After a long wait, I’ve got my hands on Google’s new premium flagship phone, the Pixel 6 Pro, which Google revealed at its Pixel 6 event alongside the Pixel 6. And so far, I’m impressed. Google teased the phone back in August and I explained at the time why I was excited to try its new …
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The new Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro took the spotlight at Tuesday’s Pixel event, but many other Pixel phone owners can now get many of the new enhancements shown off today by updating to Android 12. Google announced that Android 12 has begun its rollout to the Pixel 3 series and up, and with it those phones will …
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The iPhone 13 lineup arrived last month, and as usual carriers rolled out tempting trade-in deals to entice people to switch over to Apple’s latest and greatest. (Here are some of the best iPhone 13 deals around.) AT&T came out of the gate essentially giving away the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Mini for a starting price that can …
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If you’re getting random messages from “AT&T” to claim a free perk or “FedEx” with alerts for an incomplete delivery, you may be tempted to click the link for more information. Don’t do it. These messages may seem real, especially if you have service with the provider that seems to be messaging you. But before you get excited about your “reward,” there are …
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Windows 11 launched this month, and Microsoft delivered some big changes to the storied operating system, including its first name change in six years. The Windows 11 update began rolling out on Oct. 5, though it will be released in a phased approach on eligible devices. (Here’s how to see whether your PC is compatible first and how to download it early if you don’t …
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Samsung announced Tuesday that it’ll hold its fourth Unpacked event of the year virtually on Oct. 20. Like the Unpacked event in August, Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 will be livestreamed. Samsung didn’t give much in the way of hints about what to expect at the event, but by all appearances it’ll be colorful and may involve apps. It’s hard to …
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Withings will soon sell the ScanWatch and ScanWatch Horizon smartwatches in the US. They have a one-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), optical heart rate sensor and SpO2 or blood oxygen readings, similar to the Apple Watch and Fitbit Sense. Although the original ScanWatch was announced in early 2020, the company has now received FDA clearance for ECG and SpO2 readings. Both models will be available from early …
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Apple’s new iPhone 13, revealed at Apple’s California Streaming event in September, gets a tiny bit more screen real estate thanks to a tweaked redesign of the notch that houses the Face ID and 12-megapixel front-facing camera. The notch in the iPhone 13 occupies 20% less space than in the iPhone 12, with Apple touting that its TrueDepth camera system …
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Samsung’s new Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 are more popular than their predecessors — but the South Korean electronics giant isn’t giving specific sales data. The company on Monday said demand for its newest devices “continues to exceed expectations.” In the first month, Samsung sold more foldables in the US than in the prior two years, it said …
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From 5G connectivity to foldable screens, phone companies are evolving and innovating faster than ever. While Samsung’s Galaxy line and Apple iPhones are many people’s top choice, there are other cell phone makers gunning for their place with fantastic handsets of their own. And all this competition benefits us users, who now have many excellent phones to choose from, and at …
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