Last Week’s 10 Biggest Posts

You wanted: Android P installation instructions, Netflix hidden gems and a Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Galaxy S8 specs showdown. Kick off your Monday by checking out the ten most popular posts from last week.

1. The Google App’s New iMessage Extension Is Pretty Great
   iOS: Google announced a big new update to its iOS app yesterday. If you only interact with Google on your iPhone by typing search queries into your browser’s address bar, the concept of installing a standalone “Google” app might feel a little weird. Don’t worry about it.
2. Android P Just Dropped Early: Here’s How To Get It On Your Phone
   Forget Android Oreo. The first developer preview of Android P has just entered the wild. If you’re keen to get Google’s latest operating system on your phone right now, here’s what you need to know.
3. 10 Netflix Hidden Gems To Add To Your Watch List
   I get paralysed by too many choices. Most nights when I flick on Netflix, if I am not already deep in a series, I just sit there flicking through the service until my mind explodes and I pick up all the brain pieces from the floor.
4. One Of Pixel’s Best Features Is Coming To All Android Phones
   Google Lens is a visual analysis app that provides additional interactivity to your phone’s camera and photo roll. For example, you can use it to instantly create a new contact in your address book by taking a photo of a business card, or access online reviews by snapping a product in a shop.
5. Samsung Galaxy S9 Vs S8: So What’s Different?
   Samsung is touting the Galaxy S9 smartphone as a major reinvention. Mind you, it said the same thing about the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S7 before that. That’s a suspicious amount of reinventing going on, major or otherwise.
6. New On Netflix: The Best Just-Added Movies And TV Shows
   Each month, Netflix adds tons of new movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our ten best picks from the last seven days. That’s your weekend viewing sorted!
7. How To Use Netflix’s Secret Genre Codes
   The problem with Netflix is that it’s too bloody hard to find stuff. If you don’t have a specific title in mind and nothing on the front page grabs you, it can take hours of scrolling to find something worth watching..
8. Android P Update: Everything You Need To Know
   Sorry, but your brand new Android phone is already obsolete. Google unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system earlier this week, and Android P – yes, basically an upside-down Beats logo – comes with some cool new features and a slight visual overhaul.
9. The Best Prepaid Phone Plans In Australia [Updated]
   There’s never been a better time to unshackle yourself from your mobile contract and sign up to a prepaid plan. This holds true whether you’re a penny pincher who’s worried about bill shock, or a power user who wants tons of commitment-free data. Here are the best plans currently available for both types of user.
10. Specs Showdown: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone X
    With the Galaxy S9 just over a week away, Samsung have vaulted to the top of New Phone pile and asking consumers to again decide who gets their bucks in the smartphone future. The S9 is a step up from the S8, but how does it stack up with Apple’s iPhone X?