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Google launches Pixel 4A in limited

Google’s midtier Pixel 4A phone, which it introduced back in August, will now come in a limited-edition color called “Barely Blue.” Initially sold only in black, the blue variant will be available beginning Monday in the US for the same $349 price. Once it sells out, it will be not be restocked. Besides the US, …

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OnePlus 8T review: 5G, 120Hz display and excellent camera, but the price isn’t right

The OnePlus 8T is a $749 5G phone that fits right in between the $699 OnePlus 8 ($517 at Amazon) and $799 OnePlus 8 Pro, which were released in April. (The OnePlus 8T’s UK price of £549 converts to about AU$1,000.) The OnePlus 8T has a similar design to the 8, but carries over some of the better specs of the 8 …

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OnePlus announces 2 budget Nord phones: N10 5G and N100

It’s been a busy season for OnePlus. After launching the OnePlus 8T on Oct. 14, the OnePlus Nord in July and the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in April, the Chinese phone-maker is at it again. This time it’s releasing two more phones that belong to its budget “Nord” family of devices: the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the N100. The …

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OnePlus 8T vs. OnePlus 8 vs. OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 7T: All the specs and how they stack up

OnePlus launched its latest 5G phone, the OnePlus 8T, on Wednesday, just months after it released the excellent OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The new 8T costs $750, while the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launched at $700 and $900 respectively, though it’s currently available at a $100 discount. ($750 converts to approximately £575 and AU$1,040.) The Chinese phone-maker …

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Pixel 4A 5G is the unusual $500 phone that gives you 5G without skimping on the camera

In a world where nearly every handset maker is selling a 5G phone, Google did something unusual: It made a less expensive 5G device that doesn’t compromise on the features consumers care about the most — especially the camera. The company’s new $499 Pixel 4A 5G packs in the same superfast 5G connectivity as Google’s new $699 Pixel 5 flagship, as well …

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Android 11: You can install Google’s new OS on these phones today. Here’s how

Android 11 is ready for your phone, as long as it’s compatible. And if it isn’t yet, it could be soon — phone brands will want to fast-track Google’s new operating system for their top phones. The Android 11 update brings a slew of new features, including a screen to control your connected devices, redesigned media controls, improved notifications and a …

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The Google Phone app on Android helps root out spam calls. Here’s what you need to know

Android users will soon have another tool to help in the fight against robocalls and spam calls. Last week, Google announced the company’s Phone app will add a new Verified Calls feature to tell you not only what business is calling you, but why they’re calling. Knowing that an unknown number is really who it claims to be is designed to help keep …

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The Witcher is taking on Pokemon Go because why not

Get ready to throw more coins to your Witcher, this time with your smartphone. CD Projekt Red, a Polish game developer known for its intricate fantasy adventure titles, announced the latest installment in its The Witcher series, this time focused on mobile devices. The upcoming title is called The Witcher: Monster Slayer, and it marks the company’s take on augmented reality …

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Google’s version of iPhone AirDrop is on Android phones now. Here’s how to use it

For years — years! — iPhone owners have used AirDrop to quickly and easily share files, photos, videos and links with other nearby iPhones ($500 at Best Buy). By using AirDrop, you don’t have to fuss with texting a photo, compressing it and ruining its overall quality, or clog up your conversation thread with random links and files.  Now, Android …

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Galaxy Note 20 launch today: Leaked video, specs and camera for Samsung Unpacked

When Samsung announced its Unpacked 2020 event, taking place today, the rumor mill went into overdrive. Samsung is expected to launch a slew of new hardware today, including an extra-large version of the Note 20, called the Note 20 Ultra, the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 2, a confirmed 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip (in bronze!) and the Galaxy Watch 3.  Following …

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