We live in the age of the Nintendo Switch, which delivers a pretty amazing mobile gaming experience for $300. That could be why gamers — who generally have no trouble paying a premium for the top gear — haven’t been clamoring for an $800 “gaming phone.” Ah, but $500? That might be a sweeter spot …
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At a time when $1,000 phones roam the Earth, Motorola’s four new Moto G7 handsets tell a different story: One where budget phones aim to be satisfying, on-trend devices that cost roughly a third of the price of the iPhone XS. The Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play are all variations on a theme. …
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Huawei is going after Samsung’s throne even though it faces challenges in the US. The Chinese telecom giant expects to dethrone Samsung as the world’s top smartphone seller by the end of 2020, according to CNN. Huawei already overtook Apple in the second quarter of 2018. “This year at the soonest, next year at the latest, we will become No. …
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Verizon’s new BOGO deals could save you hundreds on the latest phones from Apple, Google, Samsung and LG. Starting Thursday, the carrier is offering BOGO — buy one, get one — deals on top smartphones for a limited time. To get the deal you have to activate a new line and devices must be purchased on a payment plan. Here’s …
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Apple’s iPhone ($899 at Amazon) hasn’t changed much over the years, so there’s a level of familiarity for those who have previously used an iPhone. However, this year no phone in the entire iPhone lineup has a home button, replacing navigation with a series of swipes. Touch ID is no longer used either. Now, your face is the key to …
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Most people use their phones as their only camera because it’s always with them. While phone cameras have massively improved over the past several years, they still have their limitations. Phone camera accessories can help fill in those gaps. If you’re getting a gift for someone who loves shooting pictures or movies with their phone and are in favor of …
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A new phone is one of the most personal gifts you can buy a loved one: You do everything on this thing. The tricky part is picking the right handset, especially if you don’t plan to also pay the monthly phone bill. Luckily, we’re here to help you narrow down the list, even if you’re on a budget. Some important …
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Huawei, the second-largest smartphone maker and one of the biggest telecommunications equipment suppliers in the world, had a rough start to the year. A widely expected deal to be announced at CES that AT&T would carry the Huawei Mate 10 Pro never materialized. Then reports surfaced that Verizon Wireless had also pulled out of a deal. In March, CNET reported …
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OnePlus isn’t making a 5G phone for the money, the company told CNET in an interview last week. Instead, its first phone to access blazing 5G network speeds is part of the cult brand’s strategy to get a foot in the door as 5G develops over the next few years. OnePlus wants to be ready, alongside heavy-hitters like Samsung and …
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In 2018, two of the best phones you can buy are the iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. If photography is your main focus, each one is ready to meet your needs with nearly identical specs: dual rear cameras, dual optical image stabilization and nifty software that makes photos and video look extra special. According to Apple, the …
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