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Google’s Pixel 4A 5G costs more on Verizon because of millimeter

Google on Wednesday detailed its long-rumored (and leaked) Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5, making official what was pretty strong speculation (to put it nicely). Today’s announcement also revealed that Verizon’s version will once again cost more than the Pixel 4A 5G offered by its rivals.  Called the Pixel 4A 5G UW, Verizon’s model runs …

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LG Wing hands

These days, phones are either rectangular slabs with one straight screen or, in the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Motorola Razr 5G, they’re slabs with flexible screens that open up. But the LG Wing is neither. Instead, it’s a phone with two screens, one of which swivels on top of the other. Yes, it’s weird and yes, …

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Sony Xperia 5 II review: The best Sony phone in years

Pricing not available With the  $950 (£799 or about AU$1,350) Xperia 5 II, Sony is essentially selling a more compact, more affordable version of the Xperia 1 II, which Sony released in May. Sony packed the Xperia 1 II with photo and video tools from its popular Alpha line of full-frame mirrorless cameras, and for $1,200 the phone targeted creative types who …

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Galaxy S20 FE is the iPhone competitor Android fans need in 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S20 Ultra might be packed to the hilt with the latest, greatest tech, but they also come with sky-high prices to match. That makes them a tricky sell at a time when purse strings are tightening and rivals like OnePlus are making great phones at more affordable prices. The Galaxy S20 FE (which stands for …

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Galaxy S20 vs. S20 Ultra vs. S20 Plus: Who should buy which Samsung phone

As the tech world buzzes about Samsung’s newest devices — the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy S20 FE — now might be a great time to revisit the lineup Samsung announced at their first Samsung Unpacked event of 2020, back in February. A lot has changed since the unveiling of the Galaxy S20 line. …

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Galaxy S20 vs. S10 specs compared: What Samsung changed in 2020

Samsung announced several new Galaxy phones this fall: the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy S20 FE. So it’s a good time to revisit the company’s current flagship phones, the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. The phones are available online and in retail stores. Since their launch earlier this year, CNET has tested the …

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Motorola Razr 2020 review: The iconic flip phone has done it again, this time with 5G

7.8 Motorola Razr $800 at Lenovo $800 at Best Buy Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Motorola Razr Like Refined design Quick View display functionality Updated specs and cameras Better battery life Don’t Like The quieter “squeak” Back glass easily scuffs Poor camera performance in low-light High price The new Motorola Razr 2020 addresses most of the issues …

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Can OnePlus 8 Pro’s camera live up to iPhone 11 Pro’s? See the photos side

Before the OnePlus Nord, there was the OnePlus 8 Pro (and soon, the OnePlus 8T will join the fray). Along with its silky blue finish, the phone packs a multicamera setup that includes a standard zoom, a super wide-angle lens and a 3x zoom. It impressed Lynn La in her full OnePlus 8 Pro review, but how does this camera system stack up …

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Samsung’s less expensive Galaxy S20 FE is ‘very much a response’ to the pandemic

Samsung has another Galaxy S20 for its fans, and the device has been tailored for our unusual times. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, also known as the Galaxy S20 FE, packs some high-end features found in the rest of the S20 lineup — like low-band 5G connectivity — but at a starting price of $700 (£699, AU$999). That’s $300 less than …

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Save $35 on Samsung’s kidney bean

I hate that we have to compare all true wireless earbuds to Apple’s AirPods, but in this case the comparison really is apt. Samsung’s noise-canceling Galaxy Buds Live are clearly going toe-to-toe with the AirPods Pro. Priced at $170, they’re significantly cheaper than the AirPods Pro’s $250 price tag. And right now that fraction is even smaller than usual: At …

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