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Why is Instagram flooded with ‘nah he tweakin’ comments?

If you go to Instagram right now, a majority of the comments you'll see are one simple phrase: "Nah he tweakin". But ... why?
Mobile News
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Note 20 S Pen.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 is adding an S Pen, replacing this year’s Galaxy Note

Samsung's August 11 event just got interesting. The company confirmed its next foldables will have an optional S Pen, replacing the Galaxy Note line this year.
Mobile Android
Prime Day Deals 2021.

Editors’ Prime Day picks: We bought these deals, and you should too

Shopping on Prime Day can be overwhelming -- and not just for you. We're scouring the deals to find something for ourselves, too! Here's what we bought.
Deals
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Amazon takes down another popular tech accessory company, following Aukey, Mpow

A month after removing two popular tech accessory brands because of their involvement in fake review schemes, Amazon has done the same to RAVPower.
Mobile News
Moto G Stylus 5G

New Moto G Stylus 5G brings massive battery, pen improvements

The Moto G Stylus has been a surprise hit, so Motorola's capitalizing with a mid-cycle refresh that brings a huge battery and 5G connectivity.
Mobile News
Google announces new photography inclusivity program

Google sees fault in camera algorithms, vows to improve skin tone representation

Google's strength in photography is well-known, but that power isn't perfect. It's now focusing on ensuring its algorithms properly represent all skin tones.
Mobile News
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Amazon removes popular tech accessory brands amid fake review scheme leak

Amazon is removing listings from many popular tech accessory brands, as a massive leak uncovered a huge pay-for-play review scheme.
Mobile News
iPhone 12 Mini with charger

Does 5G drain your battery?

No matter the size of your phone, or how you use it, you'll always be looking for longer battery life. Can turning off 5G help? Probably not.
Mobile Features
Google Pixel 5

Google’s March Feature Drop for Pixels brings a small slate of niche additions

Google's quarterly Feature Drop for Pixel is usually something to get excited about. For March, a lot of people will be let down by a slate of niche additions.
Mobile News
galaxy s10 5g speed test

Understanding how 5G works: Sub-6 vs. mmWave networks

5G is the latest wireless network standard, but it's split into two distinct technologies: Sub-6 and mmWave. Here's how they differ, and why you should care.
Mobile News
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Samsung just slashed Galaxy S21 prices at Amazon, taking up to $250 off

The Galaxy S21 is just a month old, but Samsung is deeply discounting its latest phones by up to $250, giving you big savings and double the base storage.
Mobile News
Android 12 developer preview home screen.

Here’s what Google has in store for us with Android 12

Google's already hard at work on Android 12, and while it isn't going to release in full until late this year, we have our first look at new features today.
Mobile News
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Contact-tracing apps were the biggest tech failure of the COVID-19 pandemic

The contact-tracing system deployed by Google and Apple that was aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 has been a complete failure.
Mobile Features
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I hate that the best cameras can only be found in the biggest smartphones

Smartphone cameras are fantastic nowadays. But the truly great cameras can only be found in the biggest, toughest-to-handle models. That's really unfortunate.
Mobile News
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Apple highlights Black photographers’ local stories with ‘Hometown’ photo series

Apple has posted an exceptional feature highlighting Black photographers from across the U.S. talking about their experience in their hometown.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra back

The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s zoom camera system renewed my faith in Samsung’s flagship

Samsung's improvements to the Galaxy S21 Ultra's cameras shouldn't be overlooked. This is the best, and most versatile, camera you can get right now.
Mobile News
iOS 14 app library

iPhones will soon block apps from tracking you with unique identifiers

In its ongoing fight to protect user privacy, Apple will block all apps from tracking users by their unique advertising identifier.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra laying face-down on a table with puzzle pieces surrounding it.

This is my Galaxy S21 Ultra after a three-foot drop onto concrete

I don't do drop tests. But sometimes I accidentally drop phones — and sadly, my Galaxy S21 had a meeting with concrete this weekend.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy S21.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G review: Right recipe, wrong ingredients

The Galaxy S21 makes a smart bet on value with a lower starting price, but in many ways feels stuck in 2020. A good phone, but not a particularly exciting one.
Mobile Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: I can hear clearly now

Samsung took a leap with the Galaxy Buds Live, and missed the mark. The Galaxy Buds Pro correct course with a better design and enhanced ANC.
Audio / Video Reviews
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag

Samsung made Apple AirTags before Apple did

The Galaxy SmartTag is the latest in Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem, giving you an option for tracking things that otherwise aren't connected.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra charger

The Galaxy S21 doesn’t come with a charger in the box — and that’s OK

The Galaxy S21 will come with a USB cable, but no charger. It seems frustrating at first, but there are good reasons for its omission.
Mobile News
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TCL’s 17-inch ‘Scrollable’ display is still science fiction, but we want to believe

TCL is bringing our science fiction fantasies to life with a new 17-inch scrollable display concept.
Mobile News
LG Rollable smartphone

LG’s rollable smartphone teased, for just a moment, at CES 2021

LG is a leader in displays and is always innovating on smartphone form factors. Its latest tease of a rollable phone has us dreaming of the future.
Mobile News
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What to expect in mobile at CES 2021: Galaxy S21, foldables, wearables, and 5G

CES 2021 is rapidly approaching. Here's what you can expect to see in the world of smartphones, tablets, and wearables at the show.
Mobile News
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Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 series on January 14

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 on January 14, with a virtual event coinciding with the final day of CES 2021.
Mobile News
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Fine, let 2021 be the year the headphone jack dies on phones

The headphone jack has been dying a slow death on phones. But 2021 may finally end the saga, and I'm fine with it.
Mobile News
Serial 1 Mosh e-bike

Serial 1 shows why you’d spend $5,000 on an e-bike — and not feel shortchanged

It's easy to question why anyone would spend $5,000 on an e-bike. Ride the new Serial 1, and your questions will be answered.
Outdoors Features
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Apple isn’t making a foldable iPhone anytime soon, so don’t get your hopes up

While there's plenty of reason to believe Apple is working on a foldable iPhone, the company won't be in any rush to release it — even by 2022.
Mobile News
iPhone 12 models

Size comparison: iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 12 Mini vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max

We now have the triumvirate of iPhone 12 sizes in our hands, and we're breaking down how they compare so you can pick the right one for you.
Mobile News
Mobile by Peak Design accessories

Peak Design’s phone mount system is better than MagSafe, and works on any phone

Peak Design is one of my favorite companies for camera equipment, and now it has a superb set of mobile accessories to enhance your smartphone experience.
Mobile News
iOS 14 App Library

Apple now requires app developers to disclose data collection and privacy info

App developers now have to disclose their data collection and tracking requirements in the App Store for everyone to see.
Mobile News
Google I/O

Google services recovering after multiple hours of outages

After multiple hours of outages, Google's services are coming back online for most people -- with some lingering effects.
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