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Why I recommend this $400 Google Pixel over competing models from Samsung and OnePlus

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-11-19 23:19:56

Google Pixel 9a ZDNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You'll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of a telephoto lens and slower charging speeds. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at T-Mobile more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred

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Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-11-20 00:20:21

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT In 2014, Apple and Samsung were duking it out to rule the U.S. smartphone market. Samsung was selling devices with large screens, and iPhone fans were demanding a response. It took Apple some time, but the company finally released the iPhone 6, breaking with previous iterations and giving consumers a large-screen option. The iPhone won. But more than a decade later, recent smartphone sales and shipment figures signal that the

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This excellent Samsung Good Lock feature should come to all Android phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-19 23:00:32

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Say what you will about Samsung One UI, but it makes a strong argument for being one of the most feature-rich Android skins on the market. That’s in large part due to the company’s Good Lock suite of apps, which allows you to deeply customize various aspects of your phone. The latest Good Lock app is Display Assistant, which was released at the tail end of 2024. After recently downloading it, I’ve discovered a feature I’d love to see on all of my future Androi

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Here are five great iPhone deals if you’re shopping on a budget: options below $650

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-11-16 16:02:27

If you’re trying to buy a new iPhone, it can often be hard to find something on a tighter budget. Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 16e at $599 – but not everyone finds that to be a compelling phone. Luckily, there’s plenty of great options if you want to buy used, and I’ll be delving into five great picks for varying needs. #1 – iPhone 15 Pro If you’re after higher end features like a ProMotion display, Apple Intelligence, and a telephoto lens – the iPhone 15 Pro is hands down the best overall pi

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This Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is 30 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-20 03:01:26

Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station that can power up a few devices at once, there are discounts here worth considering. One of the best is this 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station, on sale for a record low price of $63. The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenie

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Don't buy new headphones until you do these 5 steps with your old pair

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-19 22:00:23

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Simple habits can help your headphones last much longer. Regular care keeps headphones performing like new. Small changes can extend your headphones' lifespan. Get more ZDNET in Google: Add us as a preferred source on Search. (Works on Chrome and Chromium browsers.) I've spent plenty of time testing headphones and earbuds, and I've found a handful of small, seemingly obvious but mighty tips to keep them in tip-top shape and performance. If your headph

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The iPhone 17's Screen Could Get a Long-Awaited Feature You'll Notice Every Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-19 21:30:04

We are likely just weeks away from Apple's iPhone 17 event. While an official release date hasn't been announced, the company typically holds the event in early September. As we get closer to the big day, rumors and leaks about the iPhone 17 are pouring in. We've seen reports of a new selfie camera, faster MagSafe charging and a new purple (or green) color. But when the iPhone 16 debuted, there was criticism aimed at its screen. The phone starts at $829 and still has a 60Hz display, despite mos

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iPhone 17 vs. 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max: All the Rumored Specs Compared

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-19 22:00:14

Normally, we wait until phones are released to compare them, but Apple's next iPhone models are so eagerly awaited that we'll make an exception. We're basing our comparisons on the most credible rumors of what's coming in the iPhone 17 series, including a potential superthin iPhone 17 Air, to give readers an early sense of how the new series of phones may look. Last year's iPhone 16 series added a handful of upgrades on its predecessors, most notably the new Camera Control key. While the basic

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11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-11-20 00:03:00

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 for $599: The Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great smartphone, but between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 Pro series, it struggles to stand out. It shares many features with its pricier siblings, but y

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I love Google’s new Calling Cards feature. Here’s how to use it on your Android phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-20 02:00:20

Joe Maring / Android Authority In late July, Android Authority reported that Google was working on a new “Calling Cards” feature for its Contacts app. Yesterday, it began rolling out widely for everyone to use. When you receive a call on your Android phone, you see a standard incoming call screen with that person’s name, number, and profile picture. Calling Cards let you spruce this up a bit, allowing you to select a full-screen picture and stylized text to display for each of your contacts. I

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Android phone backups may soon get an option to save all your downloads (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-20 03:00:57

Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Android offers convenient built-in backup tools, but these don’t automatically save every file on your phone. Google appears to be working on a new option to explicitly back up downloaded files. At the moment it’s not clear if this would support any and all files types, or be limited to documents. Backing up your data is easily one of the most important thing you can do if you’re looking to avoid a smartphone accident causing you a lot of heartache, but

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Gear News of the Week: A New Privacy Phone Arrives, and Samsung Has a $30K 115-Inch Micro RGB TV

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-11-20 03:30:00

There's a new smartphone promising to protect your privacy: the Up Phone, from a company called Unplugged. Except it's not new. Unplugged has been around for a few years—the company was cofounded by Erik Prince, the founder of private military company Blackwater—and it originally announced the Up Phone in 2023. But this week, the company claims it's “relaunching” the phone, under new leadership. Like the original, the Up Phone's UnpluggedOS (formerly LibertOS) is built on the Android Open Sourc

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Morgan Stanley says Apple stock could be ‘turning the corner’ on strong iPhone demand

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-20 12:29:28

Despite a recent 15% bump, following positive Q3 2025 results and a stunt that brought it tariff relief, Apple’s stock is still 5% in the red for the year. But in a recently published investor note, Morgan Stanley says it believes momentum will keep shifting. In the note (via CNBC), analyst Erik Woodring said that “the Apple story could be turning the corner.” This comes after the bank’s China team recently raised its iPhone build forecast for the September quarter by 8%, which in turn came aft

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Your iPhone battery can last longer with this new iOS 26 feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-21 03:41:56

Battery life is easily one of the iPhone’s most important features. Whether you’re planning to buy the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the battery beast iPhone 17 Pro Max, or hold on to your current model, iOS 26 has a new feature coming that can make your iPhone’s battery last longer: Adaptive Power. Adaptive Power is a new iOS 26 setting to extend battery life If your iPhone battery is getting low, iOS has long offered Low Power Mode as a helpful tool. While I’ve heard of some users keeping Low P

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These are my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone and StandBy

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-21 03:45:36

One of my favorite iPhone features is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger. Head below for a closer look at some of my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone, perfect for StandBy. What is StandBy mode? The StandBy feature was introduced in iOS 17 as a new lock screen mode that activates when an iPhone is charging and positioned on its side, i

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iPhone 17 release is rumored for September: Here's what to know ahead of Apple's fall event

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-21 08:05:35

The Apple iPhone event is right around the corner, which means the huge tech company will finally reveal its iPhone 17 lineup. The latest iOS 26 features will come preinstalled on the new models, as well as any additional features Apple reveals at the launch event. But since we still have to wait a few weeks (presumably) until the iPhone event, we can at least speculate what the new phones will look like. As with most unreleased iPhone models, rumors and leaks have trickled in about the hardware

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iOS 26 public beta 2 is now available to download: Everything to know about Apple's iPhone updates

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-21 08:48:05

At the iPhone event expected next month (here's what to expect), Apple will finally announce when we can download iOS 26 on our iPhones. Until then, you can download and install the newly released public beta 2 (or iOS 26 developer beta 6 for developers). I've been playing around with it for the past couple of weeks, and have found that taking screenshots is way better in the new operating system — Google and ChatGPT search options are now in the screenshots editor, for instance. You can see a m

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Need a New iPhone or Android Phone? Keep This in Mind Before You Buy

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-21 11:34:00

The iPhone 16 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, share many things, from their amazing performance to their incredible camera setups. Throw in their huge, vibrant displays and the host of funky new AI skills and it's no surprise that these flagship phones are all among the best phones you can buy in 2025. It's also no surprise that these fan-favorite phones have something else in common, too: massive prices tags. Costing $1,000 and more, today's best phones are out of reach

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iPhone 17 Pro Max might have a camera advantage over iPhone 17 Pro

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-21 16:10:32

Apple’s big iPhone unveiling is just weeks away, and a new post from a Weibo leaker hints that there’s a surprise advantage coming to iPhone 17 Pro Max’s camera that may not be available on iPhone 17 Pro. Telephoto camera on iPhone 17 Pro Max may have unique advantage, per leaker Every year, Apple tends to do something a little different when it comes to its two Pro models. Sometimes the smaller and larger iPhone Pro are basically identical apart from size. No specific features are exclusive

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5 quick and simple ways to greatly improve the quality of your headphones

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-21 16:42:00

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Simple habits can help your headphones last much longer. Regular care keeps headphones performing like new. Small changes can extend your headphones' lifespan. Get more ZDNET in Google: Add us as a preferred source on Search. (Works on Chrome and Chromium browsers.) I've spent plenty of time testing headphones and earbuds, and I've found a handful of small, seemingly obvious but mighty tips to keep them in tip-top shape and performance. If your headph

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Changing these 10 settings on my Samsung phone greatly improved the user experience

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-22 03:42:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I've been fairly vocal recently that Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available

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5 easy ways to make your headphones sound and feel like new

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-22 08:18:00

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeways Simple habits can help your headphones last much longer. Regular care keeps headphones performing like new. Small changes can extend your headphones' lifespan. Get more ZDNET in Google: Add us as a preferred source on Search. (Works on Chrome and Chromium browsers.) I've spent plenty of time testing headphones and earbuds, and I've found a handful of small, seemingly obvious but mighty tips to keep them in tip-top shape and performance. If your headpho

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Goodbye Titanium? The iPhone 17 Pro's Aluminum Frame Might Be in This New Leak

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 05:00:00

Key takeaways: New photo allegedly shows off the aluminum chassis for the iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro rumors include camera upgrades and a telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom. The Pro is rumored to be getting a scratch-resistant antireflective display. The new iPhone is expected to be released in early September. We are less than a month from Apple's annual September iPhone event, but that hasn't stopped more rumors and leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro from rolling in. This week, an alle

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I Tested the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Had Mixed Feelings (Until I Saw the Sale Price)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 06:00:09

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.5 / 10 SCORE Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE $700 at Amazon $700 at Walmart Pros The same software experience as the Z Flip 7 Smaller cover screen is still functional Cameras the same as the Flip 6 and Flip 7 Cons Fingerprint and dust magnet May run warm Battery life gets through a day, but not much more I've spent a few weeks testing Samsung's $900 Gala

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2025 iPhone Photography Award Winners Prove Any Phone Can Create Stunning Images

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 08:00:10

The winners of the 18th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS), a competition that showcases stunning photos captured worldwide by photographers using an iPhone or iPad, were announced on Friday. The full collection of this year's winners and their photos -- along with which Apple device they used to take their masterful shot -- is now available at the IPPAWARDS site. You might be surprised to learn you don't need the latest iPhone models to capture great images. In the Photographers of

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I wanted to love Sony’s Xperia 1 VII, but its outdated priorities made that impossible

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-22 21:00:38

Sony Xperia 1 VII The Sony Xperia 1 VII packs some of the most powerful photo and video features on the market into a robust build that finally sees a long-term update pledge to match. Sadly, the camera quality doesn't always live up to the promise, and it struggles to stand out on any other merits. It'll delight a niche audience, but it's far too average for such a high asking price for everyone else. It’s been a little while since a Sony phone passed my desk, so I was chomping at the bit to g

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I’d pay for a decoy PIN and profile on my Android phone, and I’m not alone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-22 23:00:20

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A few days ago, my colleague Calvin shared an interesting fact about GrapheneOS: The custom ROM allows him to set a duress PIN that completely erases the phone when he enters it, including encryption keys and the eSIM partition. It’s a very drastic privacy measure that lets anyone protect their data if they’re being forced to hand over or unlock their phone when they don’t want to do it. I love that the feature exists for those who think they might need it, e

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Bye, Bye Titanium! The iPhone 17 Pro's Aluminum Frame Might Be in This New Leak

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 23:00:09

Key takeaways: New photo allegedly shows off the aluminum chassis for the iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro rumors include camera upgrades and a telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom. The Pro is rumored to be getting a scratch-resistant antireflective display. The new iPhone is expected to be released in early September. We are less than a month from Apple's annual September iPhone event, but that hasn't stopped more rumors and leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro from rolling in. This week, an alle

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You Can Improve Your Android Phone's Battery Life With These 6 Tips

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 22:00:04

If you've had your Android phone for a while, you might have noticed that its battery life isn't what it used to be. Most modern Android phones boast impressive battery life, often lasting a full day or more on a single charge. Still, the more you use your phone, the faster that battery drains. Activities like watching videos and using navigation apps tend to drain your battery faster than usual, as do certain software and apps. Older phones also generally have shorter battery life. Sure, you c

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Looking for More iPhone Battery Life? Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Should Provide a Boost

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 22:13:03

People who have installed the latest iOS 26 public beta or developer beta are discovering a simple switch that just might deliver long-term iPhone benefits -- and it's an Apple Intelligence feature of all things. Adaptive Power is an unobtrusive feature tucked a couple of layers deep into the Battery settings that uses AI to extend battery life when usage is higher than normal. See also: Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Save the iPhone 17 Air From This Major Pitfall Currently, the iPhone uses as

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