With Google’s new Gmail widget for the iPhone 12, you’ll be able to see how many unread emails are waiting for you without opening the app. Apple’s latest operating system for iPhones, iOS 14, allows you to add widgets to your home screen. With widgets, you can interact with info from compatible apps without opening …
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The Amazfit Bip S beats out every other smartwatch we’ve tested when it comes to price and battery life, earning it CNET’s Editor’s Choice Award for 2020. It isn’t the best smartwatch I’ve ever tested — not even close. But it’s definitely the longest-running one. I wore it for almost 10 days straight without having to charge it once, and …
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Update, Dec. 8: AirPods Studio are actually called AirPods Max. Apple announces $549 AirPods Max over-ear headphones, with a Dec. 15 release date. Apple released four new iPhone 12 models, two new Apple Watches, iPads and the HomePod Mini in 2020, but other long-rumored products like the AirPods Studio headphones and AirTags are still missing in action. A Bloomberg report claims the AirPods Studio are …
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Amazon on Monday unveiled new fitness features for its Alexa-powered Echo Buds. You can say “Alexa, start my workout” when you have your earbuds on, and Alexa will track information including calories burned, workout distance, step count, average pace and overall time. The features are available for customers in the US and UK. To enable tracking, open the Alexa app, tap More, …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Smartwatch maker Amazfit has been busy this year, releasing several new devices — including the Bip S, Bip U and Band 5 — and rebranding its app Zepp, in deference to a wearable-tech firm that Amazfit parent Huami acquired a while back. If you’re keeping …
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We’re all under more stress and spending a lot of time at home, and nothing eases the mind like some new music. But what if you want those tunes to sound seriously better? If you’re looking to give your ears and soul a real treat during these troubled times, there’s no better investment than upgraded audio. Here, I’ve chosen audio …
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The argument between Android and iPhone users will probably never be settled, with each side having its own bragging rights. For example, Android users boast about the customization options, Google Assistant, and superior multitasking. On the iPhone side of things, iOS 14 has added new home screen features, including widgets and custom app icons, plus there’s iMessage, FaceTime and regular …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE’s combination of solid specs, 5G connectivity and approachable price tag has earned it a CNET Editors’ Choice award for 2020. Its great balance of performance and value makes it a stronger value proposition than its pricey S20 Ultra or Note 20 Ultra siblings, but doesn’t force you to sacrifice the features you’ve come to expect from …
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The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are all now on sale. The new phones have 5G capabilities, a new design, and a starting price of $699 for the Mini. All iPhone 12 models feature wireless charging, as every iPhone has since the iPhone 8. But with the iPhone 12, Apple has also introduced a MagSafe …
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It’s becoming a regular thing: Once again, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified before Congress. This time around, it was about how their social media companies handled the 2020 US election, though the questioning also touched on tech addiction, encryption and antitrust. That was midday Tuesday; later in the day, President Trump fired the head of …
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