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Samsung's Galaxy S10 family can now smoothly run Android 11 in and out of the US

Samsung has reportedly managed to fix its Galaxy S10 family's international Android 11 bugs impressively quickly while Verizon has kicked off the same update in the US.

Garmin Lily women-oriented smartwatches coming soon

Garmin is about to unleash a new lineup of smartwatches very soon, the Lily.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G delivers a little more battery life because of this innovation

Samsung Display announced a new OLED panel that uses a newly discovered type of organic material that reduces the power consumption of the screen. The panel is currently used on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

The Sony Xperia Pro 5G is finally up for pre-order in the US at a much higher price than expected

Formally announced about a year ago, the Sony Xperia Pro 5G is up for pre-order stateside at long last at an absolutely ridiculous $2,500 price.

Verizon pummels T-Mobile and AT&T in latest nationwide 5G and 4G LTE performance tests

According to a new report compiled by RootMetrics, Verizon has by far the best overall wireless network in the US, followed by AT&T, with T-Mobile trailing behind both its arch-rivals.

The best Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra preorder deals at Samsung, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T

Check out the first Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra preorder gift deals and bonuses, both at Samsung or Best Buy, and at the carriers.

OnePlus 9 release date, price, features and news

The OnePlus 9 series will be the first OnePlus flagships for 2021 with high-end specs and performance.

Best wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation

ANC is becoming a common feature on wireless over-the-ear headphones, but wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation aren't so plentiful yet. We've gathered the best earphones that will put extra effort to keep distracting noises away.

Elon Musk’s girlfriend will help Android users fall asleep

The AI Lullaby soundscape is now available for Android for a limited time.

Amazon brings Alexa Guard Plus subscription to the US

Starting this week, Alexa Guard Plus is available to customers in the United States who aren't content with the basic features offered by Alexa Guard.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 release date, price, features and news

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to bring the Fold line to new performance and functionality heights when it's released in 2021.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 release date, price, features, and news

Here's everything we know about the Galaxy Z Flip 3: rumors and leaks about the Galaxy Z Flip 3 release date, price, specs, and features.

Samsung update brings the Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 ECG and blood pressure features to more places

Check our the new countries that are getting Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 ECG and blood pressure monitoring features.

Sony phones, news and reviews

Sony is a Japanese company founded in 1946 by Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio. Sony markets its phones under the Xperia brand.

DEAL Expires in - 12h 28min Huge new Amazon sale offers hefty discounts on a bunch of popular Anker charging accessories

More than half a dozen popular and already affordable Anker charging accessories for iPhones and Android devices are on sale for 24 hours only at even lower than usual prices.

DEAL 4 cheaper AirPods Max alternatives

Today we are going to offer you four great headphones that will outperform almost anything you’ve tried before while keeping your wallet relatively intact.

OnePlus 9 Camera app might feature tilt-shift, focus peaking, and mood mode

Several new camera features that might come with the OnePlus 9 have been discovered. Check them out!

Best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones money can buy in 2021

Looking for a pair of high-end earphones? Don't like messy wires? These are the best wireless headphones money can buy in 2021!

Xiaomi phones, news and reviews

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in 2010 in Beijing, China. The company sells various electronics but is primarily focused on smartphones.

OnePlus phones, news and reviews

OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer founded in 2013 by former Oppo vice-president Pete Lau and Carl Pei.

Huawei phones, news and reviews

Huawei is a Chinese company founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei. The company is the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer in the world.

Google phones, news and reviews

Google is an American search engine company, founded in 1998 by Sergey Brin and Larry Page. In 2016 Google introduced the Pixel line of smartphones.

Suit accuses Apple of profiting from illegal gambling

Apple is being accused off making money from illegal gambling by taking its 30% cut on the sale of social casino chips used by game players to feed virtual slot machines. A lawsuit has been filed.

Blade X1 5G launches at Visible to make 5G affordable

The Blade X1 5G has been launched at Visible for under $400. It offers the Snapdragon 765 and a quad-camera setup, among other things.

Camera system for a foldable iPhone surfaces in Apple's filing for a patent

Apple has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a camera system designed for bendable electronic devices like a foldable iPhone.

DEAL Sony's best AirPods Max alternative gets a killer new bundle deal

Just in case the very well-reviewed Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones were not compelling enough at a $350 price, you can now get both a discount and a gift.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ review

Samsung's Galaxy S21+ strikes the perfect balance between size, features, and price. But just how good is it?

DEAL One of Lenovo's best low-cost tablets is insanely cheap for a limited time

With an octa-core processor, Full HD display, 3GB RAM count, and premium metal construction in tow, the Lenovo Tab M8 FHD is a must-buy at a little over $100.

featured The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Apple Watch Series 7 could bring a major breakthrough this year

Samsung and Apple have both reportedly set their sights on the same groundbreaking new health monitoring technology for their 2021 smartwatches.

Check out the possible specs for a rumored 6.1-inch Apple iPhone SE Plus

A Twitter tipster has disseminated a tweet with rumored specs for a Plus version of the iPhone that includes a 6.1-inch LCD display and possibly the 5nm A14 Bionic chipset.

Verizon has a new 5G prepaid plan tailor-made for speed junkies

Verizon's first-ever prepaid plan to include unlimited access to the blazing fast (but spotty) 5G Ultra Wideband network can set you back as little as $60 a month (after a while).

Google Assistant gains new “wellness” category in latest update

This week, Google Assistant received a new update that adds a new “wellness” category, which seemingly replaces the “Sleep” section that was introduced no later than late last year.

vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Galaxy S21+, the middle child of the S21 family, is a near match for the iPhone 12 Pro Max price and display size, but it's not neglected by Samsung when it comes to specs and battery life.

Motorola's Edge S (nio) will be known as the Moto G100 outside of China

The Motorola Edge S will be known as the Moto G100 in Europe and other international markets. It's expected to feature the new Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Latest report says T-Mobile delivers the fastest average 5G download and upload speeds in the U.S.

For the first time, T-Mobile customers experienced the fastest 5G download data speeds based on the latest real-life test from Opensignal. AT&T was second with Verizon third.

Samsung has set a conservative Galaxy S21 5G shipments goal

Samsung has reportedly set a conservative shipments goal of 26 million units for the Galaxy S21 series. That would put sales on par with the poorly received Galaxy S20 line.

Apple is facing another class action lawsuit over iPhone 6 series planned obsolescence

Apple is now facing three class action lawsuits from European organizations over planned obsolescence, with more on the way.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 screen protectors

Flat displays are stronger and they don’t require cases with huge lips or curved screen protectors. But better be safe than sorry.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21+ screen protectors

Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S21+ protectors available right now.

This Galaxy S21+ battery life test shows where Samsung did 'pull out all stops'

Can you guess if the Galaxy S21+ managed to beat the S21 Ultra battery life and charging speeds, what with the 1080p display and smaller battery?