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When is my phone getting Android 12?

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Apple Watch Series 7 teardown reveals new display tech and a slightly bigger battery

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Phone Reviews

The best smartphones for 2021

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Vivo X70 Pro+ Review: Lives up to the promise, but just try finding one

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro review: The best of the best

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Apple iPhone 13 review: The iPhone for the masses

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Fitbit Charge 5 review: A truly advanced fitness tracker

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Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Not worthy of its Pro name

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Nokia XR20 review: A beautiful beast that’s built to last

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Motorola Moto Edge 20 Pro review: A phone that’s very good at being average

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Review: The foldable future is now ready for everyone

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Tablet Reviews

The best tablets for 2021

By Simon Hill, Christian de Looper
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The best gaming tablets for 2021

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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) review: More than you need, exactly what you want

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Lenovo Tab P11 Pro review: Great hardware sabotaged by Android

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Apple iPad Air (2020) review: The iPad Pro for everyone else

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Apple Pencil 2 review: Everyone’s new iPad sidekick

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Apple iPad (2020) review: The tablet you buy as an appliance

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Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review: The perfect excuse to watch more video

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Smartwatch Reviews

The best Android smartwatches for 2021

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The best Garmin watches of 2021

Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR review: Infinite power, limited tech

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Garmin Enduro review: Long-lasting sports watch for long-distance fanatics

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Review: The best Wear OS smartwatch for smaller wrists

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review: A first-rate smartwatch

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Fitbit Ace 3 review: Feature-filled fitness tracker for kids

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Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: The long lasting smartwatch

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The best 5G phones to buy in 2021

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5G network coverage map: Every U.S. city with 5G on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile

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5G vs. Wi-Fi: How they’re different and why you’ll need both

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How to switch from Android to iPhone: A complete guide

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Apple iPhone 12 buying guide: Everything you need to know

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Apple iPhone 13 buying guide: Release date, price, specs — everything we know

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The best iPhone apps (October 2021)

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The best iPhone games currently available (October 2021)

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iPhone 12 vs. iPhone XR: Time for an upgrade?

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iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 12 Pro: Which should you buy?

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The best sites for iPhone wallpapers for 2021

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How to set up Google Voice on your smartphone or computer

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LTE vs. 4G: The differences explained

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The best Pixel 6 Pro screen protectors

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How to track a cell phone’s location for free in 2021

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: A great second impression

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a unique two-screen design.

Google’s 3-year update promise for the Pixel 6 is disappointing but predictable

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What does a 120Hz refresh rate do? Smartphone refresh rates explained

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Windows 11’s much-anticipated Android Apps integration finally arrives in beta

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Nokia G50 review: Buy for the battery and software, not 5G

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Mobile Gaming

The best gaming phones for 2021

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The best Android games available (October 2021)

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Get your game on with the best controllers for Android smartphones

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Lenovo’s leaked Legion Play cloud gaming console is a flawed idea

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5G-enabled billboard in Times Square briefly brings interactive game to masses

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Fortnite facing potential 5-year Apple blacklist, according to Epic

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AT&T launches 5G-powered AR program Game View within the WNBA app

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Black Friday deals on iPads just started at Amazon — here are the best

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra just got a HUGE price cut at Amazon for Black Friday

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The best iPhone X wallet cases and covers

Leave your wallet at home when you have the best iPhone X wallet cases. From leather folios to slim, hidden-compartment cases, your next case is on this list.
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