Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger is now available for those looking to charge their iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. The $129 Duo went on sale Tuesday on Apple’s website after being unveiled in October alongside the iPhone 12, HomePod Mini and other MagSafe accessories. See at Apple The four new iPhone 12 models — the iPhone 12 …
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Samsung took the wraps off its latest Galaxy phone, the S20 Fan Edition, earlier this fall in an online-only event. The S20 FE is Samsung’s response to the coronavirus pandemic: A premium phone that aims to offer a well-rounded experience at a more attractive price. Pricing starts at $700 (£599, AU$999). The 6.5-inch S20 FE features a 2,400×1,080-pixel, AMOLED display with …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Brooklyn-based Casely makes “cute and protective” cases, with a variety of graphic artists behind their designs. They’re more affordable than Casetify’s trendy cases, for example, with the Casely site currently offering 50% off all cases while supplies last for Cyber Monday (the sale has been …
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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and 12 Mini are all now on sale. Our reviewers called the new model “one of our highest-rated phones of all time,” stacked with new features (Read how the iPhone 11 compares to the iPhone 12 here.) We now know all of the different specs of each iPhone 12 model …
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The cameras on Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra seem similar on paper. Both have a three-lens camera array with improved low-light performance, 4K HDR video capabilities and advanced autofocus systems. And while they both produce excellent results overall, they each have their strengths and weaknesses in different categories. Read more: Here are CNET’s reviews of …
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8.0 Apple Watch Series 6 Like Always-on display looks bright even after it’s timed-out Measures blood oxygen levels automatically Better battery life during runs Don’t Like SpO2 data is hard to interpret Still requires daily charge with sleep tracking and always on display The Apple Watch Series 6 feels like it has perfected many of the features I liked about …
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The argument between Android and iPhone users will probably never be settled, with each side having its own bragging rights. For example, Android users boast about the customization options, Google Assistant, and superior multitasking. On the iPhone side of things, iOS 14 has added new home screen features, including widgets and custom app icons, plus there’s iMessage, FaceTime and regular …
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Looking for ways to get more out of WhatsApp on your Android phone or iPhone? We have your back. For example, rolling out right now is a new setting that will automatically clear out your messages after a week. It’s a Snapchat-like feature, sure, but who says that’s not welcome in other apps? You can even format the text you send in a message, adding …
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For years now, YouTube has been your go-to for streaming videos of all sorts — from music videos, how-to tutorials, product reviews and even movies. In October, the video streaming service, which has over 2 billion users, announced several new features designed to expand how you watch videos. From adding video chapters and helping you find your place, to reorganizing buttons on the …
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Game consoles. Apple hardware and software. Those were the two big themes of the week gone by. Those of you who’ve been hankering to dive into the next generation of gaming got your wish. First, after months of teasing, Microsoft made its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S available in stores and online. A few days later, Sony followed …
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