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vendredi 28 février 2025

Samsung reveals what Galaxy Buds 3 series users can expect out of One UI 7

Anticipation

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Moto Razr Plus 2024 and Moto Edge 50 Ultra can now unlock BMWs with just a tap

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra users get unique abilities to unlock their BMW just with a tap or by walking towards it.

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jeudi 27 février 2025

OnePlus Watch 3 pre-orders are arriving with an apology letter

To its credit, OnePlus has owned up to its mistake after misprinting "Meda in China" on its early Watch 3 devices. That now includes a printed apology letter.

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Google has a fix for Pixel's 'Now Playing' bug, plans an update

Now Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.

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Oura ring to read menstrual cycle changes to help women tailor their health habits

Oura is doubling down on women's health, rolling out more features that track cycle-related biometric changes.

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Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus leak drops, and suddenly the previous model looks tiny

Looks like the upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is going big on screen size.

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mercredi 26 février 2025

YouTube is now 'the most frequently used' podcast client in the US

After discontinuing Google Podcasts, YouTube has emerged as one of the top podcast clients. YouTube surpassed one billion monthly podcast viewers.

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Ready for a tablet upgrade? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus just scored its first major discount of 2025, but it may not last long

Amazon has launched a 20% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, marking almost $200 off this premium tablet.

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mardi 25 février 2025

Dockcase's latest 7-in-1 USB-C hub doubles as an external M.2 storage drive

Dockcase makes unique USB-C hubs, and its latest product integrates an M.2 slot, allowing you to add storage to the hub.

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A Photoshop app for Android is coming, and you can try registering for the beta now

Adobe is bringing a full-fledged version of Photoshop to Android, which has less features than the desktop version but many more than Express.

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lundi 24 février 2025

Google adds one-time Preferred Care payment option for Pixel devices

Google swapped insurance providers for Preferred Care, and is offering a one-time payment option for two years of coverage as part of the move.

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Samsung's rumored 'G Fold' could come sooner than you'd expect

A Korean news website recently stated that Samsung Electronics is expected to release a 'double-folding' phone along with the Galaxy Z series.

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World's thinnest foldable is making its availability even thinner

In a statement given to a YouTuber, Oppo has confirmed that it is not bringing the Find N5; instead, users need to settle with the Reno 13 series.

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Google Pixel 9a was spotted in Galaxy S25 Edge leak

Pixel 9a’s launch could be sooner rather than later as more hands-on videos surface, that too in interesting ways.

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Looks like the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s fan-favorite feature is here to stay

The Galaxy Z Fold 7’s S Pen could be rocking a fresh new design.

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dimanche 23 février 2025

The Galaxy S25 Edge get shown off in now-deleted YouTube video

A YouTuber showed off the Galaxy S25 Edge for the first time, revealing some of the phone's specs.

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Amazon abandoning its Appstore only makes Google's lock stronger

Amazon is not your friend. They aren't Google's, either.

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I'm almost embarrassed how much I dig this gimmicky smart ring

I thought the Casio ring watch was too goofy to be real; now I'm hooked on wearing it and wondering if I want more smart ring "gimmicks"

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samedi 22 février 2025

The iPhone 16e proves we do need Qualcomm for 5G in North America

Even Apple can't break Qualcomm's stranglehold on North American airwaves.

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vendredi 21 février 2025

OnePlus is 'working on' fixing two key Watch 3 downsides this year

A OnePlus Health Labs head of R&D admitted that they need to make a smaller OnePlus Watch and add a key missing feature.

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T-Mobile to give customers MLB.tv access, and perhaps better balls and strikes

Automatic balls and strikes are being tested in Spring Training, powered by T-Mobile's 5G. Oh, and customers get MLB.tv free for the 10th straight season.

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jeudi 20 février 2025

Nothing says there was 'no intent to mislead' in Phone 3a camera comparison

Nothing's misleading camera comparison between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the unreleased Phone 3a was an unintentional mistake, the company says.

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Is this a typo? The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is currently 33% OFF at Amazon, totally clobbering its Black Friday price

Head to Amazon right now and you'll score a whopping 33% discount on the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, a last-gen smartwatch that still holds up today.

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mercredi 19 février 2025

Sony's new mid-range phone makes Samsung's old flagships look slow with its Android 15 update

Sony is pushing out the Android 15 update to its latest mid-range phone.

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Humane will disable AI pins after $116 million buyout, leaving early adopters high and dry

Humane announced on Tuesday that it will be shutting down and moving on to other business endeavors while HP acquires it for $116 million.

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Google brings a Circle to Search-like feature to iOS via the Chrome, Search apps

Google is making it easy to search for content on your screen with the Chrome app on iOS, just like it did with Circle to Search on Android.

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The Play Store sucks, so here's what I use instead

With more than two million apps on the Play Store, it's practically impossible to find anything new and exciting. Thankfully, there are a few trusted alternatives that I've been enjoying.

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mardi 18 février 2025

Google just made it easier for everyone to switch from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat

Google's Teams-to-Chat migration tool is finally here, so switching over should be a snap.

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Gemini is no longer available in the Google app for iOS

Many months after Google created an official Gemini app for the iPhone, it's shuttering Gemini support in the Google app for iOS.

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Google's extra step for Emergency SOS on the Pixel Watch is now available

Google's previously-announced extra step for Emergency SOS is now available on Pixel Watch to help avoid accidental triggers.

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First 15 things to do with a new Samsung phone

Here are the first things you need to change, enable, or disable when purchasing a new Samsung phone.

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Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT puts all other foldables to shame, and it's now available globally

Huawei just launched its tri-fold Mate XT globally, and I'm excited to use it.

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Ask Jerry: Will my phone work outside of the US?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

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lundi 17 février 2025

OPPO's upcoming foldable phone will let you boss your Mac around remotely

This new foldable Android phone will get along great with your MacBook.

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Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a hit, and it's now planning a massive production ramp-up

Ray-Ban Meta's strong sales hint at a bigger future for augmented reality.

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Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch long-term review: In a league of its own

I used the 13-inch iPad Pro M4 for nearly six months, and it continues to be incredible.

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Google shuts down its earthquake alerts in Brazil after a warning failure

Google's Android earthquake alert system triggered a false alarm.

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dimanche 16 février 2025

Google TV's free channel shuffle continues, but it’s not all bad news

Google TV drops some free channels (again) but sneaks a few back in.

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One of our favorite Fire tablets just scored a 32% price drop during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale — but you're running out of time

Amazon's Fire HD 10 goes on sale fairly regularly, but this 32% discount for Presidents' Day might be a good opportunity to pick up this cheap tablet.

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We're entering the medical era of wearables

Smartwatches do well selling to consumers, but future devices will focus on medical-grade accuracy to court B2B healthcare sales.

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How long is the Galaxy S25 battery life?

Thanks to its software optimizations and better hardware, the Samsung Galaxy S25 can comfortably go on for a full day with moderate to heavy usage.

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samedi 15 février 2025

News Weekly: OnePlus skips the Open 2, Android 16 Beta 2 arrives on Pixels, and more

This week took us through OnePlus' decision to stall its next foldable, Android Beta 2 arrived, Samsung devices got a new One UI 7 feature, TikTok resurrects in app stores, and Spotify premium users faced a unique glitch. Let's dive in.

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7 years of updates aren't what you think they are and Samsung just proved it

The Galaxy S24 will miss out on features the hardware can't support.

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Moto G Power 2025 review: A solid $300 phone

What makes the Moto G Power 2025 a great phone despite being just $300? Find out in our review.

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vendredi 14 février 2025

Only Apple can save foldables now

OnePlus announced that the Open 2 would not be released this year, leaving just Google and Samsung in North America. With the current state of affairs, Apple might be the only saving grace.

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OnePlus not launching the Open 2 is a massive win for Samsung

OnePlus isn't launching the Open 2 at all, and that means Samsung has no real rivals to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the U.S.

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Fitbit freefall! Snag a Charge 6 for its lowest price in months during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale

The top-rated Fitbit Charge 6 just scored its first real discount of 2025 during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale.

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jeudi 13 février 2025

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs. Google Tensor G4: What's the best mobile chipset of 2025?

Qualcomm and MediaTek made sizeable gains with their 2025 SoCs, but which is the best platform? Let's take a look.

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OnePlus will not be launching the OnePlus Open 2 this year

Citing OPPO's lead in the foldable segment with the Find N5.

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Listen to this! The price of these Sennheiser headphones with epic battery life has crashed 34% during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale

During the Amazon Presidents' Day Sale, the retailer has slashed 34% OFF the price of our favorite Sennheiser headphones for battery life.

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mercredi 12 février 2025

Google gives Family Link a new look and plans new supervision tools

Google is bringing a few new Family Link features that debuted on the Galaxy Watch for Kids to Android phones.

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Moto G Power 2025 vs. Moto G Power 5G 2024: A welcomed upgrade

The Moto G Power 2025 comes with a few big upgrades over its predecessor. But with the 2024 model's price now slashed heavily, which once should you buy?

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mardi 11 février 2025

Leaked Galaxy S25 Edge specs point to a very thin phone with a small battery, powerful camera

Two Galaxy S25 Edge leaks give us a good look at the alleged spec sheet the phone is set to launch with.

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YouTube wants to use machine learning to figure out who's lying about their age

Unsurprisingly, AI is a huge part of YouTube's 2025 plans. That includes ML age verification and auto dubbing.

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lundi 10 février 2025

WhatsApp could be among the first to support Google's 'Pixel Besties' feature

"Pixel Besties" could be Google's solution to chat overload, bringing key contacts' conversations together.

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How to use the Galaxy S25 Auto Trim feature to create video highlights

Thanks to the Auto Trim feature on your Galaxy S25, you can get the best parts of your videos in minutes. Galaxy AI does all the work for you, so you can use the extra time to upload mode videos to social media.

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Moto G 2025 vs. Moto G 5G 2024

In this Moto G 2025 vs. Moto G 5G 2024 comparison, we pit the two of Motorola's budget phones against each other.

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Meta is boosting its speech and translation AI with a fresh program

Meta and UNESCO are teaming up to boost AI translation for lesser-known languages.

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Oppo Find N5 finally gets a launch date, the slimmest foldable is coming on February 20

After much anticipation, the slimmest foldable phone from Oppo is arriving later this month.

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RCS on Android soon to gain a much awaited message feature

RCS has always been on the verge of adding new features constantly, and the new feature found in the latest beta appears handy.

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LIVE: The best early Amazon Presidents' Day deals for Android users — score major discounts on Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and beyond

Presidents' Day is still a week away, but Amazon is marking the occasion early by dropping a weeklong sale event with epic deals across its entire site.

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dimanche 9 février 2025

OnePlus' new health lab is a big step for its wellness technology

OnePlus's new health lab in China is officially open.

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen gets wonky with magnetic accessories on

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen might not work properly with magnetic cases attached.

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samedi 8 février 2025

Google just opened the door for people to do evil with AI

Don't Be Evil has flown the coop for good.

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The Galaxy S24 Ultra just broke new ground for Android flagships

A Samsung Galaxy flagship is back in the best-sellers club after six long years.

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Fiio's BTR13 is a budget DAC that lets you easily upgrade your phone audio

The BTR13 brings upgraded audio while still retaining the same focus on value.

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vendredi 7 février 2025

Google's incorrect Gemini response was actually faked entirely for Super Bowl ad

Google's recent Gemini in Workspace advertisement, set to air in one Super Bowl TV market, is shrouded in controversy.

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Hey Motorola, there's a time and a place for ads. A severe weather warning is neither.

Motorola shouldn't force you to click through an ad to see if an ice storm is in your path.

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LaCie's Thunderbolt 5-enabled Rugged Pro5 is the fastest SSD I've ever used

Thunderbolt 5 SSDs are now becoming available, and Seagate-owned LaCie is leading the category with the Rugged Pro5 SSD.

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jeudi 6 février 2025

Honor Magic 7 Pro camera review: All-encompassing AI joins solid hardware

Honor upgraded the telephoto lens on the Magic 7 Pro and added an AI-centric imaging engine, but how does it all perform?

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Google Photos will soon watermark Magic Editor creations with SynthID

Google Photos has a "Reimagine" tool that can drastically change the appearance of a photo, and now SynthID will tell you whether AI was used.

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Google shows how Gemini Live can help you land a job in Super Bowl ad

Ahead of the Super Bowl this Sunday, Google revealed its Pixel and Gemini advertising campaigns — and they just might make you shed a tear.

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mercredi 5 février 2025

This tiny dongle brings AptX Lossless to any phone, and it's fantastic

Fiio's BT11 is a Bluetooth transmitter with a difference — it comes with the AptX Lossless codec.

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OPPO's Find N5 could be even thinner than the Magic V3, and that's a big deal

A new Find N5 leak suggests it will be just 4.2mm thin, making it the thinnest foldable yet.

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Galaxy S25 phones help drive record Qualcomm Q1 2025 revenue to $11.6 billion

Qualcomm's earnings call was optimistic about smart glasses and automotive AI, but warned about flagging Android phone sales hurting business in 2025.

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Google Translate could soon be able to explain its translations better

Google Translate is said to be working on a feature to give translations more context.

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Apple is making Samsung look good without even trying

Foldable phones. Smart rings. Will smart glasses be the next category Apple decides isn't worth the trouble, while Samsung takes advantage?

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mardi 4 février 2025

Stuffcool Roam is one of the best 10000mAh power banks you can buy in India

Stuffcool has a new power bank, and the Roam does a

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Nubia Z70 Ultra review: Uniquely different

Thanks to an invisible selfie camera cutout, Nubia's Z70 Ultra is immersive like no other phone you can buy today.

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lundi 3 février 2025

Galaxy S25 Ultra's durability test showcases its stronger build and fake camera rings

Other than the fake camera rings, Zack Nelson's video showcases Gorilla Glass Armor 2's protection on the screen as well.

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An entire product category isn't doomed just because Apple may have canceled its plans

Apple reportedly canceled plans for a pair of tethered AR glasses, but that doesn't mean the end for an entire smart glasses industry.

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Galaxy Watch 5 transforms into a mini gaming rig with PSP emulation

Someone got GTA and God of War running on their Galaxy Watch 5.

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One UI 7 might allow you to ditch this frustrating battery feature

Samsung's One UI 7 might give you control over that low-battery screen dim.

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes at the perfect time as we enter a new age of mobile gaming

Who knew that we'd reach the point where it would be possible to play Windows games on Android phones? But that's exactly what's happening, and it couldn't be at a better time.

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New YouTube experimental features allow users to watch videos at 4x speeds

YouTube Premium already offers notable useful features, and the latest experimental ones should be a plus.

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dimanche 2 février 2025

Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped to be just an upscaled version of Z Fold Special Edition

As Samsung wraps up the Galaxy S25 series, new information reveals the details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

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Shokz OpenFit 2 review: Wow, do I love these

The first Shokz OpenFit were on the right track, but the OpenFit 2 are almost perfect for runners — and fun to wear outside of workouts, too.

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I didn't think this minimalist Pixel 9 case would work until I dropped it on concrete

The Arc Pulse case is the most minimalist case I've ever seen, which is why I opted to drop test it for science.

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samedi 1 février 2025

I've spent a week with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and I'm torn

It's been about a week since the Galaxy S25 Ultra arrived, and since then, I've learned quite a bit more about Samsung's latest flagship smartphone.

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