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Freewrite Traveler with standby screen on a green park bench.

This isn’t a laptop — it’s one of the weirdest gadgets I’ve ever used

The Freewrite Traveler is an e-ink gadget that is designed for distraction-free writing. Is it worth the high cost of admission? I used it to find out.
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The Google Pixel 8 Pro with its Thermometer app open.

I used the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s weirdest feature. I’m not impressed

Google added great new features on the new Pixel 8 Pro. But one of the strangest ones is the addition of a temperature sensor, so we tried it out.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro in white and blue.

Don’t buy the Google Pixel 8 — 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 9

Google has revealed its Pixel 8 lineup, but you may want to hold off until next year. Why? We could see some exciting things with the Google Pixel 9.
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The back of the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Do old Pixel Watch bands fit the Google Pixel Watch 2?

Google's new Pixel Watch 2 is here. But can you use your old bands with it?
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Someone holding a blue Pixel 8 Pro.

Everything you can do with the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor

The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with an interesting feature — a temperature sensor. But what can you do with it? Well, it's a little complicated.
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OtterBox Figura Series case on an iPhone 15 Pro showing the Action button cover.

Before you buy an iPhone 15 Pro case, make sure it has this one thing

So, you have your brand new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max and you're looking for a case. Make sure to double-check that your case has this one thing first!
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Apple FineWoven case in Pacific Blue on a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

Yes, Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases really are that bad

Apple has eliminated leather from its accessory offerings and has replaced it with FineWoven. But for the price, FineWoven is an overall disappointment.
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iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in rose garden archway.

Got an iPhone 15 Pro? Make sure to change this one setting

Did you just get an iPhone 15 Pro? You may need to make some adjustments to the camera to make it work the way you want to.
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A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

After 3 days, I love these 4 things about the iPhone 15

I've only used iPhone Pros for the past few years. But after just a few days with the iPhone 15, I'm thoroughly impressed.
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Clockwise from top: natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Nothing Phone 2, green iPhone 15, and Obsidian Black Google Pixel Fold.

4 things Android phones still do better than the iPhone 15

Apple has made some big improvements with the iPhone 15 lineup. Even so, there are a few things that Android phones still do better.
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Apple promotional image of the iPhone 15 Pro's camera and curved chassis.

As a parent, there’s one iPhone 15 feature I can’t wait to use

There's a lot to like about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but there's only one feature that will be a godsend for parents of humans and pets.
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Apple Watch Sleep App feat image.

How to track your sleep with an Apple Watch

Tracking your sleep with an Apple Watch is a great way to regulate your sleep time and feel rested all day. We show you how it's done.
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The camera array of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Don’t buy the iPhone 15 — 5 reasons to wait for the iPhone 16

The iPhone 15 lineup may have just been announced, but here are some big reasons to hold off until next year's iPhone 16 instead.
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An Apple Watch Ultra showing off the AssistiveTouch Hand Gestures screen.

You can already use the Apple Watch Series 9’s best new feature

Apple is adding a new Double Tap feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. But you can already use this gesture on older watches. Here's how!
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Fitbit app explore workouts in the Coach tab.

The Fitbit app just got its biggest update in years

Google has just updated the Fitbit app, and it's a huge change for the better. Here's what it looks like.
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Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro.

The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button has a serious flaw

One of the big new hardware features for the iPhone 15 Pro is the Action button, but I can't help but already be a tad disappointed with it.
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iPhone 15 Pro in a red color.

10 colors I wish Apple made for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has announced the next iPhone 15 lineup, but the color options are a bit disappointing. Here are some colors I wish Apple went with instead.
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Someone using Find My with an iPhone 15.

Does the iPhone 15 fold? What you need to know

Apple has revealed its iPhone 15 lineup, but one very important question remains. Does it fold?
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Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15.

Does the iPhone 15 have the Dynamic Island?

Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup is here. But do the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have the Dynamic Island? We have the answer.
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BodyGuardz Paradigm Pro for iPhone 14 Pro case in Hydro showing interior of case and what it looks like with a Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro.

I used an iPhone case that claims to improve battery life. Here’s what happened

The Paradigm Pro case from BodyGuardz claims to keep your iPhone 14 Pro cool with heat dissipation and extend battery life. Does it actually work? I found out.
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Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro and Nothing Phone 2 side by side.

This cool Android phone shows just how boring the iPhone really is

For the past few years, Apple's stuck with a tried-and-true iPhone design. And it works! But one Android phone proves just how boring it really is.
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Totallee iPhone 15 Pro case on iPhone 14 Pro showing home screen.

This is a real iPhone 15 Pro case, and it’s hiding a few secrets

We got our hands on an iPhone 15 Pro case. Here's what we've learned from it.
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Mockup of Titan Gray iPhone 15 Pro by 9to5Mac.

I really hope this iPhone 15 Pro leak isn’t true

We have new details about the iPhone 15 Pro and its possible colors. And I really, really hope they aren't true.
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An Apple Watch Series 5 and an Apple Watch Ultra with an assortment of various Apple Watch bands.

Apple made a huge Apple Watch mistake 8 years ago

The Apple Watch is pretty iconic in 2023. But if a new report is true, one of its oldest features could soon be a big problem.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max lying on a table, showing the Battery section of the Settings app.

My 11-month-old iPhone 14 Pro has a big battery life problem

My iPhone 14 Pro is not even a year old, but it's already suffering from extremely poor battery life. And I'm not alone.
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A Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro on top of a Haunted Mansion wallpaper placemat.

If Apple releases the iPhone 15 Ultra next month, it needs these 4 things

We may actually be getting an iPhone 15 Ultra this year, rather than a Pro Max. Here's what Apple should do to justify the name change.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, and the new fabric strap.

The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 bands: 15 best ones in 2023

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is here, so you'll want to make it stand out with your own personal style. Here are the best bands for your Galaxy Watch 6.
Mobile Best-ofs
An iPhone 14 Pro with an unlocked lock screen showing a DoorDash notification.

3 reasons why I can’t leave my iPhone for an Android phone

Android phones are great, and they have clear advantages over the iPhone. But try as I might, I just can't quit my iPhone.
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Apple Watch Ultra being worn showing off the Action Button.

Dear Apple, please don’t release an Apple Watch Ultra 2 this year

We're only a few weeks away from Apple's fall event, which would bring new iPhones and Apple Watches. But here's why an Apple Watch Ultra 2 would be a waste.
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iPhone 14 Pro held in hand with a home screen featuring widgets only.

What I love (and hate) about my iPhone 14 Pro after one year

With the impending iPhone 15 release, let's take a look back at how the iPhone 14 Pro has performed over the past year.
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Samsung One UI 5.1.1 updates for older Galaxy Tab, Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5 devices.

New Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 features are heading to older devices

A new Samsung update will take some Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 features and bring them to older devices.
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The Dynamic Island on an iPhone 14 Pro featuring the Timer and Pixel Pals running at the same time.

The Dynamic Island was the biggest iPhone mistake in years

The Dynamic Island was one of the selling points of the iPhone 14 Pro devices, but it's a year later, and it's been nothing but a disappointment.
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An iPhone 14 Pro hanging on Casetify's Utility Crossbody Lanyard strap.

I found the perfect accessory to help me stop losing my iPhone

I have a tendency to misplace or even lose my phone at busy places like Disneyland. This simple accessory has been a lifesaver.
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CASETiFY Evangelion Type-01 AirPods Pro 2 case front side view.

This accessory turned my AirPods into a giant mech head

Casetify's Evangelion collaboration is one of the coolest we've seen. Here's a hands-on with some of the best products from the collection!
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