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Galaxy A53 5G Review: You Almost Forget This Phone Costs Just $450

Samsung’s new Galaxy A53 5G has a lot to offer for the price, just like last year’s Galaxy A52 5G. With a spacious 6.5-inch display, a camera with lenses for wide, ultrawide and macro shots and long battery life, it’s easy to forget this phone costs just $450 (£399, AU$699). That also makes it $50 cheaper …

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Galaxy S22 vs. 5 Older Samsung Phones: Is Upgrading Worth It?

If you’re considering purchasing the Galaxy S22, you should know Samsung’s latest phone sports a refreshed design and improved camera that’s much better at taking photos in the dark. (The Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera can compete with the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6 Pro.) But is that enough to justify an upgrade? The answer depends on which phone you have. …

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Why Apple Should Launch an iPhone Subscription Program

Just as you can lease a car or subscribe to a streaming service, you might soon have the option to subscribe to an iPhone. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently reported Apple has a subscription plan in the works that would let you pay for your iPhone through a monthly fee rather than buying it. You might be able to swap it out for the latest model when …

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Apple and Samsung Take Opposite Paths Toward a Cheaper Phone

Apple and Samsung seemingly agree on one thing: You don’t have to pay close to $1,000 to get a good phone anymore. But their respective visions differ greatly when it comes to what makes an affordable phone worthwhile.  That difference in approach was on full display over the past two weeks. Both companies held virtual keynotes to announce new phones that are …

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs. Galaxy A52 5G: Everything That’s New

Samsung’s new midrange Galaxy A53 5G, announced at its Galaxy A event on Thursday, has a lower price, larger battery and improved camera compared to its predecessor. The new phone costs $450 (£399, roughly converting to AU$710), which is $50 less than last year’s Galaxy A52 5G. It launches on March 31 through T-Mobile and Verizon, with broader availability through AT&T, …

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Apple’s 2022 iPhone SE Has 5G and a New Chip. But We Wanted These Features, Too

Apple’s 2022 iPhone SE represents a notable upgrade over its predecessor: It has 5G support, the same processor as the iPhone 13 and longer battery life compared to the 2020 model. But there are still some features we hoped to see that didn’t make it into the third-generation iPhone SE. Apple announced the new iPhone SE during its first product launch …

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The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Each Get a Snazzy New Green Color Option

Apple’s iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro now come in new green finishes, the company announced during an event on Tuesday. The new green models are available for preorder starting Friday. Other than the new shades — alpine green for the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, green for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini — the phones are the same …

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The iPhone SE, Not the Mini, May Be the Future of Apple’s Smaller Phones

Despite its higher price of $429 (£419, AU$719), the new iPhone SE is still the cheapest (and smallest) iPhone that Apple sells. The new price also nudges the iPhone SE a bit closer to Apple’s iPhone Mini lineup, which starts at $599 (£579, AU$999) for the iPhone 12 Mini and $699 (£679, AU$1,199) for the iPhone 13 Mini. Apple is …

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How to Print a PDF From Your iPhone in a Few Quick Taps

We use our phones for nearly everything, which means you might need to print documents from your mobile device occasionally. Whether it’s a work-related report or a new recipe, sometimes it’s just easier to read a hard copy rather than a digital file on your phone’s tiny 6-inch screen. Printing from your iPhone is simple, as long as you’re connected …

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We Tried TCL’s New Foldable Phone Concepts with Rollable and Bendable Screens

TCL hasn’t released a foldable phone yet, but that hasn’t stopped it from coming up with new ideas. The company is showcasing two new foldable device concepts ahead of Mobile World Congress. One prototype has a display that can fold inwards and outwards, while the other can fold and expand the size of its screen. TCL is calling the concept …

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