Let’s face it, Apple’s iPad is the best tablet around. And because Android tablets have limited makes, models and even manufacturers, it’s easy to skip them altogether. However, not everyone is a fan of iPadOS and some of the best Android tablets are definitely worth considering, especially for Samsung Galaxy device owners. The best Android tablets can meet any …
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Apple’s iPhone 14 vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Google Pixel 6 vs. OnePlus 10T: Comparing Flagships, Spec by Spec
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iPhone 14 maintains the $799 price that the iPhone 13 previously had, while adding new features like car-crash detection, image processing through Apple’s Photonic Engine, satellite connectivity for emergencies and — in the US — the removal of …
Read More »Grab a New, Fully Unlocked Google Pixel 5 for Just $400 (and Save $300)
When it comes to smartphones, Google has competed with Apple and Samsung with its line of Pixel phones. Its latest phone is the Pixel 6, which we loved for its new cameras and the Google Tensor chip. Its predecessor, the Pixel 5, also has some great features like a 6-inch display and 5G capabilities. Right now, a brand new fully …
Read More »Google Photos Update Highlights More Memories, Adds Music and Graphics
Google Photos is getting an update Wednesday that redesigns Memories, a feature that highlights past photos and packages them together with machine learning. A collage editor is also launching, on Android and iOS. With the update, Photos will surface more of your videos and cut in photos as well. And new zoom effects will make viewing photos more dynamic, Google …
Read More »Best TV Streaming Service Deals
With the arrival of fall sports, network TV shows and hot titles like House of the Dragon, people may be wondering where they can stream their favorite things to watch — without hurting their bank accounts. But streaming can be cheaper than you think. Though you may be considering a break from your favorite streaming service to lower your expenses, …
Read More »iPhone 14 Review: A Good Upgrade for Most People
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The iPhone 14 is both an improvement on last year’s iPhone 13 and one of the most minimal year-over-year upgrades in Apple’s history. On the outside, the 14 inherits the iPhone 13’s tried and true flat-sided aluminum design. On …
Read More »Google Mostly Loses Appeal Over EU’s $4B Android Antitrust Fine
A top European court has largely upheld a record fine imposed on Google by the European Commission over antitrust violations related to its Android mobile operating system. The EU charged that Google was stifling competition by using its Android dominance to forcibly require phone makers to include apps for Google services. The Alphabet-owned Google challenged the 2018 fine, but on …
Read More »DuckDuckGo, Mozilla, Brave Urge Congress to Vote on Tech Antitrust Legislation
Privacy-focused companies, including DuckDuckGo, Mozilla and Brave, sent a letter to members of Congress on Tuesday asking them to vote as soon as possible on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. The legislation would ban companies from promoting their own products on their platforms over their competitors. That means, if passed, when you search for a product on Amazon, the top results won’t …
Read More »Fitbit Inspire 3 Review: A Tiny Fitness Tracker With Big Battery Life
The $100 Fitbit Inspire 3 (£85, AU$180) is a great entry-level fitness tracker ideal for Fitbit newcomers as well as a major refresh for anyone upgrading from an older Fitbit. It has a color AMOLED display, a new menu system and the same long battery life. The Inspire 3 is compatible with Android and iOS to receive notifications or call …
Read More »Google Must Face Most of Texas’ Antitrust Lawsuit on Ads
Google will have to face the bulk of a multistate antitrust lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of reaching an illegal deal with online ad rival Facebook. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 16 states or territories, alleges that Google entered into a secret agreement, codenamed Jedi Blue, with Facebook in 2018 that would allegedly give …
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