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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Plus vs. Ultra: The difference is in the details

Samsung took to its virtual Unpacked stage on Wednesday to show off its next-gen Galaxy S22 lineup, consisting of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra. All three models are available for preorder now. The phones’ features, such as their cameras, have been upgraded for 2022.  The Galaxy S22 Ultra (right) looks quite different …

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How to choose the best webcam

There are so many webcams out there it’s hard to know which one and which specs are going to make you look the best with the least effort. Here are four I really like right now, with important shopping lessons that each one embodies.  Lori Grunin/CNET Dell Ultrasharp 4K The Dell UltraSharp is a fresh entry from a company known mostly for …

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Pixel 6 Pro: It’s a tough call

Samsung unveiled its brand new Galaxy S22 series at its Unpacked event on Wednesday, spearheaded by the $1,200 Galaxy S22 Ultra phone. As usual, the Ultra represents the most expensive, nonfoldable handset the South Korean electronics giant has on tap — and it’s loaded with the best mobile tech the company has to offer. There’s a big, vibrant screen, a high-powered processor and …

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. S21 Ultra: Which one is the better deal?

Samsung’s brand-new flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra, unveiled Wednesday at its Unpacked event, replaces last year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. We loved the S21 Ultra for its awesome performance and stellar camera system — particularly its amazing 10x optical zoom.  But how do the specs stack up between last year’s model and the new one? You can see the full breakdown in the …

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How the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s specs beat the iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max have been sitting happily at the top of the smartphone rankings since their launch, thanks to their awesome cameras, glorious screens and overall solid performance. But Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, launched at its Unpacked event Wednesday alongside the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus (and the Galaxy Tab S8), …

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These Galaxy S22 Ultra camera features mean better pictures of your dog

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s appealing display and sneaky hidden S-Pen stylus is exciting, but as a professional photographer, it’s the camera setup I’m most keen to dive into.  The S22 Ultra, launched at today’s Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and Galaxy Tab S8, is already starting from a good place. Its predecessor, the S21 Ultra, had …

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Huawei’s flagship P50 Pro is the best phone you definitely shouldn’t buy

Huawei’s flagship P50 Pro actually launched last year in China, but it’s finally arrived in the UK and wider Europe. It will not be on sale in the US due to the ongoing restrictions imposed by the US government. And it’s those same restrictions that make this phone so problematic. There are no Google services for one thing, meaning no …

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Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro vs. Samsung S21 Ultra: Which zoom is best

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro might be two of the best phones Google has ever made. The Pro model specifically has a gorgeous 6.7-inch, 120Hz display, a not-too-extreme price of $899 (£849, AU$1,299) and, of course, the cameras. It’s always the cameras. The conspicuous camera bar on the back houses a trio of shooters: a main 50-megapixel camera, …

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Pixel 6 Pro vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra: Which camera is better?

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra and Google’s Pixel 6 Pro were both among our top-rated phones of 2021. With their impressive performance, their glorious displays and feature-rich experiences, both phones deserve the titles of “flagship” Android handsets and are still well worth considering even as 2022’s new phones begin to appear.  And they both have amazing cameras, with the S21 Ultra …

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Sony Xperia 5 III review: A more balanced take on the Xperia 1 III

The Sony Xperia 5 III is further proof that the Tokyo-based company is heading in the right direction, delivering utilitarian phones with amenities best appreciated by photographers, audiophiles, filmmakers and creative types. None of Sony’s phones will fold or bend. They don’t have trendy finishes or a menagerie of colors. The Xperia 5 III comes in black and green, which …

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