Andrew Lanxon

Best Android Phones to Buy in 2023

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Apple’s iPhone isn’t the only choice if you’re in the market for a new phone. Android has several advantages over iOS, and one of the biggest is the sheer variety of devices you can chose from. From the supersize Galaxy S23 Ultra to the …

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Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Which Phone Camera Is Better?

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Google’s Pixel 7 Pro has an excellent triple-camera setup that’s already seriously impressed me, alongside the phone’s slick new design and streamlined Android 13 software. But the competition is fierce, with Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Pro also packing some potent …

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It’s Expensive to Heat An Older Home, But Here’s How You Can Save

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Heating a home is rarely cheap and, with global energy prices on the rise, it’s more important than ever to consider how to make our homes more energy-efficient.  This is easier in newer properties as they’re more …

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Best Samsung Phone for 2022

Samsung has a lot of phones to choose from in all prices and sizes. There’s the top-of-the-line Galaxy S22 Ultra, which starts at $1,200, the $180 Galaxy A12 and many other choices in between.  Whether you want a high-performance phone with one of the best cameras available or a more affordable device that nails the basics, there’s a Samsung phone for you. …

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Best Phones Under $500 for 2022: Pixel 6A, iPhone SE, Galaxy A53 and More

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In the market for a new phone, but wary about dropping serious cash on something that you might lose or break? There are tons of affordable options in the $400 to $500 range, and while you may be worried that cheap phones won’t function as …

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Best iPhone 13 Accessories for Better Mobile Videos and Photos

Our phones’ cameras are becoming more advanced and come with even better features out of the gate these days, but you don’t have to rely solely on your iPhone’s camera to shoot something professional-grade. There are now a ton of iPhone filming accessories and gear that can help turn your mobile devices into cameras that can deliver an amazing final …

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My Biggest Wishes for Apple’s iPhone 14

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are undeniably among the best phones you can buy in 2022. They offer a brilliant blend of impressive all-around performance with camera skills that can rival professional cameras. But since Apple’s “Far Out” …

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DIY iPhone Battery Replacement: How I Fixed My Phone at Home

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s do-it-yourself repair program lets you fix some of its products yourself with official parts, but it’s always been possible to open your iPhone and do a DIY fix with third-party components.  I did exactly that, replacing the old battery …

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Can I Go Swimming With My iPhone? Breaking Down Water

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. While waterproofing used to be something found only on those beefy, rubber-sealed rugged phones designed for construction workers or downhill mountain bikers, now you’ll find it built — to differing extents — into most mainstream phones, including the iPhone 13 …

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Best Camera to Buy In 2022

In this article Our Picks FAQs What to Consider How We Test  Buying the best camera is no easy task, especially with so many models at different prices offered by a wide range of manufacturers. But whether you want to go with Sony, Canon, Nikon or Fujifilm, if you want full-frame image sensors and fast burst shooting or you just …

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