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It's confirmed: the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is slated for January 22 at 10 a.m PST (1 p.m. EST). The event description shines a bright light on mobile AI, but the expectation is that this Unpacked is basically the launch vehicle for the Galaxy S25 series. However, it could possibly also give us a sneak peek...
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2025 is calling and if you need a new smartphone to ring in a brand new year, we have good news—there are lot of good options out there. Granted, there will be new models coming out next year too, but there is always something newer, faster, and shinier on the horizon, no matter when you're ready to pull the trigger...
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It's been a while since we heard from Nothing, a smartphone manufacturer founded by former OnePlus leader Carl Pei. The company's Nothing Phone 2a launched in early 2024, and Pei has promised a third-gen phone of some sort would come in 2025. A new leak points to three devices coming down the pike, and they'll most...
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Quite a lot has been leaked and speculated about Google's upcoming Pixel 9a—most of them, like the flusher camera bar, bigger battery, Tensor G4, and thinner design, have been confirmed by various sources. But now, a leaked spec sheet from a wireless carrier has pretty much laid the mid-budget phone bare. Thanks to...
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Anyone with an Android phone in their pocket is in for a big day—doubly so if that phone is a Pixel. Google has announced a few raft of features, some of which are coming to Android phones generally. Google's Pixel lineup, however, gets a huge number of new capabilities in the latest Feature Drop. But even if you're...
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Pixel phone owners have a new troubleshooting tool in their arsenal today, thanks to a new update. Google has released an update for its Pixel Troubleshooting app that can measure your device's battery temperature and offer potentially useful suggestions. The nature of the temperature check and the help steps are a...
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro - Available for $1,199 (Pro) and $1,499.99 (Pro Edition) The latest Asus ROG Phone offers serious gaming performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and even longer battery life. Excellent OLED screen Long battery life and fast charging (with included plug) Shoulder buttons are handy for gaming Huge...
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Asus revealed its latest gaming phone today, the predictably named ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro. These devices are the first retail devices to run the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and you can eke every bit of performance from that chip with the performance-tuned ROG Phone 9. You can even attach a cooling...
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It looks like we have a new smartphone trend in the works, folks. Not only have rumors of some kind of Samsung Galaxy S25 "Slim" model been rolling around, now it seems like Apple is seriously in on the act with an iPhone 17 "Air" that's purported to be only 6 millimeters thick. That's thinner than even the already...
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Oh my, what big 200 megapixel eyes you have! Aimed at mobile photography enthusiasts, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (due early 2025) will be packing four rather capable cameras, one of which is a 200MP periscope lens with 100mm focal length and 4.3x zoom. Its three other cameras aren't slouches either, plus the fact that the...
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Foldable smartphones may still be niche products, but they've become tech showcases for their respective brands. Chinese phone maker Oppo is arguably one of the forerunners in this aspect and if rumors of the upcoming Find N5 are any indicators, this foldable will be the most potent of its kind come 2025. With more...
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Early Black Friday deals are happening now, and that also means great savings on smartphones, such as the popular Pixel 9 series, that Google has already teed-up on some great discounts. Check out a few great deals on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and more.
Google Pixel 9 Deals
The Google Pixel 9 is an excellent...
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Google's latest Pixel phones launched a few months back, and sales appear to be moving in the right direction. Google made a lot of design changes this year, but it's not breaking the bank. A new report from Japan's Nikkei reveals it costs Google about $400 to build each Pixel 9 Pro. It's not a cheap piece of...
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However you see it, Nothing has a strong global fanbase, and what better way to show that you're listening to your fans than having them help develop a special edition Nothing phone? As a first byproduct of the Nothing Community Edition Project, the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is quite unique—it has a...
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Microsoft enjoys desktop dominance, but it just can't get mobile right. The company's most recent smartphone project is dead with the final update for the Surface Duo 2. The dual-screen phone has gotten the October 2024 security patch just in time for the end of support. There will be no further Android updates for...
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It appears as though Samsung will be slightly tweaking the design language of its next mainstream Galaxy device, the Galaxy S25, when it arrives (presumably next year). Most notably, photos, video, and some accompanying specifications of a purported dummy unit made of aluminum indicate that Samsung has found a way to...
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Samsung has already released plenty of hardware in 2024, but it's not done yet. The Korean technology heavyweight has revealed two new tablets, a phone and watch updates today. Samsung's tablet lineup has expanded with the new Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra, and budget phone buyers will be able to pick up a Galaxy...
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Tecno has announced its Phantom Ultimate 2, an ultra-thin tri-fold concept smartphone, to re-imagine the large screen in a pocket experience. When folded, the device only measures 11mm in thickness, while unfolded it reveals a large 10-inch screen with TDDI technology.
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Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL - Available for $799, $999, and $1,099. Google's new Pixel 9s are infused with AI for sure, but there's a lot more going on here and they're excellent values among flagship Android handsets. Refined, attractive design Class-leading camera performance Solid battery life Pixel 9 Pro...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 - Available for $1,099.99 The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an excellent flip phone, but there's renewed competition now. Compact foldable form factor Solid performance Bright, sharp foldable OLED screen Long update support Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging and included...
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We're inching closer to the official announcement of Apple's iPhone 16. The first half of September has, for the most part, traditionally been the period Cupertino launches new phones. But as to what date exactly, that's still somewhat of a toss-up. Here, we look at what those possibilities could be, as well as what...
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A major security vulnerability that was once thought to only affect Google's Pixel devices actually casts a wider net within the Android ecosystem. In response, Samsung is fast-tracking an update for millions of Galaxy devices, according to information the world's biggest smartphone player (in terms of market share)...
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