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What is Battery Health on iPhone and how to make its battery last longer

Ever since Apple introduced the Battery Health feature to iPhone and iPad, there have been people keeping an eye on it and worrying about the number there slowly declining. This article will explain why there's little to worry about and will provide useful tips on how to take better care of your iPhone battery so that it lasts longer.

Verizon claims its 5G rollout is ahead of schedule as network slowly continues to expand

San Diego has become the 35th US city with (limited) support for Verizon's blazing fast 5G network, and although the technology remains controversial, the carrier is happy with its rollout so far.

T-Mobile doubles combined 5G network speeds after the Sprint merger

Check out how the new T-Mobile managed to merge its 5G network with Sprint's to increase average download speeds by 100%.

featured Best free Android games

We came up with a list of 40 best free Android games that are relatively new and you probably missed some of them. Of course, these probably don't deplete the full list of "best" games you can try. If a cool, free game comes to mind while you are reading our list — feel free to share it in the comments for other readers to enjoy!

featured Best Apple Watch apps

Here are a bunch of essential apps you should be aware of if you own an Apple Watch!

Nokia C2 Tava

Nokia C2 Tava sports a 5.45-inch display with HD+ resolution, a dual rear-facing camera setup, a quad-core Helio A22 processor, 2 gigs of RAM, 32 gigs of internal storage space, and a 3,000mAh battery. The phone runs Android 10 out of the box and is available on Cricket Wireless for $110. Later in June, the C2 Tava will also be available as Nokia C2 Tennen - priced at $70, with the same specifications, but different color.

Nokia unveils a confusing new trio of low-cost smartphones for the US

The Nokia C2 Tava is available on Cricket Wireless right now at $110, with the $70 C2 Tennen and $170 C5 Endi scheduled to go on sale in the US in the coming weeks.

Google Voice is now available in Gmail for G Suit members

Google announced the new feature on its official blog, adding a nifty little GIF image, showing the integration in action.

DEAL featured Apple finally starts selling the iPhone XR in refurbished condition at decent discounts

Apple's hugely popular iPhone XR is officially available directly from the company in refurbished condition with 64, 128, and 256GB storage space.

Nokia C5 Endi

Nokia C5 Endi is coming to Cricket on June 5 with a huge 6.5-inch display with a small waterdrop-style notch, Helio P22 chipset, 3GB RAM, 64 gigs of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. A triple-camera system and a fingerprint sensor are situated on the back. The Nokia C5 Endi will cost $170 when available.

Cheese! Third-generation Apple iPod touch prototype with rear camera surfaces on Twitter

Exactly one-year ago Apple unveiled the most recent version of the iPod touch, the seventh-generation of the device. Today, photos of a third-generation prototype sporting a rear camera were shared on Twitter.

AirPods sales climbed during Q1 2020 but Apple Watch shipments declined

IDC says that shipments of wearable devices grew 29.7 percent year over year during Q1 2020, with Apple maintaining its lead.

You can now save tweets as drafts and schedule them for later

Twitter now lets you draft tweets and time them to be sent later.

The 5G Apple iPhone 12 series might not be the first phones powered by a 5nm chip

Will there be a dark horse winner in the race to launch the first phone powered by a 5nm chipset? While the iPhone 12 series is the odds-on favorite, a rumor has the Galaxy Note 20 launching with a 5nm Exynos 992 chipset.

Next-gen Samsung Galaxy Watch draws near as FCC visit reveals a bunch of key specs

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 or Galaxy Watch Active 3 is most likely right around the corner after an FCC regulatory visit confirming several specs of a 45mm stainless steel variant.

featured Huawei Mate Xs 5G foldable phone review

Check out what a foldable should be like - the Mate Xs is a 6" phone when closed, and an 8" tablet when open. We review the specs, camera, performance and unique form factor of the pricey Mate Xs.

updated Executive Order draft reveals Trump's plan for revenge against Twitter and other platforms

President Donald Trump is on the warpath against social media all because Twitter fact-checked comments he made about mail-in ballots. Now the president is about to sign an executive order regulating social media.

DEAL Expires in - 2d 17h Deal: Get a free Moto G Power when you switch to Verizon

If you switch to Verizon before May 31, you can get some nice discounts on several attractive Motorola phones, including Moto G Power and G Stylus.

Video shows iPhone has got nothing on Pixel when it comes to transcribing text

A side-by-side comparison shows Apple has a lot of catching up to do.

The FaceTime hack, a golden iPhone, and Escobar’s $2.6 billion lawsuit against Apple

A gold-plated iPhone 11 Pro for $499 and a $2.6 billion lawsuit is how Pablo Escobar's brother is fighting 'scammer' Apple.

featured Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, three months later: is it worth buying?

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip worth it? It's definitely a great device and a fantastic achievement for modern tech. But enjoy this one from a distance.

DEAL The unlocked LG V35 ThinQ is an outright bargain at less than $300

Although quite old, the high-end LG V35 ThinQ is arguably a lot better than the new mid-range devices it currently rivals at a deeply discounted price of $280 in a US unlocked variant.

The best iPhone fast chargers in 2020

Smartphones are extremely powerful and capable nowadays, but there is one critical link that can turn a fantastic device into a nuisance...

The Apple iPhone 12 5G, Pro and Max release date may be pushed towards Black Friday

Check out when does Apple plan to launch the iPhone 12, 12 Max, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max, as 2020 won't be like any other year when it comes to a release schedule.

Google launches Scam Spotter program to help internet users identify and prevent fraud

The new anti-scam website could prove especially useful to seniors, who have been shown in research to lose the most due to scams.

featured The Samsung Galaxy Note 20/+ 5G could arrive in these colors

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will reportedly be made available to purchase in black, green, and copper. The Galaxy Note 20+, on the other hand, will be sold in only black and copper.

Nokia 5.3 review

In many ways, the Nokia 5.3 defies expectations for what a budget device can be, proving once again that if you look around, there's always a gem to be found in the sea of ever so expensive smartphones out there...

Apple Glasses rumor review: features, expectations, price and release date

Apple's next feat of engineering is expected to be a pair of Augmented Reality glasses. The internet is full with rumors and speculations about them so we've gathered them all in one place.

Spotify to rival YouTube Music with 'Offline user mix' feature

It's a useful thing to have, especially if you often forget to download music when traveling to places with no cell reception.

Skullcandy's four new true wireless earbuds variants are affordable and innovative

The $60 Skullcandy Sesh Evo, $80 Indy Evo, and $100 Indy Fuel and Push Ultra true wireless earbuds are not only unusually affordable and flashy, but also equipped with a one-of-a-kind feature powered by Tile.

Google sued by Arizona over allegations of unlawful tracking of Android users’ locations

Google, as well as other tech giants, have been under increasing scrutiny in regards to privacy of their users. Now, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is suing Google with allegations of unlawfully obtaining and profiting from location data from Android users.

DEAL Expires in - 1m 1d Google's already affordable Nest Mini smart speaker can be yours for free... if you're lucky

Select YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, and Google Play Music subscribers can get the Google Nest Mini smart speaker completely free of charge with a Google Store promo code.

DEAL HBO Max is now available for free with AT&T's best wireless plan

There are no strings attached and no expiration date listed for AT&T's killer Unlimited Elite plan deal including full HBO Max access at no additional charge.

Zoom wants you to update to its newer version, it's a matter of security

In a recent blog post, Zoom urges users to update to Zoom 5.0 or greater, before May 30.

updated Twitter's fact-checking leads to Trump's tirade against social media; president threatens regulation

President Donald Trump has threatened to regulate social media after a tweet he wrote about mail-in ballots was fact-checked by Twitter. The president accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 election.

Apple buys AI startup to improve Siri's machine learning

Another quiet acquisition secures a machine learning startup for Apple, to be tasked with improving Siri.

DEAL Fresh batch of killer iPhone XS Max deals includes $500 discount for Verizon customers

Verizon customers can save a whopping $500 on a 512GB iPhone XS Max at Best Buy with monthly installment plans.

You're not going crazy, it's simply a Google Maps Timeline bug

Some Google Maps users are noticing that periods of time are missing from their Timeline. The good news is that the data is still available and is linked to your Google account.

Since Huawei can't use the top video sharing service, it has hooked up with number two

Since Huawei is not allowed to have Google's YouTube app available to run on its phones, the company has worked out a partnership between its Huawei Video and Dailymotion.