TWRP arrives on Samsung’s latest phablet. Photo: Samsung

The TWRP custom recovery is now available for Galaxy Note 5, less than a month after the handset made its retail debut, paving the way for custom ROMs, kernels, and other third-party tweaks.

Say goodbye to SIM cards as Apple and Samsung are working to get rid of them. Photo: Simon Yeo/Flickr CC

It seems Apple and Samsung can agree on something after all: they both don’t have any interest in keeping the traditional SIM card around for much longer. You know that tiny plastic thing that gets inserted into your phone or taken out when you want to switch carriers? Manufacturers and carriers have something better in mind.

Photo: Motorola

Motorola’s new Moto G is already excellent value for money, and thanks to Amazon’s Gold Box deal, you can no get it $30 cheaper. For today only, both global GSM and U.S. GSM variants in black and white are just $149.99.

Last year’s Moto X is a bargain on eBay. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Looking to pick up an excellent smartphone on a tight budget? Last year’s Moto X — which was widely considered one of the best handsets of 2013 — can currently be had for just $230 (with free shipping) for a limited time.

TWRP comes to the new Moto X. Photo: Motorola

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP), one of the most popular custom recoveries, is now available on Motorola’s new Moto X, giving users the ability to install custom ROMs and tweaks. Not every Moto X handset will be able to take advantage of it, though.