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When will Fortnite be available to play on our Android smartphones? Last week, during Samsung’s Unpacked event in New York, it was revealed that Fortnite will be a timed exclusive for the Korean manufacturer. Yesterday, a tweet sent by the official Fortnite Games Twitter account announced that developer, Epic Games, was opening up the Fortnite Beta to more devices. You’ll need more than a pocket calculator to run this beautiful battle royale, but to see if your device is in the first wave of invites, check out our list!
Fortnite for Android beta starts, Samsung exclusive at first
Fortnite tips and tricks to win the battle royale
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The new Galaxy Note 9 may be designed to rival the future large format iPhone, but the Galaxy S9+ itself is certainly one of its biggest competitors. Both smartphones have a lot in common. But which one should you buy? Is the new S-Pen enough to seal the deal? Find out in our article.
Our hands on with the Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy S9+ review: inherits all the family genes
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The Matebook X Pro represents Huawei’s next step towards diversifying its products, and the new ultrabook from the Chinese manufacturer recently arrived at our editorial office. During our time with the device, it really showed that Huawei knows what it’s doing. Is it a threat to Apple’s Macbook Pro? Find out in our complete review!
Huawei P20 Pro review
Huawei CEO addresses US carrier trouble over “political pressure”
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Snapchat is full of cool but less obvious features and it’s constantly being updated, so chances are good that you’ve yet to discover everything the app has to offer. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top Snapchat tips and tricks. Most recently, we’ve updated the list with new tips like how to create custom lenses and filters or how to use Snap Map, which allows you to find out what your friends are up to on a map.
Snapchat alternative apps
How to use the new fonts and Do Not Disturb Mode on Snapchat
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Android 9.0 Pie comes this year as the successor of the outstanding Android Oreo. The update likely won’t blow you away, but it still brings some interesting new features. It’s rolling out to Pixel devices already, and it will come to devices which participated in the beta by the end of fall. For more details on the final release, see our full news article.
Is the Pixel 3 XL worth waiting for?
All the news and highlights from this year’s Google I/O
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Android 9.0’s name is now official: it’s Pie! The update is now available for download on certain devices, including Google’s own Pixel smartphones, of course. Here are all the availability details and which new features you’re going to get.
Google I/O 2018: highlights from the keynote
Is the Pixel 3 XL really worth waiting for?
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In 1998, 20 years ago, I owned my first mobile phone, a Nokia 8110. And now, 20 years later, it’s back! HMD Global is taking me on a journey back in time with the bright yellow Nokia 8110 4G. It’s like being 20 again!
Nokia 8110 reloaded: the classic spider phone is making a comeback
7 days with the Nokia 3310: is it possible to live without a smartphone?
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It’s happened to almost everyone. You’re trying to find your way around, and the arrow in your navigation app doesn’t point in the right direction, moves around arbitrarily or doesn’t move at all. If you’re having a hard time using your smartphone to tell the direction you’re facing, your phone’s compass needs to be recalibrated. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it.
Best offline maps and GPS apps for Android
How to calibrate the sensors on your smartphone
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Time flies, and the Samsung Galaxy S9 has been on the market for several months now. That’s reason enough to take stock and share our experience with you after our long-term test with the Galaxy S9. So here we go: 100 days with the Samsung flagship: what was good, what wasn’t?
Samsung Galaxy S9 review: love and hate
Tips and tricks to optimize your Galaxy S9 / S9+
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Although the boom times of tablets are over, the large devices are still widely used. But the iPad is making life difficult for Android manufacturers, at the latest since the cheapest Apple tablet has only cost around $330. The new Galaxy Tab A 10.5 from Samsung is in the same price range. We’ve had a chance to try it out, and present to you our first impressions.
Galaxy Tab S4: as expensive as an iPad, as practical as a laptop
Huawei MediaPad M5: a breath of fresh air