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10 things you didn’t know your iPad could do

The iPad is getting more productive, meaning that there are dozens of tricks that you can learn. Here are 10 things you didn't know your iPad could do.
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Here are 7 of the best DeX features on your Samsung phone

Samsung DeX is a great way to get a desktop experience from your phone, and the system is actually pretty versatile. Here are some of the best DeX features.
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OnePlus 9 review: Ultimate performance with a middling camera

The OnePlus 9 offers among the best performance in a smartphone, plus it has an incredible display. But ultimately, its camera could still be better.
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OnePlus updated the OnePlus 9’s camera software, and it made a big difference

The OnePlus 9 series offers excellent performance, a great software experience, and a decent camera. But the camera was almost not even decent.
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6 things you didn’t know your iPhone could do

Apple’s iOS is incredibly capable, and filled with features that aren't immediately visible. Here are seven things you didn’t know your iPhone could do.
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iPad Air (2019) vs. iPad Mini

With newer iPads being released, the 2019 iPad Air and iPad Mini are still great buys. We pit them in a head-to-head comparison to see which is best for you.
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How to turn on Now Playing and see music history on your Google Pixel

The Now Playing feature is perfect if you often hear songs you like but don't know the name of. Here's how to enable it on Google's Pixel 2 and newer models.
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From Android 1.0 to Android 10, here’s how Google’s OS evolved over a decade

Follow Android's journey from its roots as an unknown underdog to launching Google's PC and mobile OS, which equals or exceeds any top-tier mobile platform.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active launched in April 2019, positioning itself as a sportier alternative to 2018's Galaxy Watch. But which smartwatch is better?
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

It may not be current-gen, but the iPhone 11 Pro Max is still a great phone. We compare it with the similarly great Samsung Note 10 Plus in this head-to-head.
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Half-hour outage affects Apple App Store, iMessage, iCloud Drive, and more

Apple's App Store and some of its iCloud services experienced a half-hour outage. By midafternoon, it had been resolved.
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T-Mobile partners to promote Google apps for messaging, cloud storage, and TV

T-Mobile and Google have inked a deal that will see T-Mobile promote Google services like Google One, YouTube TV, and more instead of its own services.

The best emoji keyboards for Android and iOS

If you're intent on stepping up your emoji language skills, try a new mobile keyboard. Here are some of the best ones we've found for iOS and Android.
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OnePlus 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: What’s the best value phone?

The OnePlus 9 is built to offer near-flagship specs at a decent price. But it's not the first phone to do so. How does it compare to the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G brings a performance boost to midrange phones

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 780G processor, which is built to bring a performance boost and more premium features to the 7-series of processors.
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OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 8: Should you spend extra cash?

The OnePlus 9 is here, representing a modest improvement over the OnePlus 8. But should you upgrade to the latest and greatest device?
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OnePlus 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21: A clear winner

OnePlus has released the OnePlus 9, its latest and greatest flagship phone. But how does the phone compare to the Samsung Galaxy S21, which has a similar price?
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OnePlus 9 vs. OnePlus 9 Pro: Save yourself some money

The OnePlus 9 series brings with it new camera branding and better displays. But should you go for standard OnePlus 9, or spend extra on the OnePlus 9 Pro?
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The second Android 12 Developer Preview brings more privacy controls and tweaks

Google has launched the second Android 12 Developer Preview, which brings with it better privacy controls, picture-in-picture controls, and more.
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5 things you didn’t know your Samsung phone could do

Samsung phones are popular for a reason -- they offer a ton of features, many hidden. Here are some things you didn't know your Samsung phone could do.
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Verizon’s 5G Home Internet service is coming to 10 more cities

Verizon has announced that it's bringing its 5G Home Internet service to 10 more cities, including Cleveland, San Diego, and Salt Lake City.
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A beginner’s guide to Android: Everything you need to know

Google's Android platform excels when it comes to customization and integration. Check out our quick-hit guide if you're a first-time Android device owner.
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Lenovo Tab P11 Pro review: Great hardware sabotaged by Android

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is Lenovo's take on a premium Android tablet -- but can great hardware make up for the subpar software experience?
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How an iPad Pro can replace your laptop

The humble iPad has gotten better and better at productivity -- and I now use an iPad Pro instead of a laptop. Here's how I set my iPad up to replace a laptop.
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The OnePlus 9, touting new Hasselblad camera, will be unveiled on March 23

OnePlus has an event scheduled for March 23 that will certainly be where it launches the OnePlus 9, its next-gen flagship phone with a Hasselblad camera.
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T-Mobile’s Home Office Internet service brings 5G to businesses nationwide

T-Mobile has launched a new Home Office Internet service that is built for business users and piggybacks off of T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network.
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The best prepaid 5G phone plans in 2022

5G is here, but while all the major carriers have nationwide 5G coverage, you might not know which prepaid carriers have it. Here are the best 5G prepaid plans.
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AT&T plans explained: 5G, pricing, and deals

AT&T offers a range of different plans, and many of them can take advantage of AT&T's rapidly expanding 5G network. Here's everything you need to know.
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Verizon plans explained: 5G, pricing, and deals

Verizon offers lots of plans for individuals and families who want prepaid service. Here is everything you need to know about Verizon's plans.
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T-Mobile plans explained: 5G, pricing, and features

T-Mobile offers a range of plans with different prices and features. Here's a rundown of what's available, including the new 5G-capable T-Mobile Magenta Max.
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AT&T 5G home internet: Coverage, speeds, and plans

AT&T is rolling out its 5G network, however, while the other carriers have home internet offerings based on 5G, AT&T doesn't yet. But it likely will.
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The wildest 5G conspiracy theories explained — and debunked

5G is currently rolling out to the public, and as with any new technology, there are a number of conspiracy theories surrounding it.
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Yet another study shows 5G can be disappointing, but changes could be coming

Speedcheck has published a study on the state of 5G, finding that the tech is still a little disappointing. But there is some hope for the year ahead.
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Please don’t buy these cheap Android tablets

You can spend a ton on a great tablet, but if you don't want to, it can be tempting to buy a cheap off-brand device. Here's what you should do instead.