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Don’t pay the Verizon 5G tax for the Google Pixel 4a 5G

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is here, and it's one of the best deals in smartphones under $500. But if you're a Verizon customer, you have to pay extra. Don't.
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Skip the Google Pixel 5 — the Pixel 4a 5G is the phone to get

Google has finally launched the new Pixel 5. But the Pixel 4a 5G offers most of the same features and experience. And, it's $200 cheaper.
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Google September 2020 event: Everything announced

Google has announced its latest and greatest devices, including the new Pixel 5, and a new Chromecast. Here's everything Google unveiled at its annual event.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review: The phone to beat for under $700

Samsung is back with another addition to the Galaxy S20 series. This time around, the company is taking on the premium midrange with the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.
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Amazon devices event 2020: Everything announced

Amazon held a virtual hardware event to take the place of its usual fall product showcase. Here's everything Amazon announced at the event.
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WatchOS 7: The 5 best new features in Apple’s new smartwatch OS

Apple has launched the new WatchOS 7, bringing a host of new features to the Apple Watch. Notably, the new operating system offers sleep tracking, and more.
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Samsung brings FDA-approved ECG monitoring to the Galaxy Watch 3

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Watch Active 2 have received FDA approval for their ECG monitors. The feature can help detect issues like atrial fibrillation.
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The Snapdragon 750G is Qualcomm’s latest 5G-enabled chipset for midtier phones

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon 750G chipset, which brings 5G support and improved performance over the previous-generation Snapdragon 730G.
iOS 14 widgets

Widgets on iOS 14 are two steps forward and one giant step back

Apple's iOS 14 completely changes how widgets are handled on iOS. But while the changes are good in some ways, in others they're a giant step back.
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Five reasons to upgrade to iOS 14 and two reasons not to

Apple's iOS 14 is here, and it brings with it a series of great features. On the fence about updating? Here are five reasons to upgrade, and two reasons not to.
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The Garmin Forerunner 745 offers improved tracking and a sleek design for $500

Garmin has taken the wraps off of the new Forerunner 745 smartwatch, which offers improved fitness tracking for runners and triathletes.
New iPad Air 2020

The new iPad Air may be a better pro iPad than the iPad Pro

Apple has finally taken the wraps off of the new iPad Air, boasting an edge-to-edge display, colorful design, and more. But does it beat out the iPad Pro?
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Apple iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and WatchOS 7 are available to download now

Apple is launching iOS 14 to everyone, bringing features like home screen widgets, the App Library, and more.
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Apple September 2020 event: Everything announced

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Google’s Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and Nest Home speaker arrive on September 30

Google announced the date of the Pixel 5 hardware event, which will take place on September 30. Google will also reveal a new Chromecast and Nest speaker.
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Samsung is having another Unpacked event on September 23 — we have no idea why

Samsung has announced that it's having a third Unpacked event, scheduled for September 23. At this point, we have no idea what the event is for.
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Google launches Android 11, and it’s coming to more than just Pixel phones

Google has launched Android 11, and it's available to select Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme phones. That's a much wider launch than in previous years.
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Best Labor Day Smartphone Deals 2020: Apple and Samsung

Labor Day is here, and with it came oodles of fantastic Labor Day smartphone deals. Here, we've rounded them up all in one place.
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Five iOS 14 features that make us excited for the iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 is well and truly on the way, but we've been using iOS 14 for some time. These iOS 14 features that make us most excited for the iPhone 12.
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Qualcomm is bringing 5G chipsets to ultra-low-cost smartphones

Qualcomm has announced its plans to bring 5G support to 4-series chips, meaning that ultra-low-cost phones with 5G support should soon be available.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G brings improved performance to the premium midrange

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 732G, which is aimed at bringing improved performance to the premium midrange market segment.
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The Motorola One 5G brings great value and 5G support to the midrange

Motorola's budget 5G phone is finally here. The Motorola One 5G offers solid performance and 5G support in a phone that costs less than $500.
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Fitbit’s new Sense smartwatch sports Google Assistant and ECG

Fitbit has taken the wraps off of its 2020 lineup, including the new flagship-level Sense, the Versa 3, and the Inspire 2. All three offer new features.
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Nomad is making the AirPower wireless charger Apple couldn’t — almost

Nomad has announced the new Base Station Pro wireless charging pad that supports three simultaneous charging devices.
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Apple could launch a high-powered Apple Watch SE in 2021

According to a new leak, Apple may be working on a new Apple Watch SE. The device will reportedly offer the latest processor in an Apple Watch Series 3 design.
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Apple may launch iPhone 12 in October, Apple Watch Series 6 in September

According to leaker Jon Prosser, Apple may wait until October to launch the iPhone 12 series -- and may release the new Apple Watch through a press release.
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020: Everything Samsung announced

At Samsung Unpacked 2020, the company finally took the wraps off of a variety of new products -- including the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Watch 3, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: $300 goes a long way

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series offers flagship specs and a classy design. But is the larger Galaxy Note 20 Ultra worth the extra $300?
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How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 is expected to be the launch pad for the Galaxy Note 20, a new foldable phone, and more. Here's how to watch the event.
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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review: Don’t call it a budget phone

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G boasts solid performance, a modern design, and 5G support — all in a phone that costs under $650. Is it worth buying?
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The Google Pixel 4a will finally be revealed today

Google has finally posted teasers for the next Pixel device. According to the teasers, the Google Pixel 4a will be revealed on August 3.
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Arizona is leading an investigation into iPhone performance throttling

According to a report, Arizona is leading a multi-state investigation into the performance throttling of older iPhones that have aging batteries.
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Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5.0 tops off your phone to 50 percent in just 5 minutes

Qualcomm has announced the new Quick Charge 5.0 standard, which can charge your phone to a massive 50 percent in only five minutes, or to full in 15 minutes.
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The Motorola Edge makes U.S. debut at $500, if you pre-order now

Motorola is bringing the Edge to the U.S. The phone is now available for pre-order for only $500 -- after July 31, it will cost $700.