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Pixel 5 review: Google’s newest phone hasn’t pulled ahead of its rivals

Update, Aug. 17, 2021: Google has unveiled the Pixel 5A with 5G, which we have reviewed. Original story follows. Google’s jumped on the 5G train with the $499 Pixel 4A 5G (£499, AU$799) and $699 Pixel 5 (£599 and AU$999). The phones run the latest Android 11 OS, have a second ultrawide camera and bigger batteries …

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Best Buy flash sale: You’ve got 12 hours to score deals on Fitbit Versa 3, Theragun, earbuds and more

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Best Buy isn’t done with this whole “cyber week” thing. Every day brings a new 12-hour sale that kicks off at 10 a.m. PT. We didn’t find much of interest in yesterday’s sale, but today there are some notable deals — including a discounted Theragun …

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Best on Cyber Monday gaming accessory deals still available: Xbox controllers, gaming mice and more

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The holiday season can be a great time to pick up some sweet, sweet discounts on some great gaming gear. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, but there are still some fantastic deals available on controllers, mice, headsets, monitors and more. You won’t find reduced prices …

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Samsung rumored to be developing a new smart tag

Samsung could be working on a new Tile-style tracking tag, according to a report by SamMobile. A filing has been certified by the Indonesian Telecom Certification for a device the tech giant is exploring called the Galaxy Smart Tag, the Monday report said.  Samsung’s SmartThings finder already helps people locate and keep track of their nearby devices and an LTE …

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Samsung may end the Galaxy Note line in 2021, report says

Samsung’s Galaxy Note line is known for its large screens, high-end specs and stylus pens that allow for writing on the display. In 2021, however, fans of Samsung’s flagship series may need to say goodbye.  Samsung “does not have plans to develop a new version of the Galaxy Note for 2021,” Reuters reports Tuesday. Citing three anonymous sources, the report says that …

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Galaxy S20 FE vs. Samsung’s rivals: iPhone, Pixel and OnePlus

Samsung took the wraps off its latest Galaxy phone, the S20 Fan Edition, earlier this fall in an online-only event. The S20 FE is Samsung’s response to the coronavirus pandemic: A premium phone that aims to offer a well-rounded experience at a more attractive price. Pricing starts at $700 (£599, AU$999). The 6.5-inch S20 FE features a 2,400×1,080-pixel, AMOLED display with …

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Samsung sold almost twice as many phones as Apple in Q3, Gartner says

Apple dropped into the fourth position for global smartphone sales during the third quarter of 2020, according to an analyst firm. In a report Monday, Gartner reported that total sales of smartphones during the quarter worldwide reached 366 million — down almost 6% since last year as fewer people buy phones during the coronavirus pandemic. Samsung sold 80.8 million phones …

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Cyber Monday deal: The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is down to $549

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has arrived, offering Samsung, er, fans the chance to buy an S20 phone for hundreds less than the price of the flagship model. Good news: Now you can get it for even less than that. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the unlocked Galaxy S20 FE 5G 128GB for $549. It’s …

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Lenovo X1 Fold hands

“This is the most innovative thing I’ve seen all year.” That was what my wife said when I demoed the Lenovo X1 Fold and all its tricks and extras. She’s a former tech and games journalist, so she’s seen a thing or two. She’s not one to be taken in by hype.  But that reaction is warranted, especially in a …

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Newegg’s Cyber Monday deals now available: Samsung Smart TV, gaming laptops and more

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday is almost through, but you can still get great deals at Newegg. Its “Black November” sale offers some big price drops for the gaming laptop, PC or smart TV you’ve been waiting for. You’ll find huge discounts on Samsung …

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