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Get an iPhone XR for $650

It makes me chuckle when I think of the iPhone XR as Apple’s “budget” iPhone, because $750 is still insanely expensive. That said, the XR delivers incredible features and performance, which is why CNET dubbed it “the best iPhone value in years.” Read more: CNET’s iPhone XR review Of course, if you want a better …

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The Bip is back: $67.49 for this versatile Apple Watch alternative

It was about a year ago that I first encountered the Amazfit Bip, which at $80 (down from $100) seemed way too good to be true. An always-on screen, a heart-rate monitor, built-in GPS and a battery good for weeks, not days? Yes please. Since then, I’ve shared numerous deals, the lowest being around $61. And I even drew the …

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Lightroom AI boosts image quality 30 percent, Adobe says

After training an AI system on a billion photos, Adobe has reworked a fundamental part of digital photography for a 30 percent increase in image quality in its Lightroom software. The improvement comes in new Lightroom releases Tuesday with an option called “enhance details” that can break past ordinary image-quality limits in areas with lots of fine details. It’ll take …

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LinkedIn to launch its own live video tool

LinkedIn is testing its own live video feature. The networking platform this week is launching LinkedIn Live, a tool that enables users and companies to broadcast real-time video to select groups or to the LinkedIn world at large. TechCrunch spotted the news earlier Monday. The feature will come out in beta first in the US and it’ll be invite-only, according …

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Apple will soon let vets check health records on their iPhones

Apple’s health efforts just scored another major partnership. The Cupertino tech giant said Monday it’s partnered with the US Department of Veterans Affairs to offer patients access to their health records using an iPhone. The new feature, which Apple said will be available in the summer, will include allergy information, immunizations, lab results, medications, procedures and vitals, among other things.  …

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Skullcandy’s new AirPods alternative is on sale for $99

I’m no audiophile, which is why you’ll often hear me say that a certain Bluetooth speaker or pair of headphones sounds “good enough.” But I get that for some folks, good enough, well, isn’t. Indeed, if you crave premium sound and don’t mind paying a premium for it, today’s deal might appeal. For a limited time, the Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless …

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What the 2019 iPhone’s rumored three rear cameras could be used for

The 2019 iPhones are rumored to have three camera lenses on their backs, but what could they be used for? The iPhone X has been spotted again on the Apple Store at a discounted price. Meanwhile, the FaceTime bug refuses to go away. Here’s a roundup of the top iPhone and Apple headlines from this week’s episode of Apple Core. What that third camera …

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Latest photo leak for cheapest Galaxy S10 is completely bananas

If these renders are to be believed, the Galaxy S10E, the entry-level model in Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship line, will come in a decidedly unmellow yellow color. We thought we’d seen all the colors the new phones might be available in, but MySmartPrice on Friday treated us to a possible Canary Yellow incarnation for the S10E. The Galaxy Note 9 …

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Sprint sues AT&T over ‘deceptive’ 5G E branding

Sprint sued AT&T on Thursday over its use of 5G E branding on phones that are only tapping into advanced 4G LTE. AT&T started using the 5G Evolution marketing last year, reasoning that it serves as a foundation for true 5G next-generation cellular technology. However, 5G E doesn’t mean your 4G phone can actually connect to a 5G network — causing …

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Huawei P30 Pro might have four rear cameras and launch in March

Last year, the Huawei P20 Pro and its triple rear cameras stole the show from other photo heavy hitters like the Google Pixel 2 and iPhone X. And while there are rumors that the 2019 iPhone and the upcoming Galaxy S10 Plus will have three rear cameras, it seems Huawei isn’t one to be outdone. A photo of a case …

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