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New iPad Air 2020

The new iPad Air may be a better pro iPad than the iPad Pro

Apple has finally taken the wraps off of the new iPad Air, boasting an edge-to-edge display, colorful design, and more. But does it beat out the iPad Pro?
iOS 14 widgets

Apple iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and WatchOS 7 are available to download now

Apple is launching iOS 14 to everyone, bringing features like home screen widgets, the App Library, and more.
Apple Watch Series 6

Apple September 2020 event: Everything announced

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Google’s Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and Nest Home speaker arrive on September 30

Google announced the date of the Pixel 5 hardware event, which will take place on September 30. Google will also reveal a new Chromecast and Nest speaker.
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Samsung is having another Unpacked event on September 23 — we have no idea why

Samsung has announced that it's having a third Unpacked event, scheduled for September 23. At this point, we have no idea what the event is for.
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Google launches Android 11, and it’s coming to more than just Pixel phones

Google has launched Android 11, and it's available to select Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme phones. That's a much wider launch than in previous years.
iPhone 11 Pro

Best Labor Day Smartphone Deals 2020: Apple and Samsung

Labor Day is here, and with it came oodles of fantastic Labor Day smartphone deals. Here, we've rounded them up all in one place.
iOS 14 widgets

Five iOS 14 features that make us excited for the iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 is well and truly on the way, but we've been using iOS 14 for some time. These iOS 14 features that make us most excited for the iPhone 12.
qualcomm 5g 4 series news

Qualcomm is bringing 5G chipsets to ultra-low-cost smartphones

Qualcomm has announced its plans to bring 5G support to 4-series chips, meaning that ultra-low-cost phones with 5G support should soon be available.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 450 chip promises to make budget smartphones better.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G brings improved performance to the premium midrange

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 732G, which is aimed at bringing improved performance to the premium midrange market segment.
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The Motorola One 5G brings great value and 5G support to the midrange

Motorola's budget 5G phone is finally here. The Motorola One 5G offers solid performance and 5G support in a phone that costs less than $500.
Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3

Fitbit’s new Sense smartwatch sports Google Assistant and ECG

Fitbit has taken the wraps off of its 2020 lineup, including the new flagship-level Sense, the Versa 3, and the Inspire 2. All three offer new features.
Nomad Base Station Pro.

Nomad is making the AirPower wireless charger Apple couldn’t — almost

Nomad has announced the new Base Station Pro wireless charging pad that supports three simultaneous charging devices.
Tim Cook WWDC 2019

Apple may launch iPhone 12 in October, Apple Watch Series 6 in September

According to leaker Jon Prosser, Apple may wait until October to launch the iPhone 12 series -- and may release the new Apple Watch through a press release.
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020: Everything Samsung announced

At Samsung Unpacked 2020, the company finally took the wraps off of a variety of new products -- including the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Watch 3, and more.
Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: $300 goes a long way

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series offers flagship specs and a classy design. But is the larger Galaxy Note 20 Ultra worth the extra $300?
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How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 is expected to be the launch pad for the Galaxy Note 20, a new foldable phone, and more. Here's how to watch the event.
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G software

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review: Don’t call it a budget phone

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G boasts solid performance, a modern design, and 5G support — all in a phone that costs under $650. Is it worth buying?
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The Google Pixel 4a will finally be revealed today

Google has finally posted teasers for the next Pixel device. According to the teasers, the Google Pixel 4a will be revealed on August 3.
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Arizona is leading an investigation into iPhone performance throttling

According to a report, Arizona is leading a multi-state investigation into the performance throttling of older iPhones that have aging batteries.
Qualcomm Quick Charge 5

Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5.0 tops off your phone to 50 percent in just 5 minutes

Qualcomm has announced the new Quick Charge 5.0 standard, which can charge your phone to a massive 50 percent in only five minutes, or to full in 15 minutes.
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The Motorola Edge makes U.S. debut at $500, if you pre-order now

Motorola is bringing the Edge to the U.S. The phone is now available for pre-order for only $500 -- after July 31, it will cost $700.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G brings better performance to Samsung’s clamshell

Samsung has taken the wraps off of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, a follow-up to the original Galaxy Z Flip with 5G support and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus.
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Apple’s iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas are now available

Apple released the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas, meaning that you can test the new features right now. Other public betas aren’t available just yet.
qualcomm snapdragon 865 plus news

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus turns smartphone performance up to 11

Qualcomm launched a new version of the Snapdragon 865, the Snapdragon 865 Plus. The chipset brings a performance boost to gaming and other flagship phones.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 release event will be held on August 5

Samsung announced the date for its next event, which is expected to be where it announces the Galaxy Note 20. The event will take place on August 5.
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This could be our first real-world look at the massive Samsung Galaxy Note 20

A new leak could be showing us our first look at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 in the wild. The images reveal a device with a rectangular camera bump.
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Motorola Moto E (2020) review: Great value at $150

The Moto E has decent specs for the price and a modern design, but there are tons of budget phones. Is the Moto E the phone to beat in the under-$150 range?
qualcomm snapdragon 690 news

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 processor brings 5G to midrange phones

Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 690, which is the first 6-series chip to offer 5G support. The chip also offers a 20% performance boost and 4K HDR.
Moto G Fast on a wooden surface.

Motorola Moto G Fast review: Speedy, but not spendy

The Moto G Fast may not be the most luxurious phone out there, but with a decent processor and modern design, it offers a lot for a phone in its price range.
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Android 11 hands-on review: Not a revolution, but a definite improvement

The Android 11 public beta has finally arrived, bringing a revamped notification system, new multitasking, and more. We took a look at Android 11 firsthand.
Amazon Fire HD 8

Amazon Fire HD 8 review (2020): Cheap for a reason

The Amazon Fire HD 8 integrates with Amazon services and has Alexa built-in -- but with only mediocre performance and an under-par display, it's a tough sell.
Moto G Stylus

Budget Moto G Fast and Moto E pack edge-to-edge displays starting at $150

Motorola has unveiled some of the best budget phones out there -- and the latest include the new Moto G Fast, which comes at $200, and the new Moto E, for $150.
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

Leak: 2021 iPad Pro will have 5G support and a mini-LED display

According to a new leak, Apple will refresh the iPad Pro in 2021 with the addition of 5G support, thanks to the addition of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem.