Apple’s iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy S line remain top buying choices, but they’re not the only phone-makers that are releasing fantastic handsets of their own. The industry is innovating and evolving faster than ever, from 5G connectivity to foldable screens, and all of the competition benefits us. Verizon subscribers can choose from excellent phones at a range of …
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If you found a new Google Pixel phone under the tree or in your stocking, you might be wondering where to start. Getting a new phone can be exciting but also a bit confusing. If you haven’t upgraded your phone in a while, or are switching from a different operating system, there are a lot of new features and settings …
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Are you looking for a smartphone with Google Photos, Chrome, Gmail and Google Drive integration? If so, a Pixel might be a good choice for you. Google offers many iterations of its Pixel phones, including the Pixel 4A and Pixel 5, and now the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro that come with the company’s in-house Tensor chip. Pixel phones are known for taking …
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE offered a balanced combination of helpful features for a reasonable $699 starting price, but when will its successor, the rumored Galaxy S21 FE, make its debut? Some say we could see the company’s affordable smartphone in January. Although Samsung is set to hold a CES preshow keynote on Jan. 4, we’ll have to wait and …
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The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were both unveiled this fall, and the Pro model has since made CNET’s list of best smartphones for 2021. If you’re considering a new Pixel phone, you may be wondering what’s the difference between the latest models. (If you already have a Pixel 6, you should really change these default settings.) The pair …
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Google’s Pixel 6 line may have served as Android 12’s big debut for high-end phones, but Android 12 (Go edition) plans to bring many of Android 12’s enhancements and features to lower-end phones, too. Google on Tuesday unveiled a host of new features for the Go edition that are set to roll out to devices in 2022. Google says that in addition …
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Boost Mobile is offering a new unlimited voice, text and data plan — and it will cost you just $25 a month if you prepay for a year, the carrier said Thursday. According to Boost, this could save customers up to $400 a year when switching from the bigger carriers. “Boost’s Carrier Crusher plans offer Americans a new reality where customers …
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The COVID-19 pandemic required us to to work, attend school and socialize from home — meaning our tech reached a new level of importance in our lives. Although the lockdowns are over, the time we spent at home in 2020 gave Samsung plenty of ideas for how the smartphone experience could be improved. Those takeaways surface in One UI 4, Samsung’s next …
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Recent phones like the iPhone 13 Pro, Google Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra have incredible cameras that can snag the sort of stunning photographs you’d normally expect to see coming from pro-level DSLRs with sky-high prices attached. Even older or more affordable phones like the iPhone 11, OnePlus 9 or Pixel 5 can take stunning shots that’ll impress …
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max and Google Pixel 5 can all take incredible images thanks to their powerful camera setups and stellar software integration. They’re amazing cameras to keep stuffed in your pocket, whether you’re wandering through your local town or trekking out into the hills. But they’re not just skilled in the daytime; all three phones offer dedicated modes …
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