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Best Black Friday phone deals: Google Pixel 5A, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 get big price cuts

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If you’re shopping for a new phone this Black Friday, there are plenty of great deals to be had. One of the best Black Friday phone deals can be found at the Google Play Store, which is taking $50 off the …

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iOS 15’s AirPods feature makes sure you don’t leave your Apple earbuds behind

Apple’s AirPods are compact and easy to carry, but that also means they’re prone to getting lost. One way Apple is trying to address that in iOS 15 is with its new Notify When Left Behind feature, which is exactly what it sounds like. When this setting is turned on, your iPhone will alert you when you’ve left a location without your …

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AirPods Pro may get a redesign that abandons the iconic stems, and that’s a real shame

There are plenty of things Apple could change about the AirPods Pro to improve them. Apple could extend the battery life as it did with the newer third-generation AirPods. Apple could make the pairing process more seamless on Mac devices. But I really hope that Apple doesn’t snip the stems. Apple may give its next-generation AirPods Pro a makeover that eliminates …

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iPhone 13 still loses to Android phones in several key areas

Apple gave iPhone owners plenty to be excited about with the iPhone 13. From its new cinematic video mode to its longer battery life and additional storage space, the iPhone 13 is a welcome improvement over its predecessor. But there are still a few useful features Apple’s phones are missing compared to Android competitors such as Samsung’s Galaxy S21.  For example, …

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Apple’s iPhone 13 is great, but these missing features are a letdown

With longer battery life, better cameras, a new Cinematic mode and more base-level storage space, Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has a lot to offer over its predecessors. (Check out CNET’s iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and Pro Max reviews.) Although there’s a lot to love about the iPhone 13, it’s missing a few features we had hoped to see …

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Samsung’s display chief to kick off CES 2022 with a ‘call to action’ on climate change

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The president of Samsung‘s visual display business will deliver the preshow keynote at CES 2022, hinting that the largest tech conference of the year could begin with Samsung’s perspective on sustainability in the tech industry and possibly updates about its TV …

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Fitbit’s new feature might tell you not to go to the gym after all

Fitbit devices already provide loads of data about our activity and sleep. Now certain Fitbit smartwatches and trackers will indicate when it’s time to rest, too. The Google-owned wearable company on Tuesday began rolling out its Daily Readiness Score, a feature that gives you a grade suggesting whether you should exercise or recover.  Fitbit generates the score by examining how your …

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Google is still no Samsung, but the Pixel 6 might change everything

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been praised for their excellent cameras, aggressive prices and sharp designs, making them the first Google phones that might truly rival Apple and Samsung’s devices. But to me, none of those qualities are what make the Pixel 6 so interesting. Instead, it’s the ways in which Google is trying to push the …

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Yes, the AirPods 2 are still worth buying, even though the AirPods 3 are pretty great

Apple’s new AirPods 3 have richer audio, a sleeker design with easier touch controls, better battery life, water-resistance and wireless charging. So there’s no reason to buy the older second-geon AirPods, right? Wrong.  Yes, the AirPods 3 are a notable improvement over their predecessors. But the 2019 AirPods still offer the core experience that’s made Apple’s wireless earbuds such a hit. They …

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Are your AirPods waterproof? No, but some models are water

Electronics and water don’t mix well, but phones and wearables have grown a bit more durable in recent years. That includes the new third-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro, both of which are water-resistant but not waterproof. That’s an important distinction, and it essentially means you shouldn’t shower or swim with your Apple earbuds in — but don’t panic if you get …

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