Samsung Galaxy A13 5G review: Cheap in a good way

While the Samsung Galaxy S22 may not be quite the behemoth its big brothers are, that's no reason not to keep it as safe as possible. There are plenty of great cases, but if you're a bit clumsy, you might be in the market for something that can take a hit. Heavy-duty cases used to be a lifestyle choice and a financial one. Thankfully, you can get heavy-duty protection these days without resorting to tank-like cages or exorbitant price tags.

Samsung’s flagship phone lineup has had a three-tier arrangement for years now, with variations not just in size but also in features and, more importantly, price. This is very effective in that it helps cater to the need of a wider audience. So far, though, for its Galaxy Watch series, the company has released only two models every year — regular and Classic, with the latter being the pricier one. But as information from last month showed, there will actually be a third ‘Pro’ variant this year that’ll be even more premium than the other two. While barely anything was known about the said watch at the time, a new rumor sheds some light on how it'll build its material cache.

There are open source alternatives for most apps, but you may not even be aware of free and open source alternatives to Google Calendar. If you're unfamiliar with the idea of open source, the core concept is that the source code is accessible to anyone, so installing an open source calendar app prevents any of your data within the app from being tracked or shared without your knowledge.

You'd pay big bucks to fill a big space on your wall with a big TV most days. But because it's meant to last, there's always something you can do to get a better deal on one. In this case, Sony's X950H series of 4K Android TVs appear to be headed out to pasture, but not before Amazon is able to clear them off for hundreds of dollars off.

Custom silicon is all the rage right now. Apple is fully dedicated to its A-series and M-series chips for phones, tablets, and computers alike, while Google teased a next-gen Tensor processor for the Pixel 7 last week. Samsung has designed its own mobile processors for years, but Exynos-branded chips aren't just limited to the company's devices. Despite confirmation that an exclusive CPU could arrive for future Galaxy phones, we might be waiting a lot longer than most would expect.

Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon, and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and soon-to-be owner of Twitter, don't strike me as best buds. The two men have competed over the past few years for the title of the world's richest man, a title Musk holds. They also sort of compete in space, with Bezos' Blue Origin competing against Musk's SpaceX.

Let's face it, paying for half a dozen streaming sites to watch all the shows you love simply isn't feasible anymore — at some point you need to draw a line in the sand and says "No more." If you've reached that point, but you're still craving a nightly fix of entertainment — and you're willing to tolerate some ads — why not explore the cheapest options available? There is a plethora of completely free, legal streaming platforms out there, which doesn't make it any easier to finds something to watch, so we've compiled a shortlist of the best places to stream free content.

Last month, several Samsung sales reps contracted through staffing agency Ibbu spoke out about unpaid work. Despite 100 percent of their pay based on commission, these workers were tasked with answering customer support questions that didn't result in income. Nearly a month later, these contractors are starting to feel the heat from Ibbu, with the main whistleblower — Jennifer Larson — having been suspended and fired from her job.

You don't have to pay much for a Chromebook 2-in-1 and, yet, they're good for binging your favorite shows and films, great for compact, portable computing, and the underlying platform itself is constantly undergoing transformation to squeeze more mileage out of the silicon you've got. But we've caught an awesome deal on Lenovo's Chromebook Duet 5 that gets you extra specs for a base model price and it's only here for the weekend.

Android 13 is fast approaching maturity, and now the Android TV team is starting to roll out its additions so developers can make the best use of the largest screens in your home. TV announcements from Google I/O 2022 appear at first glance to be very developer-oriented, but they’ll have some direct implications that give users a better experience with apps in the future.

Back in the early days of Android, Titanium Backup was the go-to backup solution made exclusively for root users. Its impact on the power user community over the years is undeniable; however, Titanium Backup's days are numbered since it isn't being maintained. Luckily, there's a more modern option for those that don't want to rely solely on the online backups you get from your Google One account. Swift Backup is the perfect choice for your backup needs, giving you both offline and custom cloud storage options without requiring full root access.

It used to be easy to decide which Samsung flagship to buy because the company only released one per year. Then, starting with the Galaxy S8 series, the company saw there was demand for an even larger high-end phone — and so the Plus variant was born. Fast forward to 2020 and Samsung adds the Ultra to the canon. So now there are three S-series flagships to choose from every year, and 2022's lineup is more compelling than ever, and some of the best Android phones you can buy. And while the trio are similar in many ways, there are some key differences that you may be essential for you.

The LineageOS team released the Android 12-based builds of its ROM late last month with support for a limited set of devices. Since then, the developers have been working hard on adding support for new devices, with builds for the Poco X3, Motorola Edge S, original Razer Phone, and the Nubia Mini 5G dropping soon after. Continuing its work on this front, LineageOS has added support for many more devices, including the Galaxy S10 series, the Essential PH-1, and the Xiaomi Mi 10T series.

Applications share a high degree of correlation to businesses. Unless it's based around intellectual property that can last, many of them don't last for terribly long. The uphill is steep and many developers aren't equipped to tackle all the challenges along the path unless they receive decent investment or are bought out. While that isn't the story for every app out there, there are plenty of them that will pop up in your app store search results and won't have received an update for months or even years. A new report attempts to shine a light on how many of these so-called "abandoned" apps are out there.

Google's Nest Doorbell family, like many other smart video doorbells, leans heavily on software to deliver a compelling feature set, and for the most useful stuff that's going to require a Nest Aware subscription. Users have already been able to get alerts when carriers drop off packages, and now a new report suggests that package delivery notifications may be coming to the Pixel's At a Glance widget, as well.

Getting into Android app development is like stepping into the fast lane — Google's not shy about keeping developers on their toes with new libraries, ever-changing APIs, and of course, frequently updated design guidelines. Remaining up to date with all these changes becomes crucial if you want to stay relevant as a mobile developer, and one of the better resources for that is Now in Android, with plenty of instructional Medium articles and YouTube videos. Now Google's building on those with a dedicated Now in Android app, helping to further highlight its latest best practices.

It's hard to believe the Pixel Watch is finally a reality. The earliest rumors for Google's smartwatch first appeared online four years ago, promising a three-model lineup that never quite came to fruition. Despite this week's announcement at Google I/O, we're still months away from its official launch, and there's plenty we don't know about the wearable just yet — including its underlying hardware. A new report suggests its currently-unannounced processor might be about as old as those initial rumors.

Google is a pioneer when it comes to accommodating multilingual users around the globe. Gboard and Google Assistant support seamlessly switching between languages mid-sentence, allowing you to express yourself as you see fit (granted, Google still has its issues with bilingual voice input last time I checked). At Google I/O...

Google I/O has come and gone, leaving us waiting impatiently for next May. This year's event was chock full of announcements, from new hardware through 2023 and beyond to updates to some of your most-used apps and services. Plus, we finally got a more in-depth look at Android 13, currently shaping up as a worthy upgrade from last year's big redesign. Only one question remains: what announcements got you the most excited?

Android 13 Beta 2 is yet another step on the way to an official launch later this year. Google continues to iron out all sorts of bugs while moving towards a final product, starting with some flashy animations to enhance the look and feel of this year's update. Whether you're unlocking your phone or navigating back through menus, everything looks just a little different in Android 13.