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Don’t sell or trade in your old iPhone just yet. 8 ways to give it new life at home

When it comes time to upgrade to a new phone, you’re faced with a decision. Do you trade it in and get a discount, or do you hang on to it? I can’t fault you if you want to get a discount on a new phone, especially on the already affordable iPhone SE. That said, …

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These are the best iPhone SE 2020 deals

The new, second-gen iPhone SE has arrived, with prices starting at $399 for the 64GB model. That number is a big part of the appeal, especially given that the next option in the iPhone lineup is the XR at $599. CNET’s Patrick Holland feels the affordable new iPhone SE has arrived at just the right time with just the right design. The …

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Apple Arcade updates more games to play while in lockdown

This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. On Friday, Apple Arcade, Apple’s $4.99-a-month gaming service, launched updates for three titles. Apple Arcade has been updating games almost weekly along with releasing new exclusive titles for its growing catalog of over 100 games that you can play on the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple …

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Xiaomi, accused of tracking ‘private’ phone use, defends data practices

Xiaomi is defending itself against accusations that it’s been collecting private data from people who use its phones and web browser apps. This follows a report Thursday from Forbes that raised concerns the Chinese phone maker is collecting private data on the websites users visit as well as granular information about apps used and files opened on devices.  In a …

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Some Apple Watch Series 5 models are $100 off right now

The Apple Watch Series 5 isn’t a remarkable upgrade from the Series 4, and for that reason alone, I know it’s not everyone’s favorite Apple smartwatch. But it’s my personal fave (thanks in no small part to the always-on display), and the first one I’ve owned since my Series 3 died in a tragic skateboarding accident. The Series 5 hasn’t …

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iPad creativity tips from best

It’s been 50 days since I started quarantine at home with my kids. I’m surrounded by creative tools… but I’m not often that creative right now. Oliver Jeffers, a celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, has written a number of books I read to my kids all the time. Stuck is a personal favorite. His science book, Here We Are: …

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Galaxy A51 challenges iPhone SE on AT&T, Xfinity Mobile for $400

Samsung’s challenger to the iPhone SE, the Galaxy A51, joins two new carrier networks on Friday for $400: AT&T and Xfinity Mobile. The 4G LTE A51 is already on sale at Verizon and Sprint, and it’s available unlocked on Samsung’s website. With the iPhone SE and Galaxy A51 coming in at the same price, Samsung hopes a larger screen and more cameras …

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Apple Arcade vs. Google Play Pass: Which $5 game streaming service wins?

Apple and Google have both planted flags in the gaming world in the past year with the launch of mobile gaming streaming services: Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass. Both subscription services offer unlimited access to a library of games you can play on your mobile devices without advertisements or in-app purchases, all for $4.99 a month.  While Apple Arcade is …

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5 Hulu hacks that make streaming even better in quarantine

Out of all the options for streaming TV shows and movies, Hulu is one of the heavy-hitters, and for good reason. I don’t have cable, but with a Hulu subscription, new episodes of current shows are uploaded to the platform quickly, so I can still keep up despite having cut the cord. In addition to keeping up with newer shows, …

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Phone deals alert: Get the new iPhone SE for $100, $370 off Galaxy Note 10

Starting today, T-Mobile’s prepaid phone brand Metro is offering a new 64GB iPhone SE for $100 to new customers or those switching from other carriers. Unveiled earlier this month, Apple’s new 4.7-inch model combines the brains of an iPhone 11 and the body of an iPhone 8, and it normally starts at $399.  Angela Lang/CNET Apple iPhone SE Save $300 Metro’s offer …

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