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The front of the Motorola Edge (2022) with the display on.

The Motorola Edge (2022) could be a great Pixel 6a alternative

The Motorola Edge (2022) is Moto's latest 'premium' device of the year. It has a MediaTek chipset, a 50MP camera, a 5,000 mAh battery -- and it costs just $499.
Android 13 logo on a OnePlus 10 Pro, running OxygenOS 13.

I tried OxygenOS 13, and it’s everything I feared it would be

The OxygenOS 13 beta is now available for the OnePlus 10 Pro. After using it (and trying to love it) for a couple of days, it only confirmed my worst fears.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro look like the Samsung earbuds we’ve been waiting for

Wish Samsung made earbuds as comfy as the Buds 2 and as premium as the Buds Pro? That's what it hopes to achieve with the new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Samsung executive TM Roh

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2022

Unpacked August 2022 is almost here. From new foldable to updated smartwatches, here's how to watch Samsung's event on August 10!
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

Yes, Twitter is down right now, and we don’t know when it’ll be back

It's not just you! As of August 9, 2022, Twitter is down for multiple users.
AT&T SatCOLT which is a mobile 5G tower platform.

AT&T just made its FirstNet plans a lot more helpful for first responders

AT&T's FirstNet service for first responders has typically been faced with complicated billing. Now, that's changing.
The OnePlus 10T and OnePlus 10 Pro lying a wood desk next to each other.

OnePlus 10T vs. OnePlus 10 Pro: Don’t buy the wrong OnePlus phone

The OnePlus 10T is OnePlus's performance flagship. The OnePlus 10 Pro is its camera flagship. Which one should you buy?
The Google Pixel 6a laying on top of the Google Pixel 6.

Pixel 6a vs. Pixel 6 camera test has a clear (but narrow) winner

The Pixel 6a has an old 12.2MP camera. The Pixel 6 has a newer 50MP camera. It doesn't seem like a fair comparison, but it's closer than you'd think.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6a next to each other.

The Pixel 6a isn’t perfect, but I love it for one important reason

The Pixel 6a has a lot going for it. It has great cameras, fast Tensor processing, and excellent software — but that's not why I love it.
The Mobvoi TicWatch 3 Pro on someone's wrist.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip might actually save Android smartwatches

Qualcomm's smartwatch chips have left us wanting more for years. The new W5 Gen 1 and W5+ Gen 1 could be what we've been waiting for.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Elon Musk isn’t buying Twitter, tries to end $44 billion deal to buy the company

After making a deal in April to purchase Twitter, Elon Musk is now trying to walk away from his $44 billion bid.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 5. In the background are yellow flowers, slightly out of focus.

Why the Pixel 5 (not the Pixel 6) is my favorite Google phone in 2022

The Pixel 6 is Google's latest Pixel flagship, and the Pixel 7 will be here soon. But the Pixel 5 remains my go-to Google handset.
The back of the Nothing Phone 1, showing its transparent back and LEDs.

5 weird phones I wish were as popular as the Nothing Phone

The Nothing Phone 1 is one of the most hyped-up smartphones of the year. But plenty of other devices also deserved this kind of attention -- and failed.
A selection of different lock screens in iOS 16, as showcased at WWDC 2022.

Apple’s new iOS 16 lock screen is already better than anything on Android

Lock screen customization has been an Android staple for years. Apple's late to the party with iOS 16, but it has the best showing.
Apple Maps running on an iPhone and MacBook Pro.

Apple Maps enhances road trips with multistop routing, transit fares

Apple Maps keeps getting better. At WWDC, Apple announced multistop routing, new transit features, and more.
Back of the Pixel 6.

Your Pixel is getting new At a Glance tools, vaccine shortcuts, and more

The latest Pixel Feature Drop has landed. This month's update includes vaccine home screen shortcuts, more At A Glance features, and more.
Galaxy Z Flip 3's camera app.

Galaxy Z Flip 4 may fix Samsung’s annoying display crease

The folding crease on the Z Flip 3 isn't a deal-breaker, but it's also not ideal. The Z Flip 4 could address it in a big way.