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 …
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Qualcomm’s next-generation line of mobile processors will get more than just a few performance improvements. They will also be sporting a new naming strategy. On Tuesday at its annual Snapdragon Summit, the chip giant announced a rebrand for its mobile processors starting with its flagship Snapdragon 8-series. As part of the new scheme, Qualcomm’s high-end chip, which is expected to …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If you’re shopping for a new phone this Black Friday, there are plenty of great deals to be had. One of the best Black Friday phone deals can be found at the Google Play Store, which is taking $50 off the Pixel 5A. That brings the …
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Specifications for the long-rumored OnePlus Pro 10 phone have been leaked, according to 91mobiles. China-based OnePlus’ phone is expected to be available in January or February. The purported specs include a 6.7-inch QHD Plus display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. Camera specs point to four lenses: a 48-megapixel primary …
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One of the biggest challenges of mixed-reality headsets is the size. That’s the challenge a Chinese upstart called NReal wants to tackle with its sunglass-style AR glasses. The company, which raised $100 million this year, is planning to release its Android-based glasses in the US on Nov. 30. If you’re curious, you can try the smart accessory at select Verizon …
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Apple gave iPhone owners plenty to be excited about with the iPhone 13. From its new cinematic video mode to its longer battery life and additional storage space, the iPhone 13 is a welcome improvement over its predecessor. But there are still a few useful features Apple’s phones are missing compared to Android competitors such as Samsung’s Galaxy S21. For example, …
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This summer I faced a dilemma: My Google Pixel 3 XL was on its last legs. Its battery was a pale shadow of its former self. Its USB-C port failed to carry a charge half the time. Both sides of the phone, screen and glass back, were a spiderwebbed mess of cracks and chips. And according to Google, the phone isn’t …
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With longer battery life, better cameras, a new Cinematic mode and more base-level storage space, Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has a lot to offer over its predecessors. (Check out CNET’s iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and Pro Max reviews.) Although there’s a lot to love about the iPhone 13, it’s missing a few features we had hoped to see …
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In my full review of the OnePlus Nord 2 I explained why its power, camera and battery performance are all beyond what you would expect for such an affordable phone. I liked its look, too, although not as much as I like this new version, which has been reskinned in partnership with the 1980 classic, Pac-Man. At its core, the …
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For its next flagship phone, OnePlus appears to be taking a tip from Samsung. Prominent leaker OnLeaks teamed up with Zouton to deliver purported renders of the as-yet-unannounced OnePlus 10 Pro. The renders show a massive rear-camera bump sporting three lenses and taking up a significant portion of real estate on the handset’s back side. If legit, the camera is …
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