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The back of the Xiaomi 12 Lite.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite beats the iPhone 13 in one important way

The Xiaomi 12 Lite beats the iPhone 13 in one important way

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a very iPhone 13-like design, but it manages to beat Apple's phone in one key way.
Onn Android Tablet on Table

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 show Google still isn’t serious about tablets and smartwatches

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 show Google still isn’t serious about tablets and smartwatches

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 are supposed to be Google's big revolutions for tablets and smartwatches. But it sure doesn't feel like it.
The Asus Zenfone 9 in all its color options.

The Zenfone 9 looks like the small 2022 flagship you’ve been waiting for

The Zenfone 9 looks like the small 2022 flagship you’ve been waiting for

Asus seems to be trying its luck with a compact flagship smartphone for the second time in two years. This time, with a much better design.
Asus ROG Phone 6 game enhancements

Smartphone gaming modes are fun, flashy, and horribly unhelpful

Smartphone gaming modes are fun, flashy, and horribly unhelpful

Smartphone makers sing the praises of game modes on their phones, but these tricks don't really improve the gaming experience as you'd expect.
Photo of different smartphones with Lock Screen ads, powered by Glance.

U.S. carriers want to ruin your Android lock screen with advertisements

U.S. carriers want to ruin your Android lock screen with advertisements

India-based startup Glance is in talks with U.S. mobile carriers to bring lock screen advertisements to Android smartphones within two months.
android vs ios v imessage

Apple may be forced to change iMessage forever, thanks to new EU ruling

Apple may be forced to change iMessage forever, thanks to new EU ruling

The EU's new rules threaten to shake up how your iPhone and Android phones work everywhere.
A mouse pointer hovering over the CrankWheel Chrome Eextension.

Google Chrome extensions are failing, and $8,000 is on the table for a fix

Google Chrome extensions are failing, and $8,000 is on the table for a fix

There seems to be some mysterious problem affecting certain Chrome extensions, but it's intermittent enough that it can't be solved.
Razer Raiju Mobile Games Controller with a smartphone attached, on a table in a sitting room

The best game controllers for Android phones and tablets in 2022

The best game controllers for Android phones and tablets in 2022

You can play games on your Android device, but if you're looking to up your game, you'll need a controller. Here are our picks of the best for Android devices.
Google Workspace in Firefox on a Windows laptop.

What is Google Workspace?

What is Google Workspace?

Wondering, "What is Google Workspace?" You're not alone. This new Google service package is a great tool for businesses and education, with unique free tools.
Google Gboard split screen keyboard mode on the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Google’s split-screen keyboard makes typing on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 glorious

Google’s split-screen keyboard makes typing on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 glorious

Typing on the Z Fold 3 is often an awkward experience. Gboard's new split-screen keyboard changes that.
Google Chrome app on s8 screen.

Update Google Chrome now to protect yourself from an urgent security bug

Update Google Chrome now to protect yourself from an urgent security bug

Google posted an urgent security update for its Chrome browser that fixes what's known as a zero-day bug. The problem affects Windows, Mac, and Android.
Text Message

What is RCS messaging? Everything you need to know about the SMS successor

What is RCS messaging? Everything you need to know about the SMS successor

What is RCS? Rich Communication Services messaging is the next-generation SMS with group chats, video, audio, and images. Here's what you need to know.
Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.

Switching from iOS to an Android phone just got way more convenient

Switching from iOS to an Android phone just got way more convenient

Google's handy Switch to Android app finally works with other Android phones other than Pixels.
A Macbook with Google Chrome opened to a Gmail inbox.

Gmail is getting a major visual change, but you can opt out

Gmail is getting a major visual change, but you can opt out

Google is now rolling out a new look for Gmail, but you can now opt out if you don't like it.
Man using an iPhone 13 Pro.

15 ways smartphones transformed life as you know it

15 ways smartphones transformed life as you know it

Apple's first iPhone was released 15 years ago today. All that time later, here's how smartphones have changed our lives forever.
Xiaomi's upcomign 12 Ultra

New Xiaomi phones are launching on July 4 with (hopefully) amazing cameras

New Xiaomi phones are launching on July 4 with (hopefully) amazing cameras

Xiaomi is launching the 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra on the 4th of July. These will be the first Xiaomi flagships developed with Leica imaging.
HTC desire 22 pro in black

HTC’s newest phone is a boring mid-ranger designed for the metaverse

HTC’s newest phone is a boring mid-ranger designed for the metaverse

HTC's latest phone works in tandem with its Vive Flow VR glasses, lets you trade cryptocurrency tokes, and also comes with a free NFT.
A woman using a laptop with the Google Hangouts and Google Chat icons.

Google is officially killing yet another chat app

Google is officially killing yet another chat app

Google Hangouts is finally, really going away for everyone in November of 2022, and Google Chat is ready to step in as a full-featured replacement.
Google Pixel 6a camera close up.

Watch the Pixel 6a’s fingerprint sensor beat the Pixel 6 Pro

Watch the Pixel 6a’s fingerprint sensor beat the Pixel 6 Pro

An early hands-on video of the Pixel 6a has been uploaded, revealing a vastly improved fingerprint sensor compared to the more expensive Pixel 6 Pro.
The Razer Kishi V2 holds a phone playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Razer Kishi V2 review: Mobile gaming controller borrows from the best

Razer Kishi V2 review: Mobile gaming controller borrows from the best

Razer Kishi V2 copies Backbone's notes, but is ultimately one of the best mobile gaming controllers on the market.
The 2021 Amazon Echo Show 8 in an angled view.

I followed Alexa’s prompts for a day and this is what I learned

I followed Alexa’s prompts for a day and this is what I learned

The Echo Show delivers prompts and news items during the day. Just how tailored are they to your preferences? We did everything it says for a day to find out.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 almost closed in hand.

Common Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 problems and how to fix them

Common Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 problems and how to fix them

Having some teething problems with your brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3? Here's our helpful rundown of common Galaxy Z Fold 3 problems and how to fix them.
A man holding the Google Pixel 6a.

The Pixel 6a is fixing one of the Pixel 5a’s biggest issues

The Pixel 6a is fixing one of the Pixel 5a’s biggest issues

With an official Best Buy listing, it appears that the Google Pixel 6a won't be nearly as frustrating to buy as its predecessor.
iPhone 11

Save money with the best free movie apps for iPhone and Android

Save money with the best free movie apps for iPhone and Android

Want to watch movies for free on your smartphone? We've got your back with this handpicked selection of great free movie apps for Android and iOS.
The Acer Chromebook 514 on a table.

I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user

I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user

Despite being a longtime Windows user, I tried switching to a Chromebook as my main device for a week. Here's what happened.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 sitting on a table in an angled front view.

Your Chromebook now has access to your Android phone’s photos

Your Chromebook now has access to your Android phone’s photos

ChromeOS version 103 is adding the ability for you to see your Android phone's photos on your Chromebook.
The Google Chrome logo on a smartphone.

Google Chrome on iOS gets 6 new features to take on Safari

Google Chrome on iOS gets 6 new features to take on Safari

Use Google Chrome on your iPhone or iPad? A few new features are coming soon to make the browser even better.
The Android TV interface on a TV.

What is Android TV? Google’s smart TV platform fully explained

What is Android TV? Google’s smart TV platform fully explained

Android TV may not have as many users as Apple TV or Roku, but that's changing fast. What can it do, and how can you get it? Here's everything you need to know.
Chromebook2 on table.

Chromebook gaming could get serious with rumored Nvidia GPUs on the way

Chromebook gaming could get serious with rumored Nvidia GPUs on the way

According to a listing in the Chromium Gerrit, there could be a Chromebook on the way with an Nvidia GPU inside. This could be huge for gaming on ChromeOS.

The best apps for a second smartphone number

The best apps for a second smartphone number

Back in the old days, a mobile phone functioned as a second phone number. We compile some apps that provide extra phone lines for your current smartphone.
Microsoft Edge browser open on a laptop.

How to block third-party trackers in your browser

How to block third-party trackers in your browser

Cookies get a lot of attention because they're used to track you across the web. Is this bad for privacy? Read about how to block third-party cookies.
Nothing Phone 1 MKBHD

The Nothing Phone 1’s LEDs do a lot more than you’d expect

The Nothing Phone 1’s LEDs do a lot more than you’d expect

The Nothing Phone 1 has an array of LEDs on its backside. But what do they do? A new video just showed us.
Someone taking a picture of a llama cookie.

Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on Google is a chore, so I decided to use TikTok and YouTube instead. And the results might surprise you.
The Zoom desktop app's main screen.

Why Zoom is shutting down its Chromebook app

Why Zoom is shutting down its Chromebook app

Zoom is transitioning its Chrome app to a progressive web app (PWA) as Google sorts out the future of ChromeOS.