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Where to get Ballistic Shields in Fortnite and how they work

The Ballistic Shield is an immensely useful item to keep around in Fortnite. We'll tell you where to find one and how to use it to defend yourself in battle.
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Where to get Grapple Blades in Fortnite and how they work

Slicing and dicing is the name of the game with the Grapple Blade. Here's where to find this new mobility item in Fortnite and how to dish out damage.
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The best personal finance apps in 2023 for iPhone and Android

Stay on top of your finances with the best personal finance apps for Android and iOS. And guess what? Many of these won’t cost you a dime to use.
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Google Pixel Fold review: is it still worth buying?

The Google Pixel Fold has arrived, but is it worth that huge $1,799 price tag? We find out in our full review.
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I used to love the Google Pixel Fold. Now, I’m not so sure

Google surprised me with the Pixel Fold this past summer, but after revisiting the phone, I'm not nearly as impressed with it.
Android 14 logo on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Your Android phone is getting lots of fun new features this month

Google has announced plenty of new features for the Google Messages app, Wear OS, and even Google TV in a big update expected to land very soon.
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I found the perfect Android tablet to buy this year

This $360 tablet stands out in a market crowded by other cheap Android tablets with a humongous battery, an armored design, and features unseen at this price.
A green iPhone 15 lock screen.

There’s only one reason I’m still using an iPhone in 2023

Spending two weeks with an iPhone 15 has taught me that I'm always going to be an Android user — but one iPhone feature is so good I'll really miss it.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 resting on a stone fireplace.

The Pixel Watch 2 just got a feature it should have launched with

Google has finally given in and brought a very demanded feature to the Pixel Watch 2 — and we couldn't be happier.
Google Chat app on the Play Store.

Google just redesigned one of its biggest apps, and it’s bad

Google Chat just received a major update, including a new way to navigate the app. And it's ... something else.
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The best stock-trading apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

Whether you're an experienced trader or newbie, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to stock-trading apps. Here are the best of them for iOS and Android.
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Apple Music Replay 2023: how to find your replay experience

Do you know what songs you listened to the most on Apple Music this year? How about your favorite artist? All will be revealed with Apple Music Replay 2023.
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This forgotten Android phone did something incredible 4 years ago

In 2019, Sony began releasing phones with 21:9 aspect ratio screens, and while they didn't really take off, they're still influencing smartphones today.
The Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Edge (2023) laying on a bench with their screens turned on.

The best Android apps in 2023: 49 apps you should download now

Finding the best Android apps for your device can be a time-consuming task. We've rounded up our top 49 apps, with something for every occasion.
Android 14 easter egg on OnePlus 11 with OxygenOS 14 beta.

There’s a big problem with smartphone software updates

Software updates are an essential part of any smartphone. But they're also broken and messy — and they need to change.
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These are my 8 favorite charity apps for iPhone and Android

Donating to charity is a great way to make a positive impact. Here are our favorite charity apps available for the iPhone and Android phones.
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I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it

One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.
The Double Tap symbol on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Why the Apple Watch’s newest feature is doomed to fail

The Double Tap gesture control for the Apple Watch is great, but unfortunately, history shows similar tech doesn't always survive.
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Sunbird — the sketchy iMessage for Android app — just shut down

Sunbird, the iMessage app that powered Nothing Chats, is shutting down. And the way it happened is a bit ... odd.
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I reviewed 20 phones in 2023. These are my 5 favorites

2023 has been great for new smartphones, no matter how much you want to spend. These are my 5 favorite new phones I reviewed this year.
Render of MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC.

MediaTek’s new smartphone chip sounds too good to be true

MediaTek's latest mid-range processor for Android phones is the Dimensity 8300, and it sounds incredible.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google's Pixel Watch 2 packs in some nice improvements to give other Android smartwatches a run for their money — but is it a viable Apple Watch alternative?
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Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones

Qualcomm's new midrange processor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, will make its way to Android phones that will be announced toward the end of this year.
The back of the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro.

One of my favorite Samsung features is coming to OnePlus phones

With the arrival of Android 14, OnePlus phones will offer seamless connectivity with Windows machines, plus a ton of meaningful cross-device features.
Fortnite characters on plane.

Where to find planes in Fortnite OG

If you want to fly high into the clouds in Fortnite OG, you'll need to get yourself a plane first. Here are all of the locations you'll be able to find one.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

Google is finally fixing an annoying issue with its Pixel phones

Downloading and installing updates on Google Pixel phones can be a long, tedious experience. Thankfully, it looks like that's about to get a whole lot better.
iMessage on an iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus iMessage on an Android phone using the Beeper app.

It’s finally happening — your iPhone is getting RCS in 2024

Folks, it's actually happening. Starting in 2024, your iPhone will finally get RCS support to make texting with Android phones better than ever.
A person holding the OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 8.

I did a Pixel 8 and OnePlus 11 camera test. Picking a winner wasn’t easy

The Google Pixel 8's camera has a good reputation, but how does it fare when it goes up against the OnePlus 11? Surprisingly, it's a very close comparison.
Nothing Chats app on a. phone.

One of our favorite Android phones just got its own iMessage app

The Nothing Phone 2 is one of 2023's better Android phones — and now it has its very own iMessage app. Here's how it works.
A blue Google Pixel 8 Pro, laying face-down next to a small pumpkin and squash.

I’ve had the Google Pixel 8 Pro for a month. Here’s why I’m keeping it

I've had the Google Pixel 8 Pro for over a month. Is it still one of the year's best Android phones? Have software bugs ruined it? Here's what I've learned.
Courses and languages on the Duolingo app.

How to change your language on Duolingo

Duolingo lets you learn more than 30 languages. Here's how to change your language on Duolingo when you want to try something new.
Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a concrete bench.

4 AI features I want in my next iPhone

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is here to stay, and even Apple is looking into it. Here are some AI features I would love to see on the iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy S23 fingerprint sensor lock screen

How to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S23

Got a new Samsung Galaxy S23, but need to figure out how to take screenshots? Here are five ways to do it!
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How to remove a language on Duolingo

Duolingo offers over 30 languages you can learn. When you want to remove a language from your account, here's how to do it for both iPhone and Android.
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