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How to share passwords privately with AirDrop

Sharing your passwords can be risky, but there's a super easy and private way to share certain passwords: AirDrop. We show you how to do it in iOS 13 and Mac.
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The best pet trackers for your furry friends

GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth trackers monitor a pet's nutrition, sleep, activity levels, location, and more. We've rounded up the best to help you keep them safe.
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What is TikTok? The 15-second video platform explained

TikTok, the latest craze, is a free app for iOS and Android that specializes in 15-second videos of just about anything you can think of, usually set to music.
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The best home design apps for Android and iOS

Home design apps that employ some kind of 3D, augmented reality, or VR tech can help you avoid costly mistakes. Here are some of the best ones we've found.
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The best UV sanitizers for your smartphone

Because we know it's critical to keep smartphones clean, UV sanitizers have come into vogue as an efficient way to zap germs. Here are some of the best ones.
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How to speed up your Android phone

Android smartphones start out super fast with processors, RAM, and storage working in tandem. Here are some tips for how to keep your handset snappy over time.
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The best Twitter apps for iOS and Android

Twitter is one of the biggest social media sites around, and you deserve a good app to use it. Here are a few of our favorite Twitter apps for iOS and Android.
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The best bird identification apps for iOS and Android

The best bird watcher's guide is always going to be the one that's already in your pocket. Here are some of our favorite 2020 birding apps for iOS and Android.
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Waze design makeover seeks to spark the joy of driving

The Waze driver social network seeks to spark joy for your commute in a brand refresh that aims for simplicity, consistency, and color in the app's interface.
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The best iPhone 6 cases and covers

Protect your older iPhone 6 series in high style with one of these cases, designed to suit every budget or taste from rugged, stylish, and anywhere in between.
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OnePlus 8 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Is OnePlus still the Flagship Killer?

The Android OnePlus 8 and the iPhone 11 Pro have captured the spotlight for their innovative designs and advanced specifications. Which one comes out on top?
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How to look sharp for webcam meetings

Video conferencing puts a new spin on face-to-face meetings. Whether you meet over Skype, Zoom, or WebEx, here are some tips that will help you look your best.
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Everything we saw at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020

It's been anticipated, leaked, and updated for months. And today Samsung finally let it drop at its Unpacked 2020 reveal at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts. Here's everything Samsung announced -- three variations of the Galaxy S20, the Samsung Z Flip, and the Galaxy Buds+.
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All the new Safari features in iPadOS 13 that you need to know about

With iPadOS 13, Safari has been transformed into a desktop-class app as opposed to a mobile browser. We show you how to use some of its new features to their best advantage.
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10Minds Motion Pillow 2 snags CES 2020 Innovation Award

Snoring is nothing to giggle about. It's detrimental to your health and can stress your relationship with housemates or your significant other. 10Minds' Motion Pillow 2 aims to solve that problem, and for its efforts, it has snagged a CES 2020 Innovation Award in the Health & Wellness category.
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Moshi launches 10-year warranty for all its products, reveals several new items

In a nod to long-term environmental awareness, Moshi has initiated a 10-year global warranty for its entire product line, past and present. Moshi, maker of high-end accessories and peripherals for Apple and Android, announced the policy at CES 2020 alongside several new products.
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Apple’s 2020 iPhone chip may be smaller, more efficient, and 5G capable

Apple's iPhone A Series chipmaker TSMC is reportedly on track to start production of the A-14 processor for the 2020 iPhone rollout, which is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2020. The predicted new 5-nanometer chip will have better performance accompanied by 5G and A.I. integration.
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Will Apple’s 2020 iPad Pros sport a rear triple camera?

It’s the end of the year but the rumor mill is cranking, this time with renders of a supposed upcoming 2020 iPad Pro featuring an augmented camera array — complete with triple rear cameras — that appear identical to your favorite iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. It comes courtesy of iGeeksBlog and OnLeaks.
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The best Motorola One Vision cases

The Motorola One Vision, part of the Android One family, is a recent addition to the line of smartphones under the Motorola One banner. The One series emphasizes a pure Android interface and experience. If you have one of these devices, wrap it in a protective case. Here are some of our favorites.
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Samsung says Galaxy Tab S6 5G launch is ‘coming soon’

It looks like Samsung is preparing for the release of its Galaxy Tab S6 with 5G, the first tablet that will be available with the new advanced wireless networking technology. The initial launch will likely take place in Korea first -- there's no indication of Samsung's plans for a worldwide rollout.
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How to create the ‘VSCO Girl’ look and other fun edits with filter-based apps

You don't have to be a VSCO Girl to quickly create unique imagery with VSCO or other photo filter editing apps. These can elevate photos of all kinds, which anyone can appreciate. Here's how to get started with VSCO and a couple alternative editing apps you should consider.
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Get the most out of Apple’s iPadOS 13 updates

Apple continues to tweak and improve the new iPadOS, which includes most of the features of iOS 13, including Dark Mode, enhanced Photos app, Find My app, updated Maps, and more. The iPadOS offers plenty of elements designed exclusively for Apple's tablet and we walk you through the high-profile ones.
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How to back up your photos with Google Photos on iOS, Android, or the desktop

Google Photos offers free, unlimited photo storage in the cloud, making your photos instantly accessible and shareable. Google uses artificial intelligence image analysis to organize photos and videos, making them easy to search and edit. Desktop and mobile versions are neatly automated and integrated.
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Cool alternatives to your iPhone’s default apps

If you feel like a change, then you can always switch some of your iPhone's default apps for interesting alternatives -- there are many options. We take a look at what happens when you remove a native app and suggest a few cool alternatives to your iPhone's default apps that may be worth considering.
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How to shoot 360-degree panos with Google Street View

Google Street View encourages you to explore the great outdoors, including landmarks, natural wonders, and even your own neighborhood. Expert photo skills are not required. The app facilitates creating 360-degree panoramas anywhere you visit using your smartphone camera to add locations to Google Maps.
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How to take great product photos with your smartphone

Selling items on the online open market of Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or any consumer-to-consumer site, is a challenge. How can you make your product stand out? Photographing your products at their best angle is a top priority. We give you essential tips on how to get your best product shot.
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The best A.I.-based photo apps for iOS and Android

The best A.I.-based photo apps can put a novel spin on typical social network-style photo filters. Instead of just overlaying an effect, these filters use machine learning and neural networks to transform an image into a predetermined style by altering your photo on the pixel level.
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The best photo collage apps for iOS and Android

Today's collage apps combine images and videos into a crafted presentation, complete with fonts, stickers, memes, and other elements that tell a story, instead of relying on a single iconic representation of a place or event. Collage apps tend to be template driven, so creation can be extremely easy.
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Google’s Nest Mini turns recycled plastic bottles into a smart speaker

Google spoke about its commitment to environmental sustainability at its Made By Google event held on October 15. Google says it will use recycled plastics in products like the Nest Mini and Google Stadia Controller. It's also making a $150 million dollar investment in renewable energy.
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Apple launches expansive Maps update for New York City and beyond

Apple has released a huge update of its Maps app for New York City. It presents better details of roads, pedestrian data, addresses, and more realistic views of buildings, parks, marinas, and beaches. It includes a new Look Around feature with 3D images that pan 360 degrees and can move through streets.
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How tough is the iPhone 11 Pro? New Apple ads do the ultimate demo

Apple has released a pair of ads that literally throw the book, your refrigerator vegetable drawer, your kid's toy box, your secret rubber duckie collection, and lord knows what else, at its newest iPhone 11 -- through a wind tunnel no less. But doing that to your wedding cake -- that's downright cruel.
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS Max: Heavyweight iPhone title fight

If you're a big-screen kind of iPhone fan, then the brand new iPhone 11 series, which made its debut at Apple's September 10 keynote, will be tempting. Two of Apple's biggest and best phones are now the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and last year's top-of-the-line iPhone XS Max, but which one is the best?
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New Apple Watch Studio lets you mix and match watches and bands

Up until now, Apple Stores had just a couple of watches available to try on and a very small selection of bands to accompany it, and the same was true when buying an Apple Watch online. With the Studio, buyers will get to see and immediately order more varieties of bands and watch combinations right away.
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How to offload apps on your iPhone

Apps occupy a lot of storage space on your device, so offloading the ones you don’t use is an easy way to free up more space quickly and easily. The Offload feature is convenient because offloading apps from your iPhone retains the data associated with it. We show you several ways to accomplish that task.