作者彙整: Marc Lagace

Avoid the games that just want to steal your attention and drain your wallet through micro-transactions

Anyone who’s ever perused around the games section of the Google Play Store knows that there are simply too many games for one human being to play themselves. Here at Android Central, one of my primary tasks is to cover the best mobile games available for Android, which necessarily means part of my job involves playing a lot of games that are, to put it mildly, far off from finding a spot on any of our lists.

That has lead me to develop a pretty keen sense for determining whether a game is unique and engaging in the right ways. Those are the games that I want to recommend to our loyal readers, because once it’s published online, my name is attached to it forever. I want to be able to stand behind the games I recommend and point to them as sterling examples of the best that mobile gaming can offer.

First off, it’s okay to like the mobile games you like

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The NVIDIA Shield TV (2019) is a fantastic device for streaming the best movies and TV shows from your favorite streaming services — but the included remotes and gaming controllers are pretty lousy for inputting your log-in credentials or searching for content. Fortunately, there’s support for wireless and Bluetooth keyboards that will make things oh so much easier!

The best right now

Xiaomi Miiiw Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

Staff pick

The Miiiw Bluetooth keyboard has an elegant desgin, keys that offer great tactile feedback, and seamless connectivity with several devices at once.

$50 at Amazon

Wireless USB with trackpad

Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard

This compact and comfortable keyboard connects via USB with a 33-foot range that’s perfect for your living room. The built-in trackpad and volume controls are great, as is the battery life.

$25 at Amazon

Multi-device goodness

Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480

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Amazon Echo and Google Home have crossed over from the early adopter phase to each finding a place within the mainstream culture. Both are functional, but if you’re like me, you still might not be convinced which assistant is right for you. That’s why I’ve got both Alexa and Google Assistant speakers set up in my home. If you find yourself in the same boat, it may be essential to buy smart home accessories that are compatible with both AI assistants, and these smart plugs are a great place to start.

If you’ve been holding off on adding smart plugs to your home, now’s the time to finally cave and do some shopping. Black Friday will be here before you know it, and that means all sorts of savings and deals on just about every gadget imaginable — smart plugs included. As we track down the best deals, we’ll add them below so you can always stay on top of the latest and greatest prices.

AI-powered energy monitoring

Currant Wifi Smart Outlet

Staff pick

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Two years out, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is still a great device that lets you get more done — as long as you don’t run out of battery life. If you’ve found your Note 8 battery can’t make it through a full day of use anymore, you might want to consider a battery case that will offer you a bit of a boost on the go.

Slim it down

ZeroLemon 5,500mAh SlimPower Battery Case

Best value

Sold on getting a ZeroLemon case but wish they offered something a little less bulky? You should get the ZeroLemon SlimPower case, a more pocket-friendly design that offers half the battery capacity — but at half the price, too — for those who value good design over pure battery power.

$35 at Amazon

Still the most expensive

Mophie Juice Pack Battery Case

Mophie is a brand that stands behind its battery cases and offers replacements if yours stops working properly. This is generally a good thing. However, I specifically know this because so many Amazon customer reviews for the Not… 閱讀全文 →

The Pixel 3 XL is the slightly larger, slightly more expensive, and slightly cooler Google phone — I suppose you could say it’s a notch above the competition. All jokes aside, with a quality phone like the Pixel 3 XL, you’re going to want to protect it with a heavy duty case to make sure it stays beautiful and intact for years to come. We’ve rounded up the best can, from budget-friendly cases to more premium offerings.

Heavy duty & crystal clear

Poetic Guardian Rugged Clear Hybrid

Staff pick

This clear case is no dainty flower. With vivid color accents, a built-in screen protector, and a rubberized flap to cover your USB-C port and keep out debris, the Poetic Guardian lives up to its name quite well and comes in 4 expertly chosen color combinations.

$15 at Amazon

Tough as nails

Spigen Tough Armor

This case offers maximum durability without adding too much bulk to the Pixel 3 XL’s design. Designed with a shock-absorbing TPU sleeve hugged by a rugged shell, the To… 閱讀全文 →

More and more people are turning toward Chromebooks, and with good reason. Apple’s famed MacBooks are undeniably awesome, but they’re also undeniably expensive, and the fact is that most of us simply don’t need that expensive processing power to make it through the day.

This refurbished Samsung Chromebook 11.6″ 16GB gets the daily job done, and it’s currently available for just $99.99.

Whether your ultimate goal is to binge Netflix or write emails, this compact and powerful laptop will see you through the day.

Featuring a Chrome OS and a super-fast Exynos 5 Dual-Core 1.7GHz CPU, this intrepid Chromebook will allow you to multitask and get your work done at blisteringly-fast speeds.

It also comes loaded with a 16GB hard drive so you won’t have to rely on the cloud, and you’ll be able to do your work at night thanks to a brilliant LED HD 1366 display.

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The easiest way to get into hobby robotics is to learn how to create and code your projects using Arduino. You can learn and follow along with starter projects right at home even if you’re new to coding or robotics. You just need the right reading material to teach and inspire you with fun Internet of Things projects

Teach yourself basic robotics with these arduino eBooks! Learn more

Right now, Android Central Digital Offers has a pay what you want deal available for the The Complete Arduino eBook Bundle. Instead of paying $41 for each eBook individually, you can get all six available ebooks just by paying more than the average price — currently around $15 right now! If you’ve always been interested in circuity and creating your own electronic and robotic builds, now is the time to take the plunge.

If you pay less than the average — even just $1 — you’ll get Python Programming for Arduino, a 400-page book that introduces you to how Python and arduinos can be … 閱讀全文 →

Samsung has released another lineup of sleek and sexy smartphones that you’re going to want to show off and keep protected at the same time. For the Galaxy S10, one of the best accessories you can buy is an awesome clear case. It will protect your phone from any unsightly scratches or other damage while letting the phone’s color and unique design elements shine through.

Clearly great

Spigen Liquid Crystal

Staff Favorite

If you want ample protection from a case that doesn’t cover up all the fine details of the S10, you’ll want to get the Spigen Liquid Crystal. It offers protection against scratches and drops, is shock absorbent, and is easy to apply and remove. It also offers the best value for a clear case.

$13 at Amazon

Lifeproof with a view

Lifeproof NËXT

This is far and away the most expensive case on our list, but if you’ve ever owned a Lifeproof case before you know what you’re getting here. Lifeproof cases are designed to protect your phone with great drop prot… 閱讀全文 →

The best shooter on Android just gets better and better.

Player Unknown’s Battleground (or PUBG for short) is a battle royale-style game that pits you against up to 99 other players in a heart-pounding survival scenario where you must scavenge for loot, explore the map and stay in the safe zone while taking out your competition. It’s a highly competitive game that offers game modes for Solo play, pairing up in Duo mode, or playing as a squad of four, and every playthrough will be unique in its own way.

Originally released in China, the mobile version is now available in North America and elsewhere around the world and, in short, the hype is real. Keep reading to learn more about one of the biggest games released for Android in years.

Download: Player Unknown’s Battleground (Free)

Update Feb. 22, 2019: The Resident Evil 2 zombie mode crossover event has landed in PUBG Mobile

After months of speculation and rumors, the latest PUBG Mobile update has delivered zombie mode in the f… 閱讀全文 →

Get your game on — even in the offseason — with the best sports games available for Android.

After a few golden years of fantastic entries, it seems that sports games have all but succumbed to the freemium model. There are far too few quality sports games out there that just let you jump into the game without having to deal with player cards, upgrades or waiting for ‘stamina meters’ to refill. Nearly all the top mobile sports game franchises have switched over to a team building system that requires you to unlock (or buy) card packs to upgrade your team.

But there are still great games to be played! We’re covering the five major North American sports here — football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and, ahem, soccer — with two options for each. The first will typically be more sim-based for the hardcore sports fan, while the second is a more arcade-like option for casual players.

MLB Nine Innings 2018
Badminton League
PES 2019 Pro Evolution Soccer
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