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Let's face it; even if you have one of the best Android phones with a huge battery, sometimes you'll need extra help to get you through an exceptionally busy day. Whether that's on a road trip where you're snapping a ton of photos or just one of those days when you've found yourself immersed in an addictive Android game, having the right battery pack can ensure that you're not left helplessly wandering with a dead phone.
With so many amazing smartphones on the market today, it can be challenging enough to pick the best one for your needs even without also worrying about protection from the elements. However, if you’re an outdoor adventure enthusiast, getting a phone that can handle exposure to water should also be a priority. Whether that’s simply taking a dunk over the side of your boat or being able to withstand the rigors of water sports, the last thing you want is to find your expensive smartphone acting up from water getting inside.
OnePlus 12R vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Midrange phones with flagship ambitions
Affordable phones are blurring the lines between premium flagships
There’s never been a better time to consider buying an affordable smartphone. As technology improves, more powerful midrange chips have blurred the lines between budget phones and flagships in a way that would have been unthinkable only a few short years ago.
OnePlus Buds 3 vs. Google Pixel Buds A-Series: Mixing it up among midrange buds
Shiny design and competent ANC challenge a basic but reliable workhorse
There’s a growing market for affordable true wireless earbuds that can still deliver solid sound quality while not skimping on additional features like active noise cancellation. Over the past year, we’ve seen some interesting new entries in the sub-$100 price range from Samsung, Jabra, Sony, and even boutique brands like Cambridge Audio. Now, OnePlus is throwing its hat into the ring with the OnePlus Buds 3, a set of midrange earbuds that sit between the company’s almost ridiculously inexpensive Nord Buds 2 and its flagship OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
Best Google Pixel 7a wireless chargers in 2024
No more fiddling with the USB cables with these fantastic wireless chargers
Google's Pixel 7a is a remarkably powerful budget Android phone; it packs in the same Tensor G2 chip as the pricier Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, outdone only by Google's more recently released Pixel 8 lineup. In addition to the sophisticated AI and computational photography features the Pixel phones have become famous for, you're also getting a 90Hz full-HD OLED display, a great camera system, and some fun new colors.
Best portable Bluetooth speakers in 2024
Enjoy your music anywhere with the best portable Bluetooth speakers
Nothing beats the freedom of wire-free listening, and we here at Android Police are major fans of all things Bluetooth. One of the best ways to enjoy the many music-streaming platforms out there is with a portable Bluetooth speaker. Far more than loud and proud drivers, the best Bluetooth speakers include sweet features like top-shelf weatherproofing, intuitive companion apps for phones or tablets, and even integrated voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.
Keep it compact: our favorite small phones this year
These small phones are bucking the trend in a world full of phablets
It may be hard to believe today, but there was once a time when a 6-inch smartphone was considered massive. However, as manufacturers built more sophisticated and powerful camera systems and customers demanded more screen real estate, battery life, and power, the 6.5-inch+ screens that once graced only those smartphones facetiously referred to as "phablets" have become the norm rather than the exception. Today, most of the best Android phones are in this larger size range, and while they offer some incredible features and gorgeous screens, sometimes a 6.7-inch phone is just too much.
In this day of modern always-connected smartphones, it’s fair to say that the built-in navigation systems in most cars have become passé. After all, Google Maps can provide so much more detailed and current information on where you want to go, plus reliable and up-to-the-minute traffic information sourced from hundreds of drivers along your route.
Best smart speakers with clocks in 2024
Why ask for the time when you could just see it on these smart speakers?
Smart speakers are a dime a dozen these days, and we're not complaining. From Google to Amazon (and let's not forget the many third-party offerings), you can use a smart speaker to control and automate your smart home devices, listen to music, make phone calls, and so much more. But aside from asking Google Assistant or Alexa what time it is, not many of these devices have integrated LED clocks.
Best Samsung Galaxy A15 screen protectors in 2024
The Galaxy A15 is here, and you'd be wise to protect its screen
Samsung's Galaxy A15 is proof that even budget smartphones can deliver great value. While it's at the other end of the spectrum from the premium Galaxy S24 lineup, not everyone needs all the bells and whistles of Samsung's flagships, and the company's A-series phones provide plentiful options for folks looking for a smartphone that will go easier on their wallet.
Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 cases & screen protectors in 2024
Dress up your Galaxy Watch 6 while keeping it protected and scratch-free
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a solid upgrade over the Watch 5 and Watch 4 that came before it. The screen is bigger despite the fact the watch itself is the same overall size, and the new Exynos W930 is a cracking processor. The Watch 6 doesn't have the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic's rotating bezel, but it has a digital version that replicates that functionality. It's easy to see why the Watch 6 is one of the best smartwatches right now.
Boasting many features usually reserved for higher-end devices, the Galaxy A54 has quickly cemented its place among the best affordable Android phones. Though budget-friendly, Samsung elevated the A-series experience by adorning the A54 with a stunning glass back. But such a stylish feature comes with some risk.
Carsifi Wireless Android Auto Adapter review: A smooth ride for some single-vehicle families
It'll take a specific use case for this adapter to make sense
If you’ve purchased or rented a new car in the past five years or so, there’s a good chance it supports Android Auto, Google’s smartphone projection system that lets you put Google Maps and other Android apps up on your dashboard in a way that’s vastly superior to the infotainment systems found in most vehicles.
Motorola Edge (2023) vs. Edge+ (2023): Price or performance?
Should you settle for the more affordable model or splurge on premium style and performance?
Motorola has long been known for making a well-rounded, competent smartphone lineup that, with few exceptions, has often been regarded as somewhat bland. However, this all changed in 2023 when the company upped its game with a pair of fun and flashy foldables and a refreshing new flagship, the Motorola Edge+ (2023).
Carlinkit 5.0 review: Reliable wireless Android Auto with a catch
A solid Android Auto adapter — once you get it working
Today, many vehicles support Android Auto, letting you project Google Maps, YouTube Music, Spotify, or whatever other apps you want to hit the road on your in-vehicle display. However, while it's not hard to find a car that includes Android Auto, most still require you to plug your phone in with a USB cable; standard Bluetooth systems don't have the bandwidth to pull it off, so you either need a higher-end trim with built-in Wi-Fi or a wireless Android Auto adapter to bridge the gap. That's where the Carlinkit 5.0 comes in.
Best Sony headphones in 2024
From premium ANC to industry-leading sound, here are the best headphones Sony has to offer
Sony is known for making some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market, with the class-leading Sony WH-1000XM5 being merely the latest in a long lineup of perennial favorites. However, those are far from the only over-ear cans the company makes; it may surprise you to learn that Sony has a broad headphone lineup, with something for every budget. Keeping with Sony's audio reputation, its entire headphone collection delivers impressive sound quality for each price point, plus a comfortable and lightweight fit and class-leading battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs. Galaxy S23+: Incremental improvements
Is Samsung's new plus-sized phone the one to buy this year?
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S24 lineup earlier than usual this year, delivering its 2024 flagships only eleven months after their respective predecessors. While some of this year’s Galaxy S24 models will undoubtedly rank among the best Samsung phones of the year, Samsung’s plus-series phones often find themselves as the awkward middle children of the family — even though they’re usually the sweetest spot in the lineup.
Google Pixel Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Does purposeful design win over flexibility?
Two of our favorite tablets go head-to-head
The Google Pixel Tablet is the first Android-powered tablet out of Mountain View since the 2015 Pixel C. Although Google made an interim attempt at rolling out a tablet in 2018 with the Chrome OS-powered Pixel Slate, the Pixel Tablet integrates much better with Google's hardware ecosystem. It isn't perfect, but it's still one of our favorite Android tablets.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 waterproof?
You don't need to fear getting it wet, but be careful at the beach
Last year's Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable came as a slick addition to an already powerful lineup. The phone includes some exciting upgrades, like a new 3.4-inch cover screen that delivers quick updates and information at just a glance. Even with the signature flip function acting as a point of focus, this front screen buff should make the exterior window far more useful, reducing the need to actually open your flipper.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) vs. Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen): Is it worth the display?
They're similar, but there are key differences
If you're looking for an affordable voice assistant, Amazon's Echo Dot models are among the best smart speakers you can buy. While they don't provide the kind of sound quality that will make you want to use them as primary speakers, they're affordable enough that you can drop one in nearly every room, so you can call on Alexa from anywhere in your home.