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Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 20 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 5G colors

Samsung has announced new colors for two of its phones, including a Mystic Red color for the Galaxy Note 20 5G and Mystic White for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
Google Photos

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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Nokia 8 V 5G UW review: Just too expensive

Nokia is bringing the Nokia 8.3 to the U.S. in the form of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, which is a Verizon-exclusive device. But at $700, is it worth considering?
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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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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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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: Bringing 5G to the masses

The OnePlus Nord 10 5G offers a reasonably modern design and a very modest price -- but how many corners are cut to reach that price?
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Apple iPad Pro 2020 six-month review: The tablet that replaced my laptop

The iPad Pro is a little overshadowed by the iPad Air these days -- but it's still the best tablet you can buy. Here are my thoughts after months of using it.
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The iPad Pro is a near-impossible sell now that the iPad Air is here

The iPad Pro is an awesome tablet. But the new iPad Air takes everything that was great about the Pro, and makes them all cheaper. Is the Pro worth considering?
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5 reasons to upgrade to the iPhone 12, and 2 reasons not to

The iPhone 12 is here, and you might be wondering whether or not you should upgrade. Here are five reasons to upgrade to the iPhone 12, and two reasons not to.
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Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs. iPhone XR

The new iPhone SE has a lot going for it -- but it has a decidedly dated design. Can its stellar performance make it a better smartphone than the iPhone XR?
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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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Google Pixel 5: Everything you need to know

The Google Pixel 5 is here, bringing with it decent performance and a number of high-end features. Here's everything you need to know about the new phone.
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Qualcomm makes strides in 5G network development: Here’s what it means for you

Qualcomm has made a few announcements related to the development of 5G — including that it has achieved a faster peak speed. Here's what that means for you.
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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

The Apple iPhone 12 event is finally here. Dubbed "Hi, Speed," the event is where Apple took the wraps off of the iPhone 12 series and a new HomePod Mini.
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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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Apple Pencil tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your iPad

Get your hands on an Apple Pencil? It’s worth ensuring you know everything you can about using it, so that you can get the most from the device.
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Apple Pencil 2 review: Everyone’s new iPad sidekick

The Apple Pencil is now on its second generation, and offers a number of great features for everyone with updates in iPadOS 14. Here's why you should buy one.
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The Apple Pencil is no longer just for artists — here’s why

Apple has introduced a series of Pencil-related features in iPadOS for day-to-day use. Here's why the Apple Pencil makes sense for everyone now.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Garmin watches

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.