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The Best and Worst Things About Using Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung's foldable phone has come a long way, but there are still some improvements I'd like to see. It's hard to get excited about new smartphones, especially after reviewing them for nearly a decade. Even foldable phones are starting to lose their novelty and excitement now that they've been around for about four years. But after spending an extended period of time with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:39:55
iPhone 15 and Other Apple Products to Expect in 2023
A new iPhone with USB-C charging is one of the many products we could see from Apple this year. You never really know what to expect from Apple when it comes to its product launches. However, the company tends to release certain products on a regular schedule, providing possible clues about what's to come. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see throughout 2023, such ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:37:47
Woot Offers Massive Discounts on Refurb iPhone and Apple Watch Models
Get your hands on recent models like the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 6 and more at bargain prices. Each year it seems that the latest iPhone is one of the best phones available and Apple's various Apple Watch models frequently feature on our list of best smartwatches. However, getting your hands on the premium Apple experience comes at a price, with Apple products often costing more than device ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:33:07
Organize Your iPhone Notes Faster With This Trick
Tagging your notes on iPhone can help you stay organized. Here's how to do it. Your iPhone is packed with helpful features -- including voice isolation for calls and the option to view all your Wi-Fi passwords -- and Apple's Notes app is no exception. It's one of the most powerful note-taking tools in the mobile world. You can use it for shopping lists, on-the-fly reminders and jotting down any o ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:32:26
HTC Vive XR Elite Review: The Shape of Headsets to Come
A pair of VR glasses, almost: The XR Elite shows how hardware will likely evolve. Out of a small, black drawstring bag, I take out a pair of unusual black mirrorshade glasses. I show them to my son. I tell him they're VR. A Quest 2 player, he looks surprised. The HTC Vive XR Elite feels like some sort of impossible future step towards the next generation of VR and AR. These bug-eyed, glossy gogg ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:31:30
Google Pixel Fold Leak Includes Display and Camera Specs
We have purported specs and a possible first-look date for Google's foldable. What's said to be a new Pixel Fold leak appears to fill in whatever gaps were left in knowledge about Google's first foldable phone. If the details are true, we have not only a long list of potential specs, but also a date for the device's big reveal, and it's ahead of Google I/O 2023. Leaker Jon Prosser previously rel ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:30:31
Got a New Apple Watch? Try Changing These Settings
A few customizations can make your Apple Watch much more useful. The Apple Watch is already easy enough to set up and use, but tweaking a few settings can make a big difference. For example, you can decide how you'd like to activate Siri, select which apps appear in your dock, make your apps appear in a list view rather than a grid and set Portrait Mode photos from your iPhone as your watch backg ... Read more
2023-04-20 21:04:59
Acer Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Laptop Ever: Predator Triton 17 X
Acer has announced its new lineup of gaming laptops, including one that it heralds as its "most powerful" ever: The Predator Triton 17 X, which will launch in May in the US starting at $3,800, or in June in EMEA for 4,500 euros, Acer said Thursday. The Predator Triton 17 X can be configured with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX processor with up to 24 cores at a 5.4GHz max turbo f ... Read more
2023-04-20 21:02:06
Pixel Fold: Every Major Rumor on Google's Foldable Phone
One of the most anticipated phones of this year could be revealed next month. Pixel Fold design: More Oppo Find N than Galaxy Z Fold 4 Animations found in Android 12L, Google's software designed specifically for large-screen devices such as tablets and foldable phones, have offered hints at the possible appearance of the Pixel Fold. Based on that, Google's foldable phone will take the form of ... Read more
2023-04-20 21:01:43
You Can Download the Android 14 Beta Right Now on Your Pixel
This is the first public beta Google has released of Android 14, aka Upside Down Cake. The first Android 14 beta is here. Google announced the release of Android 14 Beta 1 in a blog post last week. If you want to test out the experimental software right now, you can download and install it on your phone today -- as long as it's compatible. Android 14 brings several tweaks and revamps, including ... Read more
2023-04-20 20:58:25