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Here’s how easy it is to pair Galaxy Buds with a Samsung phone

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds don’t look much like Apple’s AirPods ($165 at eBay), but they share a lot of the same functionality, including some of that magic that the AirPods are known for. Pairing the Galaxy Buds with a Galaxy phone, for example, is incredibly simple. Check this out: Jason Cipriani/CNET That’s it!  The process is …

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Galaxy S10: 12 settings to change right away

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 line is a trio of capable phones that really impress. From an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that’s hidden under the screen to a third camera for ultra-wide angle shots (at least on the S10 and S10 Plus), there’s a lot to like. Part of setting up a shiny new phone is going through and making sure the phone …

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Samsung Galaxy S10: The 7 best deals right now

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has arrived, and although it’s a premium phone that’s priced accordingly, there are deals to be had. In fact, whether you’re looking for the S10E, the S10 or the S10 Plus, you may be able to find a discount that works for your budget. Although there are a few exceptions, many of these US promotions require …

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Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit: When, where, how to buy

Samsung not only announced new smartphones and wireless earbuds at last month’s Unpacked event, but the company also unveiled two new wearables: The Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Watch Active. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active has the looks and the features to match. It has blood-pressure-monitoring capabilities (app available on March 15), workout auto-detection, and a svelte housing around the 40mm display. …

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Verizon offers ‘buy one, get one’ deal on new Galaxy S10 phones

Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 phones hit store shelves Friday morning, and Verizon Wireless is offering a buy-one-get-one-free promo. When you buy any one of the three new models — the Galaxy S10E, Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus — you’ll get an entry-level 128GB Galaxy S10E for free, or $750 off a more expensive model.  Read: Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10E, S10 5G: Who they’re …

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Samsung Galaxy S10, S10E and S10 Plus updates are already waiting for you

When the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10E and S10 Plus go on sale Friday, they’ll already come with some updates. Support pages from Verizon and T-Mobile cite software updates to improve the camera and in-screen fingerprint sensor on the phones. The update will also include new security patches.  Sprint and AT&T didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on whether …

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Galaxy Fold vs. TCL foldable phone: Price, specs, design compared

Editors’ note, April 15: Our Galaxy S10 Plus review is live, as is our Galaxy S10E review. Keep reading for more about the Galaxy S10, S10 E, S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 5G. And we just went hands-on with the Galaxy Fold, Samsung’s first foldable phone. Foldable phone fever is an epidemic sweeping through the Mobile World Congress phone trade show in Barcelona. Last …

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Vodafone bringing 5G in 19 UK cities by end of 2019

Vodafone will offer 5G in 19 cities across the UK by year’s end, the carrier said Thursday. Vodafone is keen to preserve its lead in 5G, after activating the UK’s first 5G network in Salford, Greater Manchester, in October. The company has now extended coverage to Bristol, Cardiff and Liverpool and is currently preparing equipment in Birmingham, Glasgow and London. 5G, the …

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OnePlus 7 leaked photo suggests pop

Last year, phones like the iPhone XS, Google Pixel 3 XL incorporated a notch into the front display to maximize screen space while reducing bezels. OnePlus released the 6 and 6T each with their own variation of the notch for a selfie camera. The OnePlus 6 followed in Apple’s footsteps with a wide-flat notch while the 6T had a less …

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Meizu Note9 has a custom 48MP dual camera, giant battery for $210

The button- and port-free Meizu Zero phone announced in January was a unique device that sadly turned out to be “a research project.” The Chinese phone maker’s new Note9, though, appears to be real and is still groundbreaking, for its price at least.  Not to be confused with that other Note 9 aimed at power users who love a good stylus, …

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