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For the second consecutive month the iPhone is China's top selling smartphone

For the second consecutive month Apple was the top smartphone manufacturer in China. Vivo, the brand that topped the manufacturers in the th...

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A Basic Smart Home Doesn't Need To Be Complex or Expensive

Smart homes are probably the closest we can get to the futuristic dwellings seen in science fiction. The technology powering all of this ca...

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What Is an “8K Certified” TV?

If you are shopping for an 8K TV, you’ll likely come across something called “8K Association Certified” or “8K Certified.” Here’s what this...

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With its latest iOS update, Tumblr now blocks hundreds of search terms

In a way to avoid ban from Apple's App Store, Tumblr now blocks hundreds of search terms which may lead to a potentially sensitive conte...

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What Is the Best VPN Protocol? OpenVPN vs. WireGuard vs. SSTP and More

There are multiple VPN protocols, and which protocol a VPN uses has a big influence on how it functions. Some protocols are a lot better th...

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Samsung Galaxy phones start receiving January 2022 security update

Samsung decided to end the 2021 year with a security update - the company is rolling out the January 2022 security update (although a bit pr...

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The last Nokia smartphone to receive the Android 12 update in 2021

HMD Global's last smartphone to receive the Android 12 update in 2021 is the Nokia G50, one of the not so many Nokia-branded smartphones...

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Genshin Impact steps into 2022 with new characters, outfits, the Enkanomiya Map, and more

If you haven’t played one of the most visually stunning and hardware demanding mobile games out there, 2022 is the perfect time to chime in....

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T-Mobile is joining in the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program

T-Mobile is joining the Affordable Connectivity Program and will offer better tariff plan conditions to eligible households in difficulty

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Thanks to Cook's secret payment to China, Taiwan's Foxconn lost some of its iPhone business

Thanks to Tim Cook's secret (well, not anymore) $275 billion deal with China, Apple used Chinese manufacturer Luxshare to build some iPh...

Thursday, 30 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Don't worry, Pixel 6 users, Google will fix your connectivity issues... by late January

Google has apparently "identified" a fix for the widely reported Pixel 6 and 6 Pro connectivity bugs of the last few weeks, but fo...

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Many US states still don't use Apple and Google's Covid-19 exposure notification system

A new report from the Washington Post talks in-depth about the slow implementation of the exposure notification apps

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The Best iPad Air Cases of 2021

The iPad Air is one of the best tablets you can buy, so of course you want to keep it safe. Whether you’re looking for mild protection or m...

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The Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G is driving large amounts of people to switch to Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is drawing the most people to switch to Samsung

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Why Aren’t You Personalizing the Outside of Your Phone, Too?

It’s easy to customize your phone with new wallpaper, but what about the outside of your phone? That’s the part other people see, so why no...

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Apple may replace Apple Watch's Digital Crown with an optical sensor

Apple's newest Apple Watch patent displays an Apple Watch equipped with an optical sensor instead of the Digital Crown

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Gone but not forgotten: the original Galaxy Fold gets Android 12!

Here’s proof that Samsung didn’t look to brush the OG Fold under the rug — enjoy Android 12 and OneUI 4!

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The Movano Ring may be one of the most affordable health devices

The health-focused tech company Movano debuts its first fitness ring, which may come at a lower price than the competition

Wednesday, 29 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub Review: USB-C More of the Things

USB-C was meant to be the one connector for all. Rather than multiplying the number of USB-C ports you already have, most USB-C hubs and ad...

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Samsung's Android 12 frenzy continues with the Galaxy S10 series, OG Z Flip, and Tab S7 duo

It's getting almost impossible now to keep track of all of the Samsung devices officially updated to Android 12 and One UI 4.0 already.

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The Best USB-C Cables for Every Device of 2021

Searching for the perfect USB-C cable to suit your needs and charge all of your devices? You’re in luck! We’ve combed through a bunch of th...

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Samsung's logo: Is it less magnetic than Apple's and should it be replaced?

Is it time for a new Samsung logo? Or perhaps a Galaxy rebrand? Let's explore!

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You may want to change your LastPass master password

Your LastPass credentials may have been compromised due to a breach

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How to Find Out How Much Your Old Mac Is Worth

One of the best ways of funding a computer upgrade is by selling your old one, and that’s especially true for Apple products. Macs tend to ...

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Last chance to save big on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Best Buy has just kicked off the New Year’s Savings Event, which offers major discounts on dozens of smartphones and tablets from Apple, Sam...

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OnePlus 10 will probably launch for sale on January 4

Retail listing suggests that OnePlus 10 will hit the stores on January 4.

Tuesday, 28 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

The Best Phone Chargers of 2021

Chargers are no longer something you should take for granted as many smartphones and newer electronics don’t even include them in the box a...

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Samsung is offering Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G users a sweet New Year's surprise

Samsung couldn't pull off a Christmas miracle for Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G owners eagerly awaiting their official Android 12 update with One U...

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What Is the i3 Tiling Window Manager, and How Do You Use It on Linux?

The i3 window tiling manager is a Linux desktop environment that’s stripped down to its absolute minimum. That might sound limited and rest...

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The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are now at a great post-Christmas discount

Didn't receive the Christmas gift you desired? Make yourself one!

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What Is Screen Protector Hardness, and Does It Matter?

If you’re looking for a tempered glass screen protector, you’ve almost certainly seen some of them advertise “9H hardness.” What does hardn...

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Apple’s most controversial product gets a limited edition in Japan

Apple has just launched a limited edition AirTag that celebrates the Japanese New Year. The first 20,000 customers who purchase an eligible ...

Monday, 27 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

OnePlus 10 will probably launch for sale on January 4

Retail listing suggests that OnePlus 10 will hit the stores on January 4.

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Samsung's app store is home to potentially harmful apps

Some movie streaming apps on the Samsung Galaxy Store could download malware to your phone.

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Here's why Samsung dominated 2021 (Watch out, 2022!)

What makes Samsung such a successful phone company? As we're nearing the end of 2021, let's examine why the South Korean giant beat ...

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Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Dec. 27, 2021

It’s the final week of 2021, and if you’re off work and have plenty of time to binge-watch movies and shows, Netflix has you covered. Read ...

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New rumor implies iPhone 14 may ship without a SIM card slot

Apple seems to be working with U.S. carriers to release eSIM-only iPhones by September 2022

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The Best iPad Cases of 2021

Your iPad’s 10.2-inch display is great for watching movies and playing games, but you’ll want a case to protect that glass screen from scra...

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Apple poaches Facebook’s AR/VR public relations head to help with the Glasses headgear launch

Poaching Andrea Schubert from Meta's AR/VR headset project means we'll soon be hearing a lot more about Apple's Glasses.

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iCloud Isn’t Enough: Why Mac Users Should Use Time Machine, Too

iCloud allows you to store all of your important documents, desktop items, photos, and more in the cloud for convenient access from any mod...

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How to Kick People Off Your Wi-Fi Network

Once you’ve given someone your Wi-FI password, they have unlimited access to your Wi-Fi, and they can join your network on all their device...

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Android Auto bug has Google Maps relaunching at random while driving

The issue happens on both wired and wireless Android Auto connections.

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The iPhone 14 Max may have a 120Hz display, after all

It seems that LG has wiggled its way into the high-end iPhone screen supply chain.

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Samsung's crazy 200MP camera may land with Galaxy S23 and be improved in subsequent flagships

Watch Samsung's camera chief explain the 200MP goodness we may have as soon as Galaxy S23.

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20 Apple Watch Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Your Apple Watch can help you find your iPhone, unlock your Mac, warn you if your hearing is in danger, or even detect when you’ve had a ba...

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 game test on Motorola Edge X30 Ultra brings lukewarm results

Granted, Genshin Impact is a heavy and unoptimized game, but that's little excuse for erratic throttling.

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Dummy unit of 5G Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rocks in Black

Photos of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra dummy unit in Black are posted by a Twitter tipster showing Note-like squared-off corners and the ...

Sunday, 26 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Verizon's high-band 5G service has too many limitations to excite U.S. consumers

Verizon plans to deemphasize its mmWave high-band Ultra Wideband 5G service according to a researcher who says that mmWave 5G has too many l...

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Samsung's tri-folding phone design is finally taking shape (renders)

Samsung has been awarded a patent for its most innovative foldable phone yet, and the design is already taking shape.

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Google asks 5G Pixel 6 users to help it test a fix for the connectivity bug

Google is asking Pixel 6 users to help it test a fix for a bug that causes the new handsets to lose connectivity with users' cellular pr...

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Google Maps' bug prevents useful feature from working perfectly

A bug is preventing Google Maps' location sharing feature from working as it should. The option allowing users to keep the feature on un...

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The Best PlayStation 5 Skins and Covers

The specs inside the PS5 are inarguably great. The outside, on the hand, is a lot more divisive. It’s an attention-grabbing device with a u...

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The Best Oculus Quest 2 Accessories of 2021

The Oculus Quest 2 is one of the best VR headsets around, and out of the box, it’s an excellent product. It’s not perfect, but it can get c...

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Seriously Scorched Your Pan? Here's How to Remove the Burnt-On Food

It’s easy to end up with burnt food stuck to your pots and pans. Even if you diligently watch your food on the stove, it doesn’t take long ...

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The Best iPhone 13 Cases of 2021

Apple boasts that the iPhone 13‘s screen has a Ceramic Shield coating, which is more durable than glass. But it can still crack or shatter ...

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12 Tips to Make the Most of Your New Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is a wearable gadget with many convenient features, including tracking your health. If you’ve just received one as a gift, ...

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5 Awesome PC Accessories to Buy in 2021

Have a PC fanatic in your life but don’t know what to get them for the holidays? We bet these five accessories will make a great stocking s...

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How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet

Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but runs on Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means, that you can install...

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The 10 Best Classic Christmas Movies to Stream Right Now in 2021

Every year, a dizzying array of new Christmas movies come to streaming, but nothing captures the warmth of the holiday season quite like th...

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The Best VR Games for Oculus Quest, PC, and PSVR

Modern virtual reality headsets have huge libraries of quality games, and developers keep coming up with great new experiences to take adva...

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The Best Funny Wi-Fi Names for Your New Router

Let’s be honest; Wi-Fi is a frustrating technology that requires more patience than it deserves. So when you use a router with a boring nam...

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Mistletoe, Candy Canes, and More: The History of 9 Christmas Symbols

The origin of many holiday symbols is sometimes the subject of debate. However, many familiar Christmas traditions originated in pre-Christ...

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The Best Christmas Movies on Amazon Prime Video in 2021

Amazon Prime Video has a film library full of everything from classics to low-budget obscurities, and the same goes for the service’s holid...

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These Are Americans' Favorite Christmas Cookies

Chocolate chip, macadamia nut, sugar—there’s not exactly a shortage of cookie varieties out there. But what is America’s favorite Christmas...

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iPhone 14 Pro may come with more RAM than any previous iPhone

The iPhone 14 series is expected to offer more RAM but less base storage than the current range.

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The Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone of 2021

If you just bought a new iPhone, now is the time to grab some MagSafe accessories for it. You can get anything from chargers and portable b...

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10 Things to Do With Your New iPhone

So you just got a brand new iPhone—congratulations! Whether it’s from a friend or you gifted yourself, you might wonder where to start. Let...

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Where You Can Stream Your Favorite Christmas Movies and Specials

From classic films and specials to recent productions, every streaming service is full of Christmas content. Here’s a look at some of the m...

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How to Stream Every Version of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Dr. Seuss’s beloved 1957 children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! has become one of the essential stories of the Christmas season. I...

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OnePlus Nord 2 CE delayed until February 2022

Earlier this month, sharp new renders revealed the design of the thoroughly leaked OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G. This second iteration of the Core E...

Friday, 24 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Ivacy VPN: access worldwide content and get online security for just $1 per month!

Check out this special Christmas Ivacy VPN deal! For only $1 a month you get access to worldwide content and keep your web surfing secure an...

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PSA: Update Game Consoles Before Giving Them for Christmas

The last thing you want on Christmas Day is for your kids to be unable to play the game console they’ve waited so long to enjoy. Read on as...

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Tiramisu: The first real look at Android 13 (screenshots)

The first images from next year's Android 13 build have leaked, revealing a bunch of new features.

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Buying a Used GPU? Here’s What to Look Out For

The new GPU market leaves you with either no GPUs to buy or impossibly high prices for the GPUs that are available. Understandably, many pe...

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Galaxy S20 owners, brace yourselves for an upcoming Android 12 update

The time for Galaxy S20 owners to experience Android 12 and One UI 4.0 features is almost here! Samsung is preparing for an official stable ...

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Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas Movie?

Every year, film scholars gather to debate one of the most important philosophical issues of our time: Is Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis, ...

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Google cancels CES 2020 physical attendance due to Omicron scare

Google won’t be physically present at CES 2022, as the company has officially announced its withdrawal from the show.

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Apple to release 4nm M2 chip next year, 3nm M2 Pro and Max in 2023

A new report says that Apple will release the M2 chip during the second half of 2022 with the M2 Pro and M2 Max expected to be released duri...

Thursday, 23 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

How Important Are Refresh Rates in VR?

There are many specifications that matter when it comes to VR, but refresh rate is often overlooked. While “field of view” or screen resolu...

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Apple Watch plagued by a charging bug after WatchOS 8.3 update

The latest stable WatchOS 8.3 was released a couple of days ago, with some bug fixes and performance improvements but ironically, the update...

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11 Things to Check When Buying a Used iPhone

Used iPhones are always in hot demand, and they’re a good option if you’re looking to save some money on an Apple smartphone. Like any seco...

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Rumored Android 13 feature may allow you to choose a different language for every app

Google's Android 13 "Panlingual" feature may allow you to select a language for each app different from the system one.

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What Does “TIL” Mean, and How Do You Use It?

Did you recently learn a new and exciting fact that you want to share with the world? Then you might want to use “TIL” to share that inform...

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Apple Watch Series 7 gets its biggest discount to date just in time for Christmas

Just in time for Christmas, Amazon is running a promotion on the Apple Watch Series 7, which seems to be the best we’ve been able to track t...

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Google disables two features on the Pixel 6 due to bug in previous update

Google has decided to disable two Phone app features that wouldn’t work as intended after the update - Call Screen and Hold For Me, due to b...

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Survey says: Amazon, Google more trusted with your personal data than Apple is

Amazon and Google are the most trusted companies with your personal data according to a new Washington Post survey. Apple was third with Fac...

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Poll: How much money did you spend on tech this Black Friday?

Every year people wait until the last days of November and December to unleash their shopping rage, but joking aside, the amount of money sp...

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Emulate Classic Consoles With Portable Retro Handhelds

Ever wanted to go back to the games you played while growing up and experience a bygone era of entertainment? One of the cheapest and simpl...

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The AirPods Pro are on sale at a very low price at Amazon for a limited time

Amazon has a sweet deal on the AirPods Pro that shaves off a good percentage off their retail price. Check it out!

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Vivaldi's New Web Browser for Android Auto Isn't as Dangerous as It Sounds

When you think about all the features Google continues to add to Android Auto, one that probably doesn’t come to mind is a web browser—for ...

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Xiaomi 12 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 appears on Geekbench

The Xiaomi 12 Pro sports an octa-core chipset with four cores clocked 1.79GHz, 3 cores clocked at 2.5GHz, and one core clocked at 3GHz. The ...

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How to Turn On Xbox Night Mode (and What It Does)

Microsoft added Night mode to Xbox consoles with a system update, so now you can save your eyes when playing in the dark if you find yourse...

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Honor reveals the name of its 5G foldable flagship phone

Honor has officially named its first foldable flagship phone the Honor Magic V. The V represents what the device looks like when each side o...

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Pixel Watch may outshine rivals with faster Google Assistant

New report says the Google Pixel Watch will have the next-generation Assistant and it will be powered by an Exynos chip.

Tuesday, 21 December 2021 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

FightCamp's New Boxing Lessons Arrive at the Perfect Price

Working out at home has never been easier thanks to services like FightCamp, the boxing app that guides you through lessons using motion tr...

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The Best Christmas Movies on Amazon Prime Video in 2021

Amazon Prime Video has a film library full of everything from classics to low-budget obscurities, and the same goes for the service’s holid...

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The original Apple MagSafe Leather Wallet hits new all time low of $24

The original Apple MagSafe Leather Wallet sees its lowest price by far on BestBuy! The deal you've been waiting for if you've been e...

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Gaming Laptops Are a Great Deal Now

Not too long ago, buying a gaming laptop was something only a small slice of users could justify. They simply cost too much for too little ...

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Leaked Moto G Stylus (2022) renders reveal a familiar design with a splash of change

The upcoming Moto G Stylus (2022) mid-ranger looks both familiar and new in its first batch of leaked high-quality renders.

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The Galaxy S21 FE may have this final launch date

This January date, leaked today, may be the official launch day of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

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Navi: the best way to find phone deals

Navi makes it easy to find phone deals and the best plans for your needs

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Stop Closing Apps on Your iPhone

If you constantly close apps on your iPhone while attempting to speed things up or save battery life, you’re doing the opposite and making ...

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Rumor suggests which iPhones and iPads will support iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

A new rumor about iOS 16 says that the iPhone 6s and the first iPhone SE phones may not get it

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How to Enable Google Chrome Flags to Test Beta Features

The Google Chrome browser has tons of great features, but many of them are not available by default. Chrome “flags” can enable experimental...

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Two Apple Watch Series 6 models score one of their highest discount ever

Walmart has the 44mm GPS-only Apple Watch Series 6 on sale at a rare $130 discount in two different flavors for an undoubtedly limited time....

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Xiaomi announces official release date for the Xiaomi 12

We are just a week away from seeing the new Xiaomi 12 lineup unveiled. The event will take place in China, on 28th December, next Tuesday at...

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The Galaxy S22 Ultra may take better night-time photos

Reputable leaker IceUniverse has more to say on the Galaxy S22 Ultra's main 108MP camera and the photo quality it produces.

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Yubico YubiKey C Bio FIDO Edition Review: Fast, Smart, and Secure

It’s hard to argue with security that’s fast and easy to use, and that’s precisely what Yubico’s YubiKey C Bio FIDO Edition security key of...

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Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Dec. 20, 2021

The week of Christmas is here, and while you’ve likely got plans with family and friends, there’s always time to squeeze in a little Netfli...

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"How do you do, fellow kids?" When Apple and Google try to be relatable (and often fail)

"We know what the kids are like!"

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How To Stop and Start AWS EC2 Spot Instances

Spot instances are AWS’s way to sell off unused server capacity when demand isn’t high. They are much cheaper, but come with a lot of restr...

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