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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Top 5 cases for new Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge

A new edition of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is hitting stores soon: Blue Coral. Samsung suggest that the new colourway is a trendy choice, with a ‘less vivid and more tranquil’ appearance that’s inspired by nature. One detail you might miss is the gold colour that Samsung have given to the edges of the phone, which serves as nice contrast. I reckon it’s a nice alternative to the black, gold, white, silver and pink options that are already on the market. If you’re picking one up, read on to see our top case picks to complement the new colour scheme!

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