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Xiaomi 13 Pro camera lens in black and white

How one of the year’s best Android phones made me a better photographer

How one of the year’s best Android phones made me a better photographer

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a fantastic all-around smartphone. But there's one camera feature that has me absolutely hooked.
NFC settings on an Android phone.

What is NFC? How it works and what you can do with it

What is NFC? How it works and what you can do with it

NFC has become more popular largely through mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Our guide explains what NFC stands for and how it works.
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How to find your phone number on iPhone or Android

How to find your phone number on iPhone or Android

Ever forget your own mobile phone number? We walk you through the steps of finding your phone number on an iPhone and an Android smartphone.
Sim chip on fingertip with phone in the background.

How to unlock a phone on every carrier in 2023

How to unlock a phone on every carrier in 2023

Want to break your smartphone out of carrier jail? Here's a guide on how to unlock your phone so you can change carriers or use it while traveling abroad.
Screenshots of Bing Chat running through the SwiftKey keyboard on Android.

Bing’s AI chatbot is now on your Android phone’s keyboard — here’s how to get it

Bing’s AI chatbot is now on your Android phone’s keyboard — here’s how to get it

Bing Chat has been integrated into a popular Android keyboard, giving users the ability to use the ChatGPT rival in just a few seconds.
Render of the Motorola Moto G Power 5G in a white color against a light purple background.

Moto G Power 5G adds a flagship feature to a budget phone

Moto G Power 5G adds a flagship feature to a budget phone

Motorola's Moto G Power range has long been known for its long battery life, but now Motorola is introducing a new feature — and it comes from flagship phones.
The Google Pixel Table and the Speaker Dock seen from the back.

The Google Pixel Tablet just took a big step closer to release

The Google Pixel Tablet just took a big step closer to release

A new piece of information suggests that the Pixel Tablet is finally launching sooner rather than later.
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How to stop spam calls on iPhone and Android phones

How to stop spam calls on iPhone and Android phones

Getting annoyed by telemarketers and other spam calls on your mobile phone? Here's how to put a stop to that.

How to transfer files from Android to your PC

How to transfer files from Android to your PC

Knowing how to transfer files from your Android device to a Windows PC, MacBook, or Chromebook can save you a lot of hassle. Here's how to do it.
Galaxy Tab S9+ leaked images

Here’s our very first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus

Here’s our very first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus

The first renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus have landed. Here's your first look at what's changed (and what's stayed the same).
Android logo on a smartphone.

Ranking all 19 versions of Android, from worst to best

Ranking all 19 versions of Android, from worst to best

Which is the best, or most important version of Google's Android software, and which is the worst? We rank them from 1.0 onwards to answer the question.
iPhone showing a spam text with the Report Junk option.

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

Are you overwhelmed by text messaging spam? Here's how to deal with spam texts on both iPhone and Android.
The Google Pixel Watch and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro.

This smartwatch proves just how bad the Pixel Watch’s software really is

This smartwatch proves just how bad the Pixel Watch’s software really is

Xiaomi has used its own, new software for the Watch S1 Pro, and it turns out Google could learn plenty from it. In several ways, it's better than Wear OS.
The Galaxy A54's main screen.

Does the Samsung Galaxy A54 have wireless charging?

Does the Samsung Galaxy A54 have wireless charging?

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is looking like one of the year's best midrange smartphones. But does it have wireless charging? We have all the answers here.
The back of the white Galaxy A54.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs. Galaxy S23: should you spend $450 or $800?

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs. Galaxy S23: should you spend $450 or $800?

The Samsung Galaxy A54 looks like an excellent smartphone for $450. It's offering a lot for the price tag, but is it enough to pick it over the Galaxy S23?
Boox Tab Ultra on top of keyboard case.

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra review: an Android tablet unlike any other

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra review: an Android tablet unlike any other

The Boox Tab Ultra is an e-ink tablet that runs Android. It's unlike anything else on the market, and while it is expensive, it's also a delight to use.
Man using the Google Pixel Watch's app menu.

Pixel Watch update brings a much-requested Apple Watch feature

Pixel Watch update brings a much-requested Apple Watch feature

The Pixel Watch launched without one major health feature that's found in most other smartwatches on the market. Today, it's finally being added.
ChatGPT versus Google on smartphones.

Check your inbox — Google may have invited you to use Bard, its ChatGPT rival

Check your inbox — Google may have invited you to use Bard, its ChatGPT rival

Bard, Google's chatbot AI, seems to be soft launching for a specific section of Google fans to try out before it launches to the general public.
Illustration of a giant eye stalking through a phone

These Android apps are spying on you — and there’s no easy way to stop them

These Android apps are spying on you — and there’s no easy way to stop them

Recent research has uncovered just how dangerous and easily accessible spyware apps are. These apps are a ticking privacy time bomb with little recourse.
Using Google Assistant on the Google Pixel Watch.

What is Google Assistant? Here’s the guide you need to get started

What is Google Assistant? Here’s the guide you need to get started

What is Google Assistant and what can it do? We'll show you how to get up and running, and introduce you to some of Google Assistant's coolest features.
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Marvel Snap road map reveals new competitive mode, token shop rework

Marvel Snap road map reveals new competitive mode, token shop rework

Marvel Snap will get a Token Shop rework in April, and a new competitive mode called Conquest in June.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra next to the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

You may want to think twice about buying a Samsung or Pixel phone

You may want to think twice about buying a Samsung or Pixel phone

A recent report says that a laundry list of Samsung and Google devices are vulnerable to hacking. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Alleged renders of the Google Pixel Fold in black.

The Google Pixel Fold may not be as expensive as you thought

The Google Pixel Fold may not be as expensive as you thought

Google's Pixel Fold is reportedly eyeing a mid-year release, and it could undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by as much as $500 upon its launch.
An image of two iPhones displaying the new badges coming to Tinder.

Your Tinder profile is about to change in 3 huge ways

Your Tinder profile is about to change in 3 huge ways

Tinder is making an update to everyone's profiles that aims to add a lot more clarity when it comes to finding matches.
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Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items

Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items

A quest included in Fortnite's Week 1 challenges requires you to score one of a Nitro Drifter race car and destroy some objects.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Apple iPhone 14 Pro

I love the Galaxy S23 — here are 5 things the iPhone still does better

I love the Galaxy S23 — here are 5 things the iPhone still does better

The Galaxy S23 is one of this year's best Android phones, and I love using it. But there are a few things the iPhone is still so much better at.
Fortnite characters in a city.

You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how

You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how

The Thunder Shotgun was technically vaulted in Fortnite Season 2, but Epic potentially overlooked this weapon drop.
Google Pixel 8 in depicted in white.

The Pixel 8 just leaked, and it has one big thing I can’t wait for

The Pixel 8 just leaked, and it has one big thing I can’t wait for

Google's Pixel 8 has surfaced online in the form of leaked renders, but more than its curvier profile, what truly captures the attention is the shrunken size.
Google Pixel Watch on a wrist.

5 things we’d love to see at Google I/O 2023 (but probably won’t)

5 things we’d love to see at Google I/O 2023 (but probably won’t)

Google I/O 2023 is almost here, and we have a good idea of what Google will show us. But there are a few products we'd love to see ... but probably won't.
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How to drop a pin in Google Maps

How to drop a pin in Google Maps

Google Maps is a great tool to help you find your way around. We'll show you how to drop a pin at your preferred destination so you'll never get lost again.
Alleged dummy model of the Google Pixel Fold.

The Google Pixel Fold may launch a lot sooner than you expected

The Google Pixel Fold may launch a lot sooner than you expected

Google was previously said to be eyeing a late 2023 release for the Pixel Fold, but it seems the company's first foldable is a lot closer to market launch.
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Bixby vs. Google Assistant: Which AI is better for you?

Bixby vs. Google Assistant: Which AI is better for you?

There are a number of digital assistants to pick from, including Samsung's Bixby and Google's Assistant. Which is better? We found out.
Leaked render of the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

First Google Pixel 8 Pro renders reveal some surprising changes

First Google Pixel 8 Pro renders reveal some surprising changes

The first renders of the Google Pixel 8 Pro are here. The phone looks stunning and appears to have some unexpected changes, too.
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I’ve used Android phones for 10 years, and I hate these ones the most

I’ve used Android phones for 10 years, and I hate these ones the most

After 10 years of using Android phones, a select few have the dubious honor of making it on my most-hated list, and its time to talk about them.
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