Apple and Samsung are tremendous rivals. Even if they finally managed to settle their long-running patent dispute this June and continue to do other forms of business, they’re still duking it out in ads and new device announcements as they strive to eat one another’s lunch. So it’d be a little weird if Samsung were to save Apple from losing loads …
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It’s official — Apple’s fall event this year is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 12 and the company is expected to reveal a whole new lineup of iPhones. One of these iPhones is expected to be the iPhone SE 2. Originally launched in 2016, Apple’s iPhone SE served as the smaller, more pocketable member of the iPhone family. It had a …
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The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL might not be the only things Google has in store for its Oct. 9 event. There have been leaks of an unreleased Chrome OS device, rumored to be a new Google Pixelbook. The mysterious device can be seen in the video below, which was posted by Chrome Unboxed. If you look closely at …
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Happy Monday, cheeps! A few quick housekeeping notes before we dive in, starting with a recently updated Cheapskate FAQ page. It includes all the different ways you can receive my deals (including a Flipboard magazine!) and answers to all your Cheapskate-related questions. Next, if you live in the metro-Detroit area, there are two opportunities to come see me this week. …
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The LG G6 was among the more celebrated flagship phones of 2017, with the Plus model upping the ante with an impressive 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and bundled B&O Play headphones. It debuted with an $800 price tag, followed earlier this year by the arrival of an Amazon Prime-exclusive version for $520. On Monday, however, and for a …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Don’t think of Apple’s AirPower as an iPhone afterthought. The wireless charging pad, which the company announced almost a full year ago, could be an important piece of Apple’s iPhone strategy for 2018. If Apple finally announces AirPower’s sale price and sale date …
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Got power? Got enough power? Whether you’re headed out camping or just want to be prepared for the next big storm, consider something a little more substantial than your average phone charger. Like this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the Suaoki Portable Power Station with dual 110V AC outlets for $105 with promo code …
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The vast majority of mobile chargers (also known as power banks) require you to BYO cables. That’s a first-world problem if ever I heard one, but it’s a hassle all the same. Ideally, a charger should have the cable you need built right in, so there’s one less thing to bring, clutter up your carry-on and accidentally leave behind in …
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Regular readers know I’m not particularly fond of Microsoft’s Surface tablets — you just can’t do much without the snap-on keyboards, which aren’t included in the box by default. But the Surface Book? That’s a pretty tasty piece of laptop. Pricey, too — or it was when it made its debut back in 2015. The SKU I’ve got for you …
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Looking for a new fitness tracker? Huawei may have up to three of them on the way. The first is the Huawei Honor Band 4. Huawei announced the Honor Band 4 at an event on Sept. 5 in China. The wearable has an AMOLED display, tracks your heartrate, is water resistant down to 50 meters, and is advertised as having …
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