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MWC 2021 rescheduled for late June to contend with COVID

Mobile World Congress, the world’s biggest mobile show, takes place every year in Barcelona, Spain — every year except this year, that is. The 2020 show, which was scheduled for late February, was one of the first major tech events to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But while MWC 2020 didn’t take place …

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Does fast charging affect battery life? 6 phone battery questions, answered

Does your phone last all day on a single charge? How about a year from now? Battery anxiety is real, and if you’re contemplating a new phone like the Motorola Razr, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the upcoming iPhone 12, its battery life is an increasingly important factor in deciding if that device is worth the money. As we expect …

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How Galaxy Note 20’s massive camera compares to iPhone 11’s

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s camera is a huge part of the phone — literally and figuratively. With a 5x optical zoom, 108-megapixel sensor and 8K recording, it’s no surprise that Samsung is looking to win over photographers and videographers alike. But how does it compare to the iPhone 11 Pro Max? Though it came out last year, the iPhone …

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How does Galaxy Note 20 (probably) beat iPhone 12? A charger in the box

Looking to get the new Note 20 5G or Note 20 Ultra 5G? You’ll be pleased to know that once you’ve bought your $1,000-plus new phone, you won’t need you to go shell out extra cash for a charger. After announcing the new phones last month, Samsung began allowing for early reservations which detailed some of the new bundles it …

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Samsung TV Plus is coming to some Galaxy phones

Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming service is headed to some phones. The Samsung TV Plus mobile app will launch Wednesday in the Galaxy Store and on Google Play and work with Galaxy Note 20, Note 10, S20 and S10 series phones, the tech giant said Tuesday. The streaming service was previously only available on some Samsung TVs. Samsung TV Plus offers …

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Samsung cancels 2020 developers conference as pandemic continues raging

Samsung’s developers conference will take a break this year, as the novel coronavirus pandemic makes it impossible to gather thousands of people in one place.  The company said on its developer website that it has canceled its 2020 Samsung Developer Conference and that it’s “disappointed that we will not be hosting the event this year and getting the chance to …

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Galaxy Z Fold 2: All the ways this foldable do

8.1 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G $1,899 at Amazon Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Like Refined look and feel Sits open at multiple angles Fixes nearly every flaw from the original Don’t Like Inner screen still fragile Fingerprint unlock errors too numerous Typing can feel cumbersome The Galaxy Z Fold …

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Microsoft Surface Duo took me on a roller coaster of emotions

Update, Sept. 22, 2021: Microsoft held its 2021 Surface event on Sept. 22, and unveiled the Surface Duo 2. The new folding phone features a faster processor, better cameras and many other upgrades compared to the Surface Duo.  Phones are like lifeboats now. iPads ($170 at Amazon) and Chromebooks are classrooms. VR is my escape pod. Every device in my house …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Note 10 Plus: I tested both phones, and here’s what I found

With its premium specs, gorgeous high refresh-rate screen and top-of-the-line multicamera setup, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a beast and has all the features you could want in a phone. But it’s pricey, originally starting at $1,300 (£1,179 and AU$1,999) even though Samsung has now discounted it to $1,100 a month after release. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus …

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Another Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming this week. Here’s what we know

Samsung has announced it’s holding yet another virtual event in 2020, with Samsung Unpacked for Every Fan happening later this week (here’s how to watch it). It comes as the tech giant has been forced to unveil and launch its new phones, tablets and other devices in live streams online instead of at physical events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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