Honor 7X vs. Moto G5 Plus: Which phone under $250 should you buy?

Budget phones are better than ever.

Everybody loves a good deal. These days, it’s easier than ever to get a great phone at a low price, and no two phones better represent that than the Moto G5 Plus and the Honor 7X. Both phones retail for less than $250 and deliver enormous value, bringing many of their respective brands’ best features to an affordable range.

In our reviews, we called each of these phones the best new device at the time of their release, but which of them is best for you?

What the Honor 7X does better

The Honor 7X is nearly a year newer than the Moto G5 Plus, and as you might expect, it features a significantly more modern design. In stark contrast to the Moto G5 Plus’s massive bezels, the Honor 7X has a large, 5.93-inch 18:9 display that occupies over 77% of its face. The 7X also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, which some may find more ergonomic than the Moto G5 Plus’s placement under the display — this also allows for fingerprint sensor gestures to call down the notification shade and swipe through gallery photos.

The Honor 7X looks substantially more modern than the Moto G5 Plus.

In addition, the Honor 7X is the only phone to feature dual cameras on the back. The secondary sensor measures depth to aid in portrait mode and wide aperture photography, allowing the 7X to take impressive artistic shots.

While the EMUI 5.1 software included on the Honor 7X may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s full of useful features like lock screen shortcuts and a wide variety of shooting modes in the camera app. Unfortunately, despite its recent release, the 7X isn’t yet on Android Oreo, nor Huawei’s newer EMUI 8 firmware.

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What the Moto G5 Plus does better

Fans of stock Android will feel much more at home with the Moto G5 Plus. Motorola has added some minor tweaks to the Nougat software, namely the Moto app for gestures like the popular double-twist to launch the camera, but for the most part this is as clean as Android gets. If you don’t mind a bit of bloat, you can even save some money and buy the Prime Exclusive version, which comes pre-loaded with Amazon lock screen ads.

The Moto G5 Plus is still the best option for fans of stock Android and Moto Actions.

While neither phone claims a true IP rating for water and dust resistance, the Moto G5 Plus at least offers a water-repellent nano-coating. It probably won’t save your phone in the event of full-on submersion — say, a dunk in the pool or toilet — but it’s at least enough to give some peace of mind when you’re caught out in the rain.

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Where both are evenly matched

The Honor 7X and Moto G5 Plus both run the older Android 7.0 Nougat software (albeit very different iterations), and share similar internal specs; each features a fairly powerful mid-range processor (Kirin 659 and Snapdragon 625, respectively), up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD.

Both phones are also similar in what they lack; given the metal bodies, you won’t find wireless charging on either device, and for whatever reason NFC is missing as well. Further, both phones still adhere to the dated Micro-USB standard, rather than the increasingly commonplace USB-C.

Which one’s right for you?

This one really comes down to the software. EMUI 5.1 is significantly and fundamentally different from stock Android, but that doesn’t make it bad — some even prefer it. If you’re okay with EMUI, the Honor 7X is the clear choice; it’s newer, the design is vastly superior, and the dual cameras allow for more artistic photography.

If, on the other hand, you prefer the look and feel of stock Android, or you simply don’t like 18:9 displays, the Moto G5 Plus is still a fantastic value — though you may want to keep an eye out for its upcoming successor.

Do you own either phone, or have any plans of owning one in the near future? Let us know in the comments below!

Pixel 2 XL vs. OnePlus 5T — Which is the better buy?

The $350 difference.

If you’re shopping around for a large Android smartphone right now, two devices that deserve to be on your shortlist are the Google Pixel 2 XL and OnePlus 5T. Google’s latest entry into the Pixel series is one of the most impressive phones available, but the 5T offers a tremendous amount of features and tech for $350 less.

Google Pixel 2 XL (left) and OnePlus 5T (right).

One of our forum users is currently the owner of the OnePlus 3, and they can’t decide which of the above two phones they should upgrade to. Other members of the community were quick to reach out with their own suggestions, and these are a few of the top answers.

drenfree
01-23-2018 05:52 PM

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I would get the pixel 2xl. Due to the pure Android experience. I have owned several Samsung Galaxy models, Nexus 6 and various iPhones. This Android doesn’t make me miss my iPhone 7 plus. Also I might sound bias but I just don’t trust the Chinese phone manufacturers for security concerns.

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Morty2264
01-23-2018 09:42 PM

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I too would recommend the 2 XL. If you do happen to get a model that has a particularly bad blue tint, return it and swap it for another one within your return window. Google’s two-year (within the States) warranty also makes the more-expensive Pixel an easier phone to invest in.

I too enjoy the 5T and would certainly recommend it – and I’ve heard returning it is easy if you decide you are…

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Vega007
01-24-2018 10:48 AM

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I wish I could say I have used a Pixel 2 XL, but I haven’t. What I have used is the smaller Pixel, and I would take the OnePlus 5T over that anyday. The only X factor here would be the camera and how important low light photos are for you, since the Pixel will crush the OnePlus in that regard.

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LPRodgers
01-26-2018 11:40 PM

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I have both and they are great. I like oxygenOS better than stock Google (including the launcher) the 5T is a great experience but the camera isn’t a Pixel, it’s good but it’s not the pixels. Other issue for me is lack of VoLTE on ATT with the 5T, the Pixel front speakers with VoLTE is amazing. But overall these two and the samsungs are the best Android phones out right now.

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Huawei’s next P-series phone will be called the P20

Could this updated name hint at a large upgrade over the P10?

Although not perfect, Huawei’s P10 from early 2017 was an excellent phone that featured a great design, awesome camera performance, and superb battery life. We’re expecting Huawei to unveil the phone’s successor in March of this year, but rather than being called the P11, it’ll be branded as the Huawei P20.

We first became suspicious of the name-change back in 2017 when Huawei trademarked the “P20” title, and most recently, we’ve been able to confirm through our own sources that the phone will be called the P20 instead of P11.

As if that wasn’t enough, Roland Quandt (a source that’s offered reliable information in the past) recently took to Twitter to shed some light on the codenames and available colors for the upcoming P20 family:

Huawei P20 family – codenames and colorsHuawei P20 – “Emily” – Ceramic Black / Twilight Huawei P20 Plus – “Charlotte” – Ceramic Black / TwilightHuawei P20 Lite – “Anne” – Midnight Black / Klein Blue / Sakura Pink

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 27, 2018

The reason for the name change? Although we can’t so for certain quite yet, it’s expected that Huawei will be opting for the P20 title as a way to better resemble the sizable upgrades that’ll be found in the P20 over the P10. The P20 may ship with three rear cameras and a notch in its display akin to the iPhone X, and while I’m personally not excited for the latter of those two things, it’ll certainly create for a much different phone compared to the P10.

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The Galaxy S9 will be great, but I’m waiting for Google’s Pixel 3

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is shaping up to be one heck of a phone, but Google’s dedication to the Pixel line has me convinced the Pixel 3 will be even better.

We’re less than a month away from Mobile World Congress, and while the annual tech show in Barcelona is always home to a lot of different announcements, this year’s highlight will be the Samsung Galaxy S9. Months of leaks and rumors have given us a good idea of what to expect from Samsung’s latest and greatest, and based on what we’ve seen so far, the Galaxy S9 will be a minor improvement over last year’s Galaxy S8.

In other words, the Galaxy S9 will have a gorgeous AMOLED display, smaller bezels than ever, Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 processor, metal/glass design, and even a rear camera that’ll allow you to adjust its aperture physically. All of this does sound exciting and will likely result in one hell of a phone, but it’s not going to be the Android phone that gets my money this year.

Instead, I’ll be holding out for the Google Pixel 3.

Some of you might agree with me and some of you may not. I’m not necessarily here to sway your mind one way or the other, but the way I look at it, Google is on its way to beat Samsung at its own game.

Let me explain.

Google’s still not perfect at hardware, but it’s making massive improvements

Its time with the Nexus brand notwithstanding, Google’s only been a hardware company for less than two years. The Pixel and Pixel XL from 2016 were the first two phones that were lead entirely by Google and not another manufacturer, and as expected, they had their quirks. I eventually grew not to mind the look of the first-gen Pixel, but when compared side-by-side to the Pixel 2, it’s immediately apparent just how much Google’s improved with its hardware activities.

Google Pixel (left) and Pixel 2 (right).

The Pixel 2 may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the Galaxy S8, but it’s a much more mature-looking phone compared to its older brother. Its glass panel on the back is more polished while still giving the phone its own unique identity, the coating over the aluminum body adds a wonderful texture, and it’s just got a sense of fit and finish that I always felt was missing on the OG Pixel.

Google’s quickly getting really good at this whole hardware thing.

Every manufacturer makes improvements to its hardware year after year, but I’m continually impressed with the construction of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. I understand Google’s not a small company and has endless resources for cash and talent, but for a hardware division that’s as young as it is, it’s impressive that the company’s phones look and feel as great as they do.

Samsung’s been dominating the hardware space for Android phones for years, and while I have no doubt the Galaxy S9 will be a gorgeous piece of tech, this is something that’s been expected of Samsung since 2015 when it released the Galaxy S6. It’s no longer a surprise that Samsung makes good hardware, and while bezels have shrunk and things like water resistance have been added, Samsung’s been using the same general phone design for nearly four years. The Pixel 2 XL is a much different-looking and better-constructed phone than the first Pixel XL, and I have no doubt we’ll see Google continue to focus on improving its hardware more and more this year and beyond – primarily because it’s the only thing that the company needs to improve.

Samsung’s software is still … not good

I used the Galaxy S8 for about two weeks while waiting for my Pixel 2 to get delivered, and while I do occasionally miss its bright, vivid, and downright awesome Super AMOLED Infinity Display, never have I once yearned to go back to Samsung’s custom software. I’ll admit that Samsung has made some steps in the right direction since the days of the original Galaxy S (shiver), but there’s still a lot of work still to do.

There’s the issue of duplicate apps and UI tweaks that are there just for the sake of being different, but above all else, my biggest gripe with Samsung’s take on Android is that it still causes its phones to bog down way faster than they should.

Take the Galaxy Note 8 for example. Android Central’s Andrew Martonik revisited the phone after it’d been out in the market for three months, and when talking about the Note 8’s software/performance, he said the following:

The styling and features not jiving with my personal tastes are one thing, but I’ve been seriously underwhelmed once again with how the Note 8’s speed has held up after a few months of installing apps and loading it up with data. Precisely as I experienced after three months with my Galaxy S8, the Note 8’s daily performance has started to slow. Most things I do are quick and smooth, but there are still far too many instances now where apps hang up just a few beats before launching or scrolling, or animations stutter and drop frames.

No matter your personal preference for how Samsung’s UI looks, a phone with top-of-the-line silicon should not run into dropped frames and slowdowns less than six months after use. And yet, Samsung phones still do.

This is something that Samsung’s been trying to correct since 2010, and yet we’re still faced with the same general problem. The software’s been cleaned up and some of the unnecessary features have been removed, but if phones are still showing this much degradation in performance just a few months after use, that’s a problem. More importantly, that’s a problem Google doesn’t have.

Google’s software experience is as good as they come.

As I’m sure you’ve heard from other people in this industry, one of the joys of using the Pixel or Pixel 2 is their software experience. I’ve yet to experience any slow down or jitters on my Pixel 2, and while that might not be as sexy of a selling point as iris scanning or a personal assistant that can post pictures to Instagram for you, it’s one that makes an incredible difference in day-to-day use.

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What this all means

Samsung is the most prominent name in the mobile industry for a reason. It makes impressive tech, spends a heap of money on marketing, and its phones sell like hotcakes. Google may never sell as many phones as Samsung does, but its Pixel handsets are already able to compete with Samsung’s best after just two generations. Google’s proven to us that it knows how to make meaningful improvements in the hardware department, and its software is already the best you can find on any Android phone. Samsung may have top-of-the-line hardware, but its continued struggle with making a polished UI is getting to the point of embarrassment.

In the meantime, Google’s already perfected its software experience and doesn’t have any glaring problems on the hardware front. The Pixel 2 may not have the slimmest bezels and the LG panel for the Pixel 2 XL’s display isn’t great, but these are both things that Google will likely remedy with generation three. And, when it does, we’ll be in store for something damn special.

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This is the lowest price we’ve seen on Amazon’s Cloud Cam

Don’t miss out on this limited-time deal.

Since its release (which wasn’t long ago), the Amazon Cloud Cam has sold for $119.99. You could get it for a little less if you bought multiple cameras at the same time, this is a match for the lowest price we’ve seen it hit. Grab one today for just $89.99, or maybe just go for two of them while you’re at it.

You have access to the last 24 hours of motion alert clips for free and the free Cloud Cam app will push notifications based on the settings you select. It has night vision, two-way audio and much more. Amazon offers a few different Cloud Cam Plans, starting at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year and going up to $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year, depending on your needs.

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How to enable HDR for PlayStation 4 on popular 4K TVs

Here’s how to ensure that you are ready to run HDR on your PS4 and your TV

Oh, brave new world! Resolution, clarity, and color depth are increasing all the time on new gaming consoles. If you are a PlayStation 4 owner then that means that you have the ability play games (which support it) in HDR. HDR or high dynamic range is a method of image rendering which can allow for a beautiful and staggering depth of graphics in modern games.

While it is easy to enjoy such gorgeous graphics it is not always entirely clear as to how one might enable such settings. Most modern televisions, while capable of supporting such graphics do not come set up to do so straight out of the box.
Here is how to enable HDR graphics on your PS4 and a bunch of popular televisions.

Configuring your PS4

Before getting into the settings on your TV set you are going to want to make sure that your PS4 is all set to actually output HDR. Here’s how you can ensure that your console is ready to go. The first step is to make sure that your console has the most recent firmware update. HDR is only available through version 4.0 and higher.

From the main menu of your PS4, go to settings.

Select Sound and Screen

Select Video Output Settings

Set HDR to Automatic

Set Deep Color output to Automatic.

Configuring your television to display HDR

Once you have your PS4 properly configured, it’s time to hop over and get everything set up correctly on your TV.

Samsung 4K TVs 2016/2017

With some of the best 4K HDR displays on the market today, Samsung is a great option for those looking for crystal clear images. In order to enable HDR on your Samsung TV you will need to go to the settings menu to enable HDMI UHD Color. It is important to keep in mind that you will have to enable these settings for each port through which you intend to utilize 4K.

Press the Settings button on your TV’s remote

Select Picture.

Scroll all the way down to Expert Settings or Picture Options.

Navigate to the HDMI UHD Color section. Each of the available HDMI ports should now be listed on-screen.

Turn on HDMI UHD Color for the ports of your choosing.

LG TVs 4K TVs 2016/2017

LG has developed quite a few TVs which support HDR in recent years. Nearly all of these sets should come with the same software which should make enabling these settings relatively uniform across most models. In order to turn on HDR for your PS4, you will be looking for “HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color” in the settings menu of your television.

Press the Settings button.

Scroll down to All Settings.

Navigate to the General tab.

Select HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color. Each of the available HDMI ports should now be listed on the screen.

Enable the feature on the ports of your choosing.

Vizio 4K TVs 2016/2017

Vizio also offers quite a few models in the P and M-series which will give you crisp, clear HDR images. On most sets, it is important to keep in mind that while ports one through four can all output 4K HDR, port five will not support that content. Within the Vizio SmartCast app, you will be on the lookout for “HDMI Color Subsampling” in order to get the HDR content you love so much.

Open your SmartCast app.

Select Settings.

Select Inputs.

Select HDMI Color Subsampling. Each of the available HDMI ports should now be listed on-screen.

Enable HDR on the ports of your choosing.

Sony Bravia 4K TVs 2016/2017

There are quite a few 4K televisions offered by Sony which will support HDR on your PS4. Most recent sets will need to see “Enhanced format” turned on in the settings in order for you to enjoy HDR on your PlayStation.

Press the Home button to open the menu.

Scroll down to Settings.

Select External Inputs under the TV subsection.

Next, choose HDMI signal format.

Switch your signal format to Enhanced format. By default, this will have been set to Standard Format.

Panasonic 4K TVs 2016/2017

If you have a modern high-end Panasonic TV then there is a good chance that your set also supports HDR. Like many other televisions, you will have to enable HDR on a per-port basis. That can be done by changing the aptly named “HDMI HDR Setting” within your television’s settings.

Press the Menu button on your remote.

Navigate to the Setup tab of the Main Menu.

Select HDMI HDR Setting.

Select the HDMI port your Xbox One X is connected to.

Change to ON for the ports of your choosing.

Philips 4K TVs 2016/2017

Philips Televisions come out of the box running in “Legacy”, mode which offers the highest rate of compatibility with various devices. However, if you want that sweet HDR you will have to enable your chosen port to accept HDR content. The steps to do that are as follows.

Press the Menu button on the remote.

Choose Setup.

Navigate to TV Settings.

Choose Installation.

Select Preferences.

Select HDMI mode.

Choose the HDMI port your PS4 is connected to.

Switch to Normal from Legacy.

What TV are you using for 4K HDR gaming?

If you are using a set that is not mentioned in this article, and you need some guidance with enabling HDR please feel free to mention it in the comments.

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Apple’s Grammy ads were all about Apple. Google’s was about the rest of us

The iPhone X has Animoji, if you didn’t know. … Google had stories of hope to tell instead.

I admit, I still have no idea what a Despacito is. I can’t tell if Khalid is a DJ or just a regular dude. The line blurs between SZA and Sia (though they both kick some serious ass) and Pink looked exceptionally blonde to me. (Those high notes, though.)

I’m a nearly 40-year-old white guy. The Grammys maybe aren’t for me anymore. (My pre-teen daughter loved it though, and that’s more than good enough.)

So I sort of approach it like a casual football fan on Super Bowl Sunday. While I can (and do) appreciate the music that isn’t part of my daily playlist (if you haven’t spun the Childish Gambino record yet, though, you need to Rich Purnell your ass to Mars and get out of my orbit), I also sort of pay more attention to the commercials than I might otherwise.

Apple had a couple of Animoji spots that were downright fun. An alien head Animojiing to Gambino was perfect. The unicorns gave it just the right amount of tripped out WTF. It was the perfect contrast to the otherwise buttoned-down Apple.

The Migos spot was messier. Maybe I’m just biased against the poop emoji in general, or that I think their “Middle Fingers” song was bad enough to make my suburban middle-class 14-year-old self wince a little at the forced rebellion. But whatever. Animoji are fun.

I was disappointed to read the fine print that the commercials were “professionally animated” — I very much wanted to picture some very serious Apple folks lip-syncing not-so-seriously into an iPhone X over and over and over, to get the faux-facial ticks just right. Alas, not the case.

But it was Google’s spot that really stood out to me.

Not every picture tells the whole story. If you’re in emotional distress, reach out: https://t.co/P5q9mFbDJP pic.twitter.com/Ok7yXJ4vB6

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) January 26, 2018

I missed the very beginning. Didn’t even know it was Google’s doing, though I started to wonder once I saw all the bokeh in the photos. (Portrait mode in effect.) And then the phone number on the Google Play Music-style screen gave it away.

But it was the people who stood out. The stories. And, of course, the kicker.

It was reminiscent of the excellent “Be Together. Not the Same.” campaign from a few years ago.

The more cynical among us might think that Google only did a suicide prevention spot because of the Logan Paul backlash. And that’s probably not wrong. But it’s also the right message at the right time, given the suicides in the music industry over the past year, to say nothing of the 100-plus people in the U.S. who take their own lives every day. And with the popularity of the “1-800-273-8255” suicide prevention song, which also was performed live Sunday night with Best New Artist nominee Khalid and eventual winner Alessia Cara.

So I’ll forgive Google for maybe being opportunistic. Worse would have been to have ignored the opportunity altogether and instead focus only on itself. One tech company had already done that Sunday evening.

It’s not complete redemption for the black hole of decency that is Logan Paul and his ilk. But it’s a start. And it was the right thing to do.

But now, Google, we need to talk about Linus.

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Best Android apps for following the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics

Stay informed during the Winter Olympics!

On February 9, 2018, the world is going to turn its eyes to PyeongChang, South Korea where the Winter Olympics are going to be held. You know what that means: 15 winter sports, including everything from figure skating to alpine skiing. If you want to keep track of everything going on, then having the right app is key.

These are the best apps for following your favorite teams and all the action in PyeongChang

• The Olympics – Official app
• NBC News
• PyeongChang 2018
• Team USA
• Olympic Channel

The Olympics – Official App

If you want the best overview of everything the Olympics has to offer, both in 2018 and in the future, then the Official Olympics app from the IOC is what you’ll want to check out. The main page gives you all of the latest news, even when it isn’t time for the games themselves. You can view results, see which countries are competing, check out photos and videos from during the competition, and even shop for official Olympics gear.

It aims to be your all-in-one spot for the best information about the Olympics, no matter what you’re interested in checking out. One of the few things it doesn’t include is streaming of the games themselves, although highlights are uploaded after the fact.

Download: The Olympics – Official App (Free)

NBC News

As in 2016 with the Rio Summer Olympics, the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics are being covered exhaustively by NBC News. This means that you can use the NBC app to get access to tons of awesome coverage as it comes in.

This generally includes things like the opening ceremony, coverage of the biggest sports, clips from behind the scenes, and of course sportscasters on-site at the games, taking everything in from the sidelines. If you like to catch up after the fact, the video coverage is a great way to do it.

Download: NBC News (Free)

PyeongChang 2018

The PyeonCchang 2018 app is the official standalone app for the Olympics this year, and to kick off, it’s available in five languages. For those who like to follow the Olympics closely, this is the best companion you could ask for. It’s already counting down the days until the Olympics properly kick off, and has tons of information down to the current weather conditions on the ground.

When you first set up the app, you’ll need to choose your preferred language and time before deciding what kind of notifications you want the app to send you. Once you’re into the app, you can check out recent news, find your favorite events on the schedule, take a look at the different venues, and plenty more to boot. There is even a special section if you’re going to be a spectator in person, including the ability to buy tickets and view accommodations.

This app does ask for location and storage permissions, but that’s for filtered content if you’re actually at the games or abroad, and it only stores your photos and preferences in its own folder.

Download: PyeongChang 2018 (Free)

Team USA

If you’re cheering on Team USA at the Winter Olympics then you’re in luck: the Team USA app is especially for American fans! The Team USA app focuses solely on news and accomplishments of America’s Olympic team as it competes.

You can look up specific athletes, view photos and videos, check on upcoming events, and even view their social media feeds. It’s for the folks who are all-in for Team USA and want every smidgen of intel they can get their hands on.

Download: Team USA(Free)

Olympic Channel

When it comes to seeing everything going on at the Olympics in PyeongChang this February, the Olympic Channel is the app to check out. Its content is separated into Features, Events, News, and TV, and there is tons of content here to feast your eyes upon.

You can view the full upcoming Olympic schedule so that you don’t miss an important match, see all kinds of awesome news as it rolls in, check out events while they’re happening, and even get feature-length stories on all sorts of things that are Olympics-related both for 2018 and years past.

Download: The Olympic Channel (Free)

Will you be watching?

The PyeongChang Winter Olympics are nearly here, and you know what that means: Amazing athletes from all over the world coming together to compete against one another in the snowiest of conditions. Are you excited for the Winter Olympics? Will you be watching? Let me know about it by dropping a comment below!

‘Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition’ may launch on February 9 for $20

The same Final Fantasy XV you know and love, just smaller.

Although I haven’t spent as much time with it as I should, Final Fantasy is one of the oldest gaming series around that’s fostered some pretty amazing titles. Final Fantasy XV is widely considered to be one of the better recent entries, and soon you’ll be able to bring that same adventure with you wherever you go with “Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition.”

Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition first appeared on the Play Store for pre-registration last August, but the Apple App Store now indicates that it’ll be released on February 9. We can’t say for certain at this time if that release date will be the same for its Android counterpart, but if I were a betting man, I’d say it launches on Google Play either on or near that same day.

There will be ten total chapters for Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, and while the first one will be free to download, you’ll need to hand over $19.99 in order to play all of them. That’s a lot of money to pay for a mobile game, and while the character models are more cartoony than they are in the console version of the game, the gameplay mechanics, story, and more are essentially the same.

If you’re a Final Fantasy fanatic, do you plan on picking up Pocket Edition?

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This $7 Aukey charger has two USB ports and looks like it’s built into your vehicle

It’s barely noticeable.

This Aukey dual USB car charger is one of the most popular options out there for several reasons. First up, the price. Right now you can pick one up for just $7.03 when you enter the coupon code AUKEYCS5 during checkout at Amazon, a savings of just over $3. Second up, the size. It’s small enough that it looks like it’s built right into the cigarette lighter and it has two ports that can charge at 5V 2.4A simultaneously. The charger has built-in safeguards to prevent overcharging, excess current, and even overheating. All you have to do is plug this in, grab the two USB cables that you use the most, and you’re ready to charge on the go.

Aukey backs its products with a 24-month product replacement warranty, and at this price, you’re going to definitely want one of these in every car that you own. Remember to use the coupon code above to get the discounted pricing.

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