The LG G6 ($150 at Amazon) is quite the phone. I’ve been trying it out for the past few days, and while its premium build and nearly edge-to-edge screen have made it a joy to use, it’s not perfect. Although the G6 is running the latest version of Android, LG‘s custom interface takes some getting …
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You can now preorder the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung new smartphones pack a lot of punch. Both the Galaxy S8 and larger Galaxy S8 Plus are equipped with speedy Snapdragon 835 processors (or Exynos 8895 chip) and high-end cameras, but the biggest draw will be the new design. The phones feature a curved display and nearly edge-to-edge …
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and larger Galaxy S8 Plus are two of the most anticipated phones of the year, and now they’re official it’s easy to see why. Between the stunning design and high-end specs, Samsung’s newest phones have many people ready to throw down some serious cash, but should you take the plunge? Here are two reasons why you …
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Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy S8’s major makeover 2:14 Samsung announced its newest flagship smartphones at a lavish event in New York City on Wednesday. The South Korean company showed off the Galaxy S8 and larger Galaxy S8 Plus. Both phones are equipped with fast Snapdragon 835 processors (or a Exynos 8895 chip) and high-end cameras. They also include …
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Fossil Group is going all-in on connected watches. The company previously announced that it planned to release 300 new smartwatches, hybrid watches and fitness trackers across multiple brands in 2017. Fossil is now making good on that promise and has shown off a variety of new models at the Baselworld watch and jewelry expo in Switzerland. Later this year we …
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The lightweight and breathable bands from the Apple Watch Nike+ edition are now available to all Apple Watch users. Apple on Tuesday announced that it will now be offering the bands separately. Color options include black, white and a two-tone black band with yellow-green (a shade Apple calls “Volt”) accents. The company also announced a wide-stripe woven nylon band and …
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It’s not me, Google. It’s you. We had some great times together. Starting with the Galaxy Nexus all the way through the final Nexus phone, the 6P, I have owned three of Google’s flagship phones. Unlike phones from nearly all other Android vendors, Google’s Nexus phones came with an unskinned, crapware-free version of the operating system and they were the …
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There is one setting I change every time I take a Garmin watch out of the box. Many of Garmin’s devices offer the choice of two different recording options: Smart Recording and Every Second Recording. I always make sure to use Every Second Recording. Smart Recording will only record data points when there are changes in direction, speed, heart rate …
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Fitbit on Thursday announced a software update that will add a variety of new features to its Blaze smartwatch. The watch will be receiving two features that debuted on the Charge 2 — Cardio Fitness score and guided breathing sessions. The Cardio Fitness score is based on VO2Max, a metric used to determine how much oxygen an athlete can use …
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Feeling fit isn’t all about steps and calorie burn. A good night’s sleep plays a critical role in your health and overall well being. That’s why Fitbit is adding new features to its trackers that provide more insight on your sleeping habits and guidance on how to improve them. The health and wellness company on Monday announced two new sleeping …
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