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Tired of only using WhatsApp on your phone? Read this

WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned chat app, is a cross-platform app that makes it all too easy and convenient to share messages, images, videos and GIFs with friends and loved ones from your phone.  But, as with any messaging service, having to stare at your phone’s screen all day while the group conversations are flooded with messages …

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Asus Zenfone 7 Pro’s camera is flipping cool, and so is the massive battery

It’s no secret that phone-makers have been experimenting with hiding their front-facing cameras in an effort to deliver an uninterrupted display.  Last year saw Samsung launch a family of A80 phones with reversible pop-up cameras. Oppo’s Find X had a motorized pop-up selfie camera and OnePlus followed quickly behind with its own OnePlus 7 Pro ($290 at Amazon). Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Asus was …

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Multiplayer Final Fantasy comes to Switch, PS4

If you’ve conquered Final Fantasy 7 Remake, you’re probably ready for another dose of the classic RPG series. Square Enix delivered on Thursday, with the remastered Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles hitting Nintendo Switch, PS4, Android and iOS devices. You can join up to four pals to fight enemies and solve puzzles as you travel to gather magical fuel for crystals that …

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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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T-Mobile has unveiled its new Revvl budget smartphones, the Revvl 4, Revvl 4+ and Revvl 5G. The 5G-enabled smartphone announced Thursday will be available Sept. 4 on both postpaid and prepaid, according to T-Mobile. It’s also coming to T-Mobile’s Metro wireless service. The Revvl 5G is also priced at $200 when you switch or add a line. Its low price …

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The Sony Xperia 5 II rumored phone leaks online

A rumored new Sony flagship phone has leaked online Thursday, with the Xperia 5 II reportedly set to be announced next month. The phone would be a followup to the Sony Xperia 5, which launched for $800 in November 2019. But it also follows the higher-end Sony Xperia 1 II, which was unveiled in February 2020 for $1,200 and marked …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. S20 Ultra camera shootout

Samsung is doing something different this year. While the Note line has historically been where the tech giant showcases its cutting-edge technology, it’s now become more of an alternative, rather than a improvement upon, the S20 line. The new Note 20 Ultra has the same sized 6.9-inch display as the S20 Ultra, a smaller battery and even costs $100 less. …

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Google Assistant gets a bit smarter with new Snapshot features

Google Assistant got a bit more helpful today thanks to some new features for Google Assistant Snapshot on Android devices and in the Google Assistant app on iOS. First released two years ago, Google Assistant Snapshot pulls personal info like calendar appointments, flight times and expected package deliveries into a single, easily digestable overview that updates automatically throughout the day. Now Google …

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GoPro launches a livestreaming service

GoPro has launched a livestreaming platform for GoPro Plus subscribers, so they can stream directly from their cameras to their accounts on GoPro’s website. The streaming videos won’t be publicly accessible. “GoPro Plus subscribers can now livestream from their GoPro camera to their account at GoPro.com, text the livestream link to their family and friends, and boom … they’re live,” …

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