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iPhone 11 vs. Galaxy S20: Apple and Samsung’s flagship phones compared

Apple and Samsung are the two biggest phone-makers in the world, and their current flagship phones are some of the best you can buy. (Though the new Motorola Edge Plus is a worthy competitor). As the base models for their latest lines, Apple’s iPhone 11 and Samsung’s Galaxy S20 are also the least expensive models, …

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Apple Watch SE’s lack of always

Featuring WatchOS 7, water resistance and a proprietary dual-core S5 processor, the Apple Watch SE serves as a cheaper alternative to the flagship Apple Watch Series 6. The Apple Watch SE starts at $279 (£269, AU$429). It comes in cellular and Wi-Fi-only variants and ships out Sept. 18. Though it doesn’t have all the same high-end features as the Series …

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LG Wing launch announcement: Did you catch the secret teaser at the very end?

At a prerecorded virtual announcement Monday, LG launched a new 5G phone with a swiveling display known as the LG Wing. The unveiling lasted about 45 minutes, during which the South Korean company went into detail about its Explorer Project endeavor, which promises to bring new kinds of designs to its phones. At the very end of the presentation, LG …

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LG Wing: Video of LG’s supposed wacky swiveling phone leaked

On Sept. 2, LG announced its Sept. 14 event in which the company will “deliver distinctive and yet unexplored usability experiences.” Rumors beforehand speculated the South Korean device maker will launch a unique phone called the LG Wing, which features a swiveling screen that lies on top of another screen. LG’s own video for the presser further corroborated the rumor …

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How Galaxy Note 20 compares to other premium phones in 2020

Samsung took the wraps off its newest pair of premium phones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, during its virtual Unpacked press event in August. Priced at $999 and $1,299, respectively, the phones are two of the most expensive Galaxy phones in Samsung’s lineup despite the current economic downturn, and they join the ranks of other premium phones that are …

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Galaxy Note 20 vs. Note 10 and Note 9: Spec

At its Unpacked presser earlier this month, Samsung finally announced its premium, stylus-wielding phones, the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. Priced at $999 and $1,299 respectively, the top-tier handsets are on sale now. (In the UK the Note 20 costs £849 and the Note 20 Ultra starts at £1,179. Australian prices aren’t yet available, but that converts to about …

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Review: Pixel 4A officially has the best camera for the money

Update, Aug. 17, 2021: Google has unveiled the Pixel 5A with 5G, which we have reviewed. Original story follows. Google revealed the Pixel 4A earlier this month, a new budget phone that will sit alongside the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5. Though the latter two will be available at a later date, you can already preorder the Pixel 4A for $349, £349 …

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iPhone SE vs. Android budget phones: Pixel 3A, Galaxy S10E, Galaxy A51

Apple‘s latest iPhone SE for 2020 is a budget phone that serves as a sequel to its sleeper hit from 2016, the first iPhone SE. For the most part, the new iPhone SE follows Apple’s original recipe. But it also added new upgrades like wireless charging and the A13 Bionic processor. At $399, the device is the most affordable iPhone in Apple’s lineup …

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iPhone SE vs. Pixel 4A: Apple and Google’s 2020 budget phones, compared

This has been an abundant year for wallet-friendly phones with impressive performance and specs. Apple and Google, for example, launched smaller versions of their marquee handsets and the iPhone SE and the Pixel 4A are affordable alternatives to the iPhone 11 and Pixel 4, respectively. Both phones are $400 or under. The iPhone starts at $399 (£419, AU$749) while the Pixel 4A …

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iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max: Everything Apple changed

Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max start at $699, $999 and $1,099, respectively, and feature the powerful A13 Bionic processor, multiple rear cameras and a bevy of camera and video tools like Night Mode. The phones also have Deep Fusion, a significant camera feature that improves details and lowers image noise in photos taken in medium to low …

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