Marvel Snap review: A brilliant, fun, and strategic card game

Marvel Snap review: A brilliant, fun, and strategic card game Collectible card games are rarely based on an original IP. From Hearthstone to GWENT to the Elder Scrolls: Legends, they’re usually a way to capitalize on existing interest in a brand. Success varies, but they’ve often suffered from the same issues of bloat and an inaccessible meta. Marvel Snap aims to capitalize on the interest of Marvel fans, but unlike its competitors, it offers a streamlined, competitive game that’seasily accessible to beginners....

April 14, 2025 · 11 min · 2141 words · Kathleen Anderson

The 9 Best Beginner Workout Apps for Fitness Newbies

The 9 Best Beginner Workout Apps for Fitness Newbies Regularly exercising is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. By staying physically active, you can help control your weight, strengthen your muscles, boost your energy, improve your brain health, and even promote better sleep. However, if you’re new to exercising, you might not know where to begin. Do you want to do something low impact like yoga or go all out and start running?...

April 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Robert Johnson

The FAA will finally let Verizon and AT&T go nuts with C-Band 5G near airports, but with one catch

The FAA will finally let Verizon and AT&T go nuts with C-Band 5G near airports, but with one catch The latest — and possibly last — chapter of the ongoing C-Band 5G saga might be drawing to a close. After months of delays, false starts, and frustration on both sides of the issue, the FAA has reached agreements with AT&T and Verizon about how to roll out their advanced 5G networks near US airports....

April 14, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Erin Brown

Total Commander forced to stop letting you install APKs

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April 14, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Henry Castillo

Weekend poll: Do you plan on buying a new phone next year?

Weekend poll: Do you plan on buying a new phone next year? WithBlack Fridaysales just around the corner — if not active already — right now might be the best time to buy a new smartphone. From budget devices to high-end flagships and foldables, everything’s about to be sold for hundreds of dollars less than their usual prices, like some kind of consumer reward for being patient. That said, if you like to live on the cutting edge, it’s a tough choice....

April 14, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Scott Thompson

Another Pixel 6a unboxing video is here and this one's not from Google

Another Pixel 6a unboxing video is here and this one’s not from Google Late last month on YouTube, Google France’s retail training channel hadposted a videogoing through the Pixel 6a’s big talking points including its fingerprint sensor and what comes in the box. That video got pulled down from public view a couple days after it went up. But fate seems to find its way around these things — another video exposé of the Pixel 6a has appeared, this time from Malaysia....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Grace Little

Apple's next-gen CarPlay teaser is making me anxious about Android Automotive

Apple’s next-gen CarPlay teaser is making me anxious about Android Automotive Apple kicked off WWDC today with a look at iOS 16, an update that promises to bring a whole lot of Android’s customizability to iPhones. Nearly all of the features announced in today’s keynote — from thatfancy new lock screento thatsweet drag-and-drop featurewe’re begging Google to copy — will arrive this fall. That said, one thing teased today that will decidedlynotarrive in the coming months — or even this year — is thenext-gen version of CarPlay, a tool that seems to rival Android Automotive as tech companies duel it out for the fate of your next car....

April 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Samantha Stevens

Gmail is getting some powerful merge fields with the help of simple tags

Gmail is getting some powerful merge fields with the help of simple tags As Android Police’s newsletter editor (gosubscribeif you haven’t already!), I’ve come to know the power of merge fields first-hand. If you don’t know what they are, they’re extremely useful in sending mass emails where, if you’ve collected the data from people, you can slot them into specific places as needed. It’s how organizational senders are about to personalize their greetings to each recipient....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Phillip Mills

Google Pixel 7 phones could mark the arrival of higher-quality Bluetooth LE Audio on Android

Google Pixel 7 phones could mark the arrival of higher-quality Bluetooth LE Audio on Android The Pixel 6a might’ve just arrived on store shelves a month ago, but we’re already looking forward to what’s next from Google. With thePixel 7 and 7 Prolikely a month out from a full reveal, it’s time for the leaks and rumors to really kick into high gear. Thanks to an early reveal, we already know what both devices look like, but that doesn’t mean Google doesn’t have some surprises in store — specifically regarding audio streaming....

April 13, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Wendy Cherry

Google's tweaking Search to bring you more news straight from the original source

Google’s tweaking Search to bring you more news straight from the original source Anytime you Google something, you’re faced with a long list results, and it can be tough to quickly determine which ones are trustworthy — just because a website appears at the top of the search results doesn’t always mean that it’s a reliable source. Even if a websitelooksreputable, there’s no guarantee the information found there is accurate, or complete, or just the best version of it available....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Daniel Sanchez

How to Buy and Download Kindle Ebooks on iPhone and iPad

How to Buy and Download Kindle Ebooks on iPhone and iPad You don’t need a Kindle to access Amazon’s vast library of ebooks. With an Amazon account and the Kindle app, you can buy, download, and read all your favorite books right on your iPhone or iPad. Let’s show you how. Unfortunately, you may’t purchase ebooks directly from the Amazon Kindle app on mobile devices as itdoesn’t support in-app purchases anymore, but there is a workaround to this....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Gary Curtis

How to Fix the "Make Sure Your Temp Folder Is Valid" Error in Windows 11

How to Fix the “Make Sure Your Temp Folder Is Valid” Error in Windows 11 Windows stores temporary files to store data to free some of the resources in order to complete other tasks, or to use them in case there’s a data loss while programs are running. They’re usually beneficial, unless you encounter the “error writing temporary file. Make sure your temp folder is valid” message when you want to install a new app....

April 13, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Christopher Rose

Nothing shows how the Ear Stick rolls in video teaser

Nothing shows how the Ear Stick rolls in video teaser Carl Pei’sNothinghas quickly set itself out as a fashion-driven tech brand (or maybe the other way around) with a focus on chic at a fairly accessible price. Last week, the company teased itsEar Stickasa must-have accessoryand we’re not talking about makeup. But now, we’re getting a look at how you’ll be using that stick. No, it’s not going anywhere near your face… well, unless you want it to....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Cindy Kim