The Nokia N1 looks just like an iPad mini. Photo: Nokia

Nokia’s decision to sell its smartphone business to Microsoft and leave Windows Phone behind was an excellent choice, it seems. The Finnish firm today announced its first piece of hardware following the sale, and it’s a stunning iPad mini clone called the N1 that’s powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop.

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.

Ditch Facebook Messenger and bring chat back to the original app. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

If you’re one of the many who hate having to use a dedicated app for Facebook chat, you can bring messaging back to the original app with Facebook Chat Re-Enabler. It’s a free download and easy to install, and it lets you do away with the standalone Facebook Messenger app.

The apps you buy for Nexus Player will have been approved by Google. Photo: Google

Developers may be free to release (almost) whatever they like for Android, but with Android TV, things are going to be a little different. Google will screen and approve Android TV apps before publishing them in the Play Store to ensure a good experience for its users, according to its guidelines for developers.

If you’re buying your new Nexus 6 from AT&T, be prepared to see a big AT&T logo slapped on its back. The carrier appears to be trying to conceal the fact that it has branded the purest Android smartphone you can buy, but if you know where to look, you can find the above image on its website.