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CMF Phone 2 Pro Review: A Budget Phone With More Camera Than You Bargained For

We all want more for less—or at least I do. It’s that Holy Grail of deals that makes the idea of budget gadgets so appealing, and especially so in the world of phones. The whole idea of a budget phone is pitching you what may as well be the bargain of the century. For less money, budget phones ostensibly offer you a device that does it all: browses the web, retrieves your email, makes calls and texts, gives you near-unlimited access to apps, and even captures important memories like your niece’s

Why I still recommend this $200 Android phone in 2025 - even though it's a year old

CMF Phone 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, which starts at $239, is the best budget phone I've tested this year. The replaceable cover and accessories, excellent battery life, and AMOLED display stand out in a crowded market. For the price, the downsides include a lack of NFC and wireless charging, as well as a mere two-year software update policy. View now at Nothing View now at Amazon more buying choices As a phone reviewer, it's always a challenge to evaluate cheaper, su

Nothing's $99 CMF Watch 3 Pro offers better battery life and AI fitness coaching

CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand from Nothing , has announced its latest smartwatch . Billed by its maker as the ideal entry-level fitness watch, the $99 Watch 3 Pro is the most advanced CMF wearable to date, promising updated health tracking and various built-in AI coaching features. The Watch 3 Pro introduces dual-band GPS, which should make its route tracking more accurate, as well as a new four-channel heart rate sensor that Nothing says offers "improved accuracy across all skin tones and

CMF’s New Pro Smartwatch Gets Beefier, Healthier, and Less Customizable

The world of cheap Android smartwatches is pretty crowded, but there’s still room for one more if Nothing’s subbrand CMF has anything to say about it. CMF unveiled the Watch 3 Pro today, which gets a little bit of a size increase and some additional health-tracking features compared to its predecessor. Specifically, the Watch 3 Pro adds a more advanced heart rate sensor into the mix. According to CMF, an optical sensor will be able to glean “finer variations in blood flow,” which should equate

This New Smartwatch From Nothing's CMF Brand Is Enticingly Affordable

After spending hundreds of dollars on your personal tech (your phone, your laptop, your headphones), the idea of splashing out yet more money to add a smartwatch to your collection can start to rankle. But what if we told you this new, stylish smartwatch cost less than $100? CMF, the sub-brand of London-based Nothing, which earlier this month launch its flagship Nothing Phone 3, announced the CMF Watch 3 Pro on Tuesday. Available to buy today from Nothing's website for $99 (£99) in three differ

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Nothing’s new CMF smartwatch boasts ChatGPT integration and a bigger display

TL;DR Nothing’s CMF Watch Pro 3 upgrades include a larger AMOLED display, better sensors, and longer battery life. AI features like post-workout summaries and ChatGPT integration boost usefulness during workouts. The CMF Watch Pro 3 has launched globally at $99, but you might be able to pick it up at a discounted price of $79. There are plenty of fitness trackers in the market, including those that resemble the shape of a smartwatch. Nothing entered this market with its CMF Watch Pro, followe

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The CMF Buds 2 are a budget-friendly steal at just $39, but the deal ends tonight

You might feel Amazon is milking this Amazon Prime Day with the new four-day format, and we wouldn’t disagree. That said, we’ll never say no to an all-time low price on a recently released and highly rated bit of tech. The CMF Buds 2 Wireless Earbuds fit that bill. Until midnight, they’re available at a special price of $39, down from their usual price of $59. That’s a hefty 34% off the recommended retail price, and $10 lower than we’ve ever previously tracked on the buds. CMF Buds 2 for $39 (34

I found budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for (and they're on sale)

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. Normally at $79, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon For a limited time, the CMF Buds 2 Plus is available for $55 during Amazon Prime Day, which is a 30% discount. The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and

Why I recommend this $280 Android phone over cheap models from Samsung and Google

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 2 Pro is one of the best-value handsets on the market, with a price of $279 It has a striking design, a practical feature set, and fantastic battery life. US buyers should note the phone's cellular network support, and the lack of compatible back accessories. View now at Nothing View now at Walmart View now at Amazon more buying choices I've tested a wide range of distinctive budget smartphones this year, from the Moto G Stylus 2025, which features a built-

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $280 Android phone for three weeks - and didn't regret it

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 2 Pro is one of the best-value handsets on the market, with a price of $279. It has a striking design, a practical feature set, and fantastic battery life. US buyers should note the phone's cellular network support, and the lack of compatible back accessories. View now at Nothing View now at Walmart View now at Amazon more buying choices I've tested a wide range of distinctive budget smartphones this year, from the Moto G Stylus 2025, which features a built

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Finally, budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $69, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and offer similar sound, better call quality, and longer battery life. They fit well and there's not much to fault at that $6

Finally, cheap wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind putting my AirPods away for

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $69, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and offer similar sound, better call quality, and longer battery life. They fit well and there's not much to fault at that $6