New Android rules demand an end to proprietary quick charging standards

Right now, fast charging for Android phones is kind of a mess, with a handful of confusingly similar standards each championed by a portion of smartphone and accessory makers. The introduction of USB-C could have made things simpler, but instead it’s just added to the confusion. Now, Google are trying to set things straight with new rules for Android.

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Everything you need to know about Android Auto 2.0

Android Auto is a brilliant way to control your phone on the road, but until this week the only way to get it was to buy a car with it built in or get an expensive replacement car stereo. Thanks to its recent 2.0 update, it’s now possible to run Android Auto directly on your smartphone, giving everyone access to Google’s advanced driving interface.

We’ve installed the app so you can see how it works, find out to install it and see what accessories you might need to complete the setup.

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The best screen protection for your iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

The new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are as gorgeous and capable as ever, but they still have one big flaw — beyond the missing headphone jack, that is. Their screens are still way too easy to scratch and crack! In this article, we’ll show you all the ways you can protect your screen, from simple screen protectors to sprays, cases and complete covers. We’ll start with the methods that add the least protection, and work our way up to the most.

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