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Google reportedly even attempted to pay Samsung to stop competing. What you need to know An amended complaint filed by Epic Games against Google alleges that the search giant tried to quash Samsung's Galaxy Store as part of "Project Agave." The allegation was made in a complaint filed by 36 states against Google earlier this month. The complaint alleged that Google made a "direct attempt to pay Samsung to abandon relationships with top developers." Google used anticompetitive practices to quash Samsung's Galaxy Store as part of "Project Agave," according to an amended lawsuit filed against the search giant by Fortnite developer Epic Games. The allegation was first made in a complaint filed by a coalition of 37 state attorney generals earlier this month. However, the Complaint filed by 36 States and the District of Columbia alleges that Google then sought "a different implementation toward the same anticompetitive goal" as p

A mediocre processor and bottlenecked browsing speeds undermine what started as a promising, feature-rich phone. When it comes to the best cheap Android phones , most fall somewhere in the $250–$350 range and offer similar specs and speeds. Outside of special deals, not too many "good" smartphones with decent components can cost less than that. But Nokia wants to undercut that class of smartphones with the $200 Nokia G20 and $150 Nokia G10. Nokia sells its fair share of cheap and mid-range phones, known for their stock Android software, guaranteed updates, and striking designs. Where the Nokia G20 stands out is its giant 5,050mAh battery, which is rated to last two or three days of standard use. That kind of longevity in such a cheap phone — cheaper than the Moto G Power , one of our favorite long-lasting phones — is a pretty great perk. Unfortunately, the G20 has some cheap hardware and obsolete wireless standards that hold it back from greatness. Comparing the Nokia

While the best 4K Android TVs have Chromecast built-in, some people want the benefit of casting without having to use the Android or Google TV interface. With a Chromecast Ultra or Chromecast with Google TV , you can stream in 4K, HDR, or Dolby Vision or play 4K HDR games with Stadia Pro on a wider range of TV brands. We're here to help you find the best 4K TVs for Chromecast — either built-in or as a peripheral — with the LG C1 OLED TV standing at the top of the list. Best overall: LG C1 OLED TV While the LG CX previously topped our best 4K TVs for Chromecast list — and is still worth buying if you want a discounted model — the new LG C1 OLED TV only improves on its sterling predecessor for visual quality, gaming, and streaming. Its new Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor will upscale your cast content to 4K beautifully and naturally, something the Chromecast can't handle on its own. And it adds four HDMI 2.1 ports, which enable 4K gaming at 120Hz if you own a next-gen console l

Road trips can be a lot of fun, but when your co-pilot navigation app isn't there when you need it — that fun can quickly disappear. To start the summer, my family and I drove over 2000 miles round-trip to Texas. Our vessel was a 2017 Ford F150, pulling a 21-foot cargo trailer we converted into a camper. We drove all the way from Kansas to Padre Island National Seashore, so we could camp on the beach for a few nights with some friends. The experience was fantastic, but the driving experience could have been a bit better if feature parity between Google Maps and Waze on Android Auto was more cohesive. When I bought my truck in December 2019, I was so excited to discover the vehicle supported Android Auto , a first for me. While my truck's head unit doesn't support a wireless connection, I love using Android Auto all the same. From Google Assistant with its communication integrations to streaming music, it's great, especially its navigation features. Until I bega