Vanessa Hand Orellana

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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. If you’re struggling to unlock your phone with facial recognition while wearing a face mask due to the coronavirus outbreak, a better alternative may be on the way. The Chinese tech company Huami, best known for its Amazfit …

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iPhone 12 ‘supercycle’ could make 2020 a big year for Apple

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The iPhone 12 is shaping up to be a big one for Apple, both in terms of features and demand. In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we look at what analysts are saying about Apple’s 2020 iPhone, its biggest features and the obstacles …

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Galaxy S20 vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra drop test: Which one broke first?

Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 phones have better cameras, new colors and an even bigger screen option, thanks to that 6.9-inch Galaxy S20 Ultra. But they still have the same curved glass design, which has proven to be the Achilles’ heel of predecessors when it comes to weathering drops. Last year’s Galaxy S10 Plus, at least came with a tougher ceramic option, but this …

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iOS 14 leak shows what multitasking might look like on iPhone 12

Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. iOS 14 may finally usher in a new era of multitasking on the iPhone as shown in a new video, and Target’s inventory system could hold major clues about Apple’s upcoming product line-up. In this week’s Apple Core wrap, we’re breaking down the biggest leaks of the week about Apple’s …

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The iPhone 9 has an ETA

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. Apple’s next big launch event could be close, but the rumored iPhone 9 (which might be called the iPhone SE 2) might arrive in stores later than we expected. In this week’s Apple …

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The Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr broke on the first try in our drop test

Thanks to the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr and their foldable screens, flip phones are making a comeback. And while modern-day flip phones are way fancier and have tons more features than their old-school flip phone predecessors like the original Razr, they aren’t as sturdy or as cheap: It’s $1,499 for the Razr and $1,380 for …

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iPhone 12: What we *really* want

Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows.  In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we’re compiling our wishlist for the iPhone in 2020 based on what’s actually feasible, and dissecting the latest clues about Apple’s vision for a foldable device .   Our iPhone 12 wishlist Foldable or not, the 2020 iPhones are said to bring a …

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The iPhone 9 (SE 2) is real, according to case

Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. Apple has yet to give the official word of a March launch event for the iPhone SE, but case makers are already betting big on what the company will announce. In this week’s Apple Core wrap, we’re looking at what the cases can tell us about the rumored iPhone SE …

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AirPods, Powerbeats Pro and Galaxy Buds: How water

Apple’s standard AirPods don’t claim to be waterproof (though the more recently released — and more expensive — AirPods Pro are sweat and water resistant), and neither do the Powerbeats Pro or Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds. But if you’re looking for an affordable set of earbuds with some degree of protection against splashes, the Powerbeats Pro and Galaxy Buds do offer an official water-resistance rating. That’s …

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AirPods vs. Powerbeats Pro: Best wireless earphones to give these holidays

Update, Oct. 28: Apple unveils AirPods Pro with new design and noise cancellation If you’re looking for wireless earbuds to give this holiday season, you may be choosing between Apple’s second-generation AirPods and the Powerbeats Pro. At $160, the regular AirPods work great for everyday listening. But the $250 Powerbeats Pro offer some extra bells and whistles that could make them a better …

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