Amazon. These things are seriously handy. I find myself asking for weather updates when deciding what to wear, and playing music through my Echo Dot to keep my phone battery full. You'll surely find tons of uses for yours, too. Another great feature is that these are updated through the cloud, so everything happens in the background.

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Smart speakers found in 24% of U.S. homes says new survey

The immediate future could be bright for smart speaker manufacturers following a report from Nielsen revealing that 24% of U.S. homes own a smart speaker (up from 22% in Q1). And 40% of those homes equipped with a smart speaker have multiple units inside. That leaves plenty of potential smart speaker buyers in the U.S., and will probably result in a strong holiday shopping season this year. Because smart speakers can be found priced as low as $25, they make an appropriately priced holiday gift.

Another positive stat for companies like Amazon, Google and Apple to consider, ...

Deal: Buy the Huawei Mate 10 Pro for $499.99 at B&H ($300 off)

Just a couple of weeks before the unveiling of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, retailer B&H Photo Video has lowered the price of last year’s Mate 10 Pro down to the same all-time low seen a couple of times before.

This means that those interested in Huawei’s 2017 flagship can acquire the device for just $499.99 in the US, although they’ll have to make do with the Mocha brown color. If Midnight Blue is the preferred option, consumers will be forced to spend an extra $44.99. In either case, the deal represents a significant reduction over the usual sticker price of $799.99. However, this ...

Stock up on TP-Link's Kasa mini smart plugs for $20 each

Make everything a little smarter.

The TP-Link smart plug mini is down to $19.99 on Amazon, which is a match of its lowest price. It tends to fluctuate a bunch, but seems to bound between like $27 and $30, with the last time it hit this low being back at Black Friday time.

Unlike most other smart plugs on the market right now, this one only covers up a single outlet, meaning you can stack two of them in the same receptacle, or use just one with another plug. The free Kasa iOS and Android apps allow you to control the status of the plug from anywhere, and you can also use a voice assistant, like Alexa on the Echo Dot (down to its lowest price today) to turn it on or off. It can be scheduled and has an away mode to turn devices on and off at random times so it appears as though you're home.

If you've been looking for some extra smart plugs for the house, or want to try one out for the first time, this is one of the best options available.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 'Golf Edition' now on sale in South Korea

Do you like to go golfing? Is the normal Samsung Galaxy Watch just not doing it for you? If so, Samsung has the solution - a special 'Golf Edition' of its latest smartwatch. It's pre-loaded with the Smart Caddie application, which displays geographical information about a desired course.

Samsung says the watch was developed in collaboration with Golfzon Deca, a golf rangefinder manufacturer in South Korea. It can keep track of your shots, and the battery should last long enough for three rounds of golf (54 holes).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 'Golf Edition' now on sale in South Korea was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Weekend poll: Do you subscribe to YouTube Premium?

Almost everyone watches YouTube — if not regularly, at least occasionally. The service is a functional monopoly when it comes to online video. It's also ad-supported, and while those advertisements aren't anywhere near as annoying or ridiculous as contemporary television, they are a noticeable part of using YouTube. With benefits like offline use, background playback, YouTube Music, and no advertisements, I'm curious how many of our readers have elected to pay for YouTube Premium.

Weekend poll: Do you subscribe to YouTube Premium? was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets camera quality improvements in latest update

The Galaxy Note9, arguably one of the best (and most expensive) Android phones you can buy right now, recently received an update. Despite getting bumped to the September security patch, the Note9 also received some camera quality improvements, including brightening faces in backlit conditions and HDR control accuracy.

Here's the changelog:

What's new

Security patch level: September 1, 2018
Camera picture quality has been improved
- Brightness of faces in backlit conditions has been improved
- Day/Night HDR control accuracy has been improved
- Low light brightness and SNR (signal noise reduction) has been improved

The Note9 already boasts a very good camera, so any improvements to it only serve to make an excellent thing even better.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets camera quality improvements in latest update was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Deal: Amazon Discounts ecobee4 Smart Thermostat To $209 – September 2018

Amazon has discounted the ecobee4 Smart Thermostat today, bringing the price down to just $209. That is good for $40 off of its regular price and that also brings it back down to its all-time lowest price – something that hasn’t been seen for a few months now.

The ecobee4 is the latest smart thermostat from the company, and it also includes Alexa built-in. While its earlier models – like the very popular ecobee3 – had Alexa compatibility, the ecobee4 actually has Alexa built-in, so it could replace your Echo device. It means that you can also ask your thermostat to turn on the lights in your home, or how the weather is today and then have the thermostat adjust the temperature before you leave for work. It’s a pretty neat feature, but the ecobee4 will also work to save you money on heating and cooling your home. The ecobee4 will adjust the temperature of your home, so it stays the same temperature and it’s not too hot or too cold. This is going to allow you to conserve energy and spend less each month on your energy bill. The ecobee4 does come with one sensor (though you can buy more) which allows the thermostat to know the temperature in other rooms – this is particularly useful if you have a larger home.

This item is also eligible for Amazon Prime’s free shipping. Which includes free two-day shipping, and pretty cheap (usually $3.99) next-day shipping if you need it extra fast. If you are not an Amazon Prime member yet, you can sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime. You’ll get 30 days free (if you’re a student, you get 6 months), and then it’s $119/year (or $59/year for students). Prime members do get a whole lot more than just free shipping though, so be sure to check out the full benefits.

Buy the ecobee4 Smart Thermostat

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Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus render leaks along with specs; 6.5-inch notched display, 6GB RAM, Kirin 710 SoC

Early this morning, reliable tipster Evan Blass disseminated a tweet that contained a leaked render and specs for the Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus. According to the leak, the Enjoy 9 Play will be equipped with a 6.5-inch notched LCD display carrying a 1080 x 2340 resolution. That works out to an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powering the device will be the Kirin 710 SoC featuring an octa-core CPU. 6GB of RAM is inside along with 128GB of native storage.

The Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus comes with four cameras. On back you'll find a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP sensor. In front, the dual ...

The world's first 10GB of RAM phone may not be coming after all

Currently, 8GB is the most amount of RAM that can be found within a smartphone, putting the relatively small devices on par with certain laptops. But recently, a new variant of the Oppo Find X with a whopping 10GB of RAM was certified in China.

This certification suggested Oppo’s device would become the first commercially available smartphone to ship with 10GB of RAM. However, according to reliable tipster Ice Universe, the new model, which was also set to include 256GB of internal storage, will not be released.

Presently, it remains unclear why Oppo has gone to the effort ...

Most useless software features in Samsung's past smartphones

Ah yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has been making the rounds of late, showing to us all why it’s going to be one of the smartphones to beat this upcoming holiday season. No doubt a beast in nearly every facet, the Note 9 is yet evidence in how Samsung has conformed over the years to deliver a smooth, intuitive, and rich experience with its software. Indeed, there are still quite a few tricks and features packed into the Note 9’s arsenal, but we can say with confidence that many of them are useful to the user.

Well, that wasn’t always the case for ...

What’s new on Netflix this October

By now, we all know the drill. Every month, Netflix adds dozens of new movies, TV shows and original Netflix series for us to enjoy. While you’ll likely skip most of the new Netflix content, there are a few highlights which you’ll likely enjoy. At the top of our list are Daredevil Season 3, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (a much darker take on the Sabina the Teenage Witch), and a new season of Making a Murderer. But since that’s only a taste of what Netflix is adding to its library in October, the company has put together a short teaser trailer which highlights its new content.

We’ve also included the Daredevil Season 3 and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina trailers below for your enjoyment. The full list of what’s being added to Netflix in October is listed below.

Daredevil Season 3

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

What’s new to Netflix in October

October 1st

Angel Eyes
Anger Management
Billy Madison
Black Dynamite
Blade
Blade II
Blazing Saddles
Empire Records
Gotham: Season 4
Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny
Must Love Dogs
My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rollercoaster of Friendship
Mystic River
New York Minute
Once Upon a Time in America
Pay It Forward
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Rumble in the Bronx
She’s Out of My League
Sommersby
The Dead Pool
The Devil’s Advocate
The Green Mile
The Lake House
The NeverEnding Story
The Shining
V for Vendetta
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

October 2nd

Joe Rogan: Strange Times
MeatEater, season 7
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Monty Python’s Life of Brian

October 3rd

Truth or Dare (2017)

October 4th

Creeped Out
The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Violet Evergarden: Special: Extra Episode

October 5th

Big Mouth, season 2
Dancing Queen
Élite
Empire Games
Little Things, season 2
Malevolent
Private Life
Super Monsters Save Halloween
Super Monsters, season 2
The Rise of Phoenixes (streaming every Friday)
YG Future Strategy Office

October 6th

Little Things, season 1

October 8th

Disney’s Sofia the First, season 4
Mo Amer: The Vagabond

October 9th

Terrace House: Opening New Doors, part 4

October 10th

22 July
Pacto de Sangue

October 11th

Salt Fat Acid Heat
Schitt’s Creek, season 4

October 12th

Apostle
Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
FightWorld
ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff
Tarzan and Jane, season 2
The Boss Baby: Back in Business, season 2
The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
The Haunting of Hill House
The Kindergarten Teacher

October 15th

Octonauts, season 4
The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments

October 16th

Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I’ll Shut Up

October 19th

Accidentally in Love
Ask the Doctor
Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.: Limited Series
Derren Brown: Sacrifice
Distrito salvaje
Gnome Alone
Haunted
Hip-Hop Evolution, season 2
Illang: The Wolf Brigade
Larva Island
Making a Murderer, part 2
Marvel’s Daredevil, season 3
The Night Comes For Us
Wanderlust

October 21st

Robozuna

October 23rd

Adam Sandler 100% Fresh

October 24th

Bodyguard

October 25th

Great News, season 2

October 26th

Been So Long
Castlevania, season 2
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Dovlatov
Jefe
Shirkers
Terrorism Close Calls

October 27th

Girl from Nowhere

October 28th

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

October 30th

Fate/EXTRA Last Encore: Illustrias Geocentric Theory
The Degenerates

October 31st

Goldie & Bear, season 2
Gun City

This week in Android: Happy Birthday Google and Android!

A folder, showing Google apps.

Happy birthday, dear Google and Android! Happy birthday to you! That’s right, this week sees two big birthdays: Google turns 20 and Android turns 10. Both are milestone birthdays as well which makes this a little bit more cool. Since our favorite company and OS had birthdays, we spent a lot of the week strolling down memory lane. For Google, we took a look at 20 top tips and tricks in all of Google’s services, straight from the horses’ mouths. Then we looked at some of the significant milestones that Google hit along its way to becoming one of the the biggest companies in the world. Then we turned our sights to Android and the first Android phone to hit the market.

But we can’t be all Google all the time, so we looked at a lot of phones this week too. We went in depth with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s battery and camera. We got a look at the new Xiaomi Mi 8. Is Pocophone the new OnePlus, and if so, what does that mean for the OnePlus 6? We’re also looking forward to Razer’s next gaming phone, due out soon. All that and more in this busy week of Android!

Here are your top stories for the week

02:25 – Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google’s history

We break down all the biggest accomplishments from your favorite search company over the past 20 years.

12:40 – Android turns 10 today: Here are 5 features we still use from Android 1.0

It might surprise you how mature Android 1.0 was when it started off.

17:30 – Android turns 10: Remembering the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream

10 years of Android started with a Dream.

22:00 – Google Feed officially called Discover, will appear at Google.com on mobile

Google Feed has a new name, but it still gives you the same relevant information.

29:10 – From Android to YouTube: 20+ pro tips from the Googlers behind them

What better way to learn all the cool secrets and tips of Google’s products than from the people that built them? There are some “wow” moments in here!

Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn’t cover on the podcast

Pocophone F1 vs OnePlus 6: Can Pocophone steal the crown?

This is an interesting look at the state of OnePlus and the Pocophone. Is there a new flagship killer here?

Google Assistant coming soon to Roku devices

The best assistant is coming to the best TV set top box out there. It’s time to party.

Xiaomi Mi 8 review: A reference design for Xiaomi software

The Xiaomi Mi 8 comes bearing some great specs, but not a lot of other bells or whistles.

How to install the Google Pixel 3 live wallpapers on your smartphone

Pixel 3 live wallpapers, previously only available on Android Pie phones, is now available to everyone running Marshmallow and above. Find out how here!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 battery review: Huge, but enough?

Our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note’s battery is in. It’s up to 4,000mAh. Is that big enough?

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera review

Hot on the heels of the battery review comes the camera review. We put this camera through its paces to see what it can do.

Razer Phone 2: What we want to see in its next gaming phone

The sequel to the Razer Phone is coming very soon and we put together some thoughts on what we’d like to see.

Who wants to win a Pocophone F1?

This week, we’re giving away a brand new Pocophone F1. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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Here's every Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL case worth your money!

Looking for a case for your brand new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL? We've got you covered!

There are so many reasons to get a case for your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Whether you want the highest level of protection available to prevent damage to your new phone or the most transparent, thinnest case available to show off your new phone with pride, there are plenty of options out there.

A personal favorite of mine is the Spigen Neo Hybrid because it's rugged enough to protect your phone from drops, but slim enough that it doesn't make your phone feel like a brick.

If you want a case for your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, we've compiled a massive list of all the cases we could find that are worth your while!

Thin cases

Peel Case

Peel case

$25 at Peel

MNML

MNML case

$15 at Amazon

Google Live Case

$40 at Google

LK Slim Thin

$8 at Amazon

Incipio NGP Pure

See at Incipio

Toalle case

Totalle case

$20 at Amazon

Clear Cases

Spigen Liquid Crystal

$12 at Amazon

Spigen Crystal Shell

$25 at Spigen

Ringke Fusion

$10 at Amazon

Ringke Bevel

$9 at Amazon

Speck Presidio Clear

$45 at Speck

Trianium CLARIUM

See at Amazon

Rugged Cases

Incipio Reprieve Sport 2.0

See at Incipio

Caseology Vault Series

$11 at Amazon

Otterbox Symmetry series

$25 at Otterbox

CrashGuard Bumper Case by RhinoShield

$25 at RhinoShield

Spigen Rugged Armor

$13 at Amazon

Spigen Neo Hybrid

$16 at Amazon

DGtle shockproof case

$8 at Amazon

UAG Plasma series

$40 at UAG

Suensan protective case

$9 at Amazon

Heavy-Duty Cases

ATUS Anti-Slip Slim Fit

$9 at Amazon

Caseology Parallax series

$12 at Amazon

Caseology Legion Series

$14 at Amazon

Spigen Tough Armor

$15 at Spigen

Spigen Slim Armor

$30 at Spigen

Otterbox Defender series

$45 at Otterbox

Leather Cases

Bellroy Leather case

$45 at Google

ProCase Leather Wallet

$30 at Amazon

Case Mate Wallet Folio

$60 at Case Mate

Wallet Cases

JD wallet case

$16 at Amazon

Trianium wallet case

$10 at Amazon

Maxboost wallet case

$13 at Amazon

LK wallet case

$10 at Amazon

Other Cases

Moment Photo case

$30 at Moment

Google Fabric case

$40 at Google

Carved Wooden Cases

$24 at Carved

Protecting your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL is easy when there are so many great options out there. Whether your budget is big or small, you like crazy colors, clear cases, heavy-duty cases, or any other type of case, the list above is full of fantastic cases for your phone.

Updated September 2018: These are still all the cases for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL we believe are worth your consideration!

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