Andrew Lanxon

OnePlus 9 review: Is this phone still worth buying in 2022?

Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Jan. 12: The OnePlus 10 Pro just released in China, and we’re still learning about OnePlus’ 2022 phone line. But if you are considering the OnePlus 9, know that even though it’s not the highest-performing phone in the lineup, it’s still got great specs all round and comes at a price that …

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iPhone 13 Pro vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Which phone has the best camera?

The Google Pixel 6 Pro’s attractive design, its solid processor performance and its easy-to-use Android 12 software earned it a coveted CNET Editors’ Choice Award. Some even called the new Google phone surprisingly more exciting than the iPhone 13. When it comes to photography, however, which one reigns supreme? As a professional photographer, I was impressed at how good the …

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Google Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Which camera is better?

Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro wowed CNET’s reviewers thanks to their attractive designs, clean Android 12 interface and solid overall performance. I even found the Pixel 6 Pro’s camera to be a real rival to the iPhone 13 Pro when I put the two phones side by side, being able to take beautiful, well-exposed images in any conditions. It’s …

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Best Verizon phone for 2022

Apple’s iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy S line remain top buying choices, but they’re not the only phone-makers that are releasing fantastic handsets of their own. The industry is innovating and evolving faster than ever, from 5G connectivity to foldable screens, and all of the competition benefits us. Verizon subscribers can choose from excellent phones at a range of prices and we did some …

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Best AT&T phones of 2022: Apple, Samsung and more compared

The race to the top of the mobile phone market has brought fantastic handsets from companies that continue to chase the leaders that are many people’s top choices, like Samsung’s Galaxy line and Apple’s iPhones. From 5G connectivity to foldable screens, phone companies are innovating and evolving faster than ever, unveiling solutions to problems that we didn’t even know existed. And …

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Here’s how everyone’s taking those gorgeous close

You used to need an additional clip-on lens to take proper macro (close-up) photos on an iPhone. But if you’ve just unboxed a new iPhone 13 Pro, you may have discovered that Apple’s newest flagship phone has a built-in Macro mode, which allows you to take detailed macro photos using the wide-angle lens. By equipping the wide lens on the …

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OnePlus Buds Z2 earbuds go a long way in justifying that huge price increase

OnePlus Buds Z2, the company’s latest true wireless earbuds, come with water resistance, strong bass response and a new addition of active noise canceling. But at $99 (£99 or roughly AU4190), they’re pretty much double the price of the previous Buds Z1. Ouch.  That’s a risky move in a market where affordable wireless earbuds are common, with brands like Anker …

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iPhone SE camera tips: 6 ways to boost your photography

The iPhone SE is the cheapest phone Apple sells and while it might lack the incredible camera skills of the pricier iPhone 13 Pro, but its single camera is still able to take beautiful images that can catapult you to Instagram fame and fortune. But whether you just want better snaps of your pets frolicking around your yard or you’ve got your sights …

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Galaxy S21 Ultra: These camera tricks will up your photography game

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra has an incredible camera that’s up there alongside those of the iPhone 13 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro as one of the best cameras found on a phone. (It may be topped by the rumored Galaxy S22 Ultra, but only time will tell.) Its zoom skills are superb, with crisp details to be seen even at 10x …

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Sony’s $9,000 Airpeak S1 drone opens for orders today

Sony took the wraps off its first drone — the Airpeak S1 — back in January and it’s finally going on sale. The company says you can preorder the drone directly from its website, although at time of writing it’s only possible to put in your email address for more information. The drone will start at $9,000 and comes with …

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