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For a second time, Apple extends the expiration of TV+ free trials

For the second time, Apple has extended the end of a free one-year trial of Apple TV+. Those who purchased certain Apple devices received the free trial of the service.

Apple in discussions to launch subscription podcast service

Apple's in discussions with creators to launch a subscription podcast service to rival Spotify and Amazon. Users may be given the option to subscribe to individual podcasts.

Starting tomorrow, the Pixel 2 series loses support for a key photographic feature

Starting tomorrow, January 16th, users of the the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL no longer receive free, unlimited original quality storage of photos and videos. Instead, back ups will be compressed in High Quality.

Samsung is discontinuing last year's Galaxy S20 range

The devices have already gone out of stock at several retailers.

T-Mobile seems to have permanently discounted the LG Wing 5G

Commercially released at a recommended price of $999.99 a few months ago, T-Mobile's LG Wing 5G is now available for just $696... and this doesn't seem to be a limited-time deal.

The unique new Galaxy S21 Ultra features no other phone has

Did you know that the S21 Ultra is the first phone to support the biggest Wi-fi leap in 20 year, or the only which can record 12-bit color with a 108MP sensor?

LG CEO on if the company is exiting the smartphone business

A recent report, which has now been deleted, had suggested that the LG rollable would be the company's last smartphone.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 screen protectors

Flat displays are stronger and they don’t require cases with huge lips or curved screen protectors.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21+ screen protectors

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

Android 11 is now rolling out to the OG Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5

Following in the footsteps of 2020's Xperia 1 II, the slightly older first-gen Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 are now being reportedly updated to Android 11.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the only device in the S21 lineup that features a curved display. Check out the best Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors here.

Samsung Galaxy S series evolution

Just like Rome, which was not built in a day, it took Samsung some time to become the domineering smartphone manufacturer overnight. Undoubtedly, the main driving force that kickstarted Samsung's rise was its flagship smartphone lineup. Indeed, ever since its inception, the Galaxy S and its followups have proved to be among the usual bestsellers...

Hands-on photos of the Motorola Nio show off design in full

The Motorola Nio has leaked in full for the first time. The phone boasts a dual punch-hole display and a triple-camera setup on the back, and should be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865.

Is this what Xiaomi's folding phone looks like? Leaked photos show it in use

Leaked photos show what appears to be a folding smartphone or tablet running Xiaomi's MIUI interface.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases

The Galaxy S21 pre-orders are online, and the next logical step is to make sure your new investment stays intact. Let's check out the best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21+ cases

Here are the best cases for the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus.

The best Galaxy S21 Ultra, S21 Plus, and S21 chargers to buy

Samsung doesn't pack a charger in the Galaxy S21 box, so we round up the best alternatives to the good ol' 15W Samsung charger that's chilling around your drawers.

Important update adds lots of new features to Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2

Samsung is pushing several important improvements to the Galaxy Watch Active 2, a smartwatch that's been lacking a couple of useful features that other Samsung smartwatches already have.

Best unlocked phones that work on Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T out of the box

It used to be hard to find SIM-free unlocked handsets that support all Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile voice and data networks out of the box, but recently that tradition is being shattered to pieces, as the advent of integrated cellular modems that support every frequency under the sun gave us phones like Google's Pixels, Samsung's Galaxies or the iPhones, that can work with each and every US carrier...

Best wireless chargers for your Galaxy S21: Fast and multifunctional

The future is wireless, yo.

A more immersive Netflix experience may be coming to AirPods Pro and Max users

An insider claims Netflix is working on adding support for Apple's spatial audio feature, available on the AirPods Pro and Max.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases

Let’s dive a little deeper and see all the available Galaxy S21 Ultra cases and how they deal with the S-Pen situation.

The Galaxy S21 line nixes the best part of Samsung Pay

Your Galaxy S21, Plus, or Ultra act like a bank card at legacy POS terminals no more.

Top analyst states Apple is aggresively testing Vapor Chamber heat management for future iPhones

Top industry analyst Kuo believes Apple has been 'aggressively' testing Vapor Chamber technology for a better cooling of upcoming iPhones.

Leaked iPad Pro (2021) renders hint at familiar design with marginally thinner bezels

Leaked renders of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021) have leaked alongside CAD files of the 11-inch version. They show off slimmer bezels paired with a mostly unchanged design.

DEAL Best AT&T deals right now

Here are the best deals on phones currently on AT&T.

updated Android 11 rollout for Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE expands on US carriers

AT&T was the first US carrier to start the official Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Samsung's inexpensive Galaxy S20 FE 5G flagship, already followed by Verizon.

Samsung releases official hands-on, television commercial and more for the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Samsung has released several videos for the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G including an official introduction, first television commercial and an official hands-on.

Guest Mode coming to Google's smart speakers and displays

For the first month of 2021, the search giant revealed the so-called “Guest Mode,” a new feature that's making its way to all Google smart speakers and displays, including the Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max.

Samsung hints at S Pen support for more Galaxy devices

It looks like Samsung isn't going to stop here and plans to expand S-Pen support to even more Galaxy devices, not just smartphones, but perhaps tablets too.

Google Fi pushes back Hangouts shutdown by two months

Google confirmed that Hangouts service for Fi subscribers will stop working in March 2021, two months after the initial deadline.

Xiaomi gets blacklisted in the U.S. by Trump administration

The Trump administration with days left until the Biden team takes over, decided to blacklist phone manufacturer Xiaomi forcing U.S. investors to dives their holdings in the company before next November ends.

Google Assistant's new Easter Egg recreates the first time DBZ's Goku became a Super Saiyan

Google has added an Easter Egg to Google Assistant that is supposed to copy the sounds that Goku made the first time he transformed into a Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z.

Samsung is trying to make amends to Galaxy S21 5G buyers for ditching the charger

If you're upset that Samsung decided to ship the Galaxy S21 5G family without a charger, maybe the company's latest price cut will help you better deal with your disappointment.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G camera features, what's new?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera represents the pinnacle of Samsung's photography chops

Samsung announces S Pen Pro for S21 Ultra, opens up S Pen ecosystem

Samsung has announced the S Pen and S Pen Pro for the Galaxy S21 Ultra. These are the differences.

Get a free Samsung Galaxy S21 5G from T-Mobile without adding a line or porting over a number

With Samsung unveiling its new flagship Galaxy S21 line today, T-Mobile is offering a free Galaxy S21 5G or $800 off of the other two models with the trade-in of an eligible phone.

DEAL Score a free Samsung Galaxy S21 5G when you switch to UScellular (no trade-in)

For a limited time, customers who switch to UScellular can get the Galaxy S21 5G for free (or the equivalent discount off a Galaxy S21+ 5G or Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G).

DEAL Rare deal brings Google's true wireless Pixel Buds down to an irresistible price

Priced at an arguably excessive $179 at their belated 2020 launch, the second-gen Google Pixel Buds can be purchased for an undoubtedly limited time for as little as $99 refurbished.

featured 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.