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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 is now on general sale – are you picking one up?
Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 series back on January 14th and the trio of handsets went on general sale today. Those who took advantage o...
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Samsung beats Google to the punch yet again by rolling out the February security patch to the Galaxy S20
Until recently, Google used to be the first to roll out a security patch but Samsung has upped its game tremendously on the software update ...
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Check out the first leaked renders of Sony’s Xperia 1 iii
Sony’s persistence in carrying on with its frankly odd naming system is on show once again with the very first leaked images of its upcoming...
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Microsoft’s Surface Duo gets the January with improvements in tow
It’s been a while since Microsoft’s Surface Duo received an update, since November in fact, but a new software build is rolling out to the d...
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Got a new Galaxy S21? Do these 6 things first
Did you pick up a Samsung Galaxy S21 today? It seems like a pretty good choice so far, but like any new phone, there are a few things you’re...
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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra gets the teardown treatment by JerryRigEverything
Those who pre-ordered one of Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 flagship series have already begun receiving their new handsets, but if you’ve been wa...
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[Deal] Save $10 on Tribit’s palm-sized StormBox Micro Bluetooth speaker
We reviewed Tribit’s small but mighty StormBox Micro Bluetooth speaker here but instead of paying the full $49.99 RRP you can save yourself ...
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WhatsApp ups the security on its web and desktop apps with biometric authentication
WhatsApp is adding a new feature to make your web and desktop experience more secure whereby you’ll need to use the fingerprint sensor or fa...
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Ring’s first wired video doorbell costs $60 on its own, $80 with a chime
If you’ve been looking at jumping on the video doorbell bandwagon but the expense or need to recharge or replace batteries has put you off, ...
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[Sponsored] CallApp Is a Comprehensive Tool for Filtering Spam, Recording Calls, Identifying Callers, and Much More
If you think about it, the calling software on the brand new smartphone you got with your last upgrade is pretty much exactly the same as it...
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Vivo X60 Pro Plus launches with Snapdragon 888, top-end camera system
Vivo has launched the X60 Pro Plus, and it’s packing specs that should make Samsung a little bit nervous. It’s an improvement over the compa...
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[Deal] The Mpow M30 Wireless Earbuds are down to just $20
The Mpow M30 Wireless Earbuds are today’s featured deal, reduced from $32.98 down to $19.98 on Amazon. Sporting Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, ...
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OPPO Reno 4 Pro 5G review: A solid performer with a sleek design
2020 was an important year for OPPO as it moved to snare some of the market share lost by Huawei due to its ongoing issues with the US gover...
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Carl Pei’s new company is Nothing to talk about (yet)
OnePlus and Carl Pei parted ways in 2020, with the co-founder promising details on a new venture he was working on would be revealed at a la...
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No surprise: the full OnePlus Watch will likely come in at least two variants
We saw the OnePlus Band very quietly launch right before CES 2021, but it didn’t offer the usual bombastic excitement that we typically get ...
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[Deal] RAVPower’s 30,000mAh Power Bank with 100W AC outlet is down to just $80
If you’ve been on the lookout for a power bank with enough capacity and output to charge anything from a phone to a laptop or even a small f...
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Sony’s Xperia PRO 5G is a $2,500 vanity project that no one needs
Sony first touted the Xperia PRO 5G back in 2020 but it never made it to market until now, which may explain the presence of the Snapdragon ...
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ZTE’s Blade X1 5G is Visible’s first affordable 5G smartphone
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G processor has been the chip of choice where affordable 5G smartphones were concerned with ZTE’s Blade X1 5G being...
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Google Photos finally gets an optimized layout for tablets and Chromebooks
As feature-rich as the Google Photos app is, since it launched years ago tablet users have been limited to a blown-up UI that is better suit...
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The official Samsung cases for the Galaxy S21 series are discounted down on Amazon
If you’ve pre-ordered a Galaxy S21 and forgotten to buy a case at the same time, or indeed thinking about buying Samsung’s latest flagship a...
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The reversible Earin A-3 TWA Earbuds are now on sale for $199
First announced during the virtual CES 2021, the Earin A-3 True Wireless earbuds have just gone on sale with a sleek reversible design and a...
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Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband pre pay plan now available for $75 per month, but the price drops for loyal customers
Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband is now available for pre pay customers with a compatible device, at $75 for unlimited data. This may be reduced to...
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Stadia is adding Madden NFL 21 to its ranks this week
In what can only be called impeccable timing, the latest edition of EA’s Madden game franchise is coming to Stadia this week. Starting from ...
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Leaked renders point to Sony bringing the Xperia Compact series back to life
When it comes to smartphones with flagship processors and displays that fit comfortably in everybody’s hands, there really isn’t much to cho...
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Social media app Clubhouse is coming to Android
With the COVID-19 pandemic still on the go, human interaction has been at a premium (if you followed the rules) for the past year or so. And...
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Netflix’s Android app gets upgraded audio and more consistent sound levels
Getting great audio while watching Netflix on television is simple – buy a soundbar or surround sound speaker setup and the job is pretty mu...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 pre-orders are already shipping in the US
While it’s not a huge surprise it’s always a great feeling when you find out that a pre-order is shipping ahead of schedules. This is the ca...
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[Deal] Save up to $110 on these Anker accessories
Known for its quality accessories that offer great value-for-money, Anker is here with savings of up to $110 to be had on its latest deals. ...
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You’ll soon be able to find your closest vaccination center with Google Seach and Maps
As efforts increase to ramp up vaccination levels Google is working on making it easier to find out where you can get the jab by showing nea...
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Sony Xperia Pro 5G set to launch in the US very soon
Last year Sony announced the Xperia Pro 5G pretty closely alongside the Xperia 1 II, but it was never released in the US. We’re pretty far o...
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Signal tries to get more fun, adds wallpapers and animated stickers like WhatsApp
Signal has seen a boost lately, especially with the negative press around WhatsApp’s privacy policy changes. But one thing that WhatsApp is ...
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Samsung is working on a successor to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Samsung has made a habit of producing mode affordable premium Android tablets in recent years, first with the Galaxy Tab S5E, and then last ...
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In a surprise twist, OnePlus confirms R&D integration with OPPO
Ever since OnePlus first launched it’s been a widely held belief that it shared R&D resources with other BKK subsidiaries such as OPPO, ...
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TCL’s 2019 and 2020 TV’s are scheduled to get Android 11 later this year
Having recently launched the TCL 20 SE and 20 5G, the brand that is better known for its range of value-for-money televisions in the US has ...
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The Beeper chat app is a subscription-based messaging app with iMessage support for Android
As Google perfects its Messages app Apple’s iMessage app is still the gold standard when it comes to messaging apps despite it being restric...
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You can now connect your Xbox Series X/S and PS5 controllers to the NVIDIA Shield TV
The new Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 gaming consoles have been out a couple of months and if you were lucky enough to pick one up and a...
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You can now connect your Xbox Series X/S and PS5 controllers to the NVIDIA Shield TV
The new Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 gaming consoles have been out a couple of months and if you were lucky enough to pick one up and a...
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Uncertified Android smartphones could soon lose access to Google Messages
Google Messages isn’t quite on par with Apple’s iMessage yet, but thanks to the addition of RCS it’s fast becoming the preferred option over...
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The new Pixel 5 promo video has a great Weezer soundtrack
Ok, the title may be slightly inaccurate but not by much. I mean, the dude actually says “OK Google” in the music video, which is ostensibly...
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The first Android 11 Open Beta is ready to download for the OnePlus 7 and 7T
Next on the list to get some Android 11 goodness are the OnePlus 7 and 7T that launched back in 2019, with the first OxygenOS 11 Open Beta n...
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Realme is gearing up to launch a pair of new flagship smartphones
Having already promised to launch a flagship running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor, Realme will also unveil another flagship phone ...
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You’ll soon be able to shuffle your content on Netflix
Don’t you hate it when you have tons of stuff to watch but can’t decide which to choose? If so, you’ll soon be able to take the choice out o...
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[Updated: It’s been pulled] Samsung begins rolling out the Android 11/One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy S10 series
Having already run a beta program for Galaxy S10 users, Samsung has begun rolling out the stable Android 11/One UI 3.0 release to the series...
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Aukey 3-in-1 wireless charging stand review: cheap and versatile
Just about everything these days can be wirelessly charged. Cheaper phones are supporting it, and it’s not uncommon for earbuds to be able t...
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CBS All Access will re-brand as Paramount+ from March 4th
ViacomCBS’ streaming service, CBS All Access, is getting a rebrand on March 4 whereupon it will be known as Paramount+ from henceforth on. I...
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LG is thinking about leaving the costly smartphone business
When you are operating at a loss quarter after quarter, year after year after year, most companies would be taking a long, hard look at why ...
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Samsung’s retro clamshell charger case for the Galaxy Buds Pro are the bomb
Once you’ve seen one wireless earbud charging case you’ve pretty much seen them all, right? I mean, sure there are round, oval, and square c...
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[Deal] Hit the sweet spot every time with Choetech’s Dual Wireless Charger
It’s not just your phone that supports wireless charging nowadays, with smartwatches and earbud charging cases also featuring Qi compatibili...
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MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1100 and 1200 chips will pave the way for affordable premium flagship smartphones
Having promised to announce a new flagship processor during its virtual summit at the tail-end of 2020, MediaTek has gone one better by laun...
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