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A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 14 Plus

No, you really don’t need the iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 is this year's latest and greatest iPhone. But here's a little secret: You probably don't need it at all.
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A white Samsung Galaxy S23 next to a pink Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus: a tough choice to make

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus are two great Android phones. Which one is the best choice for you? Let's find out.
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ECG app on the Fitbit Charge 6.

Subscriptions are quickly ruining fitness trackers

There's a plethora of excellent fitness trackers to choose from in 2023. But so many of them coming with pesky subscriptions — and I'm sick of it.
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iPad Air 4

Apple needs to fix the iPad

Apple's iPads are some of the best tablets you can buy. But there's also a lingering problem with them, and Apple needs to fix it.
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The back of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

The iPhone 16 already sounds incredible

We may have just gotten the iPhone 15, but the iPhone 16 rumors are starting to make the rounds. Here's why it could be a very exciting upgrade next year.
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iPhone 15 Pro in Casetify Nothing Case (left) and a Nothing Phone 2 side-by-side.

I turned my iPhone into one of 2023’s coolest Android phones

Want to make your iPhone look like one of the coolest Android phones from this year? I'll show you how.
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An iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium (left) and Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain showing camera modules.

I tested the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. This one has the best camera

Google and Apple both have flagship phones with the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro, respectively. But which one takes better photos? I found out.
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A rose Google Pixel 8 (left) held in hand with a green iPhone 15.

Google Pixel 8 vs. iPhone 15: did Google finally beat Apple?

Google has released the Google Pixel 8, and it's an excellent smartphone. But how does it fare against Apple's latest iPhone 15? We found out.
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iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in front of a wooden gate.

After a month with the iPhone 15 Pro, I love these 5 things the most

The iPhone 15 Pro has been out for over a month now. After weeks of using it, here's what I love the most about it.
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OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk showing camera bump.

For a $1,700 folding phone, the OnePlus Open has one big flaw

OnePlus recently released its first foldable, the OnePlus Open. While it's a pretty great device, there is one big flaw with the design.
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Jack converses with a ghost inThe Nightmare Before Christmas.

Best Halloween movies to watch for non-horror fans

Spooky season is here! But not everyone is a big horror fan. Here are some great non-horror Halloween movies that everyone can enjoy.
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The OnePlus 11 held in a person's hand and seen from the back.

The OnePlus 12 may fix one of the OnePlus 11’s biggest mistakes

A new rumor about the OnePlus 12 says the phone may fix one of the biggest omissions from OnePlus' past two releases.
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A person holding the Google Pixel 8.

There’s something about the Google Pixel 8 that worries me

I've had the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for a couple of weeks, and I quite like them. But there's something about them that worries me.
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OnePlus Open and Google Pixel Fold standing to show designs.

OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold: don’t buy the wrong folding phone

OnePlus just launched its very first foldable. How does it stack up against the Pixel Fold, which is also Google's first entry into the foldable market?
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The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series 8 showing the ambient displays.

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 8: everything new and different

The Apple Watch Series 9 is an outstanding smartwatch. But do you really need it if you already have an Apple Watch Series 8?
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Anker Nano 30W Power Bank with USB-C in green with a green iPhone 15.

I found the perfect iPhone 15 accessory, and it’s only $50

There are lots of accessories you can buy for the iPhone 15. But if you have $50 and want one of the coolest, we have a great recommendation.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro in a case showing off a custom AI generated wallpaper.

10 amazing AI wallpapers I made with the Google Pixel 8

Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have plenty of great new features, including an AI wallpaper generator. Here's what it looks like in action!
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Freewrite Traveler with standby screen on a green park bench.

This isn’t a laptop — it’s one of the weirdest gadgets I’ve ever used

The Freewrite Traveler is an e-ink gadget that is designed for distraction-free writing. Is it worth the high cost of admission? I used it to find out.
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The Google Pixel 8 Pro with its Thermometer app open.

I used the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s weirdest feature. I’m not impressed

Google added great new features on the new Pixel 8 Pro. But one of the strangest ones is the addition of a temperature sensor, so we tried it out.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro in white and blue.

Don’t buy the Google Pixel 8 — 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 9

Google has revealed its Pixel 8 lineup, but you may want to hold off until next year. Why? We could see some exciting things with the Google Pixel 9.
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The back of the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Do old Pixel Watch bands fit the Google Pixel Watch 2?

Google's new Pixel Watch 2 is here. But can you use your old bands with it?
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Someone holding a blue Pixel 8 Pro.

Everything you can do with the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor

The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with an interesting feature — a temperature sensor. But what can you do with it? Well, it's a little complicated.
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OtterBox Figura Series case on an iPhone 15 Pro showing the Action button cover.

Before you buy an iPhone 15 Pro case, make sure it has this one thing

So, you have your brand new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max and you're looking for a case. Make sure to double-check that your case has this one thing first!
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Apple FineWoven case in Pacific Blue on a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

Yes, Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases really are that bad

Apple has eliminated leather from its accessory offerings and has replaced it with FineWoven. But for the price, FineWoven is an overall disappointment.
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iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in rose garden archway.

Got an iPhone 15 Pro? Make sure to change this one setting

Did you just get an iPhone 15 Pro? You may need to make some adjustments to the camera to make it work the way you want to.
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A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

After 3 days, I love these 4 things about the iPhone 15

I've only used iPhone Pros for the past few years. But after just a few days with the iPhone 15, I'm thoroughly impressed.
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Clockwise from top: natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Nothing Phone 2, green iPhone 15, and Obsidian Black Google Pixel Fold.

4 things Android phones still do better than the iPhone 15

Apple has made some big improvements with the iPhone 15 lineup. Even so, there are a few things that Android phones still do better.
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Apple promotional image of the iPhone 15 Pro's camera and curved chassis.

As a parent, there’s one iPhone 15 feature I can’t wait to use

There's a lot to like about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but there's only one feature that will be a godsend for parents of humans and pets.
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Apple Watch Sleep App feat image.

How to track your sleep with an Apple Watch

Tracking your sleep with an Apple Watch is a great way to regulate your sleep time and feel rested all day. We show you how it's done.
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The camera array of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Don’t buy the iPhone 15 — 5 reasons to wait for the iPhone 16

The iPhone 15 lineup may have just been announced, but here are some big reasons to hold off until next year's iPhone 16 instead.
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An Apple Watch Ultra showing off the AssistiveTouch Hand Gestures screen.

You can already use the Apple Watch Series 9’s best new feature

Apple is adding a new Double Tap feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. But you can already use this gesture on older watches. Here's how!
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Color options for the iPhone 15 Pro pair.

The best iPhone 15 Pro screen protectors in 2023: our 8 favorites

You just ordered your new iPhone 15 Pro and you're eagerly waiting for it to arrive. Make sure to keep that screen protected with a great screen protector!
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Fitbit app explore workouts in the Coach tab.

The Fitbit app just got its biggest update in years

Google has just updated the Fitbit app, and it's a huge change for the better. Here's what it looks like.
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Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro.

The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button has a serious flaw

One of the big new hardware features for the iPhone 15 Pro is the Action button, but I can't help but already be a tad disappointed with it.
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