The iPhone 12 is the biggest iterative jump Apple has made for its flagship devices in years but, unusually, that jump doesn’t largely revolve around the camera. The iPhone 12 family is entirely 5G, reverts to an iPhone 5-esque design, and there’s also an iPhone 12 Mini for the first time ever. But that’s not …
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iPhone 12 Pro’s camera vs. Note 20 Ultra: Portraits, selfies, night mode and more
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 …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy flagship showdown: Note 20 vs. Note 20 Ultra vs. S20 vs. S20 Ultra
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra were unveiled by Samsung this summer alongside three other devices in a glitzy Unpacked launch that was moved online — like the iPhone 12 event — due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both Note 20 phones are packed with top-notch tech that, on paper at least, puts them among the elite ranks of the iPhone …
Read More »Amazfit Bip S smartwatch review: Price and battery life will smoke the competition
The Amazfit Bip S beats out every other smartwatch we’ve tested when it comes to price and battery life, earning it CNET’s Editor’s Choice Award for 2020. It isn’t the best smartwatch I’ve ever tested — not even close. But it’s definitely the longest-running one. I wore it for almost 10 days straight without having to charge it once, and …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone beats Android phones these 8 important ways. Every. Single. Time.
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 …
Read More »Galaxy S20 FE: Samsung’s Fan Edition is the midrange phone to beat
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE’s combination of solid specs, 5G connectivity and approachable price tag has earned it a CNET Editors’ Choice award for 2020. Its great balance of performance and value makes it a stronger value proposition than its pricey S20 Ultra or Note 20 Ultra siblings, but doesn’t force you to sacrifice the features you’ve come to expect from …
Read More »All four iPhone 12 variants include wireless charging. Here’s what to know about it
The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are all now on sale. The new phones have 5G capabilities, a new design, and a starting price of $699 for the Mini. All iPhone 12 models feature wireless charging, as every iPhone has since the iPhone 8. But with the iPhone 12, Apple has also introduced a MagSafe …
Read More »Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Amazing features, but is anyone a ‘power user’ anymore?
8.4 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G $605 at eBay Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Like Sleek lines, matte bronze finish Exceptional screen quality and 120Hz refresh rate 5x optical zoom captures sharp photos in ample light S Pen creates standout opportunities for using the phone Don’t Like $1,300 is too …
Read More »Verizon, Apple go after businesses with new iPhone 12 upgrade program
Verizon and Apple are teaming up again. Last month, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg appeared during Apple’s iPhone 12 event to introduce its nationwide 5G network. On Thursday, the two companies joined forces on a new program designed to get business customers onto Apple’s latest 5G-capable iPhone 12 devices. Dubbed “5G Fleet Swap,” Verizon says the new program will allow businesses to …
Read More »Android and iPhones are all about privacy now, but startup OSOM thinks it can do better
It all started with two trips to China. The first, in August 2019, brought Jason Keats to Hong Kong just as protesters took over the airport. The head of R&D for the once-buzzy startup Essential Products was there to work on the company’s upcoming Project Gem, an eye-catching new smartphone with an unusual, skinny design. The second was in January. …
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