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Oppo has introduced the Find X10 Pro Max, showcasing a luxurious design that aligns with its rumored premium pricing. The device marks a significant entry in the Android flagship market, emphasizing build quality and features.
Amazon cut the price of the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G to $189.98 during its Prime Day sale, down from a $284.98 list price, marking its lowest price this year. The phone includes 8GB RAM, 256GB storage expandable via microSD, a 6.8-inch 120Hz FHD+ NXTPAPER display, a 5,010mAh battery, stereo speakers, a headphone jack, and a 50MP main camera. The discount requires an active Amazon Prime membership, which new users can access via a 30-day free trial.
A tech guide lists ten practical second uses for retired Android phones, noting that even older devices retain working cameras, GPS, displays, speakers, sensors and Wi-Fi. Suggested uses include turning the phone into a kitchen display, hiking GPS unit, or retro gaming handheld. The guide recommends backing up data and performing a factory reset before repurposing a device.
Several Android features—including Clear Calling, Wi-Fi calling, VoLTE, Adapt Sound and Mic mode—can be adjusted to improve call audio clarity. These settings vary by device and manufacturer, since Android does not have a single unified interface across phones. Physical mic cleanliness also affects call quality.
Amazon is selling the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for $279.99, a $50 cut from its $329.99 list price and a match of its lowest price so far this year. The US model includes a 6.9-inch 120Hz NXTPAPER 4.0 display with reading-focused modes, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a large battery, and it holds a 4.5-star rating.
Google has published guidance on configuring Android phones so they can be tracked if lost, including keeping software updated, verifying the linked Google account, and enabling Location services. Users are directed to enable settings under Security such as Find Hub or Find My Mobile, along with an Offline Finding option that requires a device PIN, pattern, or password.
Android devices come with native options to block spam and scam numbers, typically accessible through the Phone or Contacts app. Users who change their mind can just as easily unblock a number using the same apps. The exact steps can vary slightly depending on the phone manufacturer's version of Android.
Apple confirmed that its Trade In program lets customers exchange eligible Android devices for credit toward a new iPhone purchase. The offer extends Apple's existing trade-in system, which previously focused mainly on older iPhone models.