Phone News
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Is X Listening? Protect Your Calls From Privacy Leaks
X's new calling feature could expose your location and conversations. Learn the risks and how to safeguard your privacy with these simple steps.
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Soundcore Just Made Their Highly-Rated Sleep Earbuds Even Better
Say goodbye to noisy nights. Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds offer 3x better noise reduction over the Sleep A10 and a more comfortable design for side sleepers.
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Did You Contribute to America's $8.3 Billion Screen Repair Tab?
Since smartphones hit the market, Americans have spent a staggering $149 billion on repairs and replacements. See the breakdown and get advice on DIY repair.
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A New Way to Google is Coming to Pixel 7 – Just Circle What You Want
Stop typing searches. Discover Circle to Search, a super-fast way to find info about whatever catches your eye. Available now on Pixel 7 and 8 and Galaxy S24.
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Finally, a Car Mount that Isn't an Eyesore: Scosche MagicMount
Ditch bulky car mounts! This minimalist option keeps your phone secure and in view, with easy vent or dash mounting. iPhone and Android are compatible.
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What You Should Do When Your iPhone Gets Wet (Hint: Don't Use Rice)
Your iPhone got wet – now what? Avoid drying mistakes like rice, hairdryers, and more. Get Apple's official tips on how to dry your phone and prevent damage.
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No More Airline Earbuds: Use Your Bluetooth Headphones with AirFly
Tired of wired headphones on planes and at the gym? AirFly lets you use your favorite Bluetooth headphones with in-flight entertainment and gym equipment.
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Drop-Proof Your Samsung Galaxy S24 with This Holster Case
Get peace of mind with the Encased Rebel Case – shockproof, grippy, slim, AND it comes with a holster. See why it's the best protection for your Galaxy S24.
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If you have an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, you need this charger
Simplify your Apple charging routine with Anker MagGo. Fast Qi2 wireless charging for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in a compact, travel-friendly design.
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On-Device AI is Coming to Affordable Phones, Thanks to MediaTek
AI is already changing how we use our phones. Now, that change is coming to more affordable devices, potentially starting at Mobile World Congress next week.
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AI Upgrade: Older Samsung Devices Get Galaxy S24 Features
Samsung just announced that many of the Samsung AI features will be coming to older models. Here are the devices getting the update and what to expect.
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Apple Sports Enters the Field: Can it Keep Up with the Big Players?
The new Apple Sports app offers scores, stats, and live game access through Apple TV. But can it compete with giants like theScore, ESPN, and others?
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Apple Vision Pro Adds Apple Arcade Games, But Isn’t for Gamers – Yet
Apple Arcade games are coming to the Vision Pro, with more than a dozen taking advantage of the headset’s VR features. But only a few show real promise.
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Sleep Problems? Your Samsung Watch Can Tell if It May Be Sleep Apnea
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is the first to be cleared by the FDA to help diagnose moderate to severe sleep apnea, putting wearers on the path to better health. -
You Can Now Customize Your Galaxy S24 Display with New Color Controls
Samsung's software update lets you fine-tune your Galaxy S24's screen to adjust white balance and vividness to personalize your viewing experience.
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New iCloud Passwords App Makes Login Sharing with Windows Far Easier
Are you an Apple user with a Windows PC? The new iCloud Passwords App makes it far easier to share passwords and passkeys stored in your Apple iCloud Keychain.
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How Much Will You Actually Pay for Apple's Vision Pro?
Want the most out of Apple Vision Pro? Before you buy, understand the total cost including prescription inserts, storage upgrades, and protection plans.
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Google’s Bard Chatbot Rebrands to Gemini: A New Era of AI?
Google Bard is undergoing a significant transformation, including a new Gemini Android app to replace Google Assistant and a suite of advanced AI features.
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The Fragile Truth: Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Vulnerability Exposed
Allstate's breakability tests on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series reveal increased fragility over the S23 line, despite updates to the case and screen.
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AT&T Rolls Out an Easy New Way to Tell if a Call is Spam
AT&T is rolling out a new type of Caller ID that clearly identifies verified callers on your phone display, helping you screen out spammers and scammers.
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This New iPhone Security Feature Keeps Your Phone Safe from Thieves
Stop thieves in their tracks! This new security feature will prevent a thief from resetting your iPhone so they can resell it, giving you time to recover a stolen device.
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OnePlus 12 Hands-on: Power-Packed Performance at a Competitive Price
The OnePlus 12 is an affordable contender in the premium smartphone space, boasting an impressive display coupled with advanced processing capabilities.
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Apple's adoption of RCS eases texting woes between iPhone and Android
RCS support for Apple will enable seamless sharing of high-quality videos between Android and iPhones and enhance the cross-platform sharing experience.
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Samsung's AI Features Shine in the Galaxy S24 Lineup
The new AI features for the new Galaxy S24 series offer significant benefits, despite mostly incremental updates to the camera and other hardware.
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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2024 Awards
CES never fails to amaze us with its annual showcase of new tech. Discover which innovative products won our Top Picks Award and why you'll love them too.
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Speck Solves the Dropped Earbud Problem
Dropped case, no problem. Speck’s Gemtones earbuds come with cases that keep your earbuds locked in place and visible at all times – even when you drop them.
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Belkin iPhone Stand Pro Tracks Movement for Perfect FaceTime Calls
Never go out of frame on your FaceTime calls again! The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro will smoothly follow subjects around the room for perfect video.
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TimePorter: The Chic Way to Showcase Your Apple Watch Bands
Ready to organize your growing Apple Watch band collection? Twelve South's TimePorter offers a stylish, convenient way to display your Apple Watch bands.
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Apple Watch Sales Halt Looms: Here's What You Need to Know
Imminent ban on Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2 sales: Learn how the latest lawsuit affects your holiday shopping and secure your watch before they're gone.
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Fake Driver Texts Are the Lastest Package Delivery Scam
New scam alert: Fake delivery drivers are tricking people into calling them and sharing information that could lead to identity theft or unauthorized charges.
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The 5 Apps You Should Download from Google’s Best Android Apps of 2023
The top Android apps include everything from innovative educational tools to high-octane games. While all compelling options, these five are our favorites.
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The 6 Apps You Should Download from Apple’s Best Apps 2023
The top App Store apps include everything from easy-to-use photo editors to innovative assistive apps. All are noteworthy, but these are the six we'd download.
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The Motorola Razr+ Gets a Peachy Makeover in 2024's Color of the Year
Motorola’s Razr+ foldable phone is now available in Pantone's Color of the Year 2024, Peach Fuzz, making it a standout for both its design and technology.
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AirPods Pro 2 Available at an Unprecedented Low $169
Get 32% off on the AirPods Pro 2, now only $169. Enjoy the enhanced noise cancellation, superior sound, and long battery life of one of our favorite earbuds.
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Unprecedented Black Friday Deal Drops the TCL 40 XL to Just $97
The 40 XL proves that a smartphone with a quality camera doesn't require a hefty price tag. As part of TCL's holiday deals, get it for an all-time low of $79.
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Effortless Logins: Safari's New Feature Auto-Fills Verification Codes
Safari captures codes from Mail and Messages, auto-populating the verification field for smoother, error-free logins. Here’s your quick guide to getting started.
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Hands On: How Does the OnePlus Open Stack Up Against the Competition?
The OnePlus Open impressed us with its sleek design and bright display and gives the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold serious competition.
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TCL 40 X 5G: Enjoy Advanced Smartphone Tech for $139
The TCL 40 X 5G proves you don't have to pay hundreds for a smartphone with a decent camera. As part of Amazon Prime Day, you can get it for just $139.
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Google Puts AI in the Spotlight with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
With the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro rollout, Google brings a myriad of advanced AI experiences to life through significant hardware and software upgrades.
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How to Prevent Spam Callers From Leaving Voicemail
Nobody wants to waste time deleting messages from unwanted callers. Here's how to stop spam callers from reaching your voicemail inbox.
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5 Reasons to Upgrade to Apple Watch 9
Apple has imbued its new Watch 9 with four improvements that make it easy to justify an upgrade and one that will even tempt Apple Watch 8 owners.
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Apple iPhone 15: Only Photo and Film Pros Need Apply
While there aren't compelling technical reasons to upgrade to an iPhone 15 unless you are a creative pro, there are compelling economic ones.
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Should You Upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Watch6?
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Watch4 or older or are looking to buy a Wear OS watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is the smartwatch to get. Here's why.
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Verizon Aims to Reduce Spam Texts with Free New Text Blocking Feature
With spam text messages on the rise, Verizon has rolled out a free new tool to block spam texts. Here's what you should know before activating it.
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Steer Clear of New App Testing Scams: Tips From the FBI
The FBI is warning people about a new scam that hooks individuals with the lure of testing smartphone apps. Here's how to spot and avoid this new scam.
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Is Threads a Twitter Killer?
Threads is an app for public conversations and building communities of people with similar interests, but it's lacking some of Twitter's key features.
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Take Advantage of Apple’s New Fast Way of Delivering Security Updates
Rapid Security Response updates enable Apple to deliver security improvements and fix vulnerabilities quickly. Here's how to turn on automatic updates.
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Phonecheck Can Tell You if a Used Phone Is Locked, Lost, or Stolen
Is that used phone deal too good to be true? Before you buy, here's how to confirm that it's not reported as lost or stolen and is unlocked for activation.
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Logitech Zone Learn Headset Keeps Kids Focused on Learning
Logitech’s Zone Learn headset is designed for kids, with a comfortable fit and durable construction, and is tuned so that they can hear voices clearly.
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Carriers Make Phone Insurance Available for Old Phones
Carriers usually require you to sign up for phone insurance within 30 days of acquiring a phone, but it’s open enrollment for all devices right now.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Phones Receive Big Processor and Camera Upgrades
The Galaxy S23 line is a significant step up from last year, with a much faster processor for gaming and camera upgrades for better low-light performance.
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Apple Issues Major Security Update for Old iPhones and iPads
If you have an old iPad or iPhone, you should update now to prevent hackers from running malware, changing your privacy settings, and more.
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Apple Raising the Cost of Battery Replacements on March 1
With Apple raising the cost of battery replacements by $20, here's how to check your battery's health to see if you need a new one before prices go up.
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Wisear Earbuds Will Have Hands-free Controls
Wisear's earbud control technology uses simple face twitches to let you answer phone calls or play music without touching your earbuds or smartphone.
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HP Hearing Pro Leads New Class of Bluetooth OTC Hearing Aids
HP Hearing PRO promise to be the best Bluetooth earbud-style OTC hearing aids thanks to their music playback, active noise canceling, and low price.
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Our Editor's Pick the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are $70 Off
Bose just chopped $70 off the price of its QuietComfort Earbuds II. If you want to gift the best noise-canceling earbuds, you should grab this deal.
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Arlo Safe App Provides Live Safety Monitoring and Video Recording
The Arlo Safe App delivers video recordings of emergency events, personal safety monitoring, and crash detection in one uniquely comprehensive app.
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Google Pixel 7: An Already Impressive Camera Becomes Even Better
The hardware and software updates to the cameras in the new Google Pixel 7 models make them easy to recommend – except for Pixel 6 model owners.
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No Insurance, No Problem: Samsung Phone Screen Repairs Are Just $99
With cracked screen repairs up to 57 percent off, now is the time to repair your Samsung phone if you don’t have insurance. But there are few caveats.
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Should You Upgrade to iPhone 14?
If you're eyeing a flagship iPhone 14 Pro model, there are a few compelling reasons to buy, but the case for the iPhone 14 model isn't as strong.
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Apple's New AirPods Pro Fix Two Big Problems
Apple fixes two big complaints – AirPods Pro falling out of your ears and losing the case – and improves audio quality. But it's not enough to upgrade.
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Bose CustomTune Profiles Deliver Noticeably Better Noise-Canceling
The new QuietComfort Earbuds II create personalized noise-canceling profiles based on your ear canal's shape - and you can really hear the difference.
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iPhone, iPad and Mac Owners Need to Update Software Now
Hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that allow installing new apps, taking pictures, and changing security settings.
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Verizon Opens up Phone Insurance Enrollment for Old Devices
If you regret not purchasing phone insurance, Verizon is letting you sign up old devices through October 13th. We break down whether you should go for it or not.
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Anker’s GaNPrime Next-Gen Chargers Are Faster and Smarter
Anker’s new chargers are more efficient and smarter, with the ability to dynamically distribute power to the device that needs fast charging the most.
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New Facebook Feeds Tab Puts You in Control of What You See
If you don't like Facebook telling you what to read, you'll love the new Feeds tab that shows chronological posts from your friends, Pages, and groups.
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Will Apple’s Lockdown Mode Finally Kill Pegasus Spyware?
Apple is rolling out a new security feature that will offer users what Apple describes as extreme protection from spyware for those users who need it.
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Google Image Search Gets Even Better with Multisearch
Google image search now lets you use text to refine your search to give you better search results, as well as find related style and color variations.
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Add Your Driver’s License to Your iPhone Wallet to Make Travel Easier
Now you can add your driver’s license to the iPhone Wallet app to travel through TSA checkpoints. Find out which states allow it and how to add it.
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iOS 15.4 Finally Lets You Use Face ID When Wearing a Mask
Using Face ID to unlock your phone has been a challenge in recent years with mask requirements in many public places, but now your iPhone can recognize you even when you're wearing a mask.
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New iPhone SE Offers High-End Performance for a Budget Price
The new iPhone SE (3rd gen) features the A15 processor, matching the speed of the top-tier iPhone 13 models, and 5G connectivity for a budget price.
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3G Networks Are Shutting Down, Cutting off Phones, Home Security, Cars
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.
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You Can Now Install Android Apps on Your Windows 11 PC
All Windows 11 computers can run hundreds of Android apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore and touchscreen laptops operate like Android tablets.
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First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Phones
Samsung folds the Note line into the S22 series and adds processing upgrades for all new S22 models resulting in significant camera feature updates.
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10 Reasons to Upgrade to iPhone 13 (and 5 Reasons Not to Bother)
While there's no one must-have feature, there are 10 good reasons to consider upgrading to an iPhone 13 from your current iPhone, even an iPhone 12.
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11 New Features that Will Make Your Apple Devices More Useful
Enhanced security and privacy, increased interoperability between Apple devices, and more intelligent apps are coming to all Apple devices this fall.
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9 Features to Try in iOS 14.5
iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which you can download today, include fixes to some major annoyances. Here are the top nine features we think are worth trying.
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AirTags Enable Apple Lost & Found
Apple’s new Bluetooth location tags use Find My, which Apple users already use to find the misplaced iPhones and AirPods, to find all of your other devices.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Delivers High-End Features for Under $500
The high-end display, quad-lens camera, weather resistance, 5G capabilities and more make the A52 5G a great deal at under $500.
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iPhones and iPad Owners Need to Update to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 Now
There are 3 vulnerabilities in iOS 14/iPadOS 14 that are being actively exploited by hackers. Protect your iPhone or iPad by updating to iOS 14.4/iPadOS 14.4.
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Miiskin Fights Cancer by Helping You Monitor Skin Changes
Miiskin makes it simple to monitor your skin for moles and other skin changes that could be signs of cancer, even on hard-to-examine areas like your back.
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The Best Apps of 2020
From streaming services to the easiest workout routines ever, the year's best apps help us stay healthy and entertained even when we're stuck at home.
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Allstate Finds the iPhone 12 to Be the Most Durable Smartphone
The iPhone 12's new Ceramic Shield screens can survive serious falls, according to drop tests by Allstate, and are more durable than iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S20.
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You Should Upgrade to iPhone 12, Here's Why
With 5G, a tougher screen, vastly improved cameras, and more, it's not a question of if you should upgrade, but to which iPhone 12 model. Here's how to decide.
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You're Not Crazy, Your iPhone Battery Is Dying Faster
If you upgraded to iOS 14, you may have noticed that your iPhone is now running out of battery quickly. It's not your imagination. Here's the fix.
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New Google Pixel 5: Affordable 5G and Flagship Features
Google’s new Pixel 5 phone delivers innovative new software and high-end hardware at a mid-range price.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Delivers Premium Features for Less
Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE combines all the key features of its flagship phones, including 5G connectivity, at a price that’s $300 less than the regular Galaxy S20.
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7 New Features to Try in iOS 14
Apple's latest iOS comes packed with new conveniences, like extra privacy protections, lots of new ways to customize your Home Screen, and quite a bit more.
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Apple Makes Its Watches More Affordable and Accessible
Apple upgrades health tracking and makes its smartwatches more accessible with the affordable Watch SE and Family Setup for managing kids' and parents' Watches.
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InvisibleShield Screen Protectors Kill Coronavirus
Zagg's InvisibleShield Elite Glass screen protectors have been proven to kill human Coronavirus in third party testing.
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Samsung Slashes Smartphone and TV Prices on Amazon
With prices up to 50% off, it's a great time to upgrade to the newest Samsung Galaxy smartphone or spruce up your home theater with a QLED 4K TV.
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What You Need to Know About Samsung’s Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra
Samsung's next-generation of Note phones received boosts in processing power, display size and quality, and camera quality. Find out if the upgrades are enough to make the switch.
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Google's Pixel 4a Has High-End Android Features at a Budget Price
While the Pixel 4a isn't the only smartphone with a moderate $349 price tag, it has impressive features you usually can't get without paying a lot more.
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How to Claim Your $25 from the iPhone Batterygate Settlement
Do you own — or did you own — an iPhone 6, 6s, or 7? If so, you can claim a $25 payment from the iPhone throttling settlement. Here's how.
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Huge Changes Coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps
A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple devices this fall, including huge updates to primary apps as well as how you access your apps and information your home screen.
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Facebook Lets You Block Political Ads
You may not be able to stop your friends from arguing about politics, but you can at least get rid of political ads on Facebook and Instagram.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Switch to the Microsoft Edge Browser
The newly updated Edge browser delivers the convenience of the Chrome browser with enhanced security, organization tools and readability. It's time to give Edge a try.
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Bulk Delete Facebook Posts with This New Privacy Tool
With the new Manage Activity feature, you can easily filter you old Facebook posts and delete or achive them to pull your private information out of the public eye.
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New Medical ID Sharing Lets Your iPhone Send Health Data to Emergency Services
A new feature in iOS 13.5 lets your phone send key medical data to emergency services when you call 911 — it could help save your life.
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Apple Watch on Sale Now for $100 Off
Apple Watch rarely goes on sale, but you will find select Apple Watch 5 models for $100 off at Walmart right now.