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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

I like the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected to

I thought the Galaxy S25 Ultra would prove to just be another iterative upgrade from Samsung, but I was wrong. Here's why I like it more than I expected to.
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OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk showing Flexion Hinge standing up.

This upcoming phone could be the best foldable this year

There's a new folding phone coming in a few weeks, and it is shaping up to be the best folding phone this year. Here's why it'll challenge Samsung and Google.
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A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Why AppleCare+ is essential for your iPhone, even as a subscription

Even though Apple is rumored to be switching AppleCare+ to a subscription-only model, I still think it's an essential part of owning an iPhone. Here's why.
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Close up of the camera on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro.

Phone cameras are so good, they’ve finally replaced my camera for work

After a decade of lugging a big camera around on my back, I decided that enough was enough. Here are the devices that enabled me to leave it at home for work!
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: Built to last (but with a catch)

The Galaxy S25 Plus brings the best of the Galaxy S25 series in the perfect size. It's built to last but with several catches that may not appeal to you.
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The Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy vs the OnePlus 13 in Blue

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and OnePlus 13 cameras, this one wins

Despite smartphones like the , , and costing more, the $1,000 price point has still proven to be the ultimate fighting challenge of the smartphone industry. While some companies offer smartphones above this price, these are dubbed as ultra-premium flagship smartphones, and the flagship smartphone market is determined by the best that a company can […]
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The Galaxy S25 Plus in the hand with the screen on

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus screen protectors for your new phone

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the latest $1,000 smartphone from Samsung. If you've pre-ordered yours, here's a list of the best screen protectors to keep it safe.
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The OnePlus 13's camera.

OnePlus is killing it, but it still needs to fix this problem with its phones

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones this year, but this is the one thing that OnePlus still needs to solve with its phones.
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The The back of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Magnetic Charging Cover attached to the phone and the box

Every Samsung Galaxy S25 owner should buy this wireless charging case

If you're planning to use wireless charging with your Galaxy S25 Plus, here's why you need this official case that offers protection and adds magnets.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge shows what the Galaxy S25 series should have been

Samsung's new slim phone was partially announced alongside the Galaxy S25 series, but here's why the Galaxy S25 Edge is what the Galaxy S25 should have been.
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The Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy vs the OnePlus 13 in Blue

Hey Samsung — I wish you had copied this OnePlus 13 feature

The Galaxy S25 series are extremely polished phones, but a key competitor shows what they're missing. Here's the OnePlus 13 features Samsung should have copied.
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The back of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Kindsuit Leather Case in Camel in the hand

Samsung’s new vegan leather Galaxy S25 Ultra case is already my favorite

If you're looking for a case for the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, look no further: this is why I'm loving Samsung's new vegan leather Kindsuit case!
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Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones in the hands of a person.

This is the best Samsung Galaxy S25 color you should buy

Buying the Galaxy S25 series? The base and Plus come in seven colors, while the Ultra comes in seven other colors. Which should you buy? Here's the answer!
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A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones in 2025

I've used the OnePlus 13 for six weeks and after using many other new phones — including Galaxy S25 Ultra — this is why it's still my favorite Android phone.
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All seven Galaxy S25 colors in the hand

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is less of an upgrade than I expected

The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are here! They look a lot familiar, but there are a couple of small tweaks that surprised me. Here's our first look!
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Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I love Google Gemini, but I’ll take Apple Intelligence any day of the week

Which AI platform is better, Apple Intelligence or Gemini? I've used both for months; here are the differences, and everything I've found so far!
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OnePlus 13 wireless charging with Ugreen MagSafe charger.

I compared two of the most powerful mobile chipsets — here’s what happened

Two processors will power most Android flagship phones over the next year, but which one should you seek out? I tested both to find out, here's what happened!
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A demonstration of the new running features for the Google Pixel Watch 3 in the Fitbit app.

The Fitbit app needs work — here’s how Google could fix it

The Pixel Watch 3 is one of my favorite health devices right now, but my problem is the companion app. Here are five ways Google can improve the Fitbit app.
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OnePlus AirVOOC 50W charger used as a stand.

Every phone needs to copy this 50W wireless charging feature

One of my favorite features on the new OnePlus 13 is the 50W magnetic wireless charging. Here's why every phone maker needs to copy this feature.
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The all-in-one stack on the PxE imaging camera

This tiny sensor could be the future of smartphone photography

As smartphone cameras get better and better, what does the next generation of camera tech look like? This company hopes its holographic sensor ihas the answer.
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The TCL 60XE NXTpaper smartphone in full-color mode

This $200 phone has the solution to all of our smartphone battery life problems

Modern smartphone battery life is good, but most phones still need to be charged after a day or two. A new phone from TCL is bucking that trend.
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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses come with a charging case.

4 tech products that changed my life last year

Despite using more tech products than ever before last year, there are only a handful that have become a necessity. Here are the four that changed my life.
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Garmin Instinct 3 on a wrist

I tried the Garmin Instinct 3 at CES 2025, a new smartwatch with a 24-day battery

Garmin is well known for rugged smartwatches that also offer excellent battery life, and the new Instinct 3 offers an AMOLED display with 24-day battery life.
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The luxury finishes on the Ultrahuman Rare smart ring

I wore the world’s first luxury smart ring. It’s better than I expected

Meet the first luxury smart ring. The Ultrahuman Rare costs upwards of $1,800 but comes with a gorgeous luxury finish. Here's why I like it more than I expected.
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

What I want to see from the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in 2024, but it isn't the best smart ring. Here are a few simple ways that Samsung can improve the Galaxy Ring 2.
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Captain Tobias, the skipper aboard Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas in December 2024 (captured on the iPhone 16 Pro)

Behind the scenes of a Royal Caribbean cruise as captured by the iPhone 16 Pro

What does it look like behind the scenes of one of the world's biggest cruise ships? I found out and captured it all on my iPhone 16 Pro.
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OnePlus Pad 2 and keyboard propped open

It’s 2025 and the OnePlus Pad 2 is still my favorite Android tablet

Android tablets often lack compared to the iPad, but there's one Android tablet that I like to use. Here's why the OnePlus Pad 2 is my favorite Android tablet.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5's weather apps.

5 things Samsung needs to do with its folding phones in 2025

Samsung faces huge challenges to the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups in 2025, but the answer is simple. Here are five things Samsung should do.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

5 things that could change smartphones forever in 2025

It's been a great year for smartphone competition, and a new season of phone launches is just weeks away. Here are 5 things that could change phones in 2025.
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The side profile of the MacBook Pro M4.

The 5 Mac apps that keep me from moving to Windows

I've used a Mac exclusively for over a decade, but the latest Windows PCs have me smitten. Yet, there's still an app gap: here are five Mac apps I miss daily.
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL lying by a plant.

4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025

The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.
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Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

Macs need Face ID, but not if it’s like Windows Hello

Apple is rumored to be bringing Face ID to the Mac. Here's why that's a good thing, but only if Apple does this one thing that solves a key problem.
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Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

I desperately want MacBooks to steal this trackpad feature

I'm a Mac user trying a few new PCs, and I'm blown away by the gestures on this PC's trackpad. They've even beaten Apple to creating the most useful trackpad.
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Samsung logo

5 things Samsung needs to do to beat Apple in 2025

Samsung and Apple have had contrasting years in mobile, but all is not lost. Here are five big things Samsung can do to take the fight back to Apple in 2025.
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The Oura Ring app on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, showing the Sleep screen.

I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite

If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.
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The Dexcom Stelo on the back of an arm

I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose

CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive.
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iPhone 16 Pro next to the OPPO Find X8 Pro on a bed of pebbles

Can this Android phone camera beat the iPhone 16 Pro? I flew to Bali to find out

You may not have heard of the Oppo Find X8 Pro, but after spending a week in Bali comparing it to the iPhone 16 Pro, it's my new favorite camera phone.
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Oppo Find X8 Pro laying flat on a table.

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.
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