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The latest Pixel feature drop includes Adaptive Sound and enhanced battery management

Google has released the latest Pixel feature drop, which includes better battery management and smart features like Adaptive Sound and Adaptive Connectivity.
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Five reasons to be excited about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm's next-generation chip, the Snapdragon 888, is here. From performance gains to better 5G support, here's everything you need to know.
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How to disable or enable Chromecast network notifications on Android

Google has pushed an update to the Google Home app that makes it much easier to control Chromecast network notifications. Here's how.
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Samsung notably missing from list of companies set to use the Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm has announced that its next chipset is called the Snapdragon 888, but Samsung was strangely absent from its list of companies using the new chip.
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Google Photos won’t be free for much longer, but it’s well worth paying for

Google recently announced that it will no longer offer unlimited free storage for Google Photos. But it's a service that's easily worth paying for.
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Refurbished Apple iPhone XRs are now available for just $500 each

Apple has started selling refurbished versions of the iPhone XR, which is now available from Apple's site for $500. The iPhone XR offers an A12 chip and more.
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Apple’s 5GB of free iCloud storage is pitiful, but you should still happily pay for more

Apple offers 5GB of free iCloud storage to all users, and that's a little limited. That said, if you do pay for more, you won't regret it.
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Google Photos is killing unlimited free photo storage

Google has announced that you'll have to start paying to use over 15GB of storage in Google Photos, ending its original stance of offering unlimited storage.
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Here are the best Black Friday deals for the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, 8, and more

Black Friday is right around the corner, and it's a great time to get your hands on an iPhone if you've been thinking of buying one. Thankfully, there are a ton of great iPhone deals for Black Friday, including discounts on phones and added gift cars. Here are all the best iPhone Black Friday deals.
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Putting a new chip in the Mac didn’t hurt the iPad one bit

Apple has finally taken the wraps off of its ARM-based Macs, including a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. But don't forget about the iPad yet.
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW supports Verizon’s mmWave, faces stiff competition at $700

Nokia is bringing the Nokia 8.3 to Verizon's 5G network with the new Nokia 8 V 5G UW. The device supports mmWave but faces stuff competition from Google.
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Prime Day brings out the best deals on Amazon’s Kindle and Fire tablets

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and it brings with it some of the best deals on all kinds of tech products. Notably, Amazon's Kindle and Fire tablet range of devices have gotten some pretty major discounts, meaning now is a great time to buy if you want an ebook reader or low-cost tablet.
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The Unihertz Jelly phone packs a lot of features in a tiny body

Phones are getting bigger and bigger, but one company, Unihertz, has launched a phone that's built to be tiny. The phone is called the Jelly.
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Samsung Galaxy A51 review: All about the display

The Samsung Galaxy A51 has a lot going for it, including an awesome display and decent camera -- but can it compete with the iPhone SE and Pixel 3a?
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Apple just banned apps from cryptocurrency mining on iOS devices

Apple has banned apps that mine cryptocurrency on iOS devices. The company updated its guidelines recently, highlighting that while apps related to cryptocurrency are still allowed, apps that mine it are not. Of course, iOS devices generally aren't powerful enough to mine much cryptocurrency anyway.
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The HTC Exodus smartphone: Here’s everything we know

HTC has released another smartphone, and this time it's geared toward blockchain technology. Known as the HTC Exodus, the smartphone is designed to support cryptocurrencies and decentralization of data. The phone has finally been released, and you can buy it in either real money or in Bitcoin.
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How good does your handwriting have to be to use Scribble on the iPad?

iPadOS 14's Scribble feature means that you don't have to be a graphic designer to make use of the Apple Pencil. But how good does your handwriting have to be?
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OnePlus launching Nord N10 5G, N100 in Europe, North America at enticing prices

OnePlus has announced the new OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100, both of which are now available in Europe, and are set to come to North America soon.
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Buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max because you like big phones, not for its camera

Apple has taken the wraps off of the new iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 12 Pro, and the 12 Pro Max, which has a better camera than the smaller model.
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Everything announced at the Apple iPhone 12 event

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Here’s when (and if) your Nokia phone will get Android 11

Nokia has outlined when its phones will get the update to Android 11, however the majority of Nokia devices won't get it until early 2021.
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The best Samsung Galaxy smartphone deals before Prime Day ends

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is finally here, bringing with it some of the best smartphone deals you're likely to see all year. In particular, there are some amazing deals on Samsung Galaxy phones, including the much-loved Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S10e, and more.
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Brikk is taking pre-orders for a $1.3 million, diamond-encrusted iPhone 7

Impatient to pre-order the iPhone 7? Brikk has put its Lux version of the iPhone 7 up for pre-order. It costs between $5,000 and $1.3 million.
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Peek inside the former coal power plant Apple is preparing to call home in London

Apple has chosen a new location for its London HQ -- the Battersea Power Station. The historic landmark will house offices, restaurants, and more.
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OK Google: How about finally adding some hands-free voice support to Maps?

Using Google Maps while driving is about to get a whole lot safer -- Google has updated the app with support for hands-free voice controls.
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Google is using artificial intelligence to improve Docs, Drive, Calendar, and more

Google has announced a number of updates to Docs, Calendar, and Drive that use artificial intelligence to improve overall workflow.
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Latest Google app update adds Lite Mode for its most data-conscious users

Google recently updated the News & Weather app with Lite Mode, allowing users to save on their data use. Now, that Lite Mode is coming to the Google app.
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New drone footage shows progress on Apple’s ‘Spaceship’ Campus 2

Apple's Campus 2 is really coming together. A new video featuring drone footage of the campus has been uploaded.
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Sony’s new wireless charging patent could let you borrow juice from other devices

Sony is developing a new charging technology that could help you charge up your phone from another charged device.
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The latest Amazon Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets are slimmed down and powered up

Amazon has taken the wraps off of a refresh of the Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets, which sport a slightly refined design and new colors.
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Huawei Mate 10 Pro vs. Google Pixel 2 XL: Can Huawei top the Android powerhouse?

Huawei has finally taken the wraps off of the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro -- but can the larger phone beat out the Google Pixel 2 XL?
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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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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.
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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.